(0:53)Why Lakers need to get off to hot start (0:53)Open Extended ReactionsA new NBA season is nearly here. "[Jokic is] the best player, and they'll be better," said a West scout. Who is the best player right now? Who will be the best player from the class of 2025 ... in five years? "I think they'll be one of the best teams in the East and they utilized every tool in their toolbox," one executive said.