There were plenty of happy people around the Dallas area Monday night. That includes Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison.

The Mavericks ended a streak of dreadful lottery luck Monday, claiming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. With the top pick, the team has a shot at landing Duke superstar Cooper Flagg.

The development comes just a few months after the team traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison was a key figure in the move, drawing the ire of fans as the Mavericks’ season ended short of a playoff run.

Related:Mavericks finally get lucky with No. 1 pick, as long as Nico Harrison doesn’t screw it up

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Harrison was seen celebrating with a Mavericks contingent after the draft lottery results were revealed. In a social media video posted by the Mavericks, the general manager could be seen jumping out of his chair and sharing a few excited handshakes with those around him.

Here’s a look at Harrison’s reaction:

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The moment we won 🙌 #MFFL pic.twitter.com/KfsitX1tFE

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 13, 2025

The Mavericks had a group of representatives in Chicago for the draft lottery reveal. Representing the team on stage was Rolando Blackman, while assistant general manager Matt Riccardi was backstage.

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