25-under-25

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 08: Andrew Wiggins #22 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter of the game on March 8, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Clippers 107-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

25-under-25: Karl-Anthony Towns at No. 2

Jeff Siegel
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25-under-25: Anthony Davis at No. 3

25-under-25: Nikola Jokic at No. 4

25-under-25: Kristaps Porzingis at No. 5

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2017 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Roundtable discussion

The Step Back
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 27: Joel Embiid

25-under-25: Joel Embiid at No. 6

Chazz Scogna
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 20: Myles Turner

25-under-25: Myles Turner at No. 7

Jeff Siegel
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Bradley Beal

25-under-25: Bradley Beal at No. 8

Brandon Jefferson
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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 7: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns signs autographs after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 7, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Devin Booker at No. 9

Brendon Kleen
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Washington Wizards player Otto Porter, participated in a press conference to celebrate his new contract extension, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Otto Porter at No. 10

John Buhler
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 21: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the third quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 21, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 100-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

25-under-25: Andrew Wiggins at No. 11

Bryan Toporek
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BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 26: D'Angelo Russell

25-under-25: D’Angelo Russell at No. 12

Paul Centopani
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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 22: Jusuf Nurkic

25-under-25: Jusuf Nurkic at No. 13

Jerry Christodoulatos
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 23: Head Coach Billy Donovan and Steven Adams

25-under-25: Steven Adams at No. 14

Matthew Giles
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 4: Andre Drummond of Team World practices for the 2017 Africa Game as part of the Basketball Without Borders Africa at the Ticketpro Dome on August 4, 2017 in Gauteng province of Johannesburg, South Africa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Andre Drummond at No. 15

Matt Rutkowski
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: Markelle Fultz

25-under-25: Markelle Fultz at No. 16

Bryan Toporek
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GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally altered) Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

25-under-25: Lonzo Ball at No. 17

Chris Manning
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BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 28: Ben Simmons

25-under-25: Ben Simmons at No. 18

Chazz Scogna
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Jaylen Brown

25-under-25: Jaylen Brown at No. 19

Chris Manning
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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 31: Gary Harris

25-under-25: Gary Harris at No. 20

Brandon Jefferson
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers watches the game against the San Antonio Spurs from the bench on December 7, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Spurs defeated the 76ers 119-68. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

25-under-25: Biggest disappointments

Jerry Christodoulatos
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SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 4: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 4, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Nerlens Noel at No. 21

Andrew Tobolowsky
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 25: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics greet before the game in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Marcus Smart at No. 22

Aaron Fischman
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EL SEGUNDO, CA- JULY 18: President of Basketball Operations, Magic Johnson and General Manager, Rob Pelinka introduce Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

25-under-25: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope at No. 23

John Buhler
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AUBURN HILLS, MI - FEBRUARY 3: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a lay up against the Detroit Pistons on February 3, 2017 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Ranking the 25 best NBA players under the age of 25

The Step Back
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TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images)

25-under-25: Dennis Smith Jr. at No. 24

Andrew Tobolowsky
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots around before the 2017 Summer League game against the Houston Rockets on July 12, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: Jamal Murray at No. 25

Ian Levy
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MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 29: Jabari Parker #12 drives to the basket and throws the ball off the backboard for Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 29, 2016 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

25-under-25: The best of the rest

Philip Rossman-Reich
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