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🌟 5 NBA Young Stars to Watch in 2025-26

Victor Wembanyama

Age: 20
San Antonio Spurs

7'4" with guard skills. Blocks shots, shoots 3s, handles the ball. The most hyped prospect since LeBron. He's already delivering. Defensive Player of the Year candidate as a sophomore. Generational.

Chet Holmgren

Age: 22
Oklahoma City Thunder

7'1" unicorn who shoots 3s, blocks shots, and plays like a guard. The Thunder built their roster around him and Shai. OKC is loaded for the next decade.

Anthony Edwards

Age: 23
Minnesota Timberwolves

MJ comparisons. Not many players earn them. Edwards has the athleticism, the charisma, and the scoring ability. He took the Wolves to the Conference Finals and is just getting started.

Paolo Banchero

Age: 22
Orlando Magic

6'10" point forward who can score from anywhere. Leading the Magic's playoff push. Orlando hasn't been this exciting since Dwight Howard.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Age: 26
Oklahoma City Thunder

Technically not "young" anymore, but still in his prime. The most complete two-way player in basketball. MVP candidate. The Thunder are the team of the 2020s and SGA is the reason.

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