2014-15 All-NBA Under 25 Team

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There is a slew of young talent emerging in the NBA and we would like to take time out to recognize these future stars with an Under 25 All-NBA Team. Being a young player in the NBA is no easy task but these players have proven that they can play ball with the best of them.

PG Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers (23 years old) 21.7 ppg 5.1 apg 3.1 rpg - Irving is quickly emerging as a top 5 point guard in this league. Making his 3rd All-Star appearance in his 4th season, Kyrie has shown elite ball handling, a consistent  jumper and has became one of the best finishers at the rim in the league. Two 50 point games this season proves that Kyrie is aiming to be the best point guard in the league for years to come.

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SG Victor Oladipo Orlando Magic (23 years old) 17.9 ppg 4.1 apg 4.2 rpg - Victor Oladipo has become a leader on the floor for this young Orlando Magic team. From shooting percentage to assist per game, every statistical category has improved for the 2nd year player. Oladipo can become inconsistent at times in the offense but in only his 2nd NBA season, with the right coaching, Victor can break into the top 5 shooting guard conversation.

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SF Kawhi Leonard San Antonio Spurs (23 years old) 16.5 ppg 7.2 rpg 2.3 spg - The Spurs found the golden ticket when they traded for Kawhi in the 2011 NBA draft. The defensive MVP lead the NBA in steals while leading the Spurs in scoring. Kawhi also lead all small forwards in rebounding totaling 15 games with double digit rebounds. After signing the max extension, Leonard will be a prenatal all star and an All-NBA team mainstay for San Antonio.


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PF Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans (22 years old) 24.4 ppg 10.2 rpg 2.9 bpg - Davis has been nothing short of everything for the Pelicans this season. Injuries restricted the 3rd year power forward to 68 games; finishing top 5 in the NBA in scoring and the league leader in blocks. The 2 time All-Star lead New Orleans to its first playoff berth since 2011. Anthony Davis is a lock for the Under 25 team and is expected to be a lock for 1st team All-NBA this season as well.



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C DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings (24 years old10 apg ) 24.1 ppg 13.4 rpg - DeMarcus Cousins's numbers have improved all across the board from a year ago. Cousins finished 3rd in rebounding while making his 1st all-star appearance this season. As the number one scoring option for the Kings, DeMarcus lead all centers with 11 30-point games. Even though his play didn't translate into win on most nights, watching Cousins play this year is proof that you can build a contending team around him.





All-NBA Under 25 2nd Team

PG John Wall Washington Wizards (24 years old) 17.6 ppg 10 apg 4.6 rpg

SG Bradley Beal Washington Wizards (21 years old) 15.3 ppg 3.8 rpg

SF Tobias Harris Orlando Magic (22 years old) 17.1 ppg 6.3 rpg

PF Derick Favors Utah Jazz (23 years old ) 16 ppg 8.2 rpg

C Nikola Vucevic Orlando Magic (24 years old) 19.3 ppg 10.9 rpg

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