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[Saba Sports News] A major conspiracy theory is circulating that the NBA rigged the draft lottery to ensure the Dallas Mavericks landed the top pick — and some believe Kyrie Irving may be in on the skepticism.
On Monday, the Mavericks won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, marking the first time in franchise history they’ve topped the lottery. Their odds? Just 1.8 percent.
The likely prize is Duke phenom Cooper Flagg, a potential franchise-altering talent.
The timing of the win has raised eyebrows, especially considering Dallas traded Luka Doncic — one of the league’s brightest stars — to the Los Angeles Lakers just three months ago. The move was widely seen as a gift to the NBA’s most marketable team, fueling speculation that the league rewarded the Mavs in return.
On Tuesday, Kyrie Irving reacted to the news on X by simply posting “1.8%” followed by two laughing emojis. While the post could be read as shock and excitement, some fans are convinced Irving was hinting at something deeper — possibly even mocking the idea that the result was random.
The Doncic trade remains a sore spot for many Dallas fans, who have questioned the logic behind swapping a generational star for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. That skepticism only grows with the Mavericks’ improbable lottery win.
Whether Kyrie was just amused or subtly casting doubt, his post has added fuel to an already fiery debate over the lottery’s legitimacy.