Dallas’ shocking victory in the NBA Draft Lottery, with only a 1.8% chance, has sparked harsh criticism about the league’s integrity, including pointed remarks from ESPN analyst Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.

Dwyane Wade has always been a straight shooter, and his recent comments about the NBA Draft Lottery have set the internet on fire. During a conversation on USA TODAY Sports, the Miami Heat legend didn’t outright accuse the league of rigging the lottery,

The Dallas Mavericks had only a 1.8 percent chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, but that was not the unlikeliest jump in lottery history.