Way Too Early 2025 NBA Mock Draft | The Lottery

The first of many 2025 mock drafts!

Contents of this video:

0:00 - Intro
0:26 - No. 1 | Nets
1:09 - No. 2 | Wizards
1:53 - No. 3 | Pistons
2:39 - No. 4 | Bulls
3:22 - No. 5 | Jazz
4:07 - No. 6 | Hornets
4:43 - No. 7 | Trail Blazers
5:20 - No. 8 | Raptors
5:59 - No. 9 | Spurs
6:39 - No. 10 | Spurs
7:20 - No. 11 | Thunder
8:02 - No. 12 | Kings
8:43 - No. 13 | Clippers
9:20 - No. 14 | Pelicans

[bigowiththejam]

I don't like VJ Edgecombe being labeled a PG prospect. He even said himself that he doesn't want to be a PG. His game is mostly off ball. He prefers to be a primary scorer.

[WhatIsaysGoes]

Can the Bulls get the #1 pick? This is the year

[rileymcphee]

This draft is trash. You think Blazers are going #7?
Gtfo here.

[dellblackman]

After the initial faulty Nike Hoop Summit measurements, they got it right the next day. There with accurate measurements, Edgecombe measured at 6'5' in shoes, with a 6'6' wingspan, and was nearly at 190 lbs. That is not on the small side for a point guard. In fact, it's perfect for a combo guard, for which he is.

[nb]

Wemby isn’t really a forward. They tried that at the beginning of the season and he didn’t look comfortable until after moving him to center. He will be playing center going forward based on what we have seen

[WillHarp-qv]

If you can think Ace Bailey gonna go that low and that’s your opinion, which shows you have some balls, but when you still think Cooper flag will be the number one draft pick it let me know you are following all the numb nuts.

[BagTalkClips]

Tre johnson at #3 is pretty high. I think theres more guards that bring more to the table imo

[JasonBender-rr]

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[IsaacMConrad]

Love the bold takes that deviate from the current consensus. Still really early obviously but it’s great to see some variation of thought!

[kenblackwood]

How do you not have Will Riley from Ilinois on your draft board

[_kvngdanny]

Finally, someone else that doesn’t have Ace Bailey as the sure fire #2 guy

[Justfranktbh]

Why u got ace that low? I don’t have him over VJ

[charlescohen]

I agree. Something that is missing. My sneaky pick, especially for the Thunder is Liam McNeely from UConn. Should be top ten but I would move up to snare him. He is an aggressive player who has developed a handle. Could be 45% three shooter.

[lilolittle]

VJ I feel like is a little overrated. He’s a great defender for his size but I don’t think his offensive game has enough harmony to be a lead guard.

[ryank]

Good vid. Is there someone like elite perimeter defender type of wing in this draft?

[Justfranktbh]

Funny how most of us are all projecting Khaman to land in Toronto, love it lmao

[charlescohen]

Derek, I see Jordan Monaco from S.I. has a very recent breakdown of Liam, and it echoes my thoughts. I saw Montverde a bunch last year and my early impressions were he was a gunner who basically fired when ready. But as the season progressed he matured and was a very effective driver. Great size and confident. Something like a much more complete Doug McDermott who should play immediately. I’m a big Rylan fan and also enjoy your excellent analysis.

The Thunder should take another large step especially from the two new guys and from Chet and Cason who might be the biggest surprise.