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The NBA Playoffs are considered to be the roof of success for any player making it into the league. However, many sensational players fail to make it to the biggest stage, where there is a lucrative title to play for.
In today's game, there are some big players like Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine who have transcended to being star players for their teams. However, they are yet to make it to the Playoffs and prove their potential there.
In today's article, we talk about 5 such players who are still to make it to the Playoffs
5 current NBA players still to make a Playoff appearance
# 5 Collin Sexton
Collin Sexton has quickly become one of the most exciting players in the NBA. The Cavaliers guard is known for his insane speed and athleticism. Sexton had a stellar 2020-21 season. He averaged 24.3 PPG on an impressive 47.5% shooting from the field.
His best performance in the previous season was a 42-point game against the mighty Brooklyn Nets. Sexton shot a sensational 55.2 % from the field. However, his brilliance was not enough for the Cavaliers to make it to the NBA Playoffs. The team had a dismal 22-50 record and finished 13th in the NBA Eastern Conference.
This time around, the team is looking to make a deep playoff run. The addition of Lauri Markannen and a possible trade for Ben Simmons could really help Collin Sexton in making his first playoff appearance as a player.
# 4 Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram has grown from strength to strength in the past few years. He had a stellar year with the Pelicans last campaign, as he averaged 23.8 PPG on 46.6% shooting from the field.
Ingram started off his career with the Lakers and had the chance to play with a legend like LeBron James. He surely might have picked up some tricks of the trade from the King and will look to implement it next season.
His teammate Zion Williamson is also a generational talent. Ingram will be hoping to help the forward rise to his maximum potential next year and make his first run to the NBA Playoffs with the Pelicans, who have not been there for the last three seasons.
#3 De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox is easily one of the fastest players in the league. He had a career year last season, as he averaged 25.2 PPG on 47.7% shooting from the field. His speed amazed the fans, and some of his dunks were chartbusters.
He is the face of the Sacramento Kings and has become one of the crowd favorites there. His poster dunks and show of speed have ruled the NBA mixtapes all through last year.
Last year, rookie Tyrese Halliburton also showed what he was capable of doing. The youngster will be looking to continue his brilliance and peak to his best in his sophomore year.
Him playing at the top of his game will be a great help for Fox, who will be vying to help the Kings reach the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2006.
# 2 Zach LaVine
Zach LaVine had one of the best years of his career last season with the Bulls. The two-time Slam Dunk champion averaged 27.4 PPG throughout last season. He was also brilliant from beyond the arc, as he shot 41.9% from the 3 point range to prove his potential.
Previously everyone knew LaVine only as an explosive dunker. But his brilliance with the Bulls last season has proven once and for all that he is a certified bucket.
In recent free agency, Chicago has added some big players like Lonzo Ball, Demar DeRozan and Alex Caruso to their franchise. All of these players can definitely add great value to the team and help the Bulls get to their first Playoffs since 2015.
# 1 Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson came into the league with the biggest hype for any player since LeBron James. Although his rookie season was hampered by injuries, he showed glimpses of brilliance with some terrific performances there.
He continued his exploits the following season as he averaged 27.0 PPG for the Pelicans all while shooting a phenomenal 61.1% from the field.
Having played two whole seasons, Zion has an All-star appearance to show on his resume. However, he is yet to make a playoff appearance and prove his true potential there.
There is still a long career ahead for the youngster. His ability to dominate the paint gives him an advantage over nearly every other player in the league. He will be hoping to make use of that and make his first NBA Playoff appearance as a player.
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