2020 NBA Draft Lottery Results

The Results Are In!

The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery was held on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. The Minnesota Timberwolves won the lottery, giving them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets, and Chicago Bulls rounded out the top four picks.

The Timberwolves' Win

The Timberwolves' victory was a major upset, as they had only a 13.6% chance of winning the lottery. The Timberwolves had not won the lottery since 1989, when they selected Kevin Garnett with the No. 5 overall pick. This is the first time the Timberwolves have won the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.

The Warriors' Fall

The Warriors were the favorites to win the lottery, as they had the worst record in the NBA during the 2019-20 season. However, the Warriors fell to the No. 2 overall pick. This is the first time the Warriors have not had the No. 1 overall pick since 2012, when they selected Anthony Davis.

The Hornets' Surprise

The Hornets were a surprise winner of the lottery, as they had only an 11.5% chance of winning the lottery. The Hornets had not won the lottery since 2011, when they selected Kemba Walker with the No. 9 overall pick. This is the first time the Hornets have won the top three overall picks in the NBA Draft.

The Bulls' Return

The Bulls returned to the lottery after a one-year absence. The Bulls had a 12.5% chance of winning the lottery, and they selected the No. 4 overall pick. This is the first time the Bulls have had a top-five pick in the NBA Draft since 2008, when they selected Derrick Rose with the No. 1 overall pick.

Conclusion

The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery was full of surprises. The Timberwolves' victory was a major upset, while the Warriors' fall was a disappointment. The Hornets' and Bulls' wins were both surprises. The 2020 NBA Draft will be held on November 18, 2020, and it will be interesting to see how these teams use their picks.