The NBA has never lacked young players who score high scores, but it is not easy for young players to score 30+ and 40+ in a single game, and it is already very difficult to score 50+, and it is probably difficult to play 60+, but it does not mean that no one has done it. So, the US media listed the youngest players in the NBA with 60+ points, let's see who they all are.
1. Devon Booker
On March 25, 2017, 20 years old and 145 days old, Dwon Booker played for the Phoenix Suns, and in the game against the Celtics, he shot 21 of 40 from the field, 4 of 11 from three-point range, 24-of-26 from the free throw line, and played 70 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Although Devon Booker is also suspected of brushing points, his strength is still good, and he is also the best scoring guard in the active offensive and defensive integration.
2. Tatum
On May 1, 2021, Tatum, 23 years old and 58 days old, played for the Celtics, and in the game against the Spurs, he shot 20 of 37, 5 of 7 from three-point range, 15 of 17 from the free throw line, and played 60 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists; finally helped the team beat the Spurs. Tatum is one of the best young players on the job, he's still young and can set more records.
3. Michael Jordan
On April 20, 1986, michael Jordan, 23, 62 days old, played for the Chicago Bulls, and in the playoffs against the Celtics, he shot 22-of-41 from the field, 0-of-0 from three-point range, and 19-of-21 from the free throw line, scoring 63 points, five rebounds, and six assists; unfortunately, the team lost to the Celtics. The young Michael Jordan lost the playoffs but earned the respect of many players in the league.
4. Jerry West
On January 17, 1962, at the age of 23 and 224 days, Jerry West played for the Los Angeles Lakers, and in the game against the Knicks, he shot 22 of 36 from the field, 0 of 0 from three-point range, and 19 of 22 from the free throw line, scoring 63 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; finally helping the team beat the Knicks. Jerry West is one of the greatest stars in Lakers history, but his Lakers lifetime free season ticket was recently canceled.
5. David Thompson
On April 9, 1978, david Thompson, 23 years old and 270 days old, played for the Denver Nuggets, and in the game against the Pistons, he shot 28 of 38 shots, 0 of 0 three-pointers, 17 of 20 free throws, and played 73 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists; unfortunately, the team still lost to the Pistons. David Thompson's 73 points is perhaps the most meaningless high score in NBA history, as he and David Thompson compete for the season's top scorer, scoring points in this game.
6. Michael Jordan
On April 16, 1987, at the age of 24 and 15 days, Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls, and in the game against the Eagles, he shot 22 of 38, 3 of 3 from three-point range, and 17 of 21 from the free throw line, scoring 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist; unfortunately, the team still lost to the Eagles. You must know that when Michael Jordan was young, he was also hit hard in the Eastern Conference playoffs.