Jalen Suggs
GUARD
magic
Jalen Suggs finally took the leap offensively and his unmatched energy and intensity on defense have made him one of the best young, two-way guards in the NBA.
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Brandin Podziemski is the crown jewel of recent Golden State Warriors drafts and he is the best bridge to a future beyond Stephen Curry.
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guard
Brandin Podziemski
24
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Jalen Green is 22 years old and averages basically 20 points per game over his very short career. Giving up on him just because of inconsistency this early sounds pretty silly when you say it out loud.
rockets
guard
jalen green
23
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Remember when the knock on Keegan Murray during the 2023 draft process was that he'd "only" become a good NBA starter? That was funny.
kings
forward
keegan murray
22
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The utility of a big man who blocks shots and finish plays is as important as ever, making Dereck Lively a key piece for the Mavs and one of the most essential young bigs in the NBA.
mavericks
big
dereck lively ii
21
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Brandon Miller has said Paul George is his basketball ideal and he's already following in his footsteps with a burgeoning array of offensive tools and growing defensive impact.
hornets
wing
brandon miller
16
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Already a smooth and versatile scorer at 24 years old, with elite defensive upside, Devin Vassell is going to introduce himself to a lot of fans this season.
spurs
wing
devin vassell
17
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is already a devstating and versatile defender but he has all the tools to be an NBA mainstay and household name.
hawks
forward
jalen johnson
18
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The basketball world thought it had Coby White pegged. Then he blossomed into Chicago's most important player. Does this young guard have another level to his game?
bull
guard
coby white
19
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As the Warriors move into a post-Splash Brothers world, the rapidly improving Jonathan Kuminga is ready to take on a bigger role and help Golden State build for the future.
warriors
forward
jonathan kuminga
20
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Paolo Banchero has all the tools to be THAT guy. The Magic are being pragmatic, understanding they are on his timeline. They’ll learn more about how close they are this season.
magic
forward
paolo banchero
6
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Zion Williamson is entering a new phase of his career. We all know what he could have been but health and availability are no longer the only questions about what he will be.
pelicans
forward
zion williamson
7
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From "figure out what you do" to "what can't he do?" Scottie Barnes blossomed from a tantalizing talent to a borderline star in 2024.
raptors
forward
scottie barnes
8
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Evan Mobley is a world-class talent because of his two-way potential — great defensive instincts and graceful lateral movement with a tantalizing offensive skillset.
cavaliers
big
evan mobley
9
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He's become a topic of controversy, but it's not as complicated as it seems. Cade Cunningham is growing into an offensive hub despite Detroit's best efforts to hold him back.
pistons
wing
cade cunningham
10
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After two impressive seasons to start his career, Jalen Williams has fans around the NBA and is an early favorite among sportsbooks to win the Most Improved Player award — and for good reason.
thunder
wing
jalen williams
11
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Houston's young center skipped about five steps in his ascension. Is "superstar" the next stop on his rapid rise?
rockets
big
Alperen Şengün
12
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Franz Wagner remains the NBA's best-kept secret — a burgeoning, two-way star few appear to notice, and even fewer are ready to recognize outright.
magic
forward
franz wagner
13
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If you dislike watching Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, please look inward and figure out when you stopped pursuing the feeling of joy.
hornets
guard
lamelo ball
14
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Trey Murphy III is ready to step out of the shadows of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram and prove himself an indispensable piece of the Pelicans future.
pelicans
forward
trey murphy iii
15
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Victor Wembanyama didn't take long to climb the proverbial ladder to superstardom. Now, he's already walking among basketball royalty.
spurs
big
victor wembanyama
1
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Anthony Edwards solidified himself as one of the brightest and most interesting young players in the NBA, and showed he can have an impact on a global scale this summer.
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anthony edwards
2
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Tyrese Haliburton has already proved himself as one of the best young guards in the NBA and transformed the Pacers. Taking the next step is even harder.
pacers
guard
tyrese haliburton
3
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Chet Holmgren checks just about every box we think of when evaluating "modern" bigs. Length, mobility, feel, skill. He's the whole package and what every front office dreams of in a frontcourt anchor.
thunder
big
chet holmgren
4
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Tyrese Maxey entered the league as a score-first guard without much of a jumper. Now he's a top-five percent shooter, a bonafide lead ball-handler, and one of the most explosive open-court athletes in the sport.
76ers
guard
tyrese maxey
5
FanSided’s NBA 25-under-25 is a celebration of the best young talent the NBA has to offer, ranking the best players in the NBA under the age of 25 and exploring what makes them a must-watch performer.
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JALEN SUGGS
25
MAgic
guard
Jalen Suggs finally took the leap offensively and his unmatched energy and intensity on defense have made him one of the best young, two-way guards in the NBA.
