Who Is The Youngest Player In The NBA?
At just 19 years old, Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is the youngest player in the NBA.
Zion Williamson
At just 19 years old, Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is the youngest player in the NBA. The No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson is a 6-foot-7, 285-pound forward who has already been compared to some of the league’s all-time greats.
Williamson played one season of college basketball at Duke University before declaring for the draft. He averaged 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while shooting 68.0 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from three-point range. Williamson was named the USBWA National Freshman of the Year and a consensus first-team All-American.
LeBron James
LeBron James is the youngest player in the NBA. He was born on December 30, 1984, making him just 18 years old when he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003.
Many experts predicted that James would be an instant star in the league, and he did not disappoint. He quickly became one of the best players in the NBA, leading the Cavaliers to the playoffs in his first season.
In his second season, James was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. He has gone on to win many other awards, including two NBA MVP titles and four NBA Championships.
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic is the youngest player in the NBA. He is 20 years old and was born on February 28, 1999. He is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Doncic was named the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis, Jr. (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays the power forward and center positions. Davis was selected first overall in the 2012 NBA draft by New Orleans, is a five-time NBA All-Star, and has been named to three All-NBA First Teams and three NBA All-Defensive Teams. He also earned a gold medal playing with Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is the youngest player in the NBA. He was born on July 15, 1990, making him just 23 years old. Lillard is currently in his rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers, and has quickly established himself as one of the best young players in the league. He was named Rookie of the Year after averaging 19 points and 6 assists per game, and has been selected to play in the 2013 All-Star game. Lillard isProof that age is just a number, and that you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it.
