Thanks to the NBA’s efforts at international promotion, it and basketball, in general, is set to increase its domination of the sporting world – especially in Asia and Africa – which is reflected in the the increasing number of NBA/basketball video games and even goes as far as to inspire sports themed slots games online at very well known casinos. But basketball is a young man’s game, and without a pool of developing talent, teams can quickly slide down the league.
Here are our tips for the five top teams in the years to come based on their younger talent.
5. Memphis Grizzlies
Not exactly an iconic team with a history of success, the Memphis Grizzlies have won exactly zero division or any other titles. Fans had all but given up hope and interest in the team, and then along came Ja Morant. He’s done for the Grizzlies what Michael Jordan did for the Bulls. His flamboyant style of play has revived interest in Grizzlies’ games, and he’s definitely one of the rising stars of the NBA.
4. New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans decision to allow Anthony Davis to transfer to the Los Angeles Lakers just when he was in his prime met with a lot of criticism from fans. But the Pelicans management had their eye on the long game and signed up several promising young players like Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson – the most-hyped rookie since LeBron James. This trio are already formidable players and will help push the team up the league in the years to come.
3. Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks owe their current success to their superstar forward, the ‘Greek Freak’, Giannis Antetokounmpo, tipped to win back-to-back MVP awards this season. Although the 6’11” Antetokounmpo has proven that he is capable of blowing the opposition away single-handedly, he is ably assisted by partner Khris Middleton the young and very talented two-way guard Jrue Holiday.
2. Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are already the most successful team in the history of the NBA, and it doesn’t look like their current squad will endanger that position. Jayson Tatum is already recognized as one of the best players in his position in the NBA, and he is only 22.
The same goes for 26-year-old teammate Jaylen Brown and two-way guard and 26-year-old defender
Marcus Smart. In addition, Smart is constantly working on and improving his offensive game. Other youngsters like Robert Williams, Payton Pritchard, and others also show big potential.
1. Dallas Mavericks
Despite the Celtics’ formidable lineup of young talent, the Dallas Mavericks are our pick for the team that will dominate the NBA in the following years. This is thanks to the almost unbeatable combination of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, assuming he re-signs.
23-year-old Luka Doncic is not just the best player by far in his age group. He has also
been named as one of the top 10 players in the whole league. Add in a dynamic scorer like Irving, and the Mavericks have to feel good about the position they are in.
Such a powerhouse combination will make it easier for the Mavericks to recruit other top players, leading to the dominance of the league for years to come.
