The first day of the 2025 NBA draft was full of drama, with several trades as teams moved up and down the board to identify pieces that will be a big part of their futures. It’s hard to carve out a role early for most second-round picks, but every year, a few end up finding their way into early minutes. Jaylen Wells, Ajay Mitchell and Jamal Shead are a few examples of early contributors last season. And of course, true outlier stars like Draymond Green and Nikola Jokic prove anything is possible.
Who could be this year’s second-round standout? Here’s a look at the best of who’s left in this year’s NBA draft:
