Top 10 NBA Players Under The Age Of 25

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Nowadays, we are witnessing top-notch skills by basketball players in the NBA. The current basketball environment requires players to develop them every single day to survive in it. Players are ready for every challenge ahead of them to achieve success in the game. A player cannot have mediocre skills and think of their future in this game is secured, they have to continuously work on their skills in order to confirm a place for themselves in the game.

Nowadays, players start their training from a very young age and they develop some skills which are very hard to develop. Here we are listing out the Top 10 NBA players that are currently under the age 24 years:

#10 Andrew Wiggins - Minnesota Timberwolves

Golden State Warriors v Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew Wiggins was a two-way player when he was drafted and was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. He had more turnovers than assists and smart plays during his rookie season and he hasn't been a threat to both ends of the floor. He is a decent two-way player but developing himself into a great player is a big concern for Wiggins. While he has improved much in terms of shooting, his defensive skills are still to get developed. He is young and 22 years old, has a lot to go and a lot to accomplish.

We can't just say anything with two seasons of action by a player, we've seen many great comebacks by elite players and Wiggins certainly has the potential to be one of them. Definitely, he will be a superstar if he maintains the mindset and work ethic he currently has.

#9 Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards

Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards has struggled through injuries during the 1st four seasons of his career. He was questioned by everyone about his new contract with the team - $128 million for the next 5 years but this season, Beal has silenced all the critics with his amazing performances and is averaging 23.8 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per game.

With his explosiveness, he has proved that he is one of the best shooting guards in the league and has become more than just a catch-and-shoot player. Due to lack of good offensive players on the roster, Beal after John Wall sitting on the bench has to take the leadership role on the team. He needs to handle the ball more, drive to the basket more and become a better pick-and-roll player than before. He has become a driving force in the team's offense with his pull-up jump shots, catch-and-shoot long bombs, and off-the-dribble moves.

He has to work a lot not just on his skills, but also on his on-court confidence, his judgment abilities to help his team reach the playoffs once again.

#8 Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns is just 21 years old and is determined to prove his greatness on the floor and his 70-point game last year is only an excuse for people to watch his game. The Phoenix Suns are rebuilding and Booker is establishing himself as the focal point around which the team can be formed. He has improved his shooting percentage season-by-season and when he gets into a groove, he can score a lot of points in a hurry.

Booker has improved a lot in terms of ball handling, pick-and-roll, his mindset about the game. He has literally been the sun in the Phoenix's last couple dull years. The young, talented and motivated Shooting-Guard has done so much for the team while improving him within a short period which forces us to wonder about what his future performance could be and how he could dominate the game.

#7 Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets

Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets — Nikola Jokic

The 22-year-old Serbian Nikola Jokic is playing his 3rd season with the Denver Nuggets. Jokic does not have an exceptional talent or breath-taking skills but his passing ability and his court vision have separated him from other big men in the league. With him on the floor, the team scores in a flow and not to mention, he also defends the toughest players on the opposing team.

He is averaging 15.5 points per game, 10.6 rebounds per game, and 4.6 assists per game. By looking at his career, it is clear that he has been dominating the floor all season long with his passing and defensive skills and that's what helps his team to create pressure on the opposing team.

Last season with Nikola on the floor, the team averaged 114.9 points per 100 possessions and 104.7 points per 100 possessions while he is on the sidelines. This clarifies that how important Jokic is for the team's ball rotation and team's coordination. He is young, talented and has a lot to develop in himself which ensures that he can be a future best Center in the league.

#6 Kristaps Porzingis - New York Knicks

The Latvian Power Forward/Center plays for the New York Knicks. With a 7'3" structure, Porzingis has the ability to score at the offensive end and can defend one of the toughest players. This is his third season for Porzingis with the Knicks and for this season, he is averaging 25.3 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game, and 1.1 assists per game this season.

Porzingis made franchise history for the Knicks by scoring more points than any other Knicks' player through the 1st 10 games of the season. With him, the Knicks' team has become an emerging team and can be seen in the playoffs competing with other strong teams in coming seasons. We can't just get enough of his skills in just a few seasons, he has a lot to improve to prove.

