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The 2007 NBA Draft Lottery, held on May 24, 2007, was a pivotal moment in the history of the NBA. It was a night filled with anticipation, suspense, and the potential for dramatic changes to the league\“s landscape.
The lottery was set to determine the order of the first 14 picks in the NBA Draft, with the lottery system ensuring that teams with the worst records had a better chance of securing a top pick.
As the balls were drawn, the result was a mix of excitement and disappointment. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the top pick, securing the rights to draft Ohio State star Greg Oden. However, the surprise of the night was the Portland Trail Blazers\“ selection of Durant, who was drafted second overall.
The lottery had a significant impact on the NBA, with the new stars drafted that night shaping the future of the league. The Cavaliers and Blazers, in particular, saw their teams transformed as they built around the talent they acquired. |
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