2025 degrees of NBA drafts: pick-by-pick analysis of the second round-lakers makes aggressive move to land the perfect target
It is the 2nd day of the NBA draft of 2025. We have evaluated the first round, now we distribute the votes for each choice of the second round.
For the scouting reports of each player, take a look at my NBA 2025 draft guide.
Degree: a-
Fleming is a hustler who drains the commercials of spot and energy holder in defense, hitting blows and cabins. But he has real warts as a ball manager with a lack of experience against high -level competition. This matters less for the lonely, since it will play in a role in which it only needs to do simple things as a spacer of the floor rather than worry about the creation of shots.
Grade: C+
Penda plays with the mind of a veteran and a winning mentality, which offers a game of connective feeding, commutable defense and a high -level atmosphere. It is a bit of a risk for Orlando, even if penda needs to improve his long -term sweater. But his altruistic game and defensive usefulness give him a solid base to build on.
Grade: B
Fans who take root both for Duke and for Charlotte know that James has the quality of role player who can adapt next to the main pieces of the Hornets. James is a versatile defender who gives a tone with his hustle and bustle, and after years of bricks has worked hard to become a shooter with a dead eye and spot-up. And it brings much more than shooting as a smart director who keeps the ball in motion. But without the handle of a primary creator, it is essential that he supports his new success as a shooter.
Degree: a
A ton of teams hoped that Kalkbrenner would fall towards them in the second round, but the Hornets land it here after exchanging the center of Mark Williams during the first day of the draft. Kalkbrenner is a return to the past of 7 feet that owns the paint, sweeping blows with its giant wing opening and accumulating everything in sight. It is a bit strange that it is not a better rebound. But as a super senior, he also developed some subtle passing and shooting skills that suggest a higher rise, which could allow him to help facilitate Charlotte’s offensive engines.
Grade: B+
Could Broome be the best backup center of Joel Embiid’s era? Perhaps this is the case, because it brings a game ready as an internal finite with a sensation of passage and a defense from set of tones. Although his sweater did not progress as much as the NBA teams hope, EMBIID’s ability to sweep the floor could make the intriguing two -big formations this season. In Philadelphia, it is more important that it progresses to move laterally on the perimeter.
Degree: a
The Lakers made more aggressive operations to climb the second round and Tiero was the perfect goal. It is a slasher with a marked frame and a first explosive step that last season recorded 45 crushed and had six games with 10 or more free shots. He lives in the paint, and this despite his shooting limits. If it is able to understand the shot, its length and defensive versatility could make it a key player in a contending lakers team.
Grade: A+
Perfect word for Detroit. Do you want to know why? Just look at the comparison for Lanier: Malik Beasley. Just like Beasley, Lanier is a shooter in Knockdown with the creativity he triggers. Without large size or directors at his age, it is a second round for a good reason. But the pistons needed more shot and now they took it.
Grade: B
Tyrese Haliburton will be out for the whole next season, but Jones could help manage some of the responsibilities of shooting creation. Jones offers skill skills smart with a creation of advanced shots and a playing aspect in bloom. But his so athleticism and striking shots paint him only as a gear rather than the rare top star of Stella who enters to enter the championship.
Grade: A+
Martin is a hyper-athletic and high energy guard that plays larger than its size and affects the game with its toughness, rebound and defensive grit. But its positional twener status, striated filming and limited creation ability made it a talent of the second round. However, Martin only knows how to dance. Just like the choice of the first round of Toronto Collin Murray-Boyles ago. Both of these guys are in tone, and it is clear that birds of prey are trying to build a defensive identity that could allow them to quickly rise in the depleted east.
40. New Orleans Pelicani: Micah Peavy, G/F, Georgetown
Degree: a-
Peavy is a swing cap with defense, instincts and a sensation of passage for the NBA. Combine it to Herb Jones and Trey Murphy, and the Pellicani could have a nice trio of gritty defenders of the wing. If his improved sweater proves real as he seemed during his senior season, he is a player in terms of rotation for a decade.
Degree: a
Wow, maybe Brian Gregory and Mat Ishbia know how to draw up! Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and now Brea has received all the votes. Brea perforated 43.4% of its 3 in five university seasons out of 4.9 attempts per game; It designs as a shooting specialist who has a clear path to become a rotation player due to his highly sought after ability. To avoid being a weak link to the defense, he will have to make improvements to his athleticism, but his shots are sufficient to keep him on the floor.
Grade: A+
Raynaud has leveled Stanford every year, transforming himself into a player who burst 3s, cuts on the edge with a smooth handle and makes amazing passages. He was in 15th place in my table, making him a theft in his eyes here for the kings. But he fell at this point because of his age and concerns about his defense. However, if he manages to understand that end of the floor, there are few reasons to think that French will not sculpt a role in the NBA.
Grade: B+
It is clear enough what the magicians are going here with three Johnson, Will Riley and now Watkins in the second round: versatile pieces that can cover different roles offensively. Watkins can run the show, cut the paint and pass through defense positions. In Washington, as long as it continues to give a tone to the defense, it could become a vital role player.
44. Oklahoma City Thunder: Brooks Barnhizer, G/F, Northwestern
Grade: B-
If Engelland Chip, Thunder assistant, can be so successful by transforming Barnhizer into a reliable shooter as he did with his past projects as a doctor, then the Thunder could have a theft of the second round here. Barnhizer is a defense traffic, keeps the ball in attack and plays an altruistic style that could perfectly adapt to Oklahoma City. As long as learn to hit the blows from the catch.