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WARRIORS
GUARD
BRANDIN PODZIEMSKI
Brandin Podziemski is the crown jewel of recent Golden State Warriors drafts and he is the best bridge to a future beyond Stephen Curry.
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24
ROCKETS
GUARD
JALEN GREEN
Jalen Green is 22 years old and averages basically 20 points per game over his very short career. Giving up on him just because of inconsistency this early sounds pretty silly when you say it out loud.
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23
KINGS
FORWARD
KEEGAN MURRAY
Remember when the knock on Keegan Murray during the 2023 draft process was that he'd "only" become a good NBA starter? That was funny.
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22
MAVERICKS
BIG
DERECK LIVELY II
The utility of a big man who blocks shots and finish plays is as important as ever, making Dereck Lively a key piece for the Mavs and one of the most essential young bigs in the NBA.
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21
HORNETS
WING
BrANdon Miller
Brandon Miller has said Paul George is his basketball ideal and he's already following in his footsteps with a burgeoning array of offensive tools and growing defensive impact.
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16
SPURS
WING
DEVIN VASSELL
Already a smooth and versatile scorer at 24 years old, with elite defensive upside, Devin Vassell is going to introduce himself to a lot of fans this season.
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17
HAWKS
FORWARD
JALEN JOHNSON
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is already a devstating and versatile defender but he has all the tools to be an NBA mainstay and household name.
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18
BULLS
GUARD
COBY WHITE
The basketball world thought it had Coby White pegged. Then he blossomed into Chicago's most important player. Does this young guard have another level to his game?
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19
WARRIORS
FORWARD
JONATHAN KUMINGA
As the Warriors move into a post-Splash Brothers world, the rapidly improving Jonathan Kuminga is ready to take on a bigger role and help Golden State build for the future.
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20
Thunder
wing
Jalen Williams
After two impressive seasons to start his career, Jalen Williams has fans around the NBA and is an early favorite among sportsbooks to win the Most Improved Player award — and for good reason.
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11
ROCKETS
BIG
Alperen Şengün
Houston's young center skipped about five steps in his ascension. Is "superstar" the next stop on his rapid rise?
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12
magic
forward
FRANZ WAGNER
Franz Wagner remains the NBA's best-kept secret — a burgeoning, two-way star few appear to notice, and even fewer are ready to recognize outright.
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13
HORNETS
GUARD
LAMELO BALL
If you dislike watching Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, please look inward and figure out when you stopped pursuing the feeling of joy.
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14
PELICANS
forward
TREY MURPHY III
Trey Murphy III is ready to step out of the shadows of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram and prove himself an indispensable piece of the Pelicans future.
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15
Magic
Forward
Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero has all the tools to be THAT guy. The Magic are being pragmatic, understanding they are on his timeline. They’ll learn more about how close they are this season.
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6
Pelicans
Forward
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson is entering a new phase of his career. We all know what he could have been but health and availability are no longer the only questions about what he will be.
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7
Raptors
Forward
Scottie Barnes
From "figure out what you do" to "what can't he do?" Scottie Barnes blossomed from a tantalizing talent to a borderline star in 2024.
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8
Cavaliers
Big
Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley is a world-class talent because of his two-way potential — great defensive instincts and graceful lateral movement with a tantalizing offensive skillset.
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9
Pistons
Wing
Cade Cunningham
He's become a topic of controversy, but it's not as complicated as it seems. Cade Cunningham is growing into an offensive hub despite Detroit's best efforts to hold him back.
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10
Spurs
Big
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama didn't take long to climb the proverbial ladder to superstardom. Now, he's already walking among basketball royalty.
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1
timberwolves
guard
anthony edwards
Anthony Edwards solidified himself as one of the brightest and most interesting young players in the NBA, and showed he can have an impact on a global scale this summer.
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2
pacers
guard
tyrese haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton has already proved himself as one of the best young guards in the NBA and transformed the Pacers. Taking the next step is even harder.
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3
Thunder
Big
Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren checks just about every box we think of when evaluating "modern" bigs. Length, mobility, feel, skill. He's the whole package and what every front office dreams of in a frontcourt anchor.
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4
76ers
Guard
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey entered the league as a score-first guard without much of a jumper. Now he's a top-five percent shooter, a bonafide lead ball-handler, and one of the most explosive open-court athletes in the sport.
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THE RANKINGS
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A panel of our contributors ranked every player who is likely to play in the NBA this season, under the age of 25, on a scale from 1-10 based on how valuable we expect them to be during the 2024-25 season. The ranking criteria are purposefully a little bit vague so voters could define value for themselves, possibly including generating buzz and fan excitement, in addition to just production. We used Basketball-Reference‘s age parameters which means we only considered players who players who would still be 24 or younger on Feb. 1, 2025.
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