We're back for another year to draw pro comparisons for ESPN's projected lottery prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, which runs from June 25-26 (8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN). It's often a useful exercise, if done responsibly. Sometimes that's easier said than done, as it's a process that often invites hyperbole.

NBA Draft is in a couple weeks, and the Dallas Mavericks will be on the clock first after winning a wild draft lottery that saw them jump 10 spots to land the No. 1 overall pick. Once it was revealed that the Mavericks would be landing the top pick,

Sixers fans may be familiar with Mintz, who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Sixers on Sept 1. The 6-3 point guard also played with the team during preseason. After being waived on Oct. 16, he joined the Delaware Blue Coats. Mintz’s highlight this season was scoring a career-high 45 points against the Long Island Nets in the G League.