The Dallas Mavericks had only a 1.8 percent chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, but that was not the unlikeliest jump in lottery history.

The Detroit Pistons enjoyed one of their best seasons in the last twenty years despite losing to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Their one-year turnaround is one of the more impressive in NBA history.

The NBA held its draft lottery last night, and though the Charlotte Hornets were tied for the highest odds (14%) for the top spot, they drew the 4th selection. The #1 pick will go to the Dallas Mavericks,