The NBA's 2021-22 season is also nearing the end, in this season, many newcomers have played very well, the Yangtze River back wave pushes the front wave, veterans do not die but will wither, think anthony, James, Paul, Durant and Curry and other league top stars, the league's sign will eventually grow old, the NBA will also emerge a new batch of signature players, so what are the current NBA young stars? Today we will take stock of the top 5 rising stars born after 1998:
First person: Doncic. Born in 1999, Doncic currently plays for the Lone Ranger, it has to be said that Doncic is the most like James player, his versatility is really strong, this season has played 57 games, can average 27.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.2 steals 0.5 blocks, the fifth in the league, the sixth in the league, this season is his fourth season, he has averaged 21+7+6+1 for four consecutive seasons, and the last three seasons have averaged 27+8+8+ 1, he is the closest player to James.
Second person: Trae Young. Born in 1998 and currently playing for the Hawks, if Doncic is like James, then Trae Young is like Curry, petite, with a three-point hand, which is indeed a bit interesting. He has played 68 games this season, averaging 28.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.1 blocks per game, averaging fourth in the league and third in assists per game, which is his fourth season, in addition to his rookie season averaging less than 20+, he has averaged 25+3+9 in three consecutive seasons.
Third person: Morant. Born in 1999, Morant currently plays for the Grizzlies, much like Iverson, with that disdainful look, fearless courage, and super scoring ability, and even Iverson says he misses himself. He has played in 56 games this season, averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks per game, averaging sixth in the league, this season is his third season, and currently leads the Grizzlies to second place in the league, which surprises many people.
Fourth man: Tatum. Born in 1998, currently plays for the Celtics, has become the absolute core of the Celtics, in his body has kobe's shadow, technical comprehensive, big heart. Playing in 70 games this season, averaging 27.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks per game, averaging eighth in the league, the low-key and calm Tatum has entered the ranks of first-class stars.
Fifth man: Garland. Born in 2000, he currently plays for the Cavaliers. He is the new favorite of the Cavaliers after James and Irving, and has also been named to the All-Star team this season. With 59 games this season and averaging 21.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocks per game, it is currently his third season, and in those three seasons, each season has improved, and currently leads the Cavaliers to sixth place in the East, which is already the best Cavaliers team after James and Irving.
All five of them are very young players, and their skills and experience will continue to improve as they continue to play, so they still have a lot of room for improvement, and one day, they are very likely to take over the banner of James, Durant and Curry and become the NBA's signature players.