Well, that stings—no Flagg flying in Utah this year. The Jazz came into Monday night’s NBA Draft Lottery with a 14% chance at landing the No. 1 pick, tied with the Wizards and Hornets. But luck wasn’t on their side—they dropped all the way to No. 5, which was the lowest they could possibly go. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks hit the jackpot and scored the top pick. Now, the Jazz are staring at six long weeks of draft debates and tough choices before June 25 rolls around.
This made everyone look twice, including Dwyane Wade. As soon as Utah’s pick was revealed, Wade jumped on Twitter with a classic reaction meme of himself, adding, “But…… There has been some great players drafted with the 5th pick!” You could feel the mix of disappointment and hope in that one tweet.
But…… There has been some great players drafted with the 5th pick! pic.twitter.com/o29KhUM9cc
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 12, 2025
And that’s the thing—this wasn’t just a retired star cracking jokes. Wade has skin in the game. Back in April 2021, he bought into the Utah Jazz as a minority owner, with a stake that, while undisclosed, is definitely above the NBA’s 1% ownership minimum. When he joined the front office crew, he announced it loud and clear: “I’m excited to help take the Utah Jazz to the next level.”
So… is this the next level? It’s clearly not what Wade hoped for or envisioned. But his tweet shows he’s still got belief—and maybe even a plan. Because while No. 5 isn’t where they wanted to be, it’s still a shot. And Wade knows a thing or two about turning chances into championships.
(This is a developing story…)
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