“It might be a little suspicious” – Draymond Green goes unfiltered on Mavericks potentially securing Cooper Flagg with lottery pick

On Friday, Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green went unfiltered on the Dallas Mavericks, receiving the No.1 Draft pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Green was seen being skeptical about the Texan outfit securing Cooper Flagg with the lottery pick, especially after the Luka Doncic trade. The Mavericks were given the No.1 pick of the draft despite only having a 1.8% chance.

During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the Warriors star discussed the chances of Mavericks being given the lottery pick with the talk show host. The topic stemmed from the duo discussing the Luka-AD trade, as Kimmel questioned Green about his initial reaction.

“When the Mavs traded Luka to the Lakers, what went through your head when that happened?” he asked.

Explaining that he was at a Warriors charity event, Green said:

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"I couldn't believe it, superstars at 25 don't get traded."

Continuing their discussion about the Mavericks, Kimmel segued into them being given the No.1 pick as he questioned Green if it was "suspicious."

"And then the Mavericks get the number 1 pick, now does that seem suspicious to you?" he queried.

Draymond Green's response to the question was unfiltered as he expressed his thoughts on the Mavericks securing Cooper Flagg with the lottery pick.

"Although he suspends me often and fines me often, I still consider Adam Silver a friend. So I am not going to do him like that, but it may be a little suspicious," Green said.

The Dallas Mavericks received the No.1 Draft Pick in the NBA Lottery, despite the chances of them getting it being 1.8%. Former Duke star Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No.1 pick, and the Mavericks are expected to select him as the No.1 pick come draft night on June 25.

Draymond Green bashes the OKC Thunder for changing their lineup before their Game 1 loss to the Pacers

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green went off on the OKC Thunder coaching staff after they opted for a changed lineup during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma team has started most of their games with Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren but changed it around by dropping the former during the Final.

Green was not pleased by this decision and bashed the Thunder for this decision during an episode of his podcast.

"You made your adjustment before the series. You go into Game 1. you roll with what you know, you roll with what you do. You ride with that," Green said.

The adjustment cost the OKC Thunder Game 1, as the Pacers were able to rally back in the final quarter and take home the win at Paycom Center.

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Arian's favorite team is the Miami Heat and it’s mainly down to Dwyane Wade being his favorite player of all time. Arian loved how explosive Wade was as a player and he had all the attributes, whether that be shooting, defending or passing. Arian really liked how he won titles both with and without a dynasty behind him.

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