Less than a week ago than Thunder plocamon NBA champions. Now, with the finished season, it is time to give way to one of the most special evenings: the night of the draft. Nerves, surprises, tension … a special night where many can change their lives completely. The option to fulfill a dream starts for many in one of the most special Galas of the NBA.
There are many young people who seek to make their dream come true. In this draft precisely, there is a lot of Spanish presence for the first time in many years. However, in the first round it is only expected that between Hugo Gónzalez. In Sport we will present some of the keys and aspects to take into account for the NBA Draft 2025.
A star has been born
This evening has its own name: Cooper Flagg. The one that will be, except surprise, this year's pick 1 And therefore will play in the Dallas Mavericks, he is the main protagonist of this year. The eaves, from Duke, is a generational talent. In Dallas a young man who has managed to average 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per gameand that seems to be destined to lead the franchise for many years. It will not be easy. In Los Mavs, Luka Doncic's 'bomb' transfer hurts the Lakers. Something that in the city have not forgiven.
It has a body, but also technical. It is cApaz to end strongly, but at the same time it is dangerous from the perimeter. He writes easily, and also knows how to attend the partner when it is needed … a spectacular physical portent with an unparalleled technique and talent. For many Flagg is the next great NBA star. A few days ago, LeBron James himself talked about Flagg's potential: “He is a player who can do many different things on the court, can play with a ball and without ball. His shot will continue to improve. Super Atlético, with a second explosive jump,”.
Without any doubt, Cooper Flagg is the great star of this draft. The MAVs, with the Pick 1 in their possession, will be the destination of which for many it is a generational talent they already compare with legends like LeBron.
They complete the podium
With Flagg as the main candidate to occupy the first position in the 2025 Draft class, for the second and third pick there are doubts. In second placeeverything seems to indicate that it will be selected Dylan Harper. Recall that this pick is held by the San Antonio Spurs who can form a team treasured with Wembanyama and de'aaron Fox. Dylan Harper, a base with a lot of power, very fast and with a great offensive capacity. This year, Harper has averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. Some numbers that could be perfectly at the height of Cooper Flagg.
A player like Harper may seem difficult to fit into a team with Fox y Stephon Castlehowever, an opportunity for these characteristics cannot be missing as well as and in San Antonio it seems that they know it. As extra, Dylan Harper is the son of mythical Ron Harperplayer who shared costumes with Jordan in the Bulls and with Kobe in the Lakers.
Dylan Harper in a match with the Rutgers / NCAA
In the third pick is where there are more doubts. Everything seems to indicate that the 76ers will stay with VJ Edgecombe. The escort has everything to become A leadership figure Within the franchise where I go. However, there are many who think they still show signs that it needs developed in the mental aspect. Despite this, his Physical power and explosiveness They make it especially valuable for a set like the Sixers, which has External precisionbut sometimes lacks Physical impact And more without ram.
A former Barça among the great desired
Kaspar Jakucionisformer player of the FC Barcelona quarry, He has had a complicated seasonal stretch in Illinoiswith a drop in their percentages and averages. Even so, not enough to fall outside the lottery stalls. His game is built from its largest weapon: Triple in Step-back, a constant threat from the boat that, combined with its technical control, allows you to create advantages. Everything seems to indicate that they will be Hawks with Pick 13 Who select this next morning.
Recall that Jakucionis was one of the great promises of the Masia de Basketball in recent years, Become debuting with the first team in April 2023 when I was only 16 years old. In the last season he was a regular in the training of Roger Grimau and was chosen in the ideal quintet of Adidas Next Generation Tournament, the most prestigious in Europe in the Junior category.
Kasparas Jakuccionis touched the 'triple-double' in his debut in the March Madness / Twitter: @IlliniMBB
A single Spanish representative in First Round
This year and, after many without representatives, Spain has a representation again in the NBA draft with 4 players: Hugo González, Isaac Nogués, Izan Almansa and Eli John Ndiaye. However, predictions are not very optimistic. Only Hugo González It is expected to enter the first round. The Real Madrid player, despite not playing as much as expected this season, has not fallen to penalties positions.
It is one of the great talents of the future of Spanish basketball. It seems precisely that the Thunder have put their eyes on the young Spanish player due to their great impact, their quality and the great talent that squanders. With the number 24 pick, Oklahoma seems to be one of the most likely destinations for Hugo González in the last forecasts. The Thunder, despite having a very complete template, could do something similar with what they did in their day with Alex Abrines. Okc stayed with the rights of the Balearic in the 2013 draft and left him developing in Europein FC Barcelona specifically, where he exploded as a player to later land in the NBA. Or for example, what the Spurs did with Juan Nuñez in the last draft. It will only be missing if Hugo González will opt to continue in Real Madrid to continue growing as a player or make the definitive jump to the NBA.
French impact one more year
After mastering the last two editions of the draft NBA con Victor Wembanyama (2023) y Zaccharie Risacher (2024), France still has a high prominence on the night of the Draft. Although five French have many possibilities of being selected, None seem to enter the top 5. One of the most promising is Noah Essenguewho has impressed with his Versatility and constant evolution. ESPN and Sports Illustrated place it in the 9 pick with the raptorswhile Bleacher Report projects it to Nets in 8. It also stands out Joan Beringersolid and mobile defender, closely followed by los Spurs, Bulls y Hawksand considered for the top 15. On the other hand, Nolan Traoré It maintains doubts about its irregularity, although it continues in the 'Green Room’. Finally, Maxime Raynaud and Noah penda They also sound strong: the first for their university impact and the second as a profile NBA-Ready with great defensive potential. Raynund would be among the Picks 22-28 while he sins between 24-30.
The Nets, a lot to choose from
The Brooklyn Nets by Jordi Fernández are emerging as one of the great protagonists of the night. The New York franchise has Five first round elections: The numbers 8, 19, 22, 26 y 27. An assenal of assets that offers them extraordinary flexibilityeither for Bet on young talent, selection order or even close some impact transfer.
Jeremiah Fears He postulates as a candidate to be selected in Pick 8. Danny Wolf I would do it in 19, Nique Clifford In 22 via Atlanta Hawks, Maxime Raynaud In 26 and finally, Noah Pendawho has played in Le Mans This season, it would be the last choice of the NETs in their long picks list for this morning.
With so many bullets in the bedroom, all eyes will be put in which direction takes a franchise in full reconstruction, which has the real possibility of reconfigure your project In a matter of hours.
