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.

USA TODAY Sports released their latest NBA Mock Draft driven by ChatGPT AI, and Richardson landed right about where most human draft experts are predicting. The computer model had Richardson going No. 17 overall to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Locked in. The second, third, and fourth picks of the 2025 NBA Draft: Virtually locked in. The rest of the 2025 NBA Draft: Who the hell knows? This top-heavy draft class is currently a pain in the tush for NBA general managers,