The 2025-26 season is fast approaching, and many expect San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to take a huge step forward next season. He is already a top-10 player, but could easily propel himself into being a top-five player at just 21 years of age.
However, perhaps the biggest sign of superstardom is the concept of "superstar calls." While not something that is an official part of the game, it's widely known that the league's best players get the benefit of the doubt with referees.
Take Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), who has repeatedly gone viral for drawing ticky-tack calls and living at the free-throw line.