NBA: The 25 Best Players Under 25

Ranking players can be fun, if not for the simple fact that it generally stirs up quite a bit of debate. 

With many players in the league currently 19 years old, we actually have quite a wide range of players to choose from. To clarify, everyone on this list is 24 years old or younger. 

The future of the NBA is certainly bright, with many of these guys arguably already in their "prime," while several are just starting to turn the corner to super stardom. 

The List

1. Luka Doncic: 24

2. Ja Morant: 23

3. Shae Gilgeous-Alexander: 24

4. Trae Young: 24

5. Tyrese Haliburton: 23

6. Anthony Edwards: 21

7. LaMelo Ball: 21

8. Darius Garland: 23

9. Anfernee Simons: 23

10. Zion Williamson: 22

11. Jaren Jackson Jr.: 23

12. Jordan Poole: 23

13. Keldon Johnson: 23

14. Paolo Banchero: 20

15. DeAndre Ayton: 24

16. Jalen Green: 21

17. Evan Mobley: 21

18. Cade Cunningham: 21

19. Desmond Bane: 24

20. Tyler Herro

21. Tyrese Maxey: 22

22. Benedict Mathurin: 20

23. Michael Porter Jr.: 24

24. RJ Barrett: 22

25. Scottie Barnes: 21

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