All articles tagged with #superstardom
J.J. McCarthy, a 22-year-old NFL quarterback yet to start a game, is considered by some analysts and insiders as a potential future superstar due to his excellent infrastructure and talent, despite his lack of experience. His development will be closely watched as he begins his NFL career with the Vikings.
Nikola Jokic, the 41st pick in the 2014 NBA draft, has become one of the most dominant players in NBA history, winning a title and Finals MVP award. Despite his success, Jokic's potential was overlooked by talent evaluators a decade ago due to his unique skill set. While the NBA's global search for players and emphasis on player development has democratized the influx of talent, true superstardom remains the near-exclusive province of players drafted inside the first 14 picks awarded via the draft lottery.