Mavericks Sorprenden en la Lotería del Draft y Aseguran el Pick #1
The Dallas Mavericks have taken an unexpected turn by winning the NBA draft lottery, securing the right to select Cooper Flagg from Duke with the first pick in June. This achievement comes after the trade of Luka Doncic in February, a decision that drew criticism.
With only a 1.8% chance of winning, the Mavericks climbed ten positions, the biggest rise in lottery history, according to data. Mavericks CEO Rick Welts expressed his joy for the fans and highlighted the emotional connection between the team and its fans.
I am very happy for the Mavericks fans. I can’t imagine a better day for them. It will be something really special.
Rick Welts, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Cooper Flagg, a 6’9″ forward, has been considered the top prospect to be selected since August 2023. During his season at Duke, Flagg exceeded expectations, winning several national awards and leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four.
San Antonio, with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, will select second, followed by Philadelphia and Charlotte. Mitch Johnson, coach of the Spurs, highlighted the importance of obtaining a good selection to reinforce the team.
Utah, Washington, and Charlotte had the best odds of winning the lottery, but they were left out of the top four spots. The NBA’s new system has prevented the team with the worst record from winning the lottery.
- New Orleans will select seventh.
- Brooklyn eighth.
- Toronto ninth.
- Houston tenth.
- Portland eleventh.
- Chicago twelfth.
- Atlanta thirteenth.
- San Antonio fourteenth.
This year’s draft presents promising players, including Rutgers’ Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, who will be evaluated by teams in the early selections. Harper, a 6’6″ point guard, stood out at Rutgers. Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the 76ers, expressed enthusiasm for the strength of the draft.
Other notable players include VJ Edgecombe from Baylor, Tre Johnson from Texas, Jeremiah Fears from Oklahoma, and Khaman Maluach from Duke.
The draft will take place from June 25 to 26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
