Forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will represent the Hornets at the NBA’s annual Draft Lottery next Tuesday, May 19, in New York.

“I’m excited to attend the lottery on behalf of our team,” Kidd-Gilchrist said. “I look forward to being in New York and hopefully bringing us some luck.”

Kidd-Gilchrist knows a thing or two about lottery picks, having been the No. 2 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

“I remember a few years ago watching the lottery trying to figure out where I might end up,” he said. “It’s an honor to now be there representing my team.”

Along with Kidd-Gilchrist on the stage, General Manager Rich Cho will be the team’s participant in the lottery room.

The Hornets enter the lottery with the ninth overall pick and have an 81.31% chance of retaining that pick. The team has a 1.70% chance of getting the No. 1 pick, a 2.00% chance of getting the No. 2 pick and a 2.41% chance of getting the No. 3 pick.

The team entering the lottery at No. 9 has moved up to No. 1 twice in the last seven years, with Cleveland doing so last year and Chicago doing so in 2008.

The 2015 NBA Draft Lottery will air live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 19.