Philadelphia 76ers NBA Lottery Day Tracker Live Blog Open Thread

Hey Hey! It’s NBA Lottery Day! Philadelphia 76ers Day Of Destiny. May 16, 2017 looms as the Day of Destiny for the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s the day of the 2017 NBA Lottery.

If you are reading this, you are likely one of the myriad of fans who is eager to learn the who, the when, and the how often of your favorite NBA Team. While many of our articles are designed specifically for the discerning Philadelphia 76ers fanbase, the euphoria of the 2017 NBA Lottery includes many NBA fans.

This is a big night folks. In some NBA franchises, it’s as important as the 2017 NBA Draft. For it is on this night that teams learn whether protections stand for another year, or whether the draft pick conveys this year.  It is the night when draft swaps become reality, or dissipate into a valueless shadow of nothingness.

Just for good luck, let’s revisit last year’s lottery:

Yet it is the appetizer. The harbinger of one of the deepest NBA draft classes in recent times.

And so, you will want to know the odds of getting there, plus the impact of where your team lands.
We have that here:

NBA LOTTERY ARTICLES

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NBA Lottery Roundtables

As the lottery unfolds, you will want instant analysis of what does the slots mean to the Philadelphia 76ers?  Or perhaps another NBA team with that slot. Well, we’ve already begun to analyze what pick scenarios mean in terms of who is the value player and what other options exist.

As you wait for the Ping Pong Ball to drop, check out these Lottery Scenarios:

Scenario 1: Pick 5
Scenario 2: Picks 5 and 6
Scenario 3: Picks 4 and 6
Scenario 4: Picks 1 and 5

Schedule | Twitter

The NBA teams are all vying for the top spot in the 2017 NBA Draft.  But number one is not  the only pick with team impact.  As a matter of fact, experts ranked the 2017 NBA Draft in tiers. You can get your arms around which tiers your team lands in by spending a little of your time waiting by reading this: 2017 NBA Draft: Placing the Top Prospects Into Tiers

But if you like to do your own ground work, we have you taken care of here as well.

2017 NBA DRAFT BOARD | LATEST 2017 NBA MOCK DRAFT

And so, if you want to take a global view of the NBA Draft, you needn’t spend all your time with us.  In fact, you can check out FanSided’s NBA Coverage too.  But let’s be honest, the action in the lottery happens in Philadelphia.

That’s why we plan to spend it with you.  Follow each of our writers as we track the 2017 NBA Lottery:

Sixer Sense Writers Tweeting 2017 NBA Lottery

Owen Nelson
Pete Sawan
Bret Stuter
Anthony DePaul

Markelle Fultz

Now about the consensus number one pick, Markelle Fultz.  On one hand yes, he’s special.  And so, you may want to follow his twitter during the proceedings:

Markelle Fultz Twitter

On the other hand, be sure to wish him the best, which means selection to Philadelphia.  That would be a special draft. So special, that we have a special section just for him:

Markelle Fultz Faces Boon Bane In Upcoming NBA Draft
Washington Husky Markelle Fultz: Star Light Star Bright
Markelle Fultz Manufactures Shots He Makes
The Potential of Markelle Fultz

What About Other Prospects?

Of course there are other prospects to consider:

Lonzo Ball Could Be Just What Philadelphia 76ers need
Malik Monk Is Exactly What the Philadelphia 76ers Need
NBA Draft: Jayson Tatum Could Be the Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George

And so, pour yourself a cup of coffee, a frothy cold beer, or a mellow red wine if you prefer, fluff your back pillow, order that pizza and strap in for the recruiting roller coaster ride. Welcome to the 2017 NBA Lottery!

What About Future Drafts?

Check out: Philadelphia 76ers Future NBA Draft Picks

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Blog Will Go Live at the onset of the NBA Lottery

(May 16, 2017 MIDNIGHT): Hello All! If you haven’t done so you, you still have time to grab essentials from the grocery store, turn up the heat, and settle in for what will surely be a very exciting day for the 2017 NBA Lottery.

May 16, 2017: 2 AM – Okay. You have your tailgating menu, cold beverages, and alarms set?

We’ve loaded the stories most pertinent to your day above. As news develops through the day, all you need to do is stop back here. We’ll insert tweets, social media, and even link pertinent stories.

May 16, 2017: 6 AM – Well, forgive me for forgetting the star of the Philadelphia 76ers, center Joel Embiid. So you can join his Twitter timeline HERE.  Now you can follow his live tweeting throughout the day.

May 16, 2017: 11 AM – Okay, so if you want to know who will be onstage for the 2017 NBA Lottery, we have this tweet to keep you informed.

And don’t forget to check out the wealth of information over at Tankathon.com while you wait.

May 16, 2017: 11:03 AM – Just saw this on twitter, may, I have to get one. Joel Embiid Ping Pong Balls Shirt

Philly does it better than any other city… lol

May 16, 2017: NOON

Bryan Colangelo says plenty,and nothing. But it’s always worthwhile to get his thoughts.

The Home Stretch

May 16, 2017: 1 PM

Already getting bogus rumors now. Thanks to Tom Moore, this one got shot down before it took flight.

May 16, 2017: 1:10 PM

Philadelphia 76ers fans are the best.

May 16, 2017: 2:25 PM

The Official Philadelphia 76ers twitter account is getting into the mood.

May 16 2017: 4:35 PM

In preparation for the 2017 NBA Lottery, Christopher Kline Delivers The Sixer Sense 2017 NBA Draft Lottery Big Board.

May 16 2017: 6:00 PM

JOEL EMBIID IS IN THE HOUSE!!

Moments Before The 2017 NBA Lottery Gets Underway

Don’t forget to thank the man who brought us to this opportunity.

May 16 2017: 8:53 PM

Sixers land in the top 3!  Lakers Celtics and Sixers.

That means 76ers get a 1st round unprotected pick from Los Angeles Lakers

Top Three Picks
1- Boston
2- Lakers
3- 76ers

But that means we get a wing and a 2018 NBA Draft

AND THE CONSENSUS AT 3?

JOSH JACKSON!!!!

Final Order

1. Celtics – Nets Pick
2. Lakers –  Up 1 Spot
3. 76ers  – Up 1 Spot
4. Suns –    Fell 2 Spots
5. Kings –   Up  3 Spots
6. Magic  – Fell 1 Spot
7. Timberwolves – Fell 1 spot
8. Knicks -Fell 1 Spot
9. Mavericks – Natural Spot
10. Kings – Pelicans Spot
11. Hornets – Natural Spot
12. Pistons -Natural Spot
13. Nuggets -Natural Spot
14. Heat – Natural Spot

(more to come!)