The Ringer NBA Show Dallas Wins the Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes. Plus, the Knicks Take a Step Closer to the Conference Finals.
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May 13, 2025 The Dallas Mavericks snagged the number one pick in the draft, likely bringing in top prospect Cooper Flagg after trading Luka Doncic. The discussion dives into the implications of this historic lottery win and whether it serves as a warning for tanking teams. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum’s leg injury poses serious challenges for the Celtics and highlights the importance of Jaylen Brown stepping up. The Knicks also emerge as potential conference champions, with playful banter interspersed throughout their playoff journey.
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Cooper Flagg's Fit with Dallas
- Cooper Flagg to Dallas is a great fit given his winning playstyle and need for support.
- He won't immediately fill Kyrie Irving's role as the primary offensive playmaker.
Debunking NBA Lottery Conspiracies
- NBA lottery conspiracy theories are ludicrous due to transparency and multiple involved parties.
- Lottery rigging would require widespread complicity from owners, league office, and external firms.
Lottery Reforms Deter Tanking
- Recent lottery reforms lessen the incentive to tank by reducing odds for worst teams.
- This year's lottery rewards teams trying to compete rather than the obvious tankers.