In case Cody Zeller needed a reminder of the risk of delaying NBA riches for at least a year to return to school for his sophomore season, the Indiana center got one on draft night 10 days ago.

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center.