Inside the NBA Draft Lottery: Jokes, Silence, and Ping-Pong Balls

Before one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48737761/inside-secret-nba-lottery-room-ahead-2026-draft-picks-rounds-jokes-silence-ping-pong-balls)._