The San Antonio Spurs were the lucky winner of the first overall pick.
didn't win the lottery on Tuesday night, but did get to hold onto its first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.which was by far the most likely scenario for the teamWhile the team wasn't incredibly lucky, it could have been worse. If the Mavs fell back to the 11th pick or later, it would have been sent to the New York Knicks as a part of the 2019 trade for Kristaps Porzingis. Unless the Mavs pick in the top 10 again the first rounder will go to the Knicks next year to complete the trade.
The Mavs had a slight shot at moving up to a top 4 pick in the draft, but the ping pong balls didn't bounce their way.With the 10th pick the Mavericks could target Houston forward Jarace Walker, guard Cason Wallace from Richardson or Kansas guard Gradey Dick.The San Antonio Spurs were the lucky winner of the first overall pick, which will likely be French superstar Victor Wembanyama.Charlotte will pick second, Portland moved up to third, and Houston fell to fourth.
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