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Dallas Mavericks’ Lottery Win Fuels Speculation as Cooper Flagg Emerges as Consensus Top Pick

The Mavericks defied 1.8% odds to secure the No. 1 pick, igniting conspiracy theories and trade rumors surrounding Flagg ahead of the NBA Draft.

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Overview

  • The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery with just a 1.8% chance, securing the No. 1 pick for the June 25 draft.
  • Cooper Flagg, a highly-touted Duke star and Maine native, is widely regarded as the consensus top prospect this year.
  • Speculation about lottery rigging has resurfaced, with fans and analysts questioning whether the NBA influenced the outcome to benefit Dallas after trading Luka Doncic in February.
  • The Boston Celtics, despite holding the 28th pick, interviewed Flagg at the NBA Draft Combine, fueling rumors of potential trade scenarios to acquire him.
  • Historical anecdotes, including Shaquille O’Neal’s 1992 draft experience and LeBron James’s comments, have added to skepticism about the lottery’s integrity.