2015 Toilet Bowl: Losers First

Well, it was only fitting that during a Toilet Bowl season where every matchup was won by the underdog, our 2015 Toilet Bowl champions, Funk Coalition, were the worst team in the regular season, and now they’ll be rewarded with the #1 pick in the next draft. (Last season’s Toilet Bowl finals featured both #1 seeds, while this year’s was both #4 seeds.)

After narrowly squeezing by NJ All-Stars in the semi-finals, Funk took advantage of four extra games -- and some timely STL and a barrage of 3PT from DeMarre Carroll and Andre Iguodala -- to squeak out another close victory. For a team that suffered through a seven and six game losing streak this season, this Toilet Bowl was a bright spot as Funk strung together three straight wins for the first time, in well, possibly forever.

Now they’ll get to add a huge piece next season, as they look hard at the young big men currently embroiled in March Madness. Will DeAndre Jordan and Andre Drummond have a Jahlil Okafor or Karl-Anthony Towns to suit up next to them, or could a swingman such as Justise Winslow or Emmanuel Mudiay join Funk? Who knows! Congrats to Funk for their first Toilet Bowl!

As for Fob Stars, they were the second worst team in SlamNation and they’re in dire need of a talent infusion too. Getting another young big man to pair with the explosive Nerlens Noel could really help their perpetual rebuilding project. And perhaps the high pick will attract new ownership? There have been rumors flying that Jimmy is looking to sell if the price is right, but maybe this Toilet Bowl showing will induce them to stick around instead?

Either way, with so many potential stars in the upcoming 2015 NBA Draft, both Funk Coalition and Fob Stars are in a good position to build upon lost seasons that ended up in some happiness in the form of a Toilet Bowl finals showing.