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SHOCKING: Dallas becomes second city to land no 1 picks in both nba wnba drafts in same year | Mind Blowing Facts

Rolando Blackman of the Dallas Mavericks reacts with Mark Tatum NBA Deputy Commissioner after winning the the first pick during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks beat the odds on Monday night by winning the No. 1 draft spot during the NBA draft lottery. This is the first time the Mavericks have won the lottery, so the 2025 No. 1 pick will mark their first top pick ever.

The Mavericks are expected to draft Duke's Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick next month.

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