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An automated draft is when the system creates your team for you. The draft goes like this: The #1 overall ranked player: Team with the first draft pick #2: 2nd draft pick #3: 3rd draft pick And so on.
The team with the worst regular season record (unless there is an expansion team, in which case the expansion team will pick first). In 2010 the St Louis Rams will have first pick.
It means the team can get any draft number, regardless of if it's a lottery pick or not.
A "protected pick" in the NBA draft process means that a team has certain conditions or restrictions on when they will convey their draft pick to another team. These conditions are usually based on the team's performance or standing in the league. If the conditions are not met, the pick may be deferred to a future year or the team may keep the pick.
They could chose not to sign with the team and sit out the season then enter next years draft. Like Micheal Crabtree with the San Fransisco 49ers.
A protected pick in the NBA is a draft pick that a team can keep under certain conditions. If the conditions are not met, the pick may be transferred to another team. This impacts a team's draft strategy because they must consider the potential loss of the pick when making decisions about trades and player acquisitions. Teams may be more cautious with their draft picks if they are protected, as they do not want to risk losing a valuable asset.
In the 2010 NFL Draft, that is the Washington Redskins.
Washington Wizards
A top 4 protected pick means that if a team's draft pick falls within the top 4 selections, they get to keep it. If it falls outside the top 4, it goes to another team. This impacts a team's draft strategy because they may need to consider the possibility of losing their pick and adjust their plans accordingly.
The St. Louis Rams traded with the Washington Redskins for the #2 draft pick.
A top 3 protected pick is a draft pick that a team is guaranteed to keep if it falls within the top 3 selections. If the pick falls outside the top 3, it is transferred to another team. This impacts a team's draft strategy as they may prioritize developing young talent or making trades to improve their chances of keeping the pick. It also affects a team's future prospects as losing a high draft pick can hinder their ability to acquire top talent and improve their roster.