Excitement is building for the 2025 NBA draft as thirteen top prospects have received coveted invitations to sit in the green room, including projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg from Duke. The green room, a nerve-wracking yet prestigious spot, serves as a platform where players and their loved ones eagerly await Commissioner Adam Silver's announcement of their names on draft night. While receiving an invitation is typically a positive indicator of a player's draft stock, some past prospects have experienced unexpected slips to the second round while seated in the green room, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with anticipation.
The invitation process involves input from NBA teams to ensure that the top players expected to be selected are present in the green room. With the draft now spanning two days, this year's event is set to take place on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. As the anticipation mounts and mock drafts create buzz around the potential picks, fans are eager to see which of these thirteen initial invitees will secure their spot as lottery picks, with only Georgia's Asa Newell projected outside the lottery. With the draft approaching, all eyes will be on the final wave of green room invitations to ensure that each player and their entourage can savor the unforgettable moment of hearing their name called on draft night.