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Post-NBA Draft Lottery: Those Affected Most

        With the picks being officially decided during the NBA Draft Lottery last night, it will be interesting to see just how this year's draft will play out. While it was a tense night for the likes of Magic Johnson, whose Lakers were at risk of losing their lottery pick to the Philadelphia 76ers if they had not landed a top three pick, there weren't many surprises or major franchise altering bounces of the ball. There are, however a few aspects that do need to be discussed when it comes to this year's draft lottery. Celtics To start off, the Boston Celtics (whom of which are currently in the Eastern Conference Finals preparing to face the Cavaliers) managed to pull of the unthinkable by landing the first overall pick for the 2017 NBA Draft. This gives the Celtics a multitude of options from now until draft day. They essentially have the ability to draft any player they see fit within this year's draft pool, which is very guard heavy with the few exceptions s

What's Next for the Toronto Raptors?

           After the dominating performance of the Cleveland Cavaliers spear-headed by Lebron James' 36 PPG, 8.3 TRB, and 5.3 AST onslaught, there are many concerns as to what will be the fate of this current Raptors roster. Even with the mid-February acquisition of Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic, the boosted defensive presence at the rim seemed to be a downgrade from the efforts of Bismack Biyombo in their prior playoff run. With the Raptors GM Masai Ujiri recently mentioning the need for a "culture reset", this upcoming off-season could shape the future of the Eastern Conference. This all ultimately boils down to one question: Who's on the chopping block? The mention of a change in the culture within an organization usually points towards the coaching staff, which paints both the picture of success and inconsistency. Raptors' head coach Dwane Casey has helped turn a struggling Toronto franchise into a top contender in the East, boasting a 50-plus win