The first four Draft Picks for the 2025 NBA have been confirmed! The lotto balls have spoken. This year, the Dallas Mavericks got the number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. And after they abruptly traded away Luka Doncic at the start of February, this is a lifeline for them. But, if the timing seems suspect, or at the least too convenient, you’re not the only one. Earlier this year, LeBron James warned fans about the NBA Draft Lottery. And only now are they putting two and two together.
Back in March, LeBron James made an appearance on the Pat McAfee show. On it, he hinted at the NBA Draft lottery being rigged. “Listen, man, during the ball drop in the lottery, Cleveland got the number one pick? What a coincidence. Let’s keep LeBron home. Patrick Ewing to the Knicks. Derrick Rose to the Bulls. I understand the assignment, guys,” said James. Of course, coming at the height of his feud with Stephen A. Smith, not many took notice. But this year’s lottery is raising some serious eyebrows.
You see, this year, the Mavs won the NBA Draft Lottery with 1.8% odds — the 4th-lowest since the Draft was set up all the way back in 1985. And with this win, Nico Harrison has a second chance to save face and save his franchise. It’s a chance to win back the Dallas fans by drafting Duke sensation, Cooper Flagg.
LeBron been said the lottery is rigged lol pic.twitter.com/3WDmTeLAHF https://t.co/Yw7uUpM5vZ
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜 (@BronGotGame) May 12, 2025
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