NBA: Top-10 Players To Build Around Under The Age of 25

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April 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23, top) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23, bottom) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

In our latest NBA rankings, we examine the top-10 players to build around under the age of 25

This hypothetical question always arises, whether it be around the water cooler at work or in the confines of your local sports bar. Who would you choose to start you franchise with? Sometimes these conversations even end up with qualifiers such as it must be a player 24 or under.

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That is what will be examined today. As is the case with any power rankings, it is not an exact science. Advanced statistics and impact on the game are major factors, but opinion is always the ultimate decider when it comes down to it.

The hardest part about ranking the top building block players under the age of 25 is keeping up with every players actual age. For instance, names like DeMarcus Cousins, Draymond Green, Paul George, John Wall, Klay Thompson, and Damian Lillard are all disqualified due to their age being 25. That eliminates quite the long list of qualified candidates.

There are several factors that determine how the top players were ranked. One major factor was that this is NOT a ranking of best players at this very moment. The dreaded potential aspect has to come into effect when selecting your franchise’s cornerstone. With that being said, potential is not nearly the sole deciding factor.

Production thus far plays a key, too. As does progression and growth. There is no shortage of stats that can help decide who the best star under 25 is to start a team with.

So without further ado, let’s see how things shook out after the decision-making process.

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