CHICAGO, Illinois (CB) -- Sunday afternoon on the 12th, the NBA draft lottery was held at halftime of game four of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. With Atlanta securing the first pick, followed by Washington, Houston, San Antonio, and finally, the Detroit Pistons rounding out the top five.

This is the 4th year in a row the Pistons have had the worst overall record and the best odds of securing the first pick before ultimately landing at number five. Begging the question, what does the NBA have against Detroit Basketball?

We know Adam Silver loves foreign markets, so maybe this is related to the American auto industry? Possibly, Mr. Silver has an aversion to the Motown sound or is a Freeworld supporter? It might simply be that Vernors ginger ale is just too spicy for the Commissioner. What the NBA hates about Detroit remains a mystery, but one thing is clear. Adam Silver has a problem with the Detroit Pistons, who will likely maintain their NBA worst record next season.