Despite having only a 1.8% chance, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery, securing the top pick to potentially select Duke star Cooper Flagg. This surprising outcome follows the trade of superstar Luka Dončić to the Lakers, leaving the Mavericks with key decisions to make regarding their roster and championship aspirations, especially with the addition of Anthony Davis and the uncertainty surrounding Kyrie Irving’s health. The situation raises questions about whether to rebuild around Flagg or pursue immediate competitiveness, while the lottery win also invites scrutiny over the Mavericks’ previous conduct following the Dončić trade.
