As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.
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How NBA championship rosters are built -- and why ...
As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.
Published May 27, 2026, 12:25 PM
Updated June 23, 2026, 7:15 PM3.2K
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