Los Angeles D-Fenders to Pick First in 2011 NBA Development League Draft
October 11, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release
NEW YORK, October 11, 2011 - The Los Angeles D-Fenders won the 2011 NBA Development League's Draft Lottery and will have the first overall selection in the 2011 NBA D-League Draft. The lottery took place in Denver, CO today at the League's annual coaches meetings. The NBA D-League Draft will be held Thursday, November 3.
The Austin Toros secured the second selection, while the Maine Red Claws, Sioux Falls Skyforce and Texas Legends round out the top five.
"The Draft Lottery tips off the NBA D-League's 11th season in which our regular season begins as planned November 25," said NBA D-League President Dan Reed.
The NBA D-League Draft utilizes a "serpentine" format, meaning the order will alternate in each of the eight rounds. For example, the team picking last in the first round will select first in the second round, giving them the 16th and 17th overall choices.
The order of the first round will be:
Los Angeles D-Fenders
Austin Toros
Maine Red Claws
Sioux Falls Skyforce
Texas Legends
Iowa Energy (to Bakersfield)
Erie BayHawks
Bakersfield Jam
Idaho Stampede (to Erie)
Fort Wayne Mad Ants
Tulsa 66ers
Dakota Wizards
Reno Bighorns (to Bakersfield)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Canton
Springfield Armor (to Tulsa)
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