When it comes to sports, there’s no shortage of conspiracy theories — but some stand out. With the NBA Draft upon us, we raise an eyebrow at one of the biggest conspiracy theories in sports history: whether the first ever draft lottery in 1985 was rigged with a frozen envelope to send Patrick Ewing to the New York Knicks.

To do so, we’re bringing in SI senior writers Chris Herring and Howard Beck, and Jason Concepcion of Crooked Media.

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When it comes to sports, there’s no shortage of conspiracy theories — but some stand out. With the NBA Draft upon us, we raise an eyebrow at one of the biggest conspiracy theories in sports history: whether the first ever draft lottery in 1985 was rigged with a frozen envelope to send Patrick Ewing to the New York Knicks.
To do so, we’re bringing in SI senior writers <a href="https://twitter.com/Herring_NBA">Chris Herring</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HowardBeck">Howard Beck</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/netw3rk">Jason Concepcion</a> of Crooked Media.
Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/podcasts_si">@podcasts_si</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez">@JohnGonzalez</a>

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Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

NBA Draft: Ewing-Knicks Frozen Envelope Conspiracy

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