The Miami Heat selected the tenth youngest first-round player in the 2019 NBA Draft in a quest to regain its contender status.
Below are first-round picks listed by Date Of Birth (DOB)
PLAYER ~~ DOB
- De’Andre Hunter ~~ 1997-12-02
While KZ Okpala would come in at the 18th spot on that list, several other second-round picks would also be among the youngest 20.
Is 25 the magic age youth disappears in the NBA?
Since both ESPN and Bleacherreport have “25 under 25” lists, they both imply that once a NBA player turns 25 years of age he’s no longer considered a young prospect, but an established veteran.