We’re on the precipice of an NBA draft that could be remembered as one of the 21st century’s best collection of lottery picks. There’s plenty of star power at the top of the 2026 class, players who could reshape the power dynamics in the league for a long time. What might those stars’ careers end up looking like? To best lay that out, Sports Illustrated has comparisons for every projected lottery pick ranging from future Hall of Famers to steady role players.
