The youngest player in the NBA is currently 19-year-old Thon Maker of the Milwaukee Bucks. He was born on February 25, 1997.
10. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Edwards was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and he’s already shown flashes of greatness during his rookie season. The 19-year-old is averaging 18.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and 34 percent from three-point range.
9. RJ Barrett, New York Knicks
Barrett was the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and he’s made a big impact for the Knicks as a rookie. The 20-year-old is averaging 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 43 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range.
8. Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
Williamson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and he’s already one of the most electrifying players in the league. The 20-year-old is averaging 21.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 58 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range.
7. Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls
Markkanen was the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and he’s developed into a key player for the Bulls. The 22-year-old is averaging 16.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range.
6. Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns
Ayton was the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and he’s already established himself as one of the best young centers in the league. The 21-year-old is averaging 19.2 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 58 percent from the field and 31 percent from three-point range.
5. Marvin Bagley III, Sacramento Kings
Bagley was the second overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and he’s shown flashes of greatness during his short career. The 20-year-old is averaging 14.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game while shooting 51 percent from the field and 28 percent from three-point range.
4. Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Young was the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and he’s quickly developed into one of the best young point guards in the league. The 21-year-old is averaging 25.3 points, 9.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 42 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range.
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
Doncic was the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and he’s already one of the best players in the league. The 20-year-old is averaging 28.8 points, 9.4 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 46 percent from the field and 31 percent from three-point range.
2. Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
Morant was the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and he’s been one of the best rookies in the league this season. The 20-year-old is averaging 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game while shooting 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range.
1. Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
Williamson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and he’s already one of the most electrifying players in the league. The 20-year-old is averaging 21.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 58 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range.