While the NBA Finals are currently commanding most of the spotlight, the 2025 NBA draft is quickly approaching, set to take place on June 25 in Brooklyn, New York. This year’s draft lottery delivered a dramatic twist,

There's little to no drama when it comes to predicting the No. 1 overall pick for this month's NBA draft. Cooper Flagg was earmarked for that spot before ever stepping foot on Duke's campus last fall.

We're back for another year to draw pro comparisons for ESPN's projected lottery prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, which runs from June 25-26 (8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN). It's often a useful exercise, if done responsibly. Sometimes that's easier said than done, as it's a process that often invites hyperbole.