Draft lottery has Raptors picking 11th in inaugural NBA 2K League draft
TORONTO — While the Raptors are well past the draft lottery stage, MLSE’s Shane Talbot was keeping a close eye on bouncing ping-pong balls Tuesday.
As Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment’s esports manager, Talbot will assemble the Raptors Uprising GC (Gaming Club) at the inaugural NBA 2K League draft on April 4 at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden’s Lobby.
Toronto is one of 17 NBA franchises taking part in the new esports league that will tip off in May. Each team will draft six gamers from a talent pool that survived qualifying play.
Tuesday’s non-weighted draft lottery lottery in New York placed Toronto in the middle of the pack with the 11th selection. Dallas (Mavs Gaming) will pick first with Boston (Celtics Crossover Gaming), Utah (Jazz Gaming), Sacramento (Kings Guard Gaming) and Detroit (Pistons GT) filling out the top five.