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Wolves haven't improved their position in 11 NBA draft lottery appearances

Last update: May 19, 2008 - 9:22 PM

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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

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