On May 12, just over three months since the trade that sent shock waves through the sports world, the Mavs hit a stroke of franchise-altering luck, overcoming long odds (1.8% chance) to win the Draft Lottery and secure the No.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks are not the only team making major headlines ahead of the draft.

Former Hoosier Mackenzie Mgbako and future Indiana player Tayton Conerway have both taken themselves out of draft consideration.