We apparently weren't lucky enough to get a better pick than our record would estimate. The Bobcats will pick ninth overall, as expected. Well, unless the Bobcats make a trade. Regardless, the following is the order of the draft lottery as of May 17th.
- Cleveland Cavaliers (from Los Angeles Clippers)
- Minnesota Timberwolves,
- Utah Jazz (from New Jersey Nets)
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Toronto Raptors
- Washington Wizards
- Sacramento Kings
- Detroit Pistons
- Charlotte Bobcats
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Golden State Warriors
- Utah Jazz
- Phoenix Suns
- Houston Rockets
And I hear Paul Silas didn't even really smile! What an unfortunately unremarkable night for the Bobcats. Oh well. At least it's not worse, right?
Here is the link to the Bobcats' compilation of a bunch of mock drafts so you can get an idea of who may be available at the ninth overall pick.