June 16th news: As the 2025 NBA Draft draws near, the US media "HoopsHype" has re-ranked the 2019 draft. The highly anticipated No. 1 pick Zion Williamson was replaced by Ja Morant, while Jordan Poole jumped from the end of the first round to No. 5, becoming the biggest dark horse of this year. Even more surprising is that many undrafted players also made the list, completely rewriting the perception of the draft order that year.

Morant quickly realized his talent in the Grizzlies and became the core of the team. He received MVP votes for two consecutive years. Although he played only 59 games in the past two seasons due to suspension and injury, his average performance of 22.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game still made him the top pick in this draft. In contrast, the original No. 1 pick Zion fell to third place on the list due to attendance and physical problems.

As a technical guard, Garland led the Cavaliers to steady improvement with his comprehensive scoring methods and passing vision. Although his talent is not as dazzling as other top new stars, he successfully rose to the second place with an average of 18.9 points and 6.7 assists per game, becoming one of the most stable cores in the Eastern Conference backcourt.

Although Zion is still one of the most dominant power forwards in active service when healthy, averaging 24.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, his constant injuries have become his biggest hidden danger. He has played more than 30 games in only two seasons in six years, which has made the Pelicans consider the possibility of trading him, and he has therefore slipped to third place.

Herro has grown into a stable 20+ scorer and is one of the important scoring points for the Heat. Although he has not yet reached the All-Star level and has exposed his leadership shortcomings after Butler left the team, with his stable performance in the past few seasons, Herro ranked 4th in this re-ranking and is considered another continuation of the " No. 13 pick curse ."

As the " king of bargains " at the end of the first round , Poole became a key substitute in the Warriors' championship season and gradually grew into a scorer who can stand on his own. Although his defense is not good and his efficiency is not top-notch, with his average performance of 16.8 points and 3.8 assists per game, as well as his progress this season, Poole jumped from No. 28 to No. 5 , and can be called the biggest dark horse in the re-ranking.

The 6th to 10th picks are: RJ Barrett (original third pick), Luguentz Dort (undrafted), Cameron Johnson ( 11th pick), Naz Reid (undrafted) and Coby White ( 7th pick). Among them, Dort and Reid's strong comebacks are particularly eye-catching, proving that undrafted players can also become stars.

Players ranked 11 to 20 include Hunter, Keldon Johnson, Gafford, PJ Washington, Claxton, Hachimura, Clark, Strus, etc. Although most of the players failed to become stars, they played important roles in their respective roles, showing the overall depth of this class.

Although there has been no MVP-level ruler in the 2019 draft so far , the overall talent level is rich. From the replacement of the top pick to the rise of undrafted players, it has once again verified that draft order does not equal achievement. What really determines the future is the match between the player's efforts and the growth environment.