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The new NBA season is just days from tipping off and this is the time when fans make their NBA fantasy basketball squads. Over the years, fantasy basketball has become a staple in the community, earning love from fans.
It has allowed fans to feel more involved with the league and use their knowledge to compete with others. However, for people new to NBA fantasy basketball, drafting players can be a bit overwhelming considering the multiple factors that influence a pick.
This article lists down the five best players to pick for your NBA fantasy basketball team for the 2024-25 season.
5 best players to pick for NBA Fantasy Basketball
#5. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Anthony Edwards is heading into the 2024-25 season coming off the best run of his career. He led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals last season where the Dallas Mavericks defeated them in five games. However, the loss doesn't take away from the individual brilliance Edwards showed.
The two-time All-Star averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game last season and delivered in the postseason. Most importantly, his incredible athleticism wasn't put on hold for long durations because of injuries. He is a young player with ample room for growth and would be a good pick on any NBA fantasy basketball team.
#4. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton earned a place for himself as the face of the Indiana Pacers. The young ball handler is an incredible passer with amazing vision that allows him to direct fast-paced plays which has become a signature style of the Pacers in recent years.
Haliburton's incredible passing abilities don't take away from the fact that he is a walking bucket and a great threat on any team, making him a great choice for an NBA fantasy basketball team.
He averaged 20.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 10.9 apg last regular season.
#3. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
The ace of the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic has slowly climbed his way to the pinnacle of the basketball world. The Slovenian is coming off his best season in the league where he made it to the NBA Finals. His elite ability as an individual player doesn't require any introductions.
The man is the definition of modern offensive basketball at its finest. Doncic averaged MVP-level stats last season, carrying his team past the toughest opponents in the Western Conference. He averaged 33.9 ppg, 9.2 rpg and 9.8 apg.
The only downside to the Slovenian has been the sloppy defensive side of his game. However, his offense enough makes him a great pick for an NBA fantasy basketball team.
#2. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
No one can get it wrong with the reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic. The Joker has established himself as the top player in the league three times in his career. He is the biggest threat for any team playing the Nuggets in the regular season or in the postseason.
But what makes him even more threatening is his dominance and adaptability working together. The Serbian always finds ways to score buckets no matter the tactic opposing coaches use to stop him. Likewise, he is a menace when in defense plays. He has been one of the most if not the most consistent players in the league putting out incredible stats.
He averaged 26.4 ppg, 12.4 rpg and 9.0 apg, with his dominance making him a must-pick for any NBA fantasy basketball squad.
#1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
The first pick from last year's NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama had an instant impact on the San Antonio Spurs and the league.
The 7-foot-3 unicorn established himself as one of the best players last season averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game. He was a beast on both ends, and he won the Rookie of the Year award.
Now that Wemby is entering his second season, and with Chris Paul as the new Spurs point guard, he will be even more of a threat.
He will be a perfect addition to any NBA fantasy basketball team for the 2024-25 season.
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