#5 Karl-Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns, the man behind the defense of the Minnesota Timberwolves has developed into one of the biggest names in the league. The 7-foot tall big man, who was the 1st overall pick by the Timberwolves in the 2015 NBA Draft and the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year, has proved his toughness at both ends of the floor.

He averaged 18.3 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game in his rookie season. Karl wants to become one of the best NBA players and also wishes to turn into an All-Star. He also wants to take his team to the playoffs but with big dreams comes a big responsibility to make those dreams come true.

Karl has the potential to fulfill his dreams and can join the debate of the best players in the league. He has improved his game at both ends of the floor since he came in NBA. He can still improve himself to a great extent and defense is the best area where he can improve. Towns is currently a part of the Big Three of the Timberwolves team with Andrew Wiggins and Jimmy Butler which can take the team to the playoffs in the coming seasons.

#4 Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers

Golden State Warriors v Philadelphia 76ers — Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons, the 6'10" Point Guard for the Philadelphia 76ers is playing his 1st season in the NBA. Due to a foot injury, he was out for the season in 2016-17. Simmons is currently averaging 17.6 points per game, 9.3 rebounds per game, and 7.6 assists per game so far this season. His stats clearly reflect that he has played like a Point Guard while having a physical appearance and strength of a Small/Power Forward.

While he was doubted by many when he was sidelined in the previous season, but he has shown the amount of toughness he has in himself and the desire to become great. Till now he has recorded 3 triple-doubles which shows how much he is prepared for every challenge the opposing team presents in front of him and can carry his team for a win.

He has to improve himself as he is getting in NBA's environment and adapting everything. He is executing smart plays, running the offense, and proving as a great option for the teams' defense thanks to his big built. We have a lot to see from him after all this is his rookie season.

#3 Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers

Another star from the Philadelphia 76ers is on this list - Joel Embiid. Embiid, a 7-foot tall center for the Philadelphia 76ers is getting hot game-by-game. He was selected in the 2014 NBA Draft and had a right foot injury, which forced him to miss the next 2 seasons.

In the 2016-17 NBA season, he averaged 20.2 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game. His great rebounding and defensive abilities created a decent amount of space on the team's roster. He also secured a space in the 2016-17 All-Rookie First Team for himself.

In the current 2017-18 NBA season, he is averaging 23.5 points per game, 11.1 rebounds per game, and 3.2 assists per game which help his team in all aspects. With players like Ben Simmons and J. J. Redick, Joel is co-coordinating at both ends of the floor. Joel's ability to execute alley-oop passes from his teammates, drives to the basket with his massive physical built, and defensive skills to block shots and get rebounds over other tall players have helped his team to reduce the number of turnovers and also in converting ball possessions into points.

Joel is a future superstar and has the ability to take his team to playoffs soon. He has the spirit to compete and can go for any challenge blocking his way to success.

#2 Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks

The "Greek Freak", Giannis Antetokounmpo is a personality we cannot overlook. Giannis at 23 and with 6'11" height, has a scoring ability over tall defenders and a ball-handling ability that has made him the 2nd best player under the age 25.

This season he is averaging 29.8 points per game, 10.3 rebounds per game, and 4.5 assists per game so far. Giannis is the only player right now who can match with LeBron James' performance. Giannis can play as a Point Guard on offense and at the same time can defend like a Power Forward/Center at the defensive end. He was named as the Most Improved Player in the 2016-17 NBA season.

Giannis is leading his team in every aspect and is a future best player in the league. He can amaze us by dunking the ball from the free-throw line, can block high shots and celebrate a block-party in any game. His work ethic and strength prove him to be one of the most hardworking players currently in the league.

#1 Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans

Anthony Davis is now 24 years old and is the best player under the Age of 25 years. Anthony Davis or we can say "The Brow" has been prominent while being the leader for the New Orleans Pelicans and has been dominating his position since he came in this league. Right now he is enjoying the peak of his career, he averaged 28.0 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game last season.

Anthony has adjusted his game after the team added DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo on their roster but still, Anthony is the leader of the team and contributes the most in ball movement for the team. He has a precise vision for the playoffs this season and it seems like it is hard to stop him from securing a spot in the playoffs this season.