People in New York are really hoping for good luck in the 2019 NBA Draft on Tuesday, May 14. The Knicks are one of three teams with a 14 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick — along with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Phoenix Suns — so the New York faithful are praying, literally, that they come out on top.
Earning the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft gives the winner the inside track at landing Duke phenom Zion Williamson.
And with the Knicks fans hoping that the franchise can begin a major turnaround — which could also include potentially landing top tier free agents like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving — they are pulling out all stops.
The New York post shared a video that shows a number of spiritual and religious leaders outside of Madison Square Garden to pray for the top pick.
“Here in New York, we need all the help we can get, especially from the higher powers,” said. Rabbi Adam Mintz.
He was joined outside of The Garden with a priest, a shaman, two witches, and a miracle healer.
Best of luck, Knicks fans.
All of the information you need about the NBA Draft Lottery can be seen below, via Tankathon.
2019 NBA Draft Lottery Viewing Info & Details
Event: 2019 NBA Draft Lottery
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Broadcast: ESPN
2019 NBA Draft Lottery Odds & Projected Order
The 2019 #NBAPlayoffs are set| Team | Lottery Odds |
|---|---|
| New York | 14.0% |
| Cleveland | 14.0% |
| Phoenix | 14.0% |
| Chicago | 12.5% |
| Atlanta | 10.5% |
| Washington | 9.0% |
| New Orleans | 6.0% |
| Memphis* | 6.0% |
| Dallas** | 6.0% |
| Minnesota | 3.0% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2.0% |
| Charlotte | 1.0% |
| Miami | 1.0% |
| Sacramento^ | 1.0% |
| * = This pick may be conveyed to Boston ** = This pick may be conveyed to Atlanta ^ = This pick will be conveyed to Boston via Philadelphia or to Philadelphia |
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The Draft selections for the remainder of the first round (No. 15-30) and the entire second round (No. 30-60), are determined by reverse order of regular season record. Each NBA team gets one selection in the first round and one selection in the second round.
The 2019 NBA Draft takes place Thursday, June 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft will be broadcast live on ESPN.