[ESPN] NBA 25岁以下25大球星：文班、弗拉格、凯德与下一波浪潮的排名之争

ESPN · 2025 年12 月 12 日 12:40

By NBA insiders | ESPN, 2025-12-12 20:00:00

哪些NBA年轻球星拥有最光明的未来？

圣安东尼奥马刺队的天才球员维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 连续第二年领衔这份旨在评选联盟顶尖年轻天赋的榜单，这丝毫不会令人感到意外。

在文班亚马之后，情况变得极具看点。像安东尼·爱德华兹 (Anthony Edwards)、凯德·坎宁安 (Cade Cunningham) 和保罗·班凯罗 (Paolo Banchero) 这样的球星会排在什么位置？今年星光熠熠的新秀们又将如何？从前杜克大学的队友库珀·弗拉格 (Cooper Flagg) 和康·诺伊佩尔 (Kon Knueppel)，到迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 和VJ·埃奇库姆 (VJ Edgecombe)？还有谁能跻身这份榜单？

ESPN的NBA内部专家蒂姆·邦坦普斯 (Tim Bontemps)、扎克·克拉姆 (Zach Kram)、鲍比·马克斯 (Bobby Marks)、凯文·佩尔顿 (Kevin Pelton) 和杰里米·吴 (Jeremy Woo) 共同解答了这些问题，他们根据长期潜力，评选出了25岁以下的25大球员。

以下是我们更新的2025-26赛季榜单，并分析了每位激动人心的年轻球星如何才能更进一步。

25. 里德·谢泼德 (Reed Sheppard) | G | 休斯顿火箭

年龄： 21岁
2025-26赛季数据： 13.0 分 | 3.1 助攻 | 44.6% 三分命中率
去年排名：未上榜

被一支最终拥有季后赛首轮主场优势的球队以第3顺位选中，意味着谢泼德上赛季绝大部分时间都在主教练艾米·乌度卡 (Ime Udoka) 的轮换阵容边缘。但随着杰伦·格林 (Jalen Green) 被交易，以及弗雷德·范弗利特 (Fred VanVleet) 不幸遭遇前十字韧带撕裂，谢泼德在自己的第二个赛季被迫承担起重要角色。在经历了赛季初的慢热后，他迅速崛起，成为联盟中最出色的高产量三分射手之一，在阿尔佩伦·申京 (Alperen Sengun)、凯文·杜兰特 (Kevin Durant) 和阿门·汤普森 (Amen Thompson) 身边扮演着一名强力的补充型球员。

谢泼德若想更进一步……
需要作为持球手和组织者不断增强信心，并提升防守。谢泼德在大学时期之所以能成为数据分析领域的明星，是因为他除了得分能力外，还具备出色的防守组织策动能力。尽管这位身高6英尺2英寸的后卫永远不会成为加里·佩顿 (Gary Payton)，但如果他至少能让自己成为一个不被对手反复针对的球员，那么结合他令人印象深刻的进攻表现，他的上限将得到显著提升。——邦坦普斯

24. 奥萨尔·汤普森 (Ausar Thompson) | G | 底特律活塞

年龄： 22岁
2025-26赛季数据： 11.8 分 | 6.0 篮板 | 1.5 抢断
去年排名：未上榜

汤普森是活塞防守端的指挥官，球队的防守效率和利用失误总得分均排名联盟第四。自2024-25赛季开始以来，当汤普森作为对位防守者时，他将对手的命中率限制在40%。根据GeniusIQ的追踪数据，在至少干扰了400次投篮的291名球员中，这一数据高居第四。

汤普森若想更进一步……
需要在进攻端扩大自己的射程。虽然汤普森的投篮命中率超过50%，但他超过75%的出手都集中在篮下10英尺范围内。他场均仅有0.8次三分出手，在本赛季所有后卫中排名垫底10%。——马克斯

23. 约什·吉迪 (Josh Giddey) | G | 芝加哥公牛

年龄： 23岁
2025-26赛季数据： 20.3 分 | 9.5 篮板 | 8.9 助攻
去年排名：未上榜

很少有球员在技术统计表上比吉迪更抢眼。他的得分飙升至生涯新高，这在很大程度上要归功于他冲击罚球线能力的显著提升，并且凭借39%的三分命中率，这位曾经不愿出手的射手正在让防守者为放空他付出代价。目前尚不清楚吉迪能在多大程度上带领球队赢球，但至少，他能驱动芝加哥一台充满乐趣的进攻引擎。

吉迪若想更进一步……
必须在季后赛中证明自己。吉迪在2023-24赛季随俄克拉荷马城雷霆队首次体验季后赛，但表现糟糕，以至于被贬为替补，并在那个夏天被交易。随后，公牛队在上赛季的首场附加赛中惨败。在竞争压力较小的常规赛中表现出色固然很好，但在吉迪能够将这种表现复制到季后赛之前，关于他球星成色的疑问将始终存在。——克拉姆

22. 亚历克斯·萨尔 (Alex Sarr) | C | 华盛顿奇才

年龄： 20岁
2025-26赛季数据： 19.1 分 | 8.6 篮板 | 2.0 盖帽
去年排名：未上榜

对一些人来说，关于萨尔的深刻记忆仍停留在他2024年被华盛顿以榜眼签选中后，在夏季联赛首秀中15投0中的表现。但萨尔在他的新秀赛季稳步提升，并在今年更进一步。最大的变化是什么？他的两分球命中率从45%提升到本赛季的超过56%，这使得萨尔能以超过50%的投篮命中率场均得到近20分。作为一名大个子，能够护筐并拉开空间是如此令人垂涎的技能组合，这是有原因的，而萨尔正开始兑现他这方面的一些潜力。

萨尔若想更进一步……
需要继续在投射方面取得进步。上赛季，他场均出手超过五次三分，命中率为30.8%。今年，他的命中率提升至34.6%，但出手次数有所减少。要让萨尔真正达到他的上限，他需要成为一个能更好地为队友拉开空间的三分武器。——邦坦普斯

21. 杰伦·萨格斯 (Jalen Suggs) | G | 奥兰多魔术

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 14.9 分 | 4.7 助攻 | 2.0 抢断
去年排名： 18

