The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick and the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg, a standout player from Duke. Despite having only a 1.8% chance of winning, the Mavs shocked many by landing the top selection following a tumultuous season marked by the loss of star Luka Doncic. Flagg, who led Duke to the Final Four and earned numerous accolades, including being named the Associated Press national player of the year, is expected to be a significant asset for Dallas moving forward, potentially becoming a new star for their fanbase.
The Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery on Monday night, giving them the No 1 pick in next month's draft and the first chance to take Flagg, the consensus player of the year who led Duke to the Final Four in his lone college season.
Dallas bucked huge odds to get it done, with only a 1.8% chance to win the lottery coming into Monday, leaving Chicago with the biggest prize.
Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists while leading Duke to the Final Four in his lone college season, showing exceptional shooting percentages.
Last summer, Flagg was part of the select team brought in to scrimmage against NBA Olympians, where he more than held his own, marking his readiness for the league.
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