As a Chicago-born NBA analyst with roots in both streetball grit and data-driven insight, I dive into the controversial QBasket draft mock that places Scoot Henderson at No. 1, Jalen Brunson at No. 5, and even drops Chinese prospect Zhang Haochen to pick No. 22—while their own player lands at No. 29. Is this bold realism or blind bias? Let’s break down the logic behind the numbers, the cultural lens, and what it means for global draft trends in 2025.