萨格斯上赛季因膝盖手术提前报销，缺席了47场比赛，但这反而凸显了他对魔术队的价值。尽管队中其他球星也遭遇伤病，但在萨格斯出战的比赛里，奥兰多取得了20胜15负的战绩，而在他缺阵时则为21胜26负。今年的情况再次上演，魔术队在萨格斯出战时战绩为13胜7负，缺阵时则为2胜3负。

萨格斯若想更进一步……
首先，他必须保持健康。就目前而言，萨格斯精英级别的持球防守和舒适的无球打法，使他与奥兰多其他25岁以下的核心球员完美契合。但如果萨格斯能将他的三分命中率恢复到接近2023-24赛季的40%（这与他生涯其他时期的表现不符，总计33%），这种契合度将会更上一层楼。——佩尔顿

20. 戴森·丹尼尔斯 (Dyson Daniels) | G | 亚特兰大老鹰

年龄： 22岁
2025-26赛季数据： 10.7 分 | 6.2 篮板 | 2.2 抢断
去年排名： 23

丹尼尔斯继续扮演着联盟最佳外线防守者之一的角色。去年入选NBA最佳防守阵容一阵的他，本赛季场均贡献2.2次抢断，仅次于雷霆队的卡森·华莱士 (Cason Wallace)。

丹尼尔斯若想更进一步……
必须在进攻端更具侵略性。在上赛季场均得分几乎翻了三倍（从5.8分到14.1分）之后，丹尼尔斯本赛季场均得到10.7分。得分下降的一个原因是他缺乏罚球（场均1.5次）和三分出手（场均1.6次）。——马克斯

19. VJ·埃奇库姆 (VJ Edgecombe) | G | 费城76人

年龄： 20岁
2025-26赛季数据： 14.4 分 | 5.7 篮板 | 4.0 助攻
去年排名：未上榜 (新秀)

尽管经历了一些意料之中的新秀成长的烦恼，但埃奇库姆基本上回报了76人队用三号签选择他的决定。他冲击内线的爆发力以及在防守端展现出的组织策动能力，都预示着巨大的长期潜力。这支球队的未来取决于埃奇库姆和泰瑞斯·马克西 (Tyrese Maxey)，以及费城如何能将他们协同培养。

埃奇库姆若想更进一步……
必须提升他的效率和持球技术。对于一个仍在打磨控球和脚步技术的潜力新星来说，他早期的挣扎（20场比赛真实命中率51.3%）并不令人意外。随着他继续磨练作为投篮创造者的技巧，他力量与爆发力的结合展现了巨大的上升空间，但作为二号位他的身材也偏小。他将继续获得所需的锻炼机会，来打磨自己的出手选择和比赛阅读能力。——吴

18. 迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) | G | 圣安东尼奥马刺

年龄： 19岁
2025-26赛季数据： 13.4 分 | 3.9 助攻 | 3.1 篮板
去年排名：未上榜 (新秀)

赛季初，哈珀在拥挤的马刺后卫线中担任替补，并因伤仅出战14场，但在上个月复出后，他表现得沉着高效，并仍在不断适应中。他同位置上的身材优势、利用掩护的专业能力以及让队友打得更轻松的本领，为他适应NBA未来发展趋势提供了一个全面的基础技能包。

哈珀若想更进一步……
必须磨练他的跳投。他在罗格斯大学的三分命中率仅为33%，罚球命中率为75%，这些数据需要提升，才能让他在NBA实现明星级别的飞跃。他已经是篮筐附近一个灵巧的终结者，但在一个拥有多名组织者的球队里，他必须更稳定地接球就投，才能在无球状态下发挥作用。——吴

17. 康·诺伊佩尔 (Kon Knueppel) | G | 夏洛特黄蜂

年龄： 20岁
2025-26赛季数据： 18.0 分 | 5.5 篮板 | 40.3% 三分命中率
去年排名：未上榜 (新秀)

这位4号秀以领跑所有新秀的得分，险胜了五个月前排在他前面被选中的两名球员。诺伊佩尔正尝试着创下NBA历史上新秀球员最高的三分出手数（场均8.4次），这将打破新秀纪录。在出场超过20场的球员中，没有人场均投进的三分球超过基根·穆雷 (Keegan Murray) 的2.6个——而诺伊佩尔目前是3.4个。

诺伊佩尔若想更进一步……
必须继续证明他不仅仅是一名射手。上个月对阵湖人队的比赛中，他差一点就拿到三双，他可以利用自己的投射吸引防守注意力，为队友创造空位投篮机会。——佩尔顿

16. 斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) | G | 圣安东尼奥马刺

年龄： 21岁
2025-26赛季数据： 18.2 分 | 7.3 助攻 | 6.1 篮板
去年排名：未上榜

并非每一届年度最佳新秀都成色十足，卡斯尔上赛季的奖杯很大程度上得益于那届新秀的整体实力偏弱，当然也归功于他自己的表现。但在11月中旬拉伤左髋屈肌之前，他已经展现出二年级飞跃的迹象，尤其是在组织进攻方面。卡斯尔新秀赛季有三次助攻上双，而本赛季仅用15场比赛就已四次做到。再加上强硬、富有侵略性的防守以及从新秀赛季的50%提升到60%的两分球命中率，卡斯尔看起来是维克托·文班亚马身边一个强大的长期搭档。

卡斯尔若想更进一步……
必须成为一个更可靠的射手。只要卡斯尔没有远距离威胁，他就永远无法像榜单上排名更高的球员那样给防守带来压力。卡斯尔在大学的三分命中率仅为26.7%，新秀赛季为28.5%，本赛季在小样本下的命中率也只有27.6%。他生涯72.2%的罚球命中率表明他并非一个隐藏的神射手，但即使将三分命中率提升到联盟平均水平，对他与文班亚马和哈珀的搭档效果也将产生奇效。——克拉姆

15. 德尼·阿夫迪亚 (Deni Avdija) | F | 波特兰开拓者

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 25.8 分 | 7.2 篮板 | 6.3 助攻
去年排名：未上榜

当波特兰在2024年选秀大会期间从华盛顿换来阿夫迪亚时，当时联盟中许多人认为这是一笔溢价交易。然而，阿夫迪亚用强有力的表现回报了这份信任，本赛季他很有希望首次入选全明星。同时，凭借场均得分的飞跃（从16.9分升至25.8分）并保持着效率，他可以说也是最快进步球员奖的头号候选人。

