The Dallas Mavericks were just rewarded with the number one overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, their first since Mark Aguirre in 1981. Mavs fans should be over the moon knowing that they have the draft rights to a generational pick in Cooper Flagg, yet most remain skeptical.
This is mostly due to Mavs general manager Nico Harrison, who caused a ton of strife in the Mavs fandom when he traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, fans on X are asking if people have considered Harrison might not take Flagg.
“Have we considered the possibility that Nico doesn't take Flagg,” one fan posted. This viral tweet inspired hundreds of responses, all agreeing and joking that Harrison will pass on Flagg.
“Crazier things have happened,” a fan replied. “Wouldn’t be surprised if he tried to be different and takes Ace [Bailey],” another fan tweeted.
One fan did respond, but not in a joking way. He brought up something forgotten; the Mavs wanted Kevin Durant, and now they have the perfect opportunity to get him. “Didn’t they say they want KD?? Seems like an opportunity here”.
However, with the power of that pick, Durant might be worth less. They could instead try and talk to Milwaukee about the two-time MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has stated he’s open to leaving, and is intrigued about playing in a state with no income tax, which Dallas being in Texas fits the bill.
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The Luka Doncic trade has made fans truly skeptical of their front office, as the entire NBA fandom thought he was untouchable, until he wasn’t. Now, Harrison has the chance to finally get fans back on his side, but if he pulls another Doncic fiasco, he could be quickly shown the door by ownership.
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