ESPN's NBA Rank has evaluated the most impactful players for the upcoming 2025 playoffs, highlighting stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, but emphasizing the critical role of supporting players. The rankings, created by over 150 experts, determine players' predicted contributions to their teams' postseason success. Concerns about specific players, like Franz Wagner's shooting struggles, are noted despite his strong season, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of playoff performance.
One area of concern continues to be his struggles from the perimeter. In last year's first-round loss to Cleveland, Wagner shot 26.5% from 3.
Playoff series are often decided by role players upping their games on the biggest stage.
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