Just ask the Dallas Mavericks, who have recently made waves after winning the 2025 NBA draft lottery and earning the right to select first overall. This improbable success represents a historic comeback for the franchise. They fell victim to one of the most heartbreaking losses ever in the play-in tournament to the Memphis Grizzlies, which knocked them out of postseason contention.
Going into that lottery, the Mavericks had a 1.8% chance of getting the top pick. They surprised the league when they leaped ten spots from their fourteenth position. This success represented the largest increase in history for a lottery. This amazing accomplishment breaks the previous record of nine positions held by the Atlanta Hawks from just one year ago. This will be only the second time the Mavericks have had the chance to pick first in the NBA draft. So they have a unique opportunity in front of them!
The team now has the chance to draft Cooper Flagg, a highly touted prospect expected to make an immediate impact in the league. Flagg’s talent and potential make him a fitting choice for a franchise looking to rebuild and return to championship contention.
The Mavericks’ unlikely lottery win made waves far beyond the basketball community. Not only is the new team coach and leadership a Lions fan, but so is Patrick Mahomes. He then went to Twitter and expressed his joy writing, “GOOO @dallasmavs.” Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James joined in on the celebration, amplifying the buzz surrounding Dallas’ triumph in securing the top pick.
Mark Cuban, billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was unable to hide his shock and elation. He did it with some passionate tweets and lots of OMFGs, Let’s Go Mavs and Unreal-type exclamations. The franchise’s official Twitter account chimed in as well, posting “#1 PICK PARTY IN DALLAS” alongside a celebratory emoji, encapsulating the mood of jubilation among fans and players.
The Mavericks’ win doesn’t just improve their odds at having future success, it restores hope to their fans. As they prepare for the upcoming draft, all eyes will be on Dallas to see how they will leverage this opportunity to reshape their roster.
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