The NBA's integrity is under scrutiny after the Dallas Mavericks, despite a mere 1.8% chance, secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Draft. This outcome has reignited accusations of rigging, especially considering the Mavs' recent trade of star Luka DonÄiÄ to the Lakers. The situation echoes the 2019 scenario where the Pelicans, after trading Anthony Davis, also won the lottery. Prominent players like LeBron James and Kevin Love expressed skepticism via social media, suggesting a growing distrust of the league's operations and procedures regarding its draft system.
"Months after trading Luka DonÄiÄ to the Lakers, the Mavs somehow land the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Draft, reviving rigging allegations."
"The uncanny similarities with the Pelicans' 2019 lottery win after trading Anthony Davis have fans questioning the lottery's integrity."
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