To no surprise, Flagg is already being projected to end up in Dallas. In a post-lottery mock draft from CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein, the Mavericks alter the narrative by selecting the former Blue Devil at No. 1 overall.

The Dallas Mavericks have officially won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in the latest stunning turn of events for the franchise after trading superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers just three months ago.

The Dallas Mavericks have shockingly won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Lottery. The Mavericks, who had just a 1.8 percent chance to get the No.1 overall pick, have won the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes in a dramatic turn of events.