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Dallas Mavericks Defy Odds to Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

With a 1.8% chance, the Mavericks secure the No. 1 pick and are expected to select Duke star Cooper Flagg in June.

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Overview

  • The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, marking the first lottery victory in franchise history.
  • Dallas jumped from the 11th slot to the top pick, the largest leap in the lottery's history since its inception in 1985.
  • The team is positioned to select Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, widely regarded as a generational talent and consensus No. 1 prospect.
  • This opportunity comes three months after the controversial trade of Luka Doncic, signaling a potential turning point for the franchise.
  • The 2025 NBA Draft will take place on June 25–26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, and Utah Jazz rounding out the top five picks.