阿夫迪亚若想更进一步……
他只需要在下个赛季再次做到这一点。阿夫迪亚看起来已经成为开拓者的一名基石型球员。如果他能延续这种表现并带到下个赛季，他将完全晋升为一名明星级侧翼。——邦坦普斯

14. 杰伦·杜伦 (Jalen Duren) | C | 底特律活塞

年龄： 22岁
2025-26赛季数据： 18.8 分 | 11.5 篮板 | 65.5% 投篮命中率
去年排名：未上榜

在生涯前三个赛季都无缘榜单后，杜伦正在为最快进步球员和全明星席位发起有力冲击。杜伦是联盟中仅有的四位场均至少得到18分和11个篮板的球员之一。另外三位是尼古拉·约基奇 (Nikola Jokic)、维克托·文班亚马和卡尔-安东尼·唐斯 (Karl-Anthony Towns)。杜伦也是NBA历史上仅有的四位在22岁前就拿到2500分和2000个篮板的球员之一。

杜伦若想更进一步……
学习两位传球更好的大个子：约基奇和阿尔佩伦·申京。杜伦几乎在所有统计类别上都有所进步，唯独助攻除外。他的场均助攻数（1.8次）在中锋中排名第32位，根据Cleaning the Glass的数据，他的助攻使用率比在所有大个子球员中也处于第20个百分位。——马克斯

13. 保罗·班凯罗 (Paolo Banchero) | F | 奥兰多魔术

年龄： 23岁
2025-26赛季数据： 20.2 分 | 7.9 篮板 | 3.8 助攻
去年排名： 3

班凯罗生涯12场季后赛场均得到28分，显然有潜力成为球队的头号选择，这位前状元秀和年度最佳新秀拥有这份榜单上最高的上限之一。但班凯罗的排名下滑了10位，原因有二：一是作为得分手，他的效率持续低下；二是在班凯罗下场时，奥兰多队的净效率值连续第四个赛季变得更好。魔术队在班凯罗健康时开局慢热，但在他因腹股沟拉伤缺阵期间取得了7胜3负的战绩。

班凯罗若想更进一步……
必须提高他的效率。班凯罗仍然出手过多的中距离跳投，并且生涯三分命中率（32%）和罚球命中率（73%）均低于平均水平。在他进入联盟以来使用率最高的30名球员中，班凯罗的真实命中率排名第29，仅高于拉梅洛·鲍尔 (LaMelo Ball)。——克拉姆

12. 弗朗茨·瓦格纳 (Franz Wagner) | F | 奥兰多魔术

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 22.7 分 | 6.1 篮板 | 3.7 助攻
去年排名： 4

必须承认，将瓦格纳排在三位入选过NBA最佳阵容的球员之前可能有些过于乐观了。然而，在遭遇将让他缺阵数周的高位脚踝扭伤之前，瓦格纳在班凯罗因伤缺阵期间，作为魔术队的进攻核心几乎打出了同等级别的表现，并带领球队蓬勃发展。特别是，瓦格纳本赛季在冲击罚球线方面表现出色，场均罚球数比生涯最高纪录还多1.6次。

瓦格纳若想更进一步……
必须在定点投篮时获得防守方的尊重。如果瓦格纳能够将他85%的罚球命中率稳定地转化到三分线外，哪怕只是保持今年的36%命中率，他也很可能重返本榜单的前十名。

——佩尔顿

11. 斯科蒂·巴恩斯 (Scottie Barnes) | F | 多伦多猛龙

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 19.7 分 | 7.8 篮板 | 1.6 盖帽
去年排名： 11

在打出生涯最佳开局的情况下，巴恩斯的排名却原地踏步，这恰恰证明了NBA 25岁以下球员的深度。巴恩斯的两分球（54%）、三分球（38%）和罚球（85%）命中率均创下生涯新高，在布兰登·英格拉姆 (Brandon Ingram) 加入后，他在更具深度的多伦多首发阵容中如鱼得水。尽管他在技术统计上表现出色，但巴恩斯作为一名全能的防守悍将，其价值可能更高。

巴恩斯若想更进一步……
必须在季后赛中证明自己的实力。猛龙队在巴恩斯的新秀赛季季后赛首轮出局，此后便再未重返季后赛，这一干旱期本赛季很有可能结束。——佩尔顿

10. 杰伦·约翰逊 (Jalen Johnson) | F | 亚特兰大老鹰

年龄： 23岁
2025-26赛季数据： 23.4 分 | 10.5 篮板 | 7.9 助攻
去年排名： 17

对约翰逊来说，最大的障碍一直是出勤率，一系列伤病拖慢了他职业生涯的起步，最近一次是导致他在一月份接受手术的盂唇撕裂。他正处于自己最好的赛季中，场均得分、三分命中率、篮板和助攻均创生涯新高，看起来是一支崛起的鹰队中值得信赖的核心。作为联盟顶尖的数据填充者之一，约翰逊已经开始将这些数据转化为胜利。

约翰逊若想更进一步……
必须加强他的决策能力。他每36分钟3.3次失误与他的高使用率（其中大部分时间是在特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 缺阵的情况下）有关，而且以他的身材（6英尺8英寸，219磅），他是一个出色的传球手。他已经在其他方面打磨了自己的比赛，特别是在投篮方面，但随着他作为进攻基石不断积累经验，减少失误将大有裨益。——吴

9. 切特·霍姆格伦 (Chet Holmgren) | C | 俄克拉荷马城雷霆

年龄： 23岁
2025-26赛季数据： 18.8 分 | 8.0 篮板 | 39.5% 三分命中率
去年排名： 5

自从首次踏上NBA赛场以来，霍姆格伦一直是联盟中最好的防守球员之一。根据GeniusIQ的数据，在他的职业生涯中，当霍姆格伦是最近的防守者时，对手的扣篮和上篮命中率仅为50.4%。在至少防守过500次投篮的103名球员中，这是第五低的纪录——仅次于文班亚马。再加上可靠的进攻表现，霍姆格伦本赛季以生涯最佳的效率贡献了生涯新高的得分，这位前榜眼秀的未来可能会收获诸多个人荣誉。

