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NBA draft lottery good luck charms: Jay-Z? Dwyane Wade?

Rapper and music executive Jay-Z can add another title to his resume: NBA Draft Lottery good-luck charm.

At least that’s what the New Jersey Nets are hoping. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, a Nets investor, is representing the team onstage at tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery in Secaucus, N.J.

“This is very exciting and I hope my nickname, ‘Lucky Lefty,’ holds up,” Jay-Z said in a statement.

“He’s obviously one of the most recognizable figures in the world. To have him represent us at the lottery, we’re very excited about it,” Nets spokesman Barry Baum said. “We’re all about doing things differently to generate some buzz and excitement.”

Jay-Z’s presence along with guard Dwyane Wade, who will be there on behalf of the Heat, is somewhat new for the NBA. Owners have represented teams in the past, as have current players, but it’s more typical for front-office types — presidents, coaches and general managers — to do the honors.

The Sacramento Kings are sending the winner of their luckiest fan contest.

POSTED IN: Miami Heat (32), NBA (25)

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As long as Jay-Z is not seated near D. Wade, it's cool. I wouldn't want Z slipping DW any notes under the draft table like
"hey d-wade, you wanna play with your boy, Lebron? I can make it happen, man".

As long as Jay-Z is not seated near D. Wade, it's cool. I wouldn't want Z slipping DW any notes under the draft table like
"hey d-wade, you wanna play with your boy, Lebron? I can make it happen, man".

Sorry Jay-Z, but you used up all your good luck by bagging Beyonce and living the Jigga lifestyle.

Wade has been saving up all his good luck by bagging Star Jones and woking out in Apollo Creed's sweaty ghetto gym.

Advantage: Heat

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