Why NBA draft second-round picks deserve greater attention - NBC Sports
The Dan Patrick Show highlights the underappreciated importance of the NBA draft's second round, examining how, despite less fanfare than the first round, it has yielded plenty of standout players selected late.
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NBA draft second round deserves greater attention
June 24, 2025 11:01 AM
The Dan Patrick Show highlights the underappreciated importance of the NBA draft's second round, examining how, despite less fanfare than the first round, it has yielded plenty of standout players selected late.
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