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What player had the youngest prime? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Different_Benefit807@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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I was thinking today, I’ve seen talks about people entering their prime at really old ages, like Karl Malone for example. But that made wonder, who hit the peak of their career at the younger ages? For example, micheal carter Williams practically peaked in his rookie year.

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[–] Charlie_Wax@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I like this analysis, but then I also remember him carrying the Olympic team to gold in 2020 (really 2021). He was easily the best player on a team full of All-Star/HoF types.

I actually think a lot of his "decline" could just be explained by Steph Curry happening. Warriors took over the conference and then KD joined them a couple years later. All of that hurt his individual accolades, apart from the two FMVPs, which you didn't mention.

[–] eightslipsandagully@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I remember him completely cooking Australia. As crazy as it sounds I think we could've actually beaten the USA if KD wasn't playing, which is pretty crazy when you compare the lineups!

[–] Beautiful_Ad55@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Injuries also played a role.