Coincidence or compensation? The Pelicans Mavericks sent their star to the Lakers, and then they won the No. 1 pick

The Mavericks won the No. 1 pick, which is the fourth lowest probability of winning the No. 1 pick in NBA history. The three teams with a lower probability of winning the No. 1 pick than the Mavericks are: the Magic in 1993 (1.52%), the Cavaliers in 2014 (1.7%), and the Bulls in 2008 (1.7%).

In this way, the Mavericks will form a luxurious three-no.com lineup composed of Thick Brow, Irving and Flag next season. With a number of good character players such as Clay, Garford, and Washington, the Mavericks' paper strength will be very luxurious. After seeing off his store Doncic, the Mavericks are still very competitive.

In 2019, the Pelicans traded Davis to the Lakers, and then the Pelicans won the No. 1 pick and chose Zion Williams; in 2024, the Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers, and then the Mavericks won the No. 1 pick, and they are likely to win supernova Flag. It is worth mentioning that both participants included Davis.

James previously said in a live show: "The results of the NBA lottery draw, whether I go to Cleveland or Rose goes to Chicago, they are all set."