Star: Wendell Carter
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It’s ironic to mention Wendell Carter among the league’s next generation of star players, considering he’s your classic in-the-paint big man in a league that greatly values pace, space, and outside shooting. But even during an injury-shortened rookie season in 2018-2019, Carter averaged 10.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while establishing himself as the defensive anchor for his Chicago Bulls team.
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His combination of basketball IQ on the defensive end of the court, combined with a deceptive level of athleticism that allows him to switch out against more fleet-footed opponents make him an interesting chess piece.
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