Schmeelk: Tortured Knicks Fans Can't Help But Think The Worst On Draft Lottery Day
I was right to pen my rational look at the draft lottery on Monday because on Tuesday, the fan hat is on. It's not coming off.
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I was right to pen my rational look at the draft lottery on Monday because on Tuesday, the fan hat is on. It's not coming off.
I decided to write this story today because I assume that I'm not going to be rational on Tuesday. I'm not going to freak out unless the Knicks get the fifth pick.
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