The Dallas Mavericks went into Monday's NBA Draft lottery with just a 1.8 percent chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick and the rights to select Duke star Cooper Flagg. The odds were so minuscule that Kyrie Irving was seemingly just as surprised as the rest of us.

The Dallas Mavericks were the big winners of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg. Kyrie Irving reacted to the news.

What would a Mavericks lineup look like with Flagg in the mix? The Dallas Morning News staff writer Brad Townsend projects what the grouping might be next season after Irving returns from his ACL tear: *P.J. Washington can back up both forward spots and Flagg on occasion can play guard or point-forward.

Kyrie Irving did everything in his power to keep the Mavericks afloat during the most tumultuous season in franchise history. Following the shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and an injury to Anthony Davis in his Mavericks debut, Irving upped his minutes as Dallas fought to stay in the playoff race.

Paige Bueckers sent a request to Kyrie Irving ahead of the Dallas Wings' upcoming 2025 WNBA regular season.

J.R. Smith calls Kyrie Irving the most gifted scorer he’s ever seen, citing his ability to score at all levels with either hand and elite footwork.