Still, when it came down to picking one, the nine-time NBA All-Star chose Orlando Magic young superstar Paolo Banchero. "There's a

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid does it all. He steps out and knocks down jumpers. He punishes mismatches on the low block. He gets to the free-throw line and knocks them down consistently. He is an elite defender. He can score at all three levels and he does it at an efficient rate.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George comes in ranked as the 20th-best player in the NBA heading into the new season.

As George heads into the 2024-25 season--his first with the Sixers--he will be looking to help get them over the hump in the Eastern Conference. HoopsHype ranked the top 100 players in the NBA with George coming in ranked No. 27 on the list:

Last season, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero established himself as one of the top rising young stars in the NBA. Banchero evolved into the Magic’s best player, averaging 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.