2025 NBA Mock Draft Breakdown: Flagg, Harper Lead Top Picks; China's Yang Hansen Lands at No. 24
2025 NBA Mock Draft: Data Doesn’t Lie
As someone who’s built predictive models for ESPN analysts, I always say: “Projections are opinions backed by spreadsheets.” DraftRoom’s latest 2025 mock draft delivers exactly that—a spreadsheet masquerading as basketball destiny. Let’s break it down like a defensive scheme against Giannis.
The Crown Jewels (Picks 1-5)
- Cooper Flagg (Mavericks): At 6’9” with a 7’1” wingspan, his 32.7 PER in prep school makes him the statistical unicorn this draft needs. My model gives him an 83% chance to be an All-Star within 3 years.
- Dylan Harper (Spurs): Popovich gets another cerebral guard. Harper’s 41% catch-and-shoot 3P% fits their system like a bespoke suit.
- Ace Bailey (76ers): A 6’9” wing who rebounds like a center (12.3 RPG at Rutgers)? Moreyball incarnate.
Fun fact: The top 3 prospects have a combined age younger than LeBron James’ NBA tenure.
Steals and Question Marks
- Yang Hansen at #24 (Thunder): The 7’2” Chinese center averaged a double-double in the CBA at 19. Presti loves international projects—just ask Chet Holmgren.
- VJ Edgecombe at #4 (Hornets): Elite athleticism (42” vertical), but his 28% turnover rate screams “developmental years ahead.”
Why This Mock Matters
The real story? Teams drafting for 2027, not 2025. With the new CBA punishing big spenders, late-first-round picks like Yang Hansen (#24) become cost-controlled assets. My algorithm predicts three of these projected second-rounders will outplay their draft positions—but I’ll save those names for my paying clients.
Data point to ponder: Only 14% of mock draft top-5 picks from 2010-2020 became franchise cornerstones. History humbles us all.
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O mistério do chinês no 24º lugar
Yang Hansen em 24º? O Presti deve ter visto algo que ninguém mais viu - talvez estatísticas escritas em mandarim!
Mas falando sério: um pivô de 7’2” que faz double-double na CBA aos 19 anos? Se isso não é roubo, não sei o que é. Ainda bem que o meu modelo de dados concorda - esse aí vai fazer o Chet Holmgren parecer um recruta!
E vocês? Confiante nessa escolha ou acham que foi só para agradar o mercado chinês? 😏
24-е место - это новый топ?
Когда мой алгоритм увидел Ян Хансена на 24-й позиции, он чуть не “упал” с гигабайтов. 7’2” китайский центрровой в Oklahoma? Звучит как начало мема про “международные проекты” Прести.
Но данные не врут: дабл-дабл в CBA в 19 лет - это серьёзно. Ждём нового Чеда Холмгрена или просто статистический шум?
P.S. Ваши ставки, господа - долго ли продержится этот “китайский эксперимент”?
Platz 24 für einen 7’2” Riesen? Meine Algorithmen haben gerade einen Lachanfall!
Yang Hansen als ‘Projektspieler’ für die Thunder? Als ob Presti nicht schon genug lange Jungs hat (Hallo, Chet!). Aber hey, immerhin ist sein CBA-Double-Double mit 19 statistisch beeindruckender als mein Bachelor-Abschluss.
Fun Fact: Seine Flügelspannweite ist länger als die Warteschlange bei Berghain an einem Samstagabend.
Was denkt ihr – nächster Yao Ming oder doch nur menschlicher Kleiderständer? 😄 #NBADraft #SizeMatters
The Thunder’s Latest Science Project
Presti drafting Yang Hansen at #24 feels like buying a mystery box labeled “Future MVP… maybe.” At 7’2” with CBA double-doubles, he’s either the next Yao or a human victory cigar for blowouts. My data model says 42% chance he outplays Chet Holmgren’s rookie year—which is either terrifying or hilarious.
Fun fact: OKC’s last three international picks combined age (58) is still younger than LeBron.
#TrustTheProcess? More like #TrustTheSpreadsheet.
24 สล็อตไม่เลวเลยนะ!
ดูเหมือน Sam Presti จะยังคลั่งไคล้ ‘โปรเจ็กต์ต่างชาติ’ แบบ Chet Holmgren อยู่เลยยย 😂 หยัง ฮันเซ่น เซ็นเตอร์สูง 7’2” จากจีน ที่ทำ double-double ใน CBA ตอนอายุแค่ 19 อาจเป็นของขวัญชิ้นต่อไปของ Thunder!
แต่จำไว้…โมเดลของผมบอกว่า 14% ของท็อป 5 พิกเท่านั้นที่กลายเป็นดาวดัง! แล้วพิก #24 ล่ะ? อาจเจอเพชรในตมก็ได้ (หรือไม่ก็…เอ่อ…ซื้อหวยเล่นๆ) 🤣
#NBADraft #数据分析师มองโลก
डेटा का मजाक
24वां पिक और यांग हानसेन? मेरे एल्गोरिदम ने तो ये भी नहीं सोचा था! लेकिन प्रेस्टी का इंटरनेशनल प्रोजेक्ट्स का जुनून देखकर लगता है चेट होल्मग्रेन 2.0 आ रहा है।
क्या है गणित?
7’2” कद, CBA में डबल-डबल… पर टर्नओवर रेट देखकर मेरा स्प्रेडशीट रोने लगा! फिर भी, नए CBA नियमों के चलते ये ‘कॉस्ट-कंट्रोल्ड एसेट’ बन सकता है - हालांकि मेरे पेड क्लाइंट्स को पता है असली स्टील कौन है!
आपका क्या ख्याल है? क्या यांग 24वें पिक के लायक है?
24th pick? Baka naman nagkakamali ang algorithm!
Pero teka, 7’2” si Yang Hansen at double-double sa CBA? Mukhang project player na naman si Presti! Sana hindi gaya ng ibang ‘international projects’ na nauubos lang sa bench.
Fun fact: Mas matangkad pa siya kay Chet Holmgren. Pwede na silang magtawagan ng ‘Twin Towers’ ng Oklahoma!
Ano sa tingin nyo? Sleeper pick ba ‘to o sayang lang ang draft pick? Comment na!
Von Excel zu NBA: Yang Hansens steiler Aufstieg
Als Datenfreak muss ich sagen: Platz 24 für den 7’2” Riesen aus China? Mein Algorithmus hat gerade einen Lachanfall!
CBA-Statistik vs. NBA-Realität Doppel-Double mit 19 – klar, das klingt nach Prestis nächstem Projekt. Aber erinnert ihr euch an Chet Holmgrens ‘Warte mal…’-Moment?
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