NBA 2019-20: Top 5 sophomores in the league right now

#2 Trae Young - Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young has made a huge impression so far this season

Trae Young finished his rookie season averaging 19.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. The 21-year-old's debut season was considered a significant success following doubts that he would struggle to adapt to the NBA, and Young has further demonstrated his future superstar status during the first month of the season.

Through nine appearances, Young is averaging 28.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game, and earlier this week, he became the youngest player in NBA history to post at least 30 points and 10 assists in three consecutive games. Young's three-point shooting has also jumped from 32.4% to 40.2%, and it is only a matter of time before the Atlanta Hawks star is named as an All-Star.

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#1 Luka Doncic - Dallas Mavericks

Luke Doncic has made a stunning start to his second season

While there is plenty of young talent around the NBA, Luka Doncic appears to be in a class of his own. After winning the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, Donic worked hard during the offseason, and the Slovenian's performances have been so influential that he is currently firmly in the MVP discussion.

Through 10 appearances, Doncic is averaging 28.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game and the 20-year-old has already managed four triple-doubles. Doncic could become just the third man in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season, and his leadership has also been excellent - guiding the Mavs to a 6-4 record despite a tough schedule. Ultimately, it is scary to think that Doncic is just in his second year, and it is only a matter of time before he is in the discussion for the NBA's best player.