Nico Harrison: “Fortune favors the bold” after Mavs land No. 1 pick

26/06/202507:50

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas defied the odds with just a 1.8% chance, securing the top selection and drafting Cooper Flagg as the franchise’s next cornerstone

Nico Harrison, president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks, reacted to winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with a statement that captures the team’s bold spirit: “Fortune favors the bold. So exciting things fell our way.” With only a 1.8% chance of winning the lottery, the Mavericks struck gold and drafted Cooper Flagg at No. 1 overall.

Flagg now joins Luka Doncic in what Dallas hopes will become one of the league’s most dynamic duos for years to come. Harrison’s confident tone signals a new chapter for a team looking to bounce back from playoff disappointment.

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