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23 and younger: The top of the NBA’s bright future

By Trey Flynn

BEIJING - AUGUST 4: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays basketball with young Chinese players during the Nike 2005 Battlegrounds event August 4, 2005 in Beijing, China. James is on a two-day visit to Beijing as part of his 2005 Asia tour, which will make stops in Tokyo, Beijing and Hong Kong, as a cross-cultural exchange between LeBron and young kids in Asia. (Photo by Cancan Chu/Getty Images)
BEIJING - AUGUST 4: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays basketball with young Chinese players during the Nike 2005 Battlegrounds event August 4, 2005 in Beijing, China. James is on a two-day visit to Beijing as part of his 2005 Asia tour, which will make stops in Tokyo, Beijing and Hong Kong, as a cross-cultural exchange between LeBron and young kids in Asia. (Photo by Cancan Chu/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 20: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2017 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 20: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2017 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Honorable Mentions

In no specific order:

Clint Capela, Josuf Nurkic, Julius Randle, Taurean Prince, Kelly Oubre “supreme” Jr., Marcus Smart, Domantis Sabonis, Bobby Portis, Lonzo Ball, Markelle Fultz, Kyle Kuzma, De’aaron Fox, Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor, Kris Dunn, Caris LaVert, Mario Hezonja, Dennis Smith Jr., Bam Adebayo, Frank Ntilinka, Marquess Chriss, John Collins, Trey Lyles, Justice Winslow

21. Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers

Saric is a fascinating player.

I’m not convinced that he should’ve won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award last year as 76ers fans wholeheartedly believe.

He’s still really really good, though.

Saric reminds me of a Serge Ibaka type player, and if he can be consistent, the 76ers could be a real threat in the future if he’s their third or fourth best player. The high ceiling comp for Saric is really amazing: Kevin Love.

Why is Saric so low on this list if his high comp is Kevin Love? Because I’m leaning more toward the Ibaka route.

Regardless, he’s a huge help to the 76ers and their future plans (LeBron).

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