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The Wolves never have improved their position in 11 NBA draft lottery appearances. Here is how the lotteries and subsequent drafts went:
Year Record Start Finish Wolves Pick Overall No. 1
1990 22-60 5 6 Felton Spencer Derrick Coleman
1991 29-53 7 7 Luc Longley Larry Johnson
1992 15-67 1 3 Christian Laettner Shaquille O'Neal
1993 19-63 2 5 Isaiah Rider Chris Webber
1994 20-62 3 4 Donyell Marshall Glenn Robinson
1995 21-61 3 5 Kevin Garnett Joe Smith
1996 26-56 5 5 Ray Allen Allen Iverson
1999 via N.J. 5 6 Wally Szczerbiak Elton Brand
2005 44-38 14 14 Rashad McCants Andrew Bogut
2006 33-49 6 6 Brandon Roy Andrea Bargnani
2007 32-50 7 7 Corey Brewer Greg Oden

I made this championship belt for the push to the '09 Division Title. Gladden offered to buy it; I wanted a trade for one of his rings. He declined.
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