In this episode, we welcome back our old friend Rohan Bhatt to discuss the Mavericks winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and the #1 overall pick, the first time they have ever done so. With this, they will have the right to select Cooper Flagg out of Duke University, widely regarded as one of the best prospects in recent history.

We talk about the wild series of events that have transpired for the Mavericks, starting with the trade of Luka Dončić to the Lakers and culminating with the lifeline of all lifelines in the #1 overall pick in a good draft. This development has opened up a world of possibilities for the Mavericks that didn’t exist for them 36 hours ago.

We go over Flagg’s scouting report and break down what makes him such a special prospect. Vinay talk about where he can improve as a player, and what position he best fits at.

We also discuss how the Mavs should proceed building their roster around Flagg, and what they should do with veterans Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford. Mavs governor Patrick Dumont should still fire Nico Harrison and hire a General Manager who is committed to developing and building around Flagg, not treating him as an accessory around Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.

Overall, it was a momentous day for the Mavericks franchise, which has given them new life and a future that didn’t exist earlier in the week. It’s on them to not squander it this time.

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