Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Draft Lottery, Set to Select Cooper Flagg
The Mavericks secured the No. 1 pick despite only a 1.8% chance, a chance to draft star forward Cooper Flagg.
Overview
In a surprising turn, the Dallas Mavericks claimed the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery with just a 1.8% chance. This win allows them to potentially select Duke star Cooper Flagg, who had an impressive season averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. This selection comes after a tumultuous season for the Mavericks, which included the controversial trade of star player Luka Dončić. The upcoming NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26, with the Mavericks looking to rebuild their franchise identity around young talent like Flagg.
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The Dallas Mavericks had a 1.8% chance of winning the lottery, making them the fourth-lowest probability team to win since the lottery's inception in 1985.
Cooper Flagg is a 6-foot-9 forward from Duke, considered a generational prospect. He had a standout season, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, and is expected to be the top pick in the draft.
The next step for the Mavericks is to rebuild their franchise identity around young talent like Cooper Flagg, potentially drafting him in the upcoming NBA Draft on June 25-26.
Besides Cooper Flagg, other top prospects include Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey from Rutgers, VJ Edgecombe from Baylor, Tre Johnson from Texas, Jeremaiah Fears from Oklahoma, and Khaman Maluach from Duke.
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