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The NBA is home to some of the most prominent stars in the game of basketball, with some who haven't even reached their peaks yet and continue to make strides in the league.
ESPN recently ranked the top NBA players in the 2023-24 regular season who are under 25 years of age with the most potential. Here's a look at the rankings.
The top 10 NBA players under 25 years old
#10, Jaren Jackson Jr. (Center) - Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies center is recognized as one of the best big men in the game today. The 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year is in his sixth season with the Grizzlies and has been one of the team's most important pieces with his scoring and defensive abilities.
Additionally, Jackson Jr. has a career average of 16.6 points (46.7% shooting, including 35.3% from 3-point range), 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.
#9, LaMelo Ball (Guard) - Charlotte Hornets
Selected as the third pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball continues to grow into one of the best point guards in the league. His knack for playmaking and running the team's fast-paced offense should not be understated.
In his fourth season with the Hornets, Ball has a career average of 19.4 ppg, 7.4 assists and 6.3 rebounds per game.
#8, Darius Garland (Guard) - Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the most promising backcourt tandems in Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, with how far Garland has come. Season after season, Garland has grown at the offensive end, averaging 18.5 ppg (44.8% shooting, including 38.5% from 3-point range) in his career.
Additionally, his decision-making has been excellent, as he has not averaged less than 6.0 apg in a season outside his rookie year.
#7, Zion Williamson (Forward) - New Orleans Pelicans
Despite his concerning injury history, Zion Williamson remains one of the most dominant players on the court when healthy. His combination of speed and strength has drawn comparisons to LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal.
In his young NBA career, Williamson is averaging 25.6 ppg (60.0% shooting, including 33.8% from 3-point range) and 7.0 rpg.
#6, Cade Cunningham (Guard) - Detroit Pistons
After an injury-riddled sophomore season, Cade Cunningham is having a stellar bounce-back season with the Detroit Pistons. Cunningham has showcased his talent as he approaches it in a balanced way by reading defenses effectively and making the proper choices at the offensive end.
In his third season with the Pistons, he is averaging 22.9 ppg (41.8% shooting, including 34.0% from 3-point range) and 7.0 apg.
#5, Ja Morant (Guard) - Memphis Grizzlies
Outside of his controversies and 25-game suspension this season, Ja Morant is a walking highlight reel on the basketball court. His speed and athleticism have been compared to the likes of prime Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook and even John Wall.
In his young and promising career, Morant has averaged 22.4 ppg (47.2% shooting, including 32.1% from 3-point range), 7.4 apg and 4.8 rpg.
#4, Tyrese Haliburton (Guard) - Indiana Pacers
After starting his first two seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Tyrese Haliburton finally established himself as a franchise piece with the Indiana Pacers. His scoring ability has always been there, but his decision-making often goes unrecognized.
In his fifth season in Indiana, he is picking up where he left off from the previous season, where he averaged double digits in points and assists. This season, Haliburton is averaging 24.0 ppg (49.0% shooting, including 40.0% from 3-point range) and 11.7 apg.
#3, Victor Wembanyama (Center) - San Antonio Spurs
In just seven games this season, Victor Wembanyama has shown that he was more than deserving of being selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the recent NBA draft. The upside was always there from his highlights back in France, but his transition to the NBA has felt seamless as he gets better with each game that he plays.
He maximizes his height and wingspan by utilizing proper ball-handling skills and impressive shotmaking ability while also ensuring he is not a liability on defending in space and providing rim protection. Wembanyama is averaging 19.4 ppg (46.2% shooting, including 32.4% from 3-point range), 8.4 rpg, and 2.6 bpg.
#2, Anthony Edwards (Guard) - Minnesota Timberwolves
Following his impressive showing with Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Anthony Edwards has shown no signs of slowing down. The dribble penetration has always been there, but it's the consistent jumpers that have elevated his offensive game.
In the 2023-24 regular season, the Timberwolves star is having a career year by averaging 28.2 ppg (52.0% shooting, including 47.2% from 3-point range), 6.7 rpg and 4.8 apg.
#1, Luka Doncic (Guard) - Dallas Mavericks
Lastly, Luka Doncic is ranked first on this NBA list due to his impeccable scoring ability while filling the stat sheet. After his first year with the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic has not averaged less than 27.7 ppg in a season while remaining efficient in shooting the rock.
His decision-making and rebounding numbers are also no slouch when he has career averages of 8.0 apg and 8.6 rpg.