霍姆格伦若想更进一步……
只需要保持在场上。霍姆格伦的新秀赛季因伤推迟了一年，上赛季也只打了32场比赛。（总的来说，自从被选中以来，他只出战了俄克拉荷马城51%的常规赛。）对于中锋来说身材偏瘦的霍姆格伦，他的身体能否在多个漫长的赛季中保持健康，仍然是雷霆队未来面临的一个关键问题，尤其是在首发中锋以赛亚·哈尔滕施泰因 (Isaiah Hartenstein) 本赛季后可能因薪金空间问题离队的情况下。——克拉姆

8. 库珀·弗拉格 (Cooper Flagg) | F | 达拉斯独行侠

年龄： 18岁
2025-26赛季数据： 17.3 分 | 6.3 篮板 | 3.3 助攻
去年排名：未上榜 (新秀)

在经历了赛季初围绕弗拉格表现的一些担忧之后——当时他被安排在不熟悉的控球后卫位置，身边几乎没有投射能力，球队内部也问题不断——一旦弗拉格回到他的双能锋角色，情况就大不相同了。他打出的数据，在NBA历史上18岁的球员中，只有勒布朗·詹姆斯 (LeBron James) 能与之相提并论。随着弗拉格时代在达拉斯-沃斯堡大都会区拉开帷幕，独行侠的未来一片光明。

弗拉格若想更进一步……
必须继续发展他的身体和进攻技术。他最令人印象深刻的是，他看起来仍然像一个在和成年人对抗的青少年——而且他仍然能打出漂亮的数据。话虽如此，弗拉格的三分命中率只有25%，要想在当今联盟成为一个全面的进攻力量，尤其是作为一名侧翼球员，他未来需要将这一数据提升到35%到39%之间。——邦坦普斯

7. 埃文·莫布里 (Evan Mobley) | C | 克利夫兰骑士

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 18.9 分 | 9.1 篮板 | 1.7 盖帽
去年排名： 8

作为本榜单中四位上赛季入选NBA最佳阵容的球员中的第一位，莫布里在他迎来突破的第四个赛季结束时还当选了年度最佳防守球员。在骑士队起伏不定的开局中，莫布里的投篮命中率降至生涯新低的50%，但场均得分和助攻却创下生涯新高。

莫布里若想更进一步……
可以将我们本赛季看到的出手量增长与他上赛季提供的效率结合起来，当时他创下了生涯最佳的.633真实命中率。一个可能有所帮助的因素是：如果莫布里能够全职打中锋——这也许是他最好的位置，并在这个位置上掌控防守篮板。——佩尔顿

6. 阿门·汤普森 (Amen Thompson) | G | 休斯顿火箭

年龄： 22岁
2025-26赛季数据： 17.4 分 | 7.0 篮板 | 5.1 助攻
去年排名： 22

汤普森继续向精英级双向球员转型，他能给内线施加巨大压力，为队友创造机会，同时还经常承担最艰难的外线防守任务。在弗雷德·范弗利特缺阵的情况下，他成功地承担了更多的球权，并且罚球命中率上升到81%，比上赛季提高了超过12%。

汤普森若想更进一步……
需要在远距离投射上取得进步（生涯命中率22%）。汤普森本赛季在出手时看起来更加自信，但尚未取得显著成果。打磨他的跳投仍然是释放他全部潜力的关键，这能帮助他在无球时为队友创造空间，并防止防守者放空他。他的身材（6英尺7英寸，200磅）和速度让他无论如何都能突入内线，但他的投篮长期以来一直是发展的重点。——吴

5. 阿尔佩伦·申京 (Alperen Sengun) | C | 休斯顿火箭

年龄： 23岁
2025-26赛季数据： 23.0 分 | 9.4 篮板 | 7.0 助攻
去年排名： 10

有一种观点认为，除了文班亚马，申京拥有这份榜单上所有球员中最强的潜力。虽然他的场均得分从19.1分增加到23.0分，但申京的组织能力和提升的三分效率更为突出。他场均送出职业生涯新高的7.0次助攻（高于4.9次），同时三分命中率达到36.4%。

申京若想更进一步……
需要提高中距离的稳定性。从10英尺到三分线内一步的距离，申京的命中率不到40%。在篮下四英尺范围内的投篮命中率方面，他在大个子球员中也排在后半段。——马克斯

4. 杰伦·威廉姆斯 (Jalen Williams) | G | 俄克拉荷马城雷霆

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 17.3 分 | 6.2 助攻 | 5.2 篮板
去年排名： 9

或许关于雷霆队统治力最令人印象深刻的是，威廉姆斯——这位24岁时在NBA总决赛场均得到23分的球员——在休赛期手腕手术后回归仅打了六场比赛。但作为一名既能创造高质量投篮机会又能防守几乎任何外线球员的侧翼，威廉姆斯是NBA中最具价值的球员类型，并且他已经在这项运动最盛大的舞台上展示了这一点。

威廉姆斯若想更进一步……
考虑到威廉姆斯上赛季的表现——入选NBA最佳阵容并在总决赛中单场砍下40分——很难再对他吹毛求疵。你可以指出他在组织和投篮方面还需继续进步。尽管如此，他已经成为这支看起来将是NBA下一个王朝的基石球员。——邦坦普斯

3. 凯德·坎宁安 (Cade Cunningham) | G | 底特律活塞

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 27.5 分 | 9.3 助攻 | 6.4 篮板
去年排名： 13

坎宁安连续第二个赛季打出了入选NBA最佳阵容水准的表现。他的第四节得分排名联盟第一，关键时刻总得分仅次于去年的MVP谢伊·吉尔杰斯-亚历山大 (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander)，排名第二。本赛季，坎宁安已经有11场比赛至少得到20分和10次助攻。

