Teams With The Most Youth Potential?

I like the Nets' chances in a few years. Even though the RJ trade was seen as a joke, it really set us up for a bright future.

Brook Lopez is an absolute demon. I can see him becoming an All-Star caliber center in several years, and he will rape in the relatively weaker frontcourts of the Eastern Conference. Possibly even netting in the ranges of 17 points and 8-9 rebounds in a few years.

Josh Boone's another underrated player. People don't realize his upside because his stats blow, but that's because he didn't get big minutes until the JKidd trade. Since then he's been a dominant inside scorer and rebounder and went around 10-8 in about 25 minutes of action, if I remember correctly, since the All-Star break.

Sean Williams could become a Ben Wallace type player. Even if he can't produce offensively so much, his defense will be greatly valued.

Nenad Krstic appears to be 50/50 on staying right now, but if he does and stays healthy, that's more money in the bank right there.

Yi Jianlian wasn't too solid as a rookie but there's a chance being in a heavily Asian area will make him and his handlers more enthusiastic about the NBA. Worst case scenario, at least we got the cap room.

Ryan Anderson can become a good wing player and defender...as a rookie he's unpredictable but that was an excellent pick late in the first round.

Chris Douglas Roberts provides that perimeter spark that is essential, and if Carter's dealt, could be seeing a lot more minutes that will help him develop into a strong player.

Marcus Williams and Devin Harris both have skills and youth working for them, and forcing them to compete for playing time will only help their production and intensity.

There's also a lot of not-guaranteed factors that can work for us. Vince Carter can and should be traded for youth and cap room, and although he isn't reliable all the time, he's an ideal scorer for any team that needs someone to put the ball in the basket on a nightly basis. Our expirings will help us net someone like Lebron James if the Cavs keep on living in their mediocrity...who wouldn't give up the chance to play in New York City, where the marketing and spotlights are about a million times greater than Cleveland? And the Nets aren't exactly title contenders right now, so the next two years will be two chances for some solid draftees.

So there's my case for why the Nets have the most youth potential. Call it local bias but I feel it's legitimate.

Blech.

The answer is Portland.

Sean Williams could become a Ben Wallace type player

lets hope a younger and dominant ben wallace type player

I go with Portland and Utah


As far I remember... Utah last year was between the 3rd and 5th youngest team in the NBA

I think Portland.

You should make a poll. Obviously Portland. Think: Oden, Roy, Aldrigde, Fernandez and Bayless. Utah would be my second choice, I think. I like Charlotte also.

Portland... hands down
Although simply because of Paul, NO is up there.

NJ is a fucking joke. No way in hell are they anywhere CLOSE to being the team with the most potential. Just cos theyre young, doesn't mean they don't suck. How the fuck does NJ even begin to qualify? just because they picked up Lopez a bit later than they should have, and CDR dropped as well - it by no means shows they have any quality talent on that team, and there is no definite signs of any stars.

Your an idiot.

...Laxation, that's not really the case.

The young guys on their roster should all become at least solid players, if not stars. Devin Harris? 14/7 on 50% shooting last season, should be even better with a full year in New Jersey especially if they deal Vince Carter. Marcus Williams? Good potential too. CDR is a "baller". Then they have a good set of young forwards: I don't think any will be All-Stars but they are capable as solid starters.

But I still gotta pick Portland: Kevin Pritchard's been an absolute robber of good talent: the Bayless trade? Ridiculous.

I do not need to repeat what everyone else said

I do not need to repeat what everyone else said

Then don't post.

The Chicago Bulls have a bit of potential. Tyrus Thomas, Noah, Derrick Rose, Luol Deng is a good young core coming through. Still gotta say Portland they have to be the youngest team in a while. If they all live up to their potential and stick together i could see a dynasty in the making.

gotta give it to portland...

PORTLAND! PORTLAND! the youngest team with a lot of talent..

i cant wait till next season. i hope all players live upto their potential in portland

From ESPN, the teams average ages:
ATL - 24.8
BOS - 27.3
CHA - 25.5
CHI - 23.6
CLE - 27.4
DAL - 28.7
DEN - 26.3
DET - 27.1
GSW - 24.5
HOU - 27.8
IND - 26.3
LAC - 25.8
LAL - 26.3
MEM - 24.6
MIA - 26.0
MIL - 26.5
MIN - 25.5
NJN - 26.0
NOH - 28.0
NYK - 26.0
OKC - 24.9
ORL - 27.4
PHI - 24.9
PHO - 28.8
POR - 23.4
SAC - 26.5
SAS - 29.4
TOR - 26.0
UTA - 23.5
WAS - 26.3

So if we're going to arrange it:
POR - 23.4
UTA - 23.5
CHI - 23.6
GSW - 24.5
MEM - 24.6
ATL - 24.8
OKC - 24.9
PHI - 24.9
CHA - 25.5
MIN - 25.5
LAC - 25.8
MIA - 26.0
NJN - 26.0
NYK - 26.0
TOR - 26.0
DEN - 26.3
IND - 26.3
LAL - 26.3
WAS - 26.3
MIL - 26.5
SAC - 26.5
DET - 27.1
BOS - 27.3
CLE - 27.4
ORL - 27.4
HOU - 27.8
NOH - 28.0
DAL - 28.7
PHO - 28.8
SAS - 29.4

Portland wins!

haha, the spurs have an average age of almost 30!! talk about an old team...

No wonder they fucked up almost every second half against LA.

now i know why the hornets had always outscored the spurs in the third during their series

but i've never thought the Hornets are the 4th oldest team.. even though the spurs have an average age of almost 30, they are still a tough team to beat.. a lackluster team though..

Well, Mo-Pete, Wells, James, Bowen, Andersen, Peja and Ