No Dunks NBA Draft Lottery Winners & Losers, Giannis Trade Rumors, Tatum's Leg Injury
May 13, 2025
The hosts dive into the shocking outcomes of the NBA Draft Lottery, highlighting the Dallas Mavericks' surprising rise to the top pick. They speculate on trade rumors involving Giannis, weighing the implications for both his future and team dynamics. The discussion takes a turn as they address Jason Tatum's leg injury and its impact on the Celtics' playoff chances. Plus, there's a light-hearted take on a memorable kiss cam moment at a game, blending love and basketball in a delightful way.
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Mavericks' Lottery Upset and Tanking Flaws
- The Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery against 1.8% odds, a huge upset and conspiracy theory trigger.
- Top low-odds teams fell, demonstrating the lottery's randomness and flaws in deterring tanking.
Lottery Odds Fail to Deter Tanking
- The current draft lottery odds haven't deterred tanking; many tanking teams fell in picks.
- The system shows randomness and unpredictability, frustrating worst records aiming for top picks.
Spurs’ Number Two Pick Trade Value
- The Spurs' second pick is valuable as a tradable asset, unlike the number one pick.
- They could trade for Giannis with a strong package using their pick, young players, and draft assets.