坎宁安若想更进一步……
需要控制他的失误。坎宁安场均失误3.9次（联盟第四多），并且已经有七场比赛至少出现五次失误。——马克斯

2. 安东尼·爱德华兹 (Anthony Edwards) | G | 明尼苏达森林狼

年龄： 24岁
2025-26赛季数据： 28.7 分 | 4.9 篮板 | 41.6% 三分命中率
去年排名： 2

爱德华兹在他年满25岁前的最后一个赛季里，仍然稳居第二。凭借生涯最佳的效率数据和联盟中最高产的三分球之一，爱德华兹作为得分手仍在不断进步。而他的季后赛履历——带领明尼苏达连续两年闯入分区决赛——也足以说明一切。这位充满活力的后卫正朝着连续第三次入选NBA最佳阵容迈进，尽管考虑到NBA顶尖球员的超凡数据，要进入一阵可能颇具挑战，但随着爱德华兹接近他的巅峰期，他很有可能攀升至那个顶级梯队。

爱德华兹若想更进一步……
必须在组织进攻方面持续进步。有一个奇怪的事实：尽管爱德华兹比以往任何时候都更多地担任明尼苏达事实上的控球后卫，但他本赛季场均3.8次助攻实际上已降至2021-22赛季以来的最低点。在本赛季联盟场均得分前十的球员中，爱德华兹的助攻数最少。为队友创造机会的稳定性不足，是区分爱德华兹与MVP竞争顶级球员的主要弱点。——克拉姆

1. 维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) | F | 圣安东尼奥马刺

年龄： 21岁
2025-26赛季数据： 26.2 分 | 12.9 篮板 | 3.6 盖帽
去年排名： 1

好吧，这几乎无需解释：文班亚马是NBA的未来。或许，他也是联盟的现在，从他在因小腿拉伤赛季暂停前12场比赛中所获得的MVP呼声就可见一斑。他仍在不断进化，在第三个赛季大幅改善了他的出手选择，场均减少了四次三分出手，更强调在内线进行简单的进攻。别忘了，他还是联盟最好的护筐者。文班亚马持续兑现着人们对他的一切期待，目前看来，健康似乎是他通往持久统治之路上的唯一障碍。经历这一切，人们很容易忘记他才21岁。

文班亚马若想更进一步……
对于一个已经拥有一切的球员，你还能要求他增添什么呢？本赛季很明显，文班亚马已经开始掌握那些简单的事情，更稳定地在内线利用他的身材优势，并且大幅减少了外线浪投。他以7英尺5英寸的身高拥有如此协调的技术，想到扩展他的运球和中距离背身单打动作库可能已经是他进步的下一步，就让人不寒而栗。他一直崇拜凯文·杜兰特，而开发出KD式的中距离比赛对文班来说完全是力所能及的。——吴

哪些年轻球星跌出了榜单？

泰瑞斯·哈利伯顿 (Tyrese Haliburton)，印第安纳步行者* （2024年排名：6）
泰瑞斯·马克西 (Tyrese Maxey)，费城76人* （7）
拉梅洛·鲍尔 (LaMelo Ball)，夏洛特黄蜂（12）
达柳斯·加兰 (Darius Garland)，克利夫兰骑士* （14）
布兰登·米勒 (Brandon Miller)，夏洛特黄蜂（15）
锡安·威廉姆森 (Zion Williamson)，新奥尔良鹈鹕* （16）
德雷克·莱夫利二世 (Dereck Lively II)，达拉斯独行侠（19）
杰伦·格林 (Jalen Green)，菲尼克斯太阳（20）
泰勒·希罗 (Tyler Herro)，迈阿密热火* （21）
塔里·伊森 (Tari Eason)，休斯顿火箭（24）
比拉尔·库利巴利 (Bilal Coulibaly)，华盛顿奇才（25）

* 已超龄

由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。

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NBA 25 under 25: Ranking Wemby, Flagg, Cade and the next wave

Which young NBA stars have the brightest future?

For a second consecutive year, it will come as little surprise that San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is leading the way on a list that examines the best young talents in the league.

Behind Wemby, things get awfully interesting. Where will stars such as Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero land? What about this year’s star-studded rookie class, from former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel to Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe? And who could join them on this list?

ESPN NBA insiders Tim Bontemps, Zach Kram, Bobby Marks, Kevin Pelton and Jeremy Woo set out to answer those questions, ranking the top 25 players under the age of 25 based on long-term potential.

Here’s a look at our updated list for 2025-26, including how each exciting young star can take the next step.

25. Reed Sheppard | G | Houston Rockets

Age: 21
2025-26 stats: 13.0 PTS | 3.1 AST | 44.6 3P%
Last year rank: NR

Getting drafted No. 3 by a team that wound up hosting a first-round playoff series meant Sheppard spent the vast majority of last season on the fringes of coach Ime Udoka’s rotation. But with Jalen Green traded and Fred VanVleet’s unfortunate ACL tear, Sheppard has been forced into a big role in his second season. And after a slow start, he’s quickly come on, turning into one of the best high-volume 3-point shooters in the league as a strong complementary player alongside Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson.

To take the next step, Sheppard…
Needs to keep growing in confidence as a ball handler and playmaker, and to improve defensively. Sheppard was such an analytical star in college because of his defensive playmaking along with his scoring. And while the 6-foot-2 guard is never going to become Gary Payton, if he can at least turn himself into a player teams can’t repeatedly pick on, it will raise his ceiling considerably when paired with his impressive offensive game. – Bontemps

24. Ausar Thompson | G | Detroit Pistons

Age: 22
2025-26 stats: 11.8 PTS | 6.0 REB | 1.5 STL
Last year rank: NR

Thompson is the quarterback of a Pistons defense that ranks fourth in both efficiency and in total points off turnovers. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, Thompson has held opponents to 40% as the contesting defender. That ranks fourth best among 291 players to contest at least 400 shots, per GeniusIQ tracking.

To take the next step, Thompson…
Needs to expand his range offensively. While Thompson is shooting better than 50% from the field, more than 75% of his field goal attempts have come within 10 feet of the rim. He has attempted just 0.8 shots per game from deep, ranking in the bottom 10% of all guards this season. – Marks

23. Josh Giddey | G | Chicago Bulls

Age: 23
2025-26 stats: 20.3 PTS | 9.5 REB | 8.9 AST
Last year rank: NR

Few players stand out in the box score more than Giddey. He’s boosted his scoring to a huge career high, thanks in large part to a much-improved ability to get to the free throw line, and with a 39% 3-point stroke, the once reluctant shooter is making defenses pay for leaving him open. It remains unclear just how much Giddey can drive winning, but at the very least, he can drive a fun offensive engine in Chicago.

