As Christmas arrives, the 2024-25 NBA season is about one-third complete, allowing for more reliable statistics. The Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM) metric, developed by Taylor Snarr, combines various methodologies to assess player impact effectively.

Leading the 2024 draft class is Zachary Cheyne Edey, a 7-foot-4 rookie with impressive stats, followed by Memphis Grizzlies rookies Jaylen Wells and Jared McCain, who have also made significant impacts despite McCain's recent injury.