SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) – The Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft Lottery on Wednesday night, giving hope to Tracy McGrady and company after a league-low 21 wins last season.
Magic senior vice president Pat Williams pumped his fist seconds after NBA Deputy Commissioner Russ Granik opened the 14th and final envelope revealing the Magic’s logo.
The Los Angeles Clippers made the biggest move in the lottery jumping from the fifth pick to No. 2. Chicago slipped from No. 2 to No. 3. The expansion Charlotte Bobcats were assured of the fourth pick. Washington, which had the third best chance of getting the No. 1 pick, slipped to No. 5.
The lottery did not change picks six through No. 14. Atlanta will have the sixth choice and will be followed by Phoenix, Toronto, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Golden State, Seattle, Portland and Utah.
A record 94 players have applied for early entry into this year’s draft, 21 more than last year.
AP-ES-05-26-04 2054EDT
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