In a surprising twist to the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, the Dallas Mavericks secured the No. 1 overall pick despite having just a 1.8% chance. This unexpected development positions them to select Duke's standout freshman, Cooper Flagg, a player widely regarded as a generational talent.

One NBA executive quipped Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison basically played four-dimensional chess when he traded franchise cornerstone Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite long odds,

As a help defender, Flagg shines. His quick twitch muscles sync up perfectly with his brain to allow him to fly in and block shots at the rim and knock away pass attempts in the gaps. Cooper has a plus wingspan and a sturdy frame and has mastered his physical gifts to be come a special off-ball defender.

Flagg, who's viewed as the consensus No. 1 overall pick, may be headed to the Dallas Mavericks after the Western Conference team won the lottery with a 1.8% chance. On Tuesday, Flagg was interviewed at the NBA Draft Combine which resulted in a response from Duke.

Cooper Flagg, the dynamic Duke University forward, will enter the NBA this fall and compete against the world's best players.

With the NBA Draft lottery approaching this coming week, many people are wondering which team will select at No. 1, which most likely guarantees them Cooper Flagg. There are several teams in the running for Flagg,