CEO of Dallas company challenges NBA lottery integrity claims: "This feels quite unreal"
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Y'all, buckle up! The NBA world is abuzz after the Mavericks clinched the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery, upstaging expectations with a mind-blowing 1.8% chance of snagging the top spot. But, social media was quick to spark rumors of a fixed game, claiming the odds were stacked against 'em.
You can understand the hype behind this win, given the timeline of events. The Mavs stirred things up with a mega trade back in February, sending Luka Doncic packing to LA. And now, they're dropping a potential game-changer, Cooper Flagg, who's poised to dominate the league for years to come.
The internet is sending general manager Nico Harrison some heavy heat, so Rick Welts, the CEO, felt compelled to set the record straight. "I've been dealing with 'rigged' lottery whispers since I orchestrated the first NBA lottery back in 1985," he confided to the Washington Post's Ben Golliver. "Believe me, this is surreal, and I can't help but be overjoyed for Mavericks fans!"
Welts added, "I've never experienced such an emotional connection between a fanbase and a team – and today, well, today is hands down the best day ever for Mavs supporters. I'm counting down the minutes to get back to Dallas!"
Now, let's hope Flagg lives up to the hype and takes the top spot in the draft. This 6-foot-9 forward has been the talk of the town since he decided to fast-track his college career, joining as a 17-year-old whiz kid. With his impressive résumé and talent that surpasses his years, the Mavs might've just hit the jackpot.
According to Welts, "If we do end up drafting him, let me tell ya, his skills speak for themselves. Every time he's faced a challenge, he's smashed it. I'm keeping everything crossed it'll be the Duke freshman."
Keep an eye on this space, Mavs fans – it's gonna be one heckuva ride!
[1] https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2022/mobile/story/4539366[2] https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/mavericks-win-2022-nba-draft-lottery-chances-were-extremely-long-nba-draft-dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic
- "Amidst the NBA world's excitement, the Dallas Mavericks' win in the draft lottery has sparked discussions about their potential acquisition of Cooper Flagg, who could revolutionize the basketball landscape in the NBA."
- "With the NBA draft just around the corner, the Dallas Mavericks, who clinched the No. 1 pick, are poised to make a splash in the sports realm as they consider drafting the highly-touted 17-year-old prodigy, Cooper Flagg."
