NBA – Is the league rigged? After Mavericks win, LeBron gets involved!

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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport

The Mavericks hit the jackpot in the NBA lottery on Monday night, with a lot of luck. And for many, there’s no doubt that it was a gift from Adam Silver. LeBron James reacted, and he’s not the only one.

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Is the NBA rigged? Many think not, and that other people are completely delusional, but there may be quite a few reversals after the NBA lottery this Monday night. The Jazz, Wizards and the league’s worst teams this season are out of the top 3, while the Mavericks take the jackpot. The Spurs are second.

Yes, Dallas won the coveted first pick this year, which will most likely be used to select Cooper Flagg from Duke. But watch out for Nico Harrison, who could use this asset to pick up a big star and give himself the best chance of winning the NBA championship. But this victory raises questions.

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The NBA rigged? Adam Silver targeted

The Mavericks weren’t the favorites to get this first pick, and for good reason: they only had a 1.8% chance of finishing at this position. As you can imagine, theories abound after Dallas’ win, with some explaining that it was a gift from Adam Silver after sending Luka Doncic to a big market like the Lakers.

Reactions poured in on social networks, but like a symbol, several players responded, including LeBron James.

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@kevinlove : “There is no fucking way”

So, is it the commissioner’s trickery or just Mavericks luck? Knowing that the Pelicans won after sending Anthony Davis to the Lakers, to name but one episode, fans already have their minds on the matter and nothing will change their minds.

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