To take the next step, Giddey…
Must prove himself in the playoffs. Giddey’s first postseason exposure, with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2023-24, went so poorly that he was benched and then traded that summer. Then the Bulls were blown out in their first play-in game last season. It’s all well and good to excel in lower-stakes regular-season contests, but until Giddey can translate that performance to the postseason, there will always be questions about the ultimate level of his stardom. – Kram

22. Alex Sarr | C | Washington Wizards

Age: 20
2025-26 stats: 19.1 PTS | 8.6 REB | 2.0 BLK
Last year rank: NR

For some, the lasting memory of Sarr remains his 0-for-15 summer league debut after Washington took him second in the 2024 draft. But Sarr steadily improved across his rookie season and has built upon that this year. The biggest change? Going from 45% on 2-point shots to over 56% this season, which has resulted in Sarr scoring nearly 20 points per game on over 50% shooting. There’s a reason being able to protect the rim and space the floor as a big man is such a coveted skill set, and Sarr is beginning to realize some of that potential.

To take the next step, Sarr…
Needs to continue to make strides as a shooter. Last season, he shot 30.8% from 3 on more than five attempts per game. This year, he’s up to 34.6% but on lower volume. For Sarr to truly reach his ceiling, he needs to become a 3-point shooting weapon that better spaces the floor for his teammates. – Bontemps

21. Jalen Suggs | G | Orlando Magic

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 14.9 PTS | 4.7 AST | 2.0 STL
Last year rank: 18

The 47 games Suggs missed last season, which ended prematurely due to knee surgery, helped reveal his value to the Magic. Orlando went 20-15 with Suggs despite injuries to its other stars and 21-26 without him. It’s happening again this year, as the Magic are 13-7 with Suggs and 2-3 without him.

To take the next step, Suggs…
First, he has to stay healthy. As is, Suggs’ elite on-ball defense and comfort playing off the ball makes him a strong fit alongside the rest of Orlando’s under-25 core. But that fit would be even better if Suggs gets back near the 40% he shot from 3 in 2023-24, which looks out of line with the rest of his career (33% overall). – Pelton

20. Dyson Daniels | G | Atlanta Hawks

Age: 22
2025-26 stats: 10.7 PTS | 6.2 REB | 2.2 STL
Last year rank: 23

Daniels continues to be one of the league’s best perimeter defenders. Named to the All-NBA defensive First Team last year, Daniels is averaging 2.2 steals, second only to the Thunder’s Cason Wallace.

To take the next step, Daniels…
Has to be more aggressive on offense. After nearly tripling his scoring average last season (5.8 to 14.1), Daniels is averaging 10.7 points this season. A reason for the decrease is Daniels’ lack of free throws (1.5 per game) and 3-point attempts (1.6 per game). – Marks

19. VJ Edgecombe | G | Philadelphia 76ers

Age: 20
2025-26 stats: 14.4 PTS | 5.7 REB | 4.0 AST
Last year rank: NR (rookie)

While there have been some predictable rookie growing pains, Edgecombe has largely rewarded the 76ers’ decision to pick him third, with his explosiveness attacking the paint and flashes of defensive playmaking that point to major long-term upside. The future of the franchise rests on Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey, and how well Philly can develop them in tandem.

To take the next step, Edgecombe…
Has to improve his efficiency and ball skills. His early struggles (51.3% true shooting percentage in 20 games) aren’t surprising for a prospect still developing his handle and footwork. His mix of strength and burst presents major upside as he continues to hone his skill as a shot creator, but he’s also undersized for a 2-guard. He’ll continue to get the reps he needs to polish his shot selection and reads. – Woo

18. Dylan Harper | G | San Antonio Spurs

Age: 19
2025-26 stats: 13.4 PTS | 3.9 AST | 3.1 REB
Last year rank: NR (rookie)

Harper has come off the bench to begin the season as part of a crowded Spurs backcourt and has played just 14 games due to injury, but he was poised and productive upon his return last month as he continues to settle in. His positional size, expertise in using screens and ability to make the game easier for teammates gives him a versatile base skillset for where the NBA is headed.

To take the next step, Harper…
Has to hone his jumper. He shot just 33% from deep and 75% from the line at Rutgers, numbers that will need to tick up for him to make a star-quality leap in the NBA. He’s a crafty finisher inside the paint already, but he has to catch and shoot more consistently to thrive without the ball in his hands on a team that has several other playmakers. – Woo

17. Kon Knueppel | G | Charlotte Hornets

Age: 20
2025-26 stats: 18.0 PTS | 5.5 REB | 40.3 3P%
Last year rank: NR (rookie)

The No. 4 pick just edged out the two players drafted ahead of him five months ago by leading all rookies in scoring. Knueppel is attempting the most 3s by a first-year player in NBA history (8.4 per game), which would blow away the rookie record. Nobody with more than 20 games has averaged more than Keegan Murray’s 2.6 3s – Knueppel is currently at 3.4.

To take the next step, Knueppel…
Must keep showing he’s more than a shooter. He came within an assist of a triple-double last month against the Lakers and can leverage the defensive attention his shooting draws to create open shots for teammates. – Pelton

16. Stephon Castle | G | San Antonio Spurs

Age: 21
2025-26 stats: 18.2 PTS | 7.3 AST | 6.1 REB
Last year rank: NR

Not every Rookie of the Year campaign is created equal, and Castle’s trophy last season was largely a function of a weak class, as well as a credit to his own play. But he showed evidence of a second-year leap before straining his left hip flexor in mid-November, particularly as a playmaker. Castle reached double-digit assists three times as a rookie, but he’s already done so four times in 15 games this season. Add in strong, aggressive defense and a 60% mark on 2-point shots, up from 50% as a rookie, and Castle looks like a strong long-term wingman for Victor Wembanyama.

