The Nets went into the NBA Draft lottery figuring they would stick at No. 11. It’s a good thing they viewed that as a good thing.

The Nets remained in their assigned spot at tonight’s lottery, unable to defy astronomical odds of moving up.

“Every year, there are real quality NBA players drafted 10 to 20,” team president Rod Thorn said. “Our job is to find one.”

Doing so may be more difficult this season as the general feeling is the draft is not stockpiled with a lot of quality depth. Thorn said there is help to be found.

“From 10 to 20, I think there are some real good players who can come right in and help NBA teams,” Thorn said. “I’m not talking about ‘stars’ but players who can be solid, rotation players.”

The Nets are set at center with last year’s prime catch, Brook Lopez, and in the backcourt with Devin Harris and Vince Carter. Up front, they run out Yi Jianlian (Thorn denied recent reports the Nets are actively trying to trade him), Bobby Simmons, Jarvis Hayes and Ryan Anderson.

The Nets landed in the lottery for a second straight year after compiling a 34-48 record with a roster that was fortified by three rookies picked last year. Overall, they finished the season with seven players who have played two years or less in the NBA.

They had a 0.9 percent chance of getting the top pick.

The Nets won the lottery twice in their history. They stayed at No. 1 as expected in 1990 and grabbed Derrick Coleman. In 2000, they moved up from No. 7 to No. 1, cashing in on a 4.4 percent chance, and grabbed Kenyon Martin.

Lottery Results

1. L.A. Clippers

2. Memphis

3. Oklahoma City

4. Sacramento

5. Washington

6. Minnesota

7. Golden State

8. Knicks

9. Toronto

10. Milwaukee

11. Nets

12. Charlotte

13. Indiana

14. Phoenix