The 2025 NBA Draft lottery results had a significant impact on the league's future.
The Dallas Mavericks, with a 1.8 percent chance, moved up from the No. 11 slot to the No. 1 overall pick, gaining the rights to Cooper Flagg.
The San Antonio Spurs, entering the lottery 8th in the odds, moved up to the No. 2 pick, allowing them to draft an ideal co-star for Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper.
Dylan Harper is everything the Spurs need next to Victor Wembanyama long term.
This marked the third consecutive year the Spurs moved up in the lottery.
Author's summary: Spurs get lucky in NBA draft.