To take the next step, Castle…
Has to become a more dependable shooter. As long as Castle isn’t a threat from distance, he’ll never stress defenses as much as other players ranked higher on this list. Castle made just 26.7% of his 3-pointers in college, 28.5% as a rookie and 27.6% in a small sample this season. His career free throw percentage (72.2%) suggests he’s not a secret marksman, but even improving to the league-average from 3 would do wonders for his fit next to Wembanyama and Harper. – Kram

15. Deni Avdija | F | Portland Trail Blazers

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 25.8 PTS | 7.2 REB | 6.3 AST
Last year rank: NR

When Portland acquired Avdija from Washington during the 2024 draft, it was seen by many across the NBA as an overpay. However, Avdija has rewarded that faith with a strong case to make his first All-Star team this season. He’s also arguably the leading candidate for Most Improved Player behind a leap in points per game (25.8, up from 16.9) while maintaining his efficiency.

To take the next step, Avdija…
He just has to do this again next season. Avdija already looks like a foundational performer for the Blazers. If he can continue this production and carry it over to next season, he’ll have fully ascended to a star-level wing. – Bontemps

14. Jalen Duren | C | Detroit Pistons

Age: 22
2025-26 stats: 18.8 PTS | 11.5 REB | 65.5 FG%
Last year rank: NR

After being left off the list his first three seasons, Duren is making a case for Most Improved Player and an All-Star spot. Duren is one of four players to average at least 18 points and 11 rebounds. The other three are Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns. Duren is also one of four players in NBA history with 2,500 points and 2,000 rebounds before turning 22.

To take the next step, Duren…
Study two of the better passing bigs: Jokic and Alperen Sengun. Duren has improved in almost every statistical category except assists. He ranks 32nd among centers in assists per game (1.8) and in the 20th percentile among all bigs in assist to usage ratio, per Cleaning the Glass. – Marks

13. Paolo Banchero | F | Orlando Magic

Age: 23
2025-26 stats: 20.2 PTS | 7.9 REB | 3.8 AST
Last year rank: 3

With a career average of 28 points across 12 playoff games, Banchero clearly has the potential to be a No. 1 option, and the former top pick and Rookie of the Year has one of the highest ceilings on this entire list. But Banchero has fallen 10 spots for two reasons: because of his continued inefficiency as a scorer and because this is the fourth consecutive season Orlando has a better net rating with Banchero off the floor. The Magic got off to a slow start with Banchero healthy but went 7-3 during his absence with a strained groin.

To take the next step, Banchero…
Must improve his efficiency. Banchero still takes too many midrange jumpers and has below-average career marks from 3-point range (32%) and at the free throw line (73%). Among the 30 highest-usage players since he entered the league, Banchero ranks 29th in true shooting percentage, ahead of only LaMelo Ball. – Kram

12. Franz Wagner | F | Orlando Magic

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 22.7 PTS | 6.1 REB | 3.7 AST
Last year rank: 4

Admittedly, putting Wagner ahead of three All-NBA players was probably overexuberant. However, before suffering a high ankle sprain that will sideline him a few weeks, Wagner was nearly matching that production as the Magic thrived with him as their offensive focal point during Banchero’s own injury absence. In particular, Wagner has excelled getting to the foul line this season, beating his career high by 1.6 per game.

To take the next step, Wagner …
Must be respected by defenses when spotting up. If Wagner could consistently translate his 85% free throw shooting beyond the arc, even to maintain this year’s 36% accuracy, he’d likely move back into this list’s top 10.

– Pelton

11. Scottie Barnes | F | Toronto Raptors

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 19.7 PTS | 7.8 REB | 1.6 BLK
Last year rank: 11

It’s evidence of the NBA’s depth of under-25 talent that Barnes stayed in the same spot amidst the best start of his career. Barnes is shooting career-high percentages from inside (54% on 2s), outside (38% on 3s) and the foul line (85%), thriving as part of a deeper Toronto starting five with the addition of Brandon Ingram. Despite his strong box-score production, Barnes is arguably more valuable as a versatile defensive force.

To take the next step, Barnes …
Must prove his mettle in the playoffs. The Raptors lost a first-round series during Barnes’ rookie season and haven’t been back since, a drought that has a good chance of ending this season. – Pelton

10. Jalen Johnson | F | Atlanta Hawks

Age: 23
2025-26 stats: 23.4 PTS | 10.5 REB | 7.9 REB
Last year rank: 17

The biggest obstacle for Johnson has been availability, as a bevy of injuries have slowed the start of his career, most recently a torn labrum that led to surgery in January. He’s in midst of his best season, averaging career highs in points, 3-point percentage, rebounds and assists, looking like a worthy focal point for a rising Hawks team. Already one of the league’s top stat-sheet-stuffers, Johnson has begun translating that into winning.

To take the next step, Johnson…
Has to shore up his decision-making. His 3.3 turnovers per 36 minutes come with the territory of his usage (much of it with Trae Young sidelined), and he’s a strong passer at his size (6-foot-8, 219 pounds). He’s been able to polish his game in other areas, particularly as a shooter, but cutting back on the turnovers as he continues to gain experience as an offensive cornerstone will go a long way. – Woo

9. Chet Holmgren | C | Oklahoma City Thunder

Age: 23
2025-26 stats: 18.8 PTS | 8.0 REB | 39.5 3P%
Last year rank: 5

Holmgren has been one of the best defenders in the league since he first stepped onto an NBA court. According to GeniusIQ, opponents have shot just 50.4% on dunks and layups when Holmgren is the closest defender during his career. That’s the fifth-lowest mark among 103 players with at least 500 shots defended over that span – just behind Wembanyama. Add in a viable offensive game, with Holmgren producing a career high in points on career-best efficiency this season, and the former No. 2 pick could have plenty of individual hardware in his future.

To take the next step, Holmgren…
Just needs to stay on the court. Holmgren’s rookie season was delayed a year due to injury, and he played only 32 games last season. (In total, he’s appeared in just 51% of Oklahoma City’s regular-season contests since he was drafted.) Whether Holmgren’s body, which is slight for a center, can hold up over multiple long seasons remains a crucial question for the Thunder going forward, especially with starting center Isaiah Hartenstein a potential cap casualty after this season. – Kram

8. Cooper Flagg | F | Dallas Mavericks

Age: 18
2025-26 stats: 17.3 PTS | 6.3 REB | 3.3 AST
Last year rank: NR (rookie)

After some early-season handwringing about Flagg’s initial performances – he was playing out of position at point guard on a team with hardly any shooting around him and with plenty of drama – things have looked far different once Flagg switched back to his combo forward role. He’s putting up stat lines that are only comparable to LeBron James among 18 year olds in NBA history. Dallas is going to be just fine as the Flagg era takes hold in the Metroplex.

To take the next step, Flagg…
Has to continue to develop his body and offensive game. The thing that’s so impressive about him is that he still very much looks like a teenager playing against grown men – and he still puts up big numbers. That said, Flagg is shooting 25% from 3, and to become a complete offensive force in today’s league, especially as a wing player, he has to get into the mid-to-high 30s in the future. – Bontemps

7. Evan Mobley | C | Cleveland Cavaliers

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 18.9 PTS | 9.1 REB | 1.7 BLK
Last year rank: 8

The first of four players on this list who earned All-NBA honors last season, Mobley was also voted Defensive Player of the Year at the conclusion of a breakthrough fourth campaign. Mobley is shooting a career-low 50% from the field amidst an uneven Cavaliers start but with career highs in points and assists per game.

To take the next step, Mobley …
Could marry the volume uptick we’ve seen this season with the efficiency he provided last season, when he boasted a career-best .633 true shooting percentage. One factor that could help: if Mobley ever gets to play center full time, perhaps his best position, and controls the defensive glass in that spot. – Pelton

6. Amen Thompson | G | Houston Rockets

Age: 22
2025-26 stats: 17.4 PTS | 7.0 REB | 5.1 AST
Last year rank: 22

Thompson continues to turn the corner as an elite two-way player, putting tons of pressure on the paint and making plays for teammates while regularly taking on the toughest perimeter assignment. He’s capably shouldered more usage thus far with Fred Van Vleet sidelined and has seen his free throw percentage rise to 81%, up more than 12% from last season.

To take the next step, Thompson…
Needs to make progress shooting from long range (22% for his career). Thompson has looked more confident letting it fly this season but has yet to produce significant results. Ironing out his jumper is still the key to accessing his full potential, helping create space for teammates when he’s off the ball and keep defenders from sagging off him. His size (6-7, 200) and speed allow him to get into the paint anyway, but his shooting has long been a developmental focus. – Woo

5. Alperen Sengun | C | Houston Rockets

Age: 23
2025-26 stats: 23.0 | 9.4 REB | 7.0 AST
Last year rank: 10

There is an argument that, other than Wembanyama, Sengun has the most potential of any player on this list. While his points per game increased from 19.1 to 23.0, it is Sengun’s playmaking and improved efficiency from deep that have stood out. He is averaging a career high 7.0 assists (up from 4.9), while shooting 36.4% from deep.

To take the next step, Sengun…
Needs to become more consistent in the midrange. From 10 feet to just inside the 3-point line, Sengun is shooting less than 40%. He also ranks in the bottom half among bigs in shooting percentage within four feet of the basket. – Marks

4. Jalen Williams | G | Oklahoma City Thunder

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 17.3 PTS | 6.2 AST | 5.2 REB
Last year rank: 9

Perhaps most impressive about OKC’s dominance has been that Williams – who averaged 23 points in the NBA Finals as a 24-year-old – has only played six games after returning from offseason wrist surgery. But as a wing capable of both creating quality shots and guarding just about any perimeter player, Williams is the most valuable of NBA archetypes and has already showcased it on the sport’s biggest stage.

To take the next step, Williams…
Considering what Williams did last season – making All-NBA and scoring 40 points in an NBA Finals game – it’s difficult to nitpick. You could point to continued improvement as a playmaker and shooter. Still, he’s already become a foundational player of what looks like the NBA’s next dynasty. – Bontemps

3. Cade Cunningham | G | Detroit Pistons

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 27.5 PTS | 9.3 AST | 6.4 REB
Last year rank: 13

For a second straight season, Cunningham is on an All-NBA pace. He ranks first in fourth-quarter points and second behind last year’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, in total clutch points. Cunningham has at least 20 points and 10 assists in 11 games this season.

To take the next step, Cunningham…
Needs to control his turnovers. Cunningham is averaging 3.9 per game (fourth most in the league) and already has seven games of at least five. – Marks

2. Anthony Edwards | G | Minnesota Timberwolves

Age: 24
2025-26 stats: 28.7 PTS | 4.9 REB | 41.6 3P%
Last year rank: 2

Edwards remains No. 2 in his final season before turning 25. Thanks to career-best efficiency numbers and one of the most prolific 3-point shots in the sport, Edwards continues to improve as a scorer. And his playoff track record – leading Minnesota to consecutive conference finals – speaks for itself. The dynamic guard is well on his way to his third straight All-NBA team, and while breaking into the first team could prove challenging given the superlative statistics of the NBA’s best players, Edwards is a strong bet to climb to that top tier as he approaches his prime.

To take the next step, Edwards…
Must keep improving as a playmaker. Here’s a strange fact: Although he’s playing more than ever as Minnesota’s de facto point guard, Edwards’ 3.8 assists have actually dropped this season to their lowest average since 2021-22. Among the league’s top 10 in points per game this season, Edwards has the fewest assists. A lack of consistent creation for his teammates is the main weakness separating Edwards from the players at the top level of MVP contention. – Kram

1. Victor Wembanyama | F | San Antonio Spurs

Age: 21
2025-26 stats: 26.2 PTS | 12.9 REB | 3.6 BLK
Last year rank: 1

Well, this needs little explanation: Wembanyama is the NBA’s future. He might also be its present, judging by the amount of MVP buzz he garnered through 12 games before a calf strain put his season on hold. He continues to evolve, having vastly improved his shot selection in Year 3, attempting four fewer 3-point attempts per game and emphasizing more simple plays in the paint. Don’t forget, he’s also the league’s best rim protector. Wembanyama continues to live up to every element of hype, with health seemingly the only obstacle at the moment to perpetual dominance. Through it all, it’s easy to forget he’s still just 21.

To take the next step, Wembanyama…
What do you add to a game that has everything? It’s evident this season that Wembanyama has begun to master the easy things, wielding his size more consistently inside the paint and settling far less. He’s so coordinated and skilled at 7-5 that it’s scary to think that expanding his array of dribble and midpost moves could already be the next step in his progression. He has always revered Kevin Durant and developing a KD-esque midrange game is well within Wemby’s means. – Woo

* aged out

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