The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft: Rookies make their mark, and teams make the future

On June 26, the first round draft pick of the 2025 NBA Draft was staged passionately at the Barclays Center. Various teams selected their favorite rookies to inject new vitality into their future journey. These rookies have their own characteristics, and their joining will undoubtedly bring new variables and expectations to the league.

Mavericks won the No. 1 pick Flag. This draft template is against Pippen and Tatum, and is competent for the wing and power forward positions. His excellent bounce and finishing ability is eye-catching. With his size, his first step is extremely fast and his scoring methods are diverse, forming a dislocation advantage, making it difficult for defenders to resist. With the help of many veterans of the Mavericks, Flag is expected to grow steadily.

The Spurs selected Harper, a left-handed player with excellent basketball ancestry, is tall and arm-span, has comprehensive skills, and uses both hands to control the ball, pass and score easily. With the protection and cooperation, he was even more in the water. His arrival will undoubtedly inject new tactical vitality into the Spurs. Edgecom, chosen by

76ers, is known for his top explosive power. His lateral movement speed, vertical bounce and the first step of starting are outstanding in the same class, and it is difficult for the defender to keep up with his pace. On the defensive end, he is also a leader in the outside defense, showing maturity beyond his age on both offense and defense.

Hornets defeated Knapel with the 4th pick. As an elite shooter, his range and quick shooting ability make him a constant threat to the outside. With a super high shooting percentage, whether it is a fixed-point shooting or a catch shot after a pick-and-roll, it can end the offense stably. Ace Bailey, selected by Sir

, is competent in four positions with his outstanding body shape and body hardware, and his wingspan advantage further strengthens his talent. With outstanding coordination, he averaged 20.7 points per game as a freshman, making him the top scorer of this year. Trey Johnson, selected by the Wizards, has excellent ball possession ability and few mistakes, is good at breaking through and passing balls, and has comprehensive scoring methods. His confident playing style and his hard training at the University of Texas make him highly anticipated.

The Pelicans selected Fells is a calm and experienced double-sports guard who has a high understanding of the game and has excellent control over the rhythm. He rarely panics under pressure. His natural scoring feel and outstanding performance at the end of his freshman season make him the hope for the Pelicans' future backcourt.

Yegor Deming, chosen by the Nets, is 2.06 meters tall. He has a rare field of vision and passing ability. He is good at using pick-and-roll cooperation. He is perfectly combined with speed, agility, fake move skills and sense of balance. He showed excellent passing and organizational skills in his freshman season. Boyles picked off by the Raptors is a mature and mentally tough striker, combining traditional style of play and modern technology. Although he is not tall enough, his defensive skills are comprehensive and he can gain a foothold in the forward position with his tough attitude and field vitality.

The Rockets selected Maruac (later traded to the Suns). As a top raft guard and the basket finisher, he has excellent full-game mobility at 2.18 meters, with solid rebounds, obvious strength advantages, and huge development potential on the offensive end. Coward (later traded to the Grizzlies) selected by the Trail Blazers is a wing player with smooth skills and comprehensive capabilities. He is a top shooter, and his shooting movements are standardized, and the defensive end interferes with his opponent's shooting with his wingspan and predictions. In the first round of the 2025 NBA draft, each team completed its layout based on its own needs and rookie characteristics. These rookies entered the league with their own talents and dreams. Let us wait and see if they can shine in the future field and rewrite the team's fate. They will start their own basketball legend on the competitive NBA stage, and the teams are looking forward to the rookies bringing new glory to the team.