Dallas Mavericks Capture No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft Lottery
Chicago, IL — The Dallas Mavericks emerged victorious in the 41st NBA Draft Lottery held on Monday night, clinching the coveted first pick in the upcoming draft scheduled for June 25. This victory comes after a challenging 2024-25 season, where the Mavericks finished with a 39-43 record and had a mere 1.8 percent chance of winning the lottery—ranking them 11th among the 14 non-playoff teams.
The Mavericks will likely select Duke forward Cooper Flagg, the expected top choice based on pre-draft projections. Following Dallas in the draft order are the San Antonio Spurs at No. 2, the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and the Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Hornets were favored to win the top pick, each with a 14 percent chance due to their dismal season records.
Rutgers guard Dylan Harper is anticipated to be the second player selected, with the draft experts varying on potential picks thereafter, as selections will significantly depend on team needs. The rest of the lottery draft order sees teams selecting in reverse order of their regular season performance.
Notably, the Brooklyn Nets hold a substantial advantage with four first-round picks, while several teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards possess multiple selections as well. Additionally, five players from Alabama colleges, including guards Labaron Philon and Mark Sears, are drawing attention as potential first-round picks at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week.
The NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 25-26, marking a pivotal event for franchises aiming to build for the future.
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