The Brooklyn Nets’ streak of bad luck at the NBA Draft Lottery continues, leaving fans wondering when the franchise will finally catch a break. Despite entering the lottery with a 14% chance of landing the first overall pick, the Nets slid to the sixth selection—a familiar sting for a team that hasn't cracked the top three since 2010.

It’s been 16 long seasons without a top-three pick, and the drought feels heavier with each passing year. For context, back in 2010, the Nets chose Derrick Favors, passing on future stars like Paul George, DeMarcus Cousins, and Gordon Hayward. Hindsight may be 20/20, but those misses still echo in Brooklyn today.

Some fans might point to a cosmic payback for the infamous 2013 trade that sent a chunk of first-round picks to Boston for veterans Jason Terry, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett. Whether it’s karma or just rotten luck, the Nets have been unable to land a franchise-altering talent through the draft lottery ever since.

But here’s the silver lining: this year’s draft class is deep, and the sixth pick still offers a chance to grab a game-changing player. The Washington Wizards walked away with the top spot this time, but for Nets fans, the hope is that something finally gives. After all, every great rebuild needs a little luck—and Brooklyn is long overdue.