Cooper Flagg headlines a very deep NBA Draft class No 1st pick (Duncan included) in NBA history has had THIS favorable of a position of winning a title right away. The Mavs were dealt a tough blow with the Luka trade Flagg teamed with Kyrie & AD will soften... the blowshow more

They weren't delt anything. They were given the number 1 pick if they traded Luka in a massive internet breaking trade. It was all planned.

They got very lucky

James Worthy was drafted number 1 by the team that just won the title.

True, but I think Flagg’s upside as a player is higher so that’s what’s out it over the edge, but good call on 82-83 lakers