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US media rated the top 10 players under 25 years old: Wenban Huazi top 2, Rockets only 1 player shortlisted, Shen Jing lost

2:56pm, 2 September 2025【Basketball】

In today's NBA league, as the three superstars James, Durant and Curry grow old, young superstars are beginning to take over. For example, Edwards, the Timberwolves' star now, Doncic of the Lakers, and the Spurs' super center Wenban Yama are all the best among the younger generation. Even if the Rockets introduced Durant, their first core in the future will still be European star center Alperon Shinkyung. After all, Shin Kyung is only 23 years old, and his future is unlimited. Young players are the future of a team, and it is even more amazing to be able to become the core of a team.

, and two American journalists - Logan Camden and Carson Brebo, also selected the 10 best players under the age of 25 respectively. Both reporters believe that Spurs' super center Vinban Yama ranks first on this list, while Timberwolves' Edwards ranks second. The two journalists have the same perception, and they both believe that the two players rank in the top 2 in the list of the best players under the age of 25.

Other players, such as Cunningham of the Pistons, Mavericks rookie Flag, Cavaliers center Mobley, Thunder center Homegren, etc., were all shortlisted for this list. In addition, the two reporters also ranked Rockets forward Amen Thompson to 9th and 10th. In their opinion, the 22-year-old Amen Thompson is still one of the best under-25 players in the league.

However, it is a pity that although the Rockets ranked second in the Western Conference and fourth in the league last season, other Rockets players were ignored - Amen Thompson, who is only 22 years old among the Rockets, was shortlisted for this list, and other players such as Shepard, Ethan, and Jabbarry Smith Jr., were not selected. More importantly, the Rockets' 23-year-old main center Alperen Shinkyung failed to become one of the top ten. In other words, although Alperen Shin-kyung averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the regular season last season, and was one of the core of the Rockets, in the eyes of these two reporters, such performance does not allow Shin-kyung to be included in this list. Some players who are not as good as Shin Kyung's team's record is shortlisted for this list, especially the Mavericks forward Flag, who did not play in an NBA game, was also selected for this list, which is a bit difficult to understand.

However, although Shin Kyung was not included in this list, Shin Kyung's outstanding performance in the European Championships and his first-class performance in the Rockets last season are obviously seen by everyone. Of course, everyone has their own opinions. These two reporters are not optimistic about Shin Kyung, so Shin Kyung will respond with his performance next season and leave these two reporters speechless.

After all, after getting Durant, the Rockets' overall strength has improved; Shin Kyung has improved his shooting, become stronger, and become more defensive this summer. With Shin Kyung here next season, the Rockets will inevitably become a strong contender for the championship, and Shin Kyung can continue to evolve and truly become the top insider in the NBA.