This is an amazing idea. Make the winner of the tournament get the #1 pick then the #2 pick for the loser. Then every team fit in where their record falls.
Might encourage some tanking so trams don't make the play in games because they would not qualify.
Single elimination tournament with the teams with the worse records having home court advantage. Only the teams that make it to the final game get the 1 and 2 spot.
I like this idea a lot. Would add a lot of excitement for your team. No more lottery