The 1999 NBA Draft Lottery Was Wild | Brand, Francis, Odom & Krause

The 1999 NBA Draft Lottery had everything — surprise movement, future stars, and an unforgettable reaction from Bulls GM Jerry Krause when Chicago landed the No. 1 pick. This edited look back at the original 1999 lottery broadcast features Krause, Elton Brand, Steve Francis, Lamar Odom and more, along with Peter Vecsey pressing Krause about whether there was any chance Michael Jordan could return to Chicago. That exchange is pure 1999 — the Bulls were coming off the end of the dynasty, Jordan was retired, and every move Chicago made was still viewed through the lens of whether MJ might somehow come back. The video pulls together the best moments, reactions and prospect discussion from the night, preserved from original VHS-recorded NBA footage. The Bulls would ultimately select Elton Brand with the first overall pick.