NBA Draft lottery: Mavericks win No. 1 pick, chance to take Duke star Cooper Flagg
- On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks unexpectedly secured the first overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, despite having just a 1.8 percent chance.
- This result follows the February trade where Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison sent five-time All-NBA star Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and others.
- Dallas ended their season after losing 120-106 to the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Play-In Tournament amid injuries, including a season-ending ACL tear for Kyrie Irving.
- The Mavericks now have the chance to select Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-9 forward who posted averages of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, and who earned major national honors including the AP Player of the Year, as well as the Wooden and Naismith awards.
- Adding Flagg offers Dallas a chance to rebuild around a young star and remain competitive with veterans, as stated by general manager Nico Harrison and supported by expert opinions.
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With a 1.8% chance, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery and received the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, in which they can select Cooper Flagg.


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