The Future is Now: Rising Stars Reveal All in Candid AMA
The future of the NBA just pulled back the curtain! Fresh off their media day appearances, the Castrol Rising Stars — a dazzling array of the league’s most promising young talent — took to Reddit for an unfiltered Ask Me Anything session. Fans got a rare glimpse into the minds of players like Kon Knueppel, Zaccharie Risacher, and Stephon Castle, revealing everything from their biggest on-court adjustments to their personal passions away from the game. This is what the next era of basketball looks like, stripped down and ready to dominate.
Key Takeaways from the Rising Stars AMA
- Egor Dёmin (Brooklyn Nets) highlighted the dramatic leap in speed and physicality from college/international play to the NBA.
- Players like Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks) and Keshad Johnson (Miami Heat) emphasized enjoying the journey over chasing rankings in their high school years.






