The Best Current NBA Players Under 25

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Updated December 15, 2024 34.6K views 113 items
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Only current NBA Players Under 25. No retired or collegiate players.
Latest additions: Devin Vassell, Onyeka Okongwu, Jaden McDaniels
Most divisive: Talen Horton-Tucker
Over 4.2K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Players Under 25

Who is the best NBA player under 25 right now? With the average age of an NBA player being 26 years old, the league's youngest players definitely deserve props. While younger NBA players are generally more athletic and energetic than their older guys, players under 25 might lack league experience, strength, and basketball IQ. NBA rookies, sophomores, and juniors are usually hazed on and off the court in order to build mental tenacity and character. Who are the best current NBA players under 25 today? 

Joshua Primo is the youngest active NBA player in 2021-2022, but surely he isn't the best? Who is? Many young NBA players, like Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Trae Young, have already proved that they will grow up to become NBA superstars later in their careers. Rookies Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Evan Mobley hope to reverse their disappointing franchises fortunes next. 

Vote for the best NBA young players currently playing in the league. Keep in mind that the following active NBA young bloods that are under 25.  

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