2024-25 Rookie Forecast: Locked On NBA Big Board's Bold Predictions

In the latest Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, the crew—Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, Leif Thulin, and Richard Stayman—dive into their 2025 NBA rookie predictions. They cover a range of topics, including their picks for Rookie of the Year and selections for both the first and second All-Rookie teams. The discussion also explores how many rookies will earn starting spots on opening night and speculates on first-rounders likely heading to the NBA G League. Additionally, the team weighs in on the number of rookies expected to play significant minutes on playoff-contending teams. The episode wraps up with predictions about which second-round picks might outplay expectations and secure rotation roles.

Is the 2024 NBA Draft class as bad as people say? - 2:45

Rookie of the Year predictions - 6:32

First Team All-Rookie 

James - 11:33

Leif - 11:52

Richard - 13:07

Second Team All-Rookie

Leif - 15:45

James - 15:54

Richard - 16:24

Rookies to start on opening night? - 17:05

Tidjane Saluan - 19:41

Utah Jazz tanking or predictions - 20:17

First lottery pick or first round pick to be sent to G-League? - 23:59

Rookies to play rotation minutes on a playoff team? - 30:54

Which 2nd round pick will make a splash? - 34:45