Overview

• A fan’s “Dallas was rigged” shout echoed through the NBA draft as cameras captured the heckle during Commissioner Adam Silver’s introduction.
• Dallas secured the No. 1 pick despite a 1.8 percent chance in the 2025 draft lottery.
• The Mavericks used the top selection to draft forward Cooper Flagg, widely regarded as a generational prospect.
• Silver refrained from addressing the heckle or the boos he received on stage at the event.
• The improbable lottery outcome is seen as a pivotal moment for general manager Nico Harrison to mend his reputation.