Youth, when used and assembled properly, is an NBA commodity.
Some teams are young and hopeful. A select few are young and ready to dominate. Others are young and hopeless. Certain squads just aren't young at all, which, depending on the situation, is either a good or a bad thing.
Distinguishing between these tiers can be difficult. That's the inherent risk of passing judgment on players who, in many cases, haven't had the chance to reach their full potential. And it's something that will be kept in mind as we sort through the NBA's youngster ranks.
Players over the age of 25 will not be included in our findings. So long as they won't turn 26 by opening night, though, they're good. (Sorry, Festus Ezeli.)
Placement is based on a combination of factors. Past performance matters, but it is not everything. The expected level of production for every included player as time marches on, and what that could mean for each team, is the more pressing priority.
Bad teams might rank on the high end. Good teams may fall to the basement. Mediocrity is no longer a nagging detriment. Quantity is a plus, but quality is even more impor ...
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