The Nets, having regained their 2025 and 2026 first-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets, initially seemed set for a rebuilding phase, possibly anticipating high draft selections for star player Cooper Flagg. However, as the season progressed, the Nets, led by new coach Jordi Fernandez, achieved a 20-34 record and showed signs of contention, winning six of their last seven games. This unexpected success has diminished their odds for the top draft pick, prompting players to assert their priority is to win games, not to tank for better draft outcomes.
In their first season under head coach Jordi Fernandez, the Nets are 20-34, having surged recently, which has impacted their draft pick odds.
Nets forward Cam Johnson emphasized the team's focus on winning games rather than tanking for a draft pick, expressing the players' commitment to their jobs.
Despite the initial expectations of a poor season, the team's recent performance has decreased their odds of securing a top draft pick significantly.
The NBA lottery system means the Nets' chances of getting the number one pick are only 14% for the worst teams, complicating their rebuilding plans.
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