NBA releases video of Draft Lottery amid social media 'rigged' claims

The Dallas Mavericks had the 11th highest odds to get the number one overall pick at just 1.8 percent. They also had an 8.5 percent chance to jump into the fop four. It became apparent they would make the jump after the Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors each fell, setting the stage for the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs to jump up.

The reactions on social media, however, to the Mavs landing the number one pick just five months after trading superstar Luka Doncic in one of the most shocking and puzzling trades in NBA history, were what you would expect.

Shortly after the Draft Lottery was done and the outrage was pouring on social media, the NBA released the official video of the entire Draft Lottery process.

Needless to say, a lot of fans weren’t exactly convinced.

Here’s the entire 2025 NBA Draft order:

1. Dallas Mavericks
2. San Antonio Spurs
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Charlotte Hornets
5. Utah Jazz
6. Washington Wizards
7. New Orleans Pelicans
8. Brooklyn Nets
9. Toronto Raptors
10. Houston Rockets (from Suns)
11. Portland Trail Blazers
12. Chicago Bulls
13. Atlanta Hawks (from Kings)
14. San Antonio Spurs (from Hawks)

It remains to be seen whether the Dallas Mavericks want to keep their No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft or package it in a trade for a potential superstar. Either way, they have a major asset on their side as they pursue an NBA Championship.