Thread of historical comps for NBA stars 22 and under
(via B/R's
@ZachBuckleyNBA)
Luka Doncic: Larry Bird
- Prolific scoring
- Elevate teammates
- Creative playmaking
Ja Morant: Healthy Kevin Johnson
- High-scoring PG
- Turned around franchise
- Will dunk on anyone
Jayson Tatum: More Athletic Paul Pierce
- Never rushed
- Wicked footwork/body control
- Late-game hero
Zion Williamson: Charles Barkley/Shawn Kemp Hybrid
- Plays bigger than frame
- Ferocious dunker
- Punish opponents physically
Trae Young: Higher-Scoring Steve Nash
- Similar size
- Commitment to passing
- Creative flair
Deeper dive in the full article:
https://bit.ly/2B7EE05
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