Up until the 2018 NBA Draft, the team with the worst record had the highest odds (25%) for the #1 pick. This model was changed for the 2019 NBA Draft in an effort to prevent tanking, whereupon the 3 worst teams would have the same odds and the odds for teams lower would be increased.
| Worst Season Record | Odds at #1 |
|---|---|
| 1st | 14% |
| 2nd | 14% |
| 3rd | 14% |
| 4th | 12.5% |
| 5th | 10.5% |
| 6th | 9% |
| 7th | 7.5% |
| 8th | 6% |
| 9th | 4.5% |
| 10th | 3% |
| 11th | 2% |
| 12th | 1.5% |
| 13th | 1% |
| 14th | 0.5% |
1st Seed= Team with Worst Record in NBA Regular Season
14th Seed= Team with Best Record of non-playoff teams
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