Celtics: Defending champions. Tatum and Brown are in their prime. The deepest roster in the league. The target is on their back, but they have the talent to repeat.
Nuggets: Jokic is the best player in the world. Murray is healthy. The question is depth — can they survive the Western Conference gauntlet?
Thunder: SGA is an MVP candidate. The youngest contender. Holmgren's development is key. If he takes a leap, OKC could win it all.
Jokic: The favorite until someone proves otherwise. Triple-double machine. Makes everyone around him better.
SGA: 30+ PPG scorer on elite efficiency. If OKC gets the #1 seed, he wins it.
Luka: The most talented offensive player alive. If the Mavs improve their record, Luka's stats will be impossible to ignore.
The 2025 draft class is loaded. Watch for the #1 pick to make an immediate impact. The NBA is getting younger and more talented every year.