The 2025 NBA Draft marked a watershed moment for Asian American and Pacific Islander representation in professional basketball, as two players of Asian heritage were selected in the first round for the first time since 2016 1 2 .  Dylan Harper , selected second overall by the San Antonio Spurs, and Hansen Yang , chosen 16th by the Portland Trail Blazers, represent more than individual achievements—they symbolize a potential paradigm shift in how the league values diverse tale

A Historic Milestone for Vietnamese Americans and the NBA