There are definitely times when it feels that the only way things will get better is if they magically get the #1 pick.
I just don't think they will be able to make any major trades that will change the course of the franchise going forward, and I'm not sure (outside of #1, or at worst/best, a top 3 pick) anyone in the draft will make things better.
That's not to say that there aren't potential stars in the top 7 picks, just that there are really only 3 that are positions of need (and one of them has a legal issue to be concerned about, and the other one isn't exactly the position of need, as much as he could potentially be a SF).
They'll still be small and unbalanced.
This is one reason why I can totally understand why the tanking is frustrating. But really, the alternative (based in reality) just isn't worth it. Making the playoffs this year would be almost the worst thing possible because they lose the pick. Even if losing the pick opens up future picks to be traded, I'm not so sure that they'll be able to combine their assets into a player that will make a difference.