The Mavericks felt that Doncic didn't give them the best chance to win a title — despite the fact that they made the NBA Finals just a year ago — constantly repeating the phrase "defense wins championships" as the explanation for the deal.

It has been a rough few months to be a Dallas Mavericks fan. An unbelievable and unexplainable trade sent franchise icon and fan favorite Luka Dončić packing to the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the entire fanbase fuming.

NBA Draft Lottery took place on Monday, and in a stunning twist, the Dallas Mavericks secured the No. 1 overall pick. They had just a 1.8% chance going into the night, holding the 11th-best odds. Right after they won,