NBA Today: 5 best teenagers in the league right now

#1 Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans), 19 years old

Zion was unstoppable at Duke

Zion Williamson is the most talked about player coming away from the 2019 NBA Draft and while he could only play 9 minutes in the Summer League before being shut down, the excitement that he brought to the court was awesome.

At just 19 years old and entering his rookie season, Williamson is one of the most athletic players in the NBA. Standing in at 6 foot 7 inches and weighing in at 285 pounds, he should be lumbering around the court and yet is a force to reckon with.

He is built like a tank and can fly around the court like he is a small guard. He possesses amazing explosiveness and a great first step. He can create offensive plays and has a good passing vision.

Zion is also a solid defender, where he has shown immense potential. He can defend multiple positions, showing just how versatile he is. He is an amazing rim protector and has an active hands-on defence. His immense strength also works to his advantage.

While he has all this upside, his offensive game is still raw. His 3 point shot is poor and he can essentially be left open at the 3 point line in the NBA and he also needs to get better off the ball.

Apart from all this, his upsides easily outweigh his downsides. If he can stay healthy, he can become one of the best players in the history of the NBA.