Over the past five years, the NBA has averaged between five and six new All-Stars per year, with the 2025 total of six (Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Alperen Sengun, Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Williams) at the higher end of that range.
Although the 2025-26 NBA season is young, it's not too early to begin thinking about which players have a chance to join that group by making their All-Star debuts.
Two veterans in particular stand out. Jamal Murray has averaged more points in his playoff career (23.