Top 5 NBA Players 24-Years-Old And Under -

Embed from Getty Images

The NBA has never had as many talented players as it has right now. A sure sign that the future of the league is in good hands, is the level of young players who will usher in the next decade of high-level play.

The league’s five best players 24 years old and younger are:

5- LaMelo Ball

The Hornets point guard has the feel of a poor man’s Magic Johnson. Only 20, Ball is averaging 19.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. Ball recently participated in his first, of what will be many All-Star Games.

4- Trae Young

The Hawks point guard led his team to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. The 23-year-old Young is averaging 28 points and 9.3 assists per game while shooting a career-best 38% on three-pointers.

3- Ja Morant

The third-year point guard has led Memphis to the league’s 2nd best record. Morant is the league’s most exciting player. His forays to the basket are reminiscent of a young Michael Jordan. He is averaging 27.6 points and 6.6 assists per game while leading the league in awe-inspiring highlights.

Ep 100: Divisional Round Preview: Who Is Headed To Championship Sunday?
by Full Press Coverage on January 21, 2023 at 12:19 pm

Around FPC

NFL: NFL Rumors: Brady/Arians Rift, Robby Anderson, Combine Boycott

NFL: Quarterback Carousel: Who Plays Where In 2022?

NFL DRAFT: NFL Draft Profile: Linebacker Nakobe Dean

NFL DRAFT: 2022 NFL Draft Profile: DE Aidan Hutchinson

NHL: NHL Insights: Tyler Toffoli Trade, Jack Eichel’s Return and Wild West

PODCAST: Full Press NFL Podcast Ep 33: Super Bowl LVI Reaction; Rams Clinch Second Title

2- Jayson Tatum

Already in his 5th season, the Celtics forward just celebrated his 24th birthday. At 6-foot-9, Tatum can score in any fashion: On the fast break, in the half-court, from deep, middle, and close ranges. Tatum is averaging 26.5 points and 4.2 assists per game to go along with a career-high 8.2 rebounds.

1- Luka Doncic

Doncic is the most naturally skilled player in the league not named LeBron James. The Mavericks’ do-it-all guard is averaging 28 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. Luka plays at his own pace. However, lack of conditioning was an issue earlier in the season. Since January 1st the 23-year-old Doncic is averaging 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists per game.

These five young studs will continue to grow. How they perform in the upcoming playoffs will help shape their legacies.

John Sapochetti is co-host of the “The Pick & Roll NBA Podcast With Jet & Sap”, which is heard on Full Press Coverage.

Follow him on Twitter @JohnSap25

Will Tatum win a Championship with Celtics in his career? - Powered By PickUp