The Warriors are in a deep hole, but they have a chance to undo one of the most embarrassing moments in franchise history.

Rick Welts was there, 40 years to the date earlier, when the NBA draft lottery got started. He worked for the league then and was in the room when that first one took place.

Last night’s NBA Draft lottery went so unexpectedly that GM Nico Harrison has seen some reprieve from his constant roasting.