Dallas Mavericks won the top NBA Draft pick, surprising many and sparking fairness debates.

The Dallas Mavericks won the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery despite having only a 1.8% chance, raising questions about the fairness of the draft system. The team is likely to select Duke's Cooper Flagg, a star freshman. This outcome has sparked debate and conspiracy theories, with some NBA figures expressing skepticism. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls remained at the 12th pick, solidifying their status as a mediocre franchise.