The Dallas Mavericks win the NBA Draft lottery
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“We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in the building,” said Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Welts, who on Jan. 1 succeeded the retired Cynt Marshall as CEO. During his 47-year career, Welts also has overseen business operations of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.
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Cooper Flagg is starting to settle into his new reality. The former Duke star has been considered the presumptive No. 1 pick in next month's NBA draft for some time and now knows that pick is held by the Dallas Mavericks — winners of the draft lottery earlier this week.
As shared by MFFL NATION on X, the governor of the team, Patrick Dumont, has already decided that he wants Flagg on the Mavericks, according to insider Tim MacMahon.
The Mavericks plan to select Cooper Flagg and will not entertain the possibility of trading away the No. 1 overall draft pick for a proven superstar, sources told ESPN.
While most NBA fans were either confused or upset about the Dallas Mavericks, who had just a 1.8% chance of winning the 2025 NBA draft lottery, landing the No. 1 overall pick and the right to draft Duke freshman sensation Cooper Flagg,