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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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10. Brandon Ingram, Los Angeles Lakers

Age: 21

Stats: 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 47% FG, 39% 3PT

Brandon Ingram might quietly be the best young player in the entire NBA. He took a big leap after an underwhelming rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and seemed to only get bette as the season unfolded.

Now, he’ll be playing next to LeBron James who upon arrival will make life easier for him on the offensive end. On of the most underrated parts of Ingram’s game is his defense, though. He’s long, quick and has all the ability to be a great defender. Playing next to LeBron could open up that opportunity.

Ingram still has plenty of room to grow as a player, but he’s certainly off to a nice start in his young career. The best is yet to come for the third-year player out of Duke, and he’s barely beginning to scratch the surface on the player he can be.

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