Against all odds, the Dallas Mavericks stunned the league by landing the No. 1 pick. The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery just got its biggest plot twist. This paradigm shift opens up fresh opportunities for GM Nico Harrison. He’s ready to shine and heal the pain Dallas feels after trading Luka Doncic to LA. Most importantly, the Mavs now hold the rights to select Duke’s Cooper Flagg. However, given the interesting circumstances, Kyrie Irving has something to say.

The 18-year-old prodigy, Cooper Flagg, is the consensus top prospect and a generational talent expected to reshape the franchise’s future. Despite Duke’s NCAA heartbreak, Flagg’s freshman season averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, defying all odds, the Dallas Mavericks turned their 1.8% chance at the Draft Lottery into a 100% success rate.

Thus, taking to his X handle, Kyrie Irving wrote, “1.8% 🤣🤣.” Pretty cryptic in terms of sentiment, if you asked me. What does Kai mean by adding the laughing emojis? Maybe he’s calling out a narrative crafted by the NBA—or pushed by the Mavs themselves. Or, he could likely be enjoying his team’s luck at possibly acquiring the top talent in the country this year.

Flagg dominated with elite defense, averaging 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. Moreover, his unmatched versatility and sharp basketball IQ set him apart. As a result, he claimed national player of the year honors and emerged as the most secure number 1 pick in recent memory. And thus, his news added to Kyrie’s mirth.

Whatever added to Irving’s amusement, one thing’s clear: the Los Angeles Lakers helped boost the Dallas Mavericks‘ draft luck. Well, at least that’s how it looks for now! And who knows, Kai could agree with it.

After Kyrie Irving’s message, LA’s contribution to the Mavs’ luck comes to light

It looks like the Lakers, consciously or unconsciously, have become the ultimate helping hand for the Dallas Mavericks. Not only did they trade for Luka Doncic, they also seemingly helped the franchise win the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. How?

The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks finished the season with identical records (39-43). As a result, their draft odds came down to a (possible) coin toss. Luck favored Dallas, handing them the top position and a shot at Cooper Flagg. Meanwhile, Chicago slipped, left to wonder what could have been. The twist? Their fate may have been sealed weeks earlier on one dramatic night.

That night, the Bulls’ star Josh Giddey sank a stunning half-court game winner against the Los Angeles Lakers. The crowd erupted, the bench went wild, and the win felt electric. However, in the grand scheme, that single moment shifted their place in the standings. In chasing victory, they may have surrendered the future. Ironically, the shot that brought joy may have also cost them a franchise-changing star.

Fate has a funny way of picking sides, and this time, it smiled widely at Dallas. From a 1.8% chance to a generational prize, the Mavericks flipped the script overnight. Meanwhile, the Bulls are left replaying that one wild shot against the Lakers. As for Kyrie Irving, his laughter might just echo the league’s most ironic twist yet. The future now belongs to Cooper Flagg, and Dallas holds the pen.