The Dallas Mavericks completed their impressive comeback victory by winning the 2025 NBA draft lottery. This time around, they have a real shot at landing future top pick Cooper Flagg. This unexpected victory allows the Mavericks to make their mark in the upcoming draft, which will take place later this year. After a challenging season that culminated in their elimination from postseason contention, this win offers a fresh start for the franchise.
The Mavericks made history, climbing ten spots from their originally projected position to land the No. 1 overall pick. This historic jump of 11 spots is the largest increase by any team in lottery history. It has broken the old record of nine places, set by the Atlanta Hawks last season. Though nobody expected it, the Mavericks won the lottery. They had just a 1.8% odds of getting the number one pick!
This historic event would be just the second time ever in franchise history that the Mavericks have chosen first overall. Their last number one overall pick was 1981 when they selected Mark Aguirre. The buzz around this year’s draft — and specifically next year’s — is electric, as we look ahead to 7-foot-1 wing/guard Cooper Flagg, the most hyped prospect in years.
Players, journalists, and social media was blown up with reactions from the rest of the fans after the heroic victory that the Mavericks delivered. NBA superstar LeBron James couldn’t hide his laughter on Twitter, responding to the video with a series of crying-laughter emojis. Kevin Love echoed the reaction with the same kind of excited response. Over on X, fellow Dallas Mavericks fan and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrated the news with an enthusiastic, “GOOO @dallasmavs! Other notable reactions included PJ Washington, who posted wide-eyed emojis, and Tobias Harris, who emphasized the importance of faith and belief with his comment: “This goes to show why faith and always believing are so important folks 😂🤣.”
The Mavericks’ surprising good fortune in this year’s lottery has sent ripples of optimism throughout their fanbase. This achievement lays the foundation for a truly transformative offseason to come. Dependable rookies like Cooper Flagg could change the landscape of the franchise for years to come and help bring another championship banner to Boston.
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