The 2025 NBA Rising Stars Challenge puts the spotlight on standout talents like Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson, and Zach Edey—each primed to become future All-Stars. Other rising players, strong team dynamics, and tantalizing on-court battles suggest a thrilling new generation ready to shape the NBA’s future.
Amen and Ausar Thompson, twins from Oakland, became the first set of brothers picked in the top five of an NBA draft. After leading Overtime Elite's City Reapers to a title, the duo now shine with the Rockets and Pistons. Their playful rivalry and rapid impact have made them standout young stars.