2025 NBA Draft Lottery winners, losers after Mavericks gets No. 1 pick
3 minute readPublished: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:45 am
The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery delivered some major surprises, with the Dallas Mavericks winning the coveted first overall pick. This unexpected victory, with only a 1.8% chance, puts them in a prime position to draft Cooper Flagg and potentially build a championship-contending team around Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. The San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers also celebrated, jumping into the top three and securing valuable draft positions. The Spurs, already with Victor Wembanyama, are poised to add another high-level prospect, while the 76ers aim to bolster their young core alongside Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid.
Conversely, the Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets, and Washington Wizards were the biggest losers. The Jazz, despite having the worst record, fell out of the top four, missing out on a chance to draft Flagg and potentially altering their future. The Hornets and Wizards continued their lottery woes, missing out on another top pick and facing continued rebuilding efforts. The 76ers and Spurs are the winners, with the Spurs potentially using their pick to acquire a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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