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NBA: Ranking the 10 best players under the age of 23 heading into 2018-19

By Michael Saenz

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks moves against Nikola Mirotic #44 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 27, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Knicks 92-87. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks moves against Nikola Mirotic #44 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 27, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Knicks 92-87. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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3. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

Age: 20

Stats: 13.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 43% 3PT 

He may not have won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year away last season, but I have Jayson Tatum ranked as my No. 1 rookie from last season. His overall statistics from his rookie season may not be as impressive as Mitchell’s or Simmons’, but Tatum got better as the season went on and was deadly in the NBA playoffs.

During the postseason, in which he helped lead the Boston Celtics to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Tatum averaged 19 points on 47 percent shooting from the field. He went toe-to-toe with LeBron and never backed down.

With Kyrie and Hayward returning from injury this season, it’s going to be interesting to see what type of role Tatum is given. Make no mistake, though, the ceiling is sky high for the former Duke Blue Devil.

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