Duke’s Cooper Flagg has officially announced his entry to the 2025 NBA Draft after just one season at Chapel Hill. Flagg is the consensus first pick in this year’s draft over other prospects such as Rutgers’ Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, as well as Baylor’s V.J. Edgecombe.
While 16 NBA teams focus on the playoffs, the remaining 14 will hope for the best in the upcoming lottery on May 12. Teams like the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets have the advantage after finishing with three of the worst records in the league.
But what are the top five teams with the best chances of landing the coveted Cooper Flagg pick?
Top 5 projected lottery teams after Cooper Flagg announces decision
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Juan Paolo is a journalist for Sportskeeda who covers the NBA and WNBA. He’s been writing about basketball since 2015 and has been with Sportskeeda since 2021.
Juan’s allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the ‘We Believe’ era and the rise of Steph Curry.
What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.
The Warriors’ victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan’s memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis’ dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic’s performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.
Off the court, Juan enjoys watching football, TV and movies, caring for his numerous cats, and cooking whenever time permits.
