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The Dallas Mavericks pulled off the improbable on Monday night, jumping from No. 11 to No. 1 in the NBA Draft Lottery. It was simply an incredible rise for the Mavericks, who had a 1.8% chance to land the top pick prior to the festivities.
Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison had been under so much scrutiny since trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers that he didn't even bother showing up to Monday's NBA Draft lottery. And with just a 1.8 percent chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick, why would he?
Luka Doncic signed a 'Fire Nico' Mavericks jersey, and it is now up for auction with the current bid at over $1,000.