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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a three point basket against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The future of the Dallas Mavericks franchise was altered on Monday night. Despite entering the 2025 NBA draft lottery with a 1.8% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick, the team defied the odds and landed the top selection in the upcoming draft.
On Monday night in Chicago, Cooper Flagg's future was sealed. The Dallas Mavericks, after a tumultuous season in which the franchise traded away iconic star Luka Doncic, overcame long odds to win the top pick in the NBA draft, and the right to select star Duke wing Flagg.
Dan Patrick reacts to the Mavericks winning the NBA draft lottery despite 1.8% odds, breaking down Dallas' future with the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg and how the stunner impacts the league as a whole.