The draft lottery delivered a true stunner, with the Dallas Mavericks improbably cashing their 1.8 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick. Even before that improbable ping-pong ball bounce, the rumor mill was in a frenzy with trade talks surrounding a two-time MVP (who's very much still in his prime).

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, like NBA fans, noticed. Durant took to his account on X to share an astute observation about the teams who tanked, or lost profusely with the hopes that it would ultimately pay off in the end.