There have been multiple instances throughout the league's history that has led to NBA fans assuming that the draft lottery has been rigged.
Whether it was the alleged freezing of the New York Knicks' envelope in 1985 so they could get the top pick and select future Hall of Fame center, Patrick Ewing, or the Cleveland Cavaliers happening to get the No. 1 pick in 2003 to select Akron native LeBron James.
There has never been proof that the NBA has tampered with the draft in any way, but this year's lottery certainly didn't help silence the conspiracies.
Despite having just a 1.8% chance of getting the top pick, the Dallas Mavericks walked away with the No. 1 pick, which is widely expected to be Duke's perceived generational star, Cooper Flagg.
Now the conspiracy surrounding this miraculous jump to the top pick has occured due to the fact that some fans think it was the NBA's form of repaying a Dallas franchise that traded away 25-year-old All-NBA guard, Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
While this conspiracy was frequently suggested by fans, Golden State Warriors star and four-time NBA Champion, Draymond Green, revealed he also felt the lottery results were fishy on a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) prepares to warm up before a game.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) prepares to warm up before a game.
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When asked by Kimmel if it was just luck or if he felt there was foul play, Green said something that those at the NBA head office may not love.
"Although he suspend me often and fine me often, I still consider Adam Silver a friend," Green said. "So I'm not gonna do him like that. But it may be a little bit suspicious. Just a tad."
Green then attempted to backtrack, but at that point it was a bit too late.
"Anything that's supposed to happen 1.8% of the time...I may just not be that lucky," Green added. Because that never happens for me."
Only time will tell, but Green may be on the receiving end of a stern message from his friend Mr. Silver, or maybe even one of those aforementioned fines he's already received so many of.
According to Spotrac, Green has been fined 229 times throughout his career, totaling $992,000.