Do you have any rituals or superstitions on lottery day?

32 · Retired Number Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73063

The last two lotteries I did the same thing. I didn't watch or listen to the cards being read. I am like jerry west watching a playoff game. Can't do it. Too nervous. Both times I came to the LG website and kept refreshing the page and read the comments. I found out pretty quickly what was going on. I will do the same routine this year. How about you?
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Fortysixn2 · Star Player Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Posts: 2849

The last 2 lotteries I have been in my car, parked in my driveway after work...not wanting to leave the car until the pick was announced. Worked out well then, will do the same this year.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:08 pm Post subject:

Historically I ignored it. I caught last year but forgot about the other two.
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Mike@LG · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject:

No, but even DB remembers when I dreamt the Lakers drafted Brian Cook instead of Leandro Barbosa.
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ocho · Retired Number Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53796

I hyperventilate.
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SGVL1 · Starting Rotation Joined: 02 Apr 2014 Posts: 845

Pray. A lot.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 4:04 pm Post subject:

22 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063

I leave work early since it starts at like 4. Then I pray.

Although this year I'm not as concerned if we keep the pick or not

jonnybravo · Retired Number Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 30680

I was working out both times. Both times I ran away from the TV when it got down to the last 5 picks. I couldn't handle it.
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fansincemagic · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 11052

Not watching. I missed the Jones and Bynum drafts, missed Randle, heard DLO on the radio and intentionally played Heroclix while checking the phone for Ingram pick. I'll be at bible study this year so no TV for me.

Mini Mamba · Star Player Joined: 06 May 2013 Posts: 6006

I got a free bracelet when I went to Dwight's 1st game back after he left. I've worn it the last 2 years and will wear it again so we keep the pick.

VicXLakers · Franchise Player Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 11823

...this must be a new phenomenon?

KeepItRealOrElse · Retired Number Joined: 11 Oct 2012 Posts: 32767

Mark 11:24 "Believe as if the prayer has come true, and it will"
or Law of attraction.. yeap

nash · Star Player Joined: 23 Oct 2001 Posts: 8194

Not really, but I use to get nervous in the draft.

Annihilator · Star Player Joined: 02 Jul 2001 Posts: 4035

For the last three years, I have considered trying to sacrifice AC Green to the Great Laker in the Sky by throwing him into the La Brea Tar Pits. I am sure that a volcano would be better but there just are not that many near downtown LA.
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activeverb · Retired Number Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 37470

Generally, I am focused on my work and completely forget the lottery is taking place. Inevitably, I log on and see some news item about it and find out how we did. So I guess my ritual is to go with the flow and let whatever will happen to happen without my involvement.

Lottery zen.

The Logo · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:09 pm Post subject:

Pray to Satan

Legacy · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:14 pm Post subject:

In recent years, yeah, I piss my pants.

Aeneas Hunter · Retired Number Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 31763

I slip a hundred bucks to Tim Donaghy, and he takes care of it.

Lucky_Shot · Star Player Joined: 10 Jan 2016 Posts: 5140

Last Year I worked graveyard and fell asleep right before it but i woke up in an amazing world.

I work in the am now so I dont think ill be doing that again.

lewis · Star Player Joined: 23 Oct 2013 Posts: 1165

Wake up at 3 AM in the morning just to watch a draw that happens behind the scenes

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lakerlynx · Starting Rotation Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Posts: 310

Like the last two years, I won't watch it live. I'll put my head in the sand, and then, quite anxiously, and several hours after the lottery, I will check and see what happened.
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