There are some players that were elite in college, high school, or Europe and were expected to become superstars in the NBA, but something happened that altered their career trajectory.

Some examples include Jimmer Fredette, Jahlil Okafor, and Ben Simmons.

Alternatively, players reached the status of superstars but a series of events unfolded that resulted in them being a changed player.

Examples include Isaiah Thomas, Derrick Rose, and Brandon Roy.

Name players you think fit these categories down below 👇