Against all odds, the Dallas Mavericks have earned the number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, where highly-coveted Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is expected to be the first player selected when the draft takes place in June.

It turned out to be a wild evening for Dallas Mavericks fans. After entering with just a 1.8% chance to win the NBA draft lottery, Dallas made history and secured the No. 1 overall pick. The favorite to be taken with the top selection? Duke superstar Cooper Flagg.

So, what are the Mavericks getting in the 18-year-old power forward? Flagg is somewhat unusual where top prospects are concerned. Most No. 1 picks shine because of their scoring, but Flagg's offense,