Each new NBA season brings a new wave. The latest draft class makes its debut with rookies taking on vastly different roles.
Some immediately arrive on a rebuilding team as the new face of the franchise. A reason for hope after a difficult season. Others land on improved rosters, with teams looking to make a jump from one year to the next à la Dylan Harper—the 2025 No. 2 pick—making an impact in the Spurs’ run to the NBA Finals as a rookie.