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Looking at ESPN's 25 Under 25 list (unpaywalled version here), it was interesting to see 14 of the names playing in Southern states (you may not consider DC to be in the South but, uh... let's just say that doesn't make a difference).

The Thunder are looking like the early stages of a dynasty, the Rockets and Magic have some of the best young cores in the league (with the Hornets and Spurs' young talent showing promise), the Grizzlies and Pelicans still have enormous upsides despite recent injury woes, and the Mavericks have a proven superstar in 24(!)-year-old Luka Doncic. Granted, some of these names are bound to leave in free agency, but the recent success of small-market teams built around homegrown superstars like Jokic and Giannis tells us there's nothing stopping any of these teams from eventually going all the way. In a few years the league could very well look like it did in the early 2010s, when Dallas, San Antonio, and Miami all won chips while Orlando, Houston, and the Grizzlies made deep playoff runs.

Is a southern takeover inevitable or are there simply too many variables? And could the allocation of future superstars in a region that traditionally doesn't care as much for basketball potentially spell trouble for the sport, or will talents like LaMelo and Wemby be able to transcend their markets?

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[–] shaad20@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

For some reason, calling it the south created some negative emotions in my mind lol

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

So what you’re saying is…the South will rise again?

[–] Expensive_Middle9521@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Boston and Philly are both in the north as are the FIRST PLACE FOR NOW TIMBERWOLVES and I’d also consider Denver and our Light The Beam friends from SAC in the north. The north will be fine lol

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

Abraham Lincoln will suit up for the New York Knicks before he lets the South get too powerful

[–] junkit33@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

What a weird post - the current 5 best records in the NBA are north of the Mason Dixon line.

"Under 25" is a meaningless arbitrary age. For example, Tatum is better than the lot and only 26. Also, a talented 22 year old may be long gone before he hits his prime.

[–] Odd_Ad8394@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Ah yes The thunder who haven’t won a playoff series since 2015

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

More black people live in the south than anywhere else and with inflation that’s becoming even more so the case. I’m in Atlanta and there are so many northerners coming down here looking for a more affordable life that Atlantas become unaffordable

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

I know it's been said already, but it is absolutely brain dead stupid for Scoot to be on that list but not Sharpe.

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

I know it's been said already, but it is absolutely brain dead stupid for Scoot to be on that list but not Sharpe.

[–] Far_Lie_7760@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The souf got something to say that’s all I got to say