The Celtics aren't directly involved in the draft lottery Monday night but the outcome could have implications on the offseason.

Three teams each have a 14 percent chance at the top pick. History says one of those teams landing at No. 1 is far from guaranteed.

The lottery system is how the NBA determines the draft order for the teams that don’t make the playoffs. It only determines the first 14 picks of the draft and has no impact on the second round. The first four picks are determined by the lottery, and picks 5-14 are determined by the reverse standings of whoever is left.