There's probably not a Nikola Jokic in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. There could be. But it's unlikely.
Could there be a Draymond Green (35th pick in the second round in 2012) or a Manu Ginobili (57th pick in the second round in 1999)? It's possible. But that's also difficult to know today.
However, several players with first-round potential slipped into the second round and were drafted by teams hoping to find that rare gem. Some of those picks impacted some overall draft grades following the completion of this week’s draft.
Here are USA TODAY Sports’ 2025 NBA Draft grades after both rounds:
The Hawks traded for Kristaps Porzingis and then acquired Asa Newell with the No. 23 pick. They also ended up with a 2026 first-round pick that could end up being a lottery pick.
