“Some GMs came for respect. Others came for revenge. But all came for picks.”
The dust has settled. The ping pong balls have danced. And the 2025-26 NBDL Rookie Draft order is officially locked in.
But here’s the twist this year:
❌ Tanking? Not rewarded.
✅ Play to compete? That’s how you rise.
Two teams with longer lottery odds — Girth God (tied to Dallas) and Walson’s Wonderful Team (tied to San Antonio) — jumped up in dramatic fashion to secure the #1 and #2 overall picks.
Meanwhile, the bottom-dwellers? They’ll be picking later than they hoped.
Let’s count it down the only way it should be done…
From pick #14 to #1.
🎯 2025-26 NBDL Rookie Draft: Full Lottery Results (Reverse Reveal)
🔻 14. Syracuse Nationals (via Himmy Butlers)
🟣 Tied to: San Antonio Spurs (via ATL)
🏁 Regular Season Finish: 7th
Syracuse stacks a third first-rounder thanks to the Himmy deal. Despite a mid-tier finish, they’re now armed with elite draft capital.
🔻 13. Da Bum Tiss
🔴 Tied to: Atlanta Hawks (via SAC)
🏁 8th Place
Quietly slid in. Could shake things up. Still hunting for an identity.
🔻 12. SteveBlake Express
🔵 Tied to: Chicago Bulls
🏁 9th Place
Blake sneaks into the lottery, and in a class this deep, this could pay dividends.
🔻 11. 31Savage
⚫ Tied to: Portland Trail Blazers
🏁 11th Place
Solid finish, solid spot. Could be the perfect storm for value.
🔻 10. Ben’s Swag Team
🟡 Tied to: Houston Rockets (via PHX)
🏁 12th Place
Swag meets substance. Expect fireworks if they hit this pick.
🔻 9. Spike Lee’s Diary
📕 Tied to: Toronto Raptors
🏁 14th Place
Spike’s squad thrives in chaos. The drama begins here.
🔻 8. MotorCade Scooter
🟠 Tied to: Brooklyn Nets
🏁 15th Place
Middle of the pack, but sharp GMs know — this is a great spot to grab upside.
🔻 7. Da Docta’s Perfect Team
🟩 Tied to: New Orleans Pelicans
🏁 17th Place
Injury-riddled, unlucky — but not anymore. A healthy Docta is a dangerous Docta.
🔻 6. Guns and Buns
❤️ Tied to: Washington Wizards
🏁 19th Place
The tank didn’t totally fail… but the slide stops here. This pick must hit.
🔻 5. Syracuse Nationals
💜 Tied to: Utah Jazz
🏁 20th Place
Bottom of the standings. Fifth in the draft. No lottery magic this time — but don’t cry for Syracuse. They still have three total picks.
🔻 4. Bosh Roid
💪 Tied to: Charlotte Hornets
🏁 18th Place
Muscle into a core piece here, and Bosh Roid could level up fast.
🔻 3. Wemby’s
👽 Tied to: Philadelphia 76ers
🏁 16th Place
This is where “playing to compete” paid off. Wemby didn’t tank, and still climbs into the top 3. A potential franchise-changer is en route.
🔻 2. Walson’s Wonderful Team
🌪️ Tied to: San Antonio Spurs
🏁 13th Place
No one saw it coming. Walson rode competitive play into the lottery, then skyrocketed to #2. Destiny favors the bold.
🥇 1. Girth God
🦍 Tied to: Dallas Mavericks
🏁 10th Place
Didn’t tank. Didn’t coast. Just competed. And the ping pong balls rewarded them with the #1 overall pick.
Let that be a lesson, NBDL: no more free rides for tankers.
🧠 Takeaway: Tanking is Dead. The League Has Shifted.
This lottery set the tone. GMs who fought to the end — Walson, Girth God, Wemby’s — are now drafting at the top. Meanwhile, those who plummeted to the bottom of the standings got just enough to stay hopeful, but not enough to dictate this class.
💼 Post-Lottery Draft Order Recap:
| NBA Pick | NBDL Team | NBA Team | Reg. Season Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girth God | Dallas Mavericks | 10th |
| 2 | Walson’s Wonderful Team | San Antonio Spurs | 13th |
| 3 | Wemby’s | Philadelphia 76ers | 16th |
| 4 | Bosh Roid | Charlotte Hornets | 18th |
| 5 | Syracuse Nationals | Utah Jazz | 20th |
| 6 | Guns and Buns | Washington Wizards | 19th |
| 7 | Da Docta’s Perfect Team | New Orleans Pelicans | 17th |
| 8 | MotorCade Scooter | Brooklyn Nets | 15th |
| 9 | Spike Lee’s Diary | Toronto Raptors | 14th |
| 10 | Ben’s Swag Team | Houston (via PHX) | 12th |
| 11 | 31Savage | Portland Trail Blazers | 11th |
| 12 | SteveBlake Express | Chicago Bulls | 9th |
| 13 | Da Bum Tiss | Atlanta (via SAC) | 8th |
| 14 | Syracuse (via Himmy Butlers) | San Antonio (via ATL) | 7th |
🧊 Still Dangerous — Non-Lottery Teams:
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 15 | Syracuse Nationals (via Hart of NY) |
| 16 | In it 2 win it |
| 17 | gamma |
| 18 | legendary |
| 19 | sub 0 |
| 20 | speedsters 👑 |
📝 Conclusion:
The ping pong balls have set the table. Now it’s up to the GMs to cook.
But one thing is clear — next year, playing to win may just be the smartest move of all.
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