Thu Jun 26 16:30:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Dylan Harper Thrilled to Join Spurs After Being Drafted No. 2**
**Brooklyn, NY** – The 2025 NBA Draft saw Cooper Flagg go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks, but the night belonged to the young prospects realizing their dreams. Among them was Dylan Harper, who was selected second overall by the San Antonio Spurs. Following the selection, Harper spoke with ESPN’s Monica McNutt, expressing his excitement about joining the Spurs.
The first round was filled with surprises, including the Utah Jazz’s selection of Rutgers guard Ace Bailey at No. 5, despite Bailey expressing surprise as he hadn’t expected interest from Utah. The Phoenix Suns were thrilled to land Duke center Khaman Maluach at No. 10, bolstering their frontcourt.
Other notable picks included the Portland Trail Blazers selecting Chinese center Yang Hansen at No. 16, and the Miami Heat nabbing Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20, a player seen as a potential franchise point guard.
Experts weighed in on the winners and losers of the first round. Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo, and Kevin Pelton of ESPN highlighted the Suns’ selection of Maluach and the Thunder’s pick of Thomas Sorber as smart moves. The trade made by the New Orleans Pelicans to move up and draft Derik Queen drew some criticism, with analysts questioning the value they gave up.
Round 2 of the NBA Draft is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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