“Their balls was the chance of what Dallas was this year to get Cooper Flagg” – Gary Payton on why he wasn’t surprised with Mavericks winning 2025 Draft Lottery

NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton isn’t surprised by the Dallas Mavericks’ victory in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Drawing parallels to his own draft experience in 1990, when he claims the Seattle SuperSonics tanked to select him second overall, Payton sees similarities in how the Mavericks are positioned to pick top prospect Cooper Flagg.

“Their balls was the chance of what Dallas was this year to get Cooper Flagg” – Gary Payton on why he wasn’t surprised with Mavericks winning 2025 Draft Lottery