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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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5. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers

Age: 22

Stats: 15.8 points, 8.2 assists, 8.1 rebounds 

Ben Simmons took the NBA by storm last season on his way to winning the Rookie of the Year award. He was one of the biggest reasons why the Philadelphia 76ers won 52 games and made the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season.

Even though this team still has a ways to go to compete on the same stage as the Golden State Warriors or Houston Rockets, the Sixers are barely scratching the surface on their potential, as is Simmons.

When it comes to his game, though, there is still some room for him to grow. He missed all of his 3-point attempts (11) during his rookie season and often looks like he wants nothing to do with taking jump shots.

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