The Dallas Mavericks are poised to select Duke forward Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft after an improbable lottery win, having only a 1.8% chance of landing the top pick. This decision comes on the heels of a tumultuous season and a controversial trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont sees Flagg as a transformative talent, and his selection would help stabilize the franchiseâs long-term prospects after the losses incurred in the Doncic trade.
The Mavericks plan to select Duke forward Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick after an unexpected lottery victory, aiming to secure a generational talent.
Patrick Dumont views the opportunity to draft a player like Flagg as a 'gift' and has backed Nico Harrison in his basketball operations decisions.
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