Just like Johnny Manziel and Michael Sam were good business for the NFL Draft, it seems that the big three of Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid are creating interest for the NBA”s version as well.
ESPN Media is reporting that coverage of the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery set a ratings record for most watch draft lottery broadcast ever.
The 2014 NBA Draft Lottery on ESPN delivered its highest rating ever. The telecast generated a 2.9 overnight rating, which is up 26% from a 2.3 for last year’s event.
The @NBADraft Lottery generated a 2.9 overnight rating – the highest rating ever for the event http://t.co/vuEm734TIz pic.twitter.com/3hc4EQQTiR
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) May 21, 2014
Draft night should be epic.