Earning minutes in an NBA rotation isn’t easy, especially for younger players.
While some, mainly high-end first round selections, are given minutes early on, many others are forced to fight and claw their way into minutes.
As for second round picks, it’s usually even harder to find those consistent minutes, as many are used as roster fillers. While there will be the time a team hits a home run and selects someone like a Manu Ginobili, Nikola Jokic or Draymond Green, it’s more likely a team is going to select someone who doesn’t see much time, and when they do, make a minimal impact.