By: Cameron Klade

         Tonight is the night that could determine an NBA franchises’  future. The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight. With the Sacramento Kings as the favorite to get the coveted #1 pick, they are looking to lean away from their awful 17 and 65 record from the 2008-2009 season. For the second worst teams in the NBA, the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Clippers they are hoping for the best luck. The other teams that have a possibility for #1 pick are the  the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors, the New Jersey Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Charlotte Bobcats, the Indiana Pacers, and lastly, the Phoenix Suns.

 The question is, will this years #1 be a boom or a bust. Past great picks at #1, have been names such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Lebron James, Dwight Howard, and Shaquille O’Neal. Busts have been Joe Barry Caroll and Pervis Ellison.

This year certainly does have a strong class. Blake Griffin of Oklahoma is expected to be #1. Others  like Stephen Curry and Hasheem Thabeet are in the hunt as well.

The Lottery starts at 7 Central Time tonight on ESPN.

Coming soon… 1st round draft predictions starting tomorrow.