Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Draft Lottery Despite Slim 1.8% Odds

New York City, USA: In a surprise turn, the Dallas Mavericks secured the NBA’s No. 1 draft pick despite having just a 1.8% mathematical chance. The lottery win catapults the team into prime position to draft consensus top prospect Cooper Flagg of Duke—a generational talent, analysts say. Big-market teams and fans debate whether the lottery is “rigged” for a struggling high-profile franchise. League officials dismiss such allegations, calling it an authentic random draw. The Mavs see this as redemption after a tumultuous season, hoping Flagg can revitalize their roster.