The big hit of the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night was easily actress Jami Gertz.
Gertz’s husband Tony Ressler is a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, which led to her appearance at the draft. Ressler asked her to sit on the stage to bring the team good luck in the lottery.
“She’s been responsible for all my luck for the past 30 years,” Ressler said of his decision.
Fans loved seeing Gertz at the lottery. Many commented on her acting roles, such as on “Seinfeld” and “Lost Boys.”
Jami Gertz couldn't spare a square for Elaine on Seinfeld – NOW an @NBA owner??? AND also part of an investment group that owns the @Brewers #MindBlown
— Freddie Coleman (@ColemanESPN) May 16, 2018
The Spare-A-Square lady is representing the Atlanta Hawks in the #NBADraftLottery! pic.twitter.com/F73b7UAGoe
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) May 16, 2018
Needle off the record – Jami Gertz owns the Hawks??? Still Standing indeed!!! pic.twitter.com/XStzdo3F4p
— Jessica (@JessicaGoldstei) May 16, 2018
Jami Gertz is in the building
Lost Boys was extremely wild, children— Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) May 16, 2018
I’m pulling for Jamie Gertz because she was phenomenal in Less Than Zero. Judge me.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 16, 2018
OK I wasn't actually gonna watch the draft lottery but now that I know Jami Gertz is involved I turned it on. #spareasquare https://t.co/FQLTSWiEf3
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) May 16, 2018
Gertz brought the Hawks some good luck as they landed the No. 3 overall pick. The Phoenix Suns have the top pick, while the Sacramento Kings locked up the second pick. She was the biggest draft lottery hit since Mallory Edens.
