Utah Jazz co-governor Dwyane Wade reacted to the shocking 2025 NBA Draft Lottery outcome with a sense of optimism. After the Jazz ended up with the No. 5 overall pick on Monday, Wade reflected on another notable No. 5 selection—himself in the 2003 NBA Draft.

The Jazz were among three teams with a 14% chance of winning the NBA draft lottery. But once again the Jazz fell short of getting the No. 1 overall pick.

Despite suffering through its worst season in franchise history, the Utah Jazz did not get the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, and will instead pick fifth overall. The Jazz had a 14 percent chance at the top pick for the first time in franchise history,