Teams will have an entire off-season to figure out how to defend Morant and Clarke. This draft looks weak, so a top 4 pick isn't likely going to make a huge impact next season. This off-season is going to be short, which will impact young players more than veterans.
Put all that together, and I would bet against Memphis making the playoffs next year. Don't know how many ping pong balls the Celtics will get, but with a flattened lottery I'd gladly take my chances at a top five pick next year over a pick in the teens this year.
Put all that together, and I would bet against Memphis making the playoffs next year. Don't know how many ping pong balls the Celtics will get, but with a flattened lottery I'd gladly take my chances at a top five pick next year over a pick in the teens this year.