Obviously a lot can happen between now and then. For example the real answer might just be who ever gets Wembanyama, but I think all these cores are exciting. I tried to pick out who I thought would be the most important guys in those runs and current plays on those teams to support them.

Pistons

1. Cade Cunningham

2. Jaden Ivy

3. Jalen Duren Stewart, Bagley, Bey,

Thunder

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

2. Josh Giddy

3. Chet Holmgren Williams, Dort, Dieng

Rockets

1. Jalen Green

2. Jabari Smith

3. Tari Eason Tyty, Sengun, Christopher, Tate

Magic

1. Paolo Bancero

2. Wendell Carter

3. Cole Anthony Suggs, Issac, Hampton

Warriors

1. Kuminga

2. Moody

3. Poole Wiseman, Baldwin Jr., Old Curry