Introduction to the 2025 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Clippers chose size in selecting former Penn State big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser in the 2025 NBA Draft.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The Los Angeles Clippers chose size in selecting former Penn State big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser in the 2025 NBA Draft.
What We Know About Yanic Konan Niederhauser
What we know:
The Clippers chose the Swiss 7-footer in the first round, pick No. 30.
Konan Niederhauser played professionally in Germany as a teenager before heading to the United States in 2022 to play college hoops.
By the Numbers: Konan Niederhauser’s Stats
By the numbers:
Konan Niederhauser spent two seasons with Northern Illinois before transferring to Penn State for the 2024-2025 season. With the Nittany Lions for his junior year of college, Konan Niederhauser averaged 12.9 points per game with 6.3 rebounds per game and 2.3 blocks per game.
Joining the Clippers Roster
Konan Niederhauser will join superstars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, in addition to breakout stars in the likes of Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac, for the 2025-2026 NBA season.
The Draft Pick and Previous Trades
Los Angeles got the 30th pick via the Oklahoma City Thunder in a pick swap from the infamous Paul George trade in 2019 that eventually led to the Thunder winning it all over the weekend and the Clippers failing to make a single NBA Finals appearance post-COVID. In the 2019 trade, the Clippers landed George in exchange for 2025 NBA season and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, five first-round draft picks and two first-round pick swaps.
Not only is George no longer on the team, the Clippers could have certainly used Gilgeous-Alexander’s now-superstar play, but those five draft picks led to Thunder getting SGA’s main sidekick Jalen Williams, who ended up becoming a 2025 NBA All-Star and making all-NBA. Oklahoma City also has the ability to swap pick spots in the 2026 NBA Draft, should they end up in a better spot than the Clippers at the end of next season.
Conclusion
The selection of Yanic Konan Niederhauser by the Los Angeles Clippers at pick No. 30 in the 2025 NBA Draft marks an interesting move for the team, aiming to bolster their lineup with a talented young player. As the Clippers look to the future, the addition of Konan Niederhauser to their roster, alongside stars like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, could potentially strengthen their position in the league.
FAQs
- Q: Who did the Los Angeles Clippers select in the 2025 NBA Draft?
A: The Los Angeles Clippers selected Yanic Konan Niederhauser, a Swiss 7-footer, at pick No. 30. - Q: Where did Yanic Konan Niederhauser play before being drafted?
A: Konan Niederhauser played professionally in Germany as a teenager and then in the United States for Northern Illinois and Penn State. - Q: What were Konan Niederhauser’s stats in his junior year of college?
A: Konan Niederhauser averaged 12.9 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, and 2.3 blocks per game with Penn State. - Q: How did the Clippers acquire the 30th pick in the draft?
A: The Clippers got the 30th pick via a pick swap with the Oklahoma City Thunder, originating from the 2019 Paul George trade.
