NBA's Next Big Leaps: Which Players Will Transform the League?

Rylan Stiles and Gavin Schall conduct a thrilling "player development draft," spotlighting NBA stars poised for breakout seasons. From Franz Wagner's potential to elevate the Orlando Magic to Eastern Conference contenders, to Amen Thompson's impact on the Houston Rockets without Fred VanVleet, the hosts dissect game-changing improvements. They analyze Victor Wembanyama's post play for the San Antonio Spurs, Chet Holmgren's three-point shooting with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Cam Johnson's chemistry with Nikola Jokic on the Denver Nuggets.

Discover which skills could catapult these rising stars to All-Star status and reshape the NBA landscape. Will your team's young talent make the leap?

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