Re: Potapenko the Answer? -Reply

[Mike Dynon <mdynon@ix.netcom.com>]

Ryan Falcone wrote:
> Oh, and we also potentially
> sacrificed what could be the #4 pick in the 1999 draft?
> 

For that to happen, Boston would have to finish 4th worst among all
teams. The lottery only decides the top 3 spots. If you don't get one of
those, you revert to your original position. That's why
"lottery-protected" covers only spots 1, 2 and 3. Right now, there are
eight teams below the Celts in the standings. (Not much consolation,
though, I admit.)

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Mike Dynon
North Kingstown, RI