Ranking the Best 24-and-Under Players in the NBA

Ever since he first danced onto an NBA court, John Wall has been one of the Association's most electrifying players. A slashing point guard with exceptional athleticism and supreme confidence playing in the nation's capital is definitely a recipe for stardom. Now, coming off his best season both in terms of statistical and team success, the DC-playing North Cackalacky-repping baller looks set to raise his game ever higher in the upcoming year.

Today, on his 24th birthday, we showcase John and much of the other fantastic young NBA talent as we're Ranking the Best 24 NBA Players 24 and Under.

Team: Celtics

Birthday: 3/4/1992

Age: 22

2013-2014 Averages: 13.3 points / 8.1 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Finally getting over the back injury and shedding a few pounds in the offseason should only make Sully better this season.

Team: Nuggets

Birthday: 11/19/1989

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 13.7 points / 8.6 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: The Manimal's energy and intensity lands him here. Also-- how the hell is Kenneth Faried still only 24?

Team: Jazz

Birthday: 11/12/1992

Age: 21

2013-2014 Averages: 12.8 points / 5.7 assists

In 24 Words or Less: With Dante Exum maybe about to take his job, the third-place Rookie of the Year finisher could be coming off the bench this season.

Team: Hornets

Birthday: 5/8/1990

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 17.7 points / 6.1 assists / 4.2 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Three years into the league and his team is finally starting to have success. Is this the season he becomes an All-Star?

Team: Wizards

Birthday: 6/28/93

Age: 21

2013-2014 Averages: 17.1 points / 3.3 assists / 3.7 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: The young two guard's new Nike ad says he's a "First Option". There's a certain Wizards birthday boy who might disagree.

Team: Jazz

Birthday: 3/23/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 16.2 points / 5.2 assists / 5.1 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Hopefully the Utah guard can continue playing at a high level with all that extra fat he added to his wallet.

Team: Magic

Birthday: 5/4/92

Age: 22

2013-2014 Averages: 13.8 points / 4.1 assists / 4.1 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Under-the-radar player with All-Star talent who desperately needs someone to remix his name into Jigga's "Hola Hovito".

Team: Magic

Birthday: 10/24/90

Age: 23

2013-2014 Averages: 14.2 points / 11.0 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Who says there aren't good centers in the NBA anymore? Casual fans don't even know Vucevic and he's averaging a double-double.

Team: Timberwolves

Birthday: 10/21/90

Age: 23

2013-2014 Averages: 9.5 points / 8.6 assists / 4.2 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Ricky Rubio is still only 23? How'd that happen?

Team: Warriors

Birthday: 2/8/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 18.4 points / 2.2 assists / 3.1 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Splash brother #2 is still on the rise. You know he's shooting for an All-Star bid this season.

Team: Pelicans

Birthday: 6/12/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 14.3 points / 7.9 assists / 4.2 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: With Jrue and The Unibrow, even in the West the Pels are only a piece or two away from serious contention.

Team: Thunder

Birthday: 10/18/89

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 15.1 points / 8.8 rebounds / 2.7 blocks

In 24 Words or Less: Another surprising 24 year-old. Somebody check Serge Jonas Ibaka Ngobila's Congolese-Spanish birth certificate to make sure it's legit.

Team: 76ers

Birthday: 10/10/91

Age: 22

2013-2014 Averages: 16.7 points / 6.3 assists / 6.2 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: MCW, Nerlens Noel, and Twitter MVP Joel Embiid will dominate this league one day. Not just saying that because I'm a lifelong Sixers fan.

Team: Pistons

Birthday: 6/4/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 15.2 points / 9.3 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: You'd know how good he is if you watched Pistons games. At least he'll have a few extra dollars in his pocket this season.

Team: Suns

Birthday: 12/9/89

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 17.7 points / 5.5 assists / 4.7 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: When LeBron says publicly that you deserve to get paid, you ballin.

Team: Kings

Birthday: 8/13/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 22.7 points / 11.7 rebounds / 1.3 blocks

In 24 Words or Less: You gotta love Boogie. Even with the negative press the Sactown "role model" gets, he still has Coach K is singing his praises.

Team: Hornets

Birthday: 9/5/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 13.8 points / 4.6 assists / 7.2 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: I'll just leave this here.

Team: Spurs

Birthday: 6/29/91

Age: 23

2013-2014 Averages: 12.8 points / 2.0 assists / 6.2 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Jailbraids made himself known to the world in last year's Finals. With another year of age for the Spurs, his role can only increase.

Team: Pistons

Birthday: 8/10/93

Age: 21

2013-2014 Averages: 13.5 points / 13.2 rebounds / 1.6 blocks

In 24 Words or Less: Look at his stats. Now look at his age. Now look at his stats again. Crazy, right?

Team: Trailblazers

Birthday: 7/5/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 22.7 points / 5.6 assists / 3.5 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: The Oakland-born rapper/basketball player is killing the league and has only been playing for two years. Insane potential.

Team: Cavaliers

Birthday: 3/23/92

Age: 22

2013-2014 Averages: 20.8 points / 6.1 assists / 3.6 assists

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Team: Wizards

Birthday: 9/6/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 19.3 points / 8.8 assists / 4.1 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Team's on the rise. Personal stock's on the rise. Bank account on stupid. Something tells me this is probably a very happy birthday.

Team: Pelicans

Birthday: 3/11/93

Age: 21

2013-2014 Averages: 20.8 points / 10.0 rebounds / 2.8 blocks

In 24 Words or Less: Twenty and 10 and almost three blocks? I wonder how The Brow feels about only being number two on this list...

Team: Pacers

Birthday: 5/2/90

Age: 24

2013-2014 Averages: 21.7 points / 3.5 assists / 6.8 rebounds

In 24 Words or Less: Even with Anthony Davis' skyrocketing talent, PG is still the best 24-and-under player right now. Well, maybe not RIGHT now, but you understand.