Mavericks land No. 1 pick, chance to draft Cooper Flagg
Mavs win the 2025 Draft Lottery, could they trade Cooper Flagg for Giannis? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
The Dallas Mavericks have won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery despite having only a 1.8% chance to do so heading into the evening. With Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg the presumed first overall pick, could the Dallas Mavericks potentially trade Flagg or the first overall pick to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Kevin O'Connor explains why the deal might make sense for an embattled Dallas franchise and GM Nico Harrison, who has been on the defensive ever since the Luka Doncic trade in early February. Hear the full conversation on 'The Kevin O'Connor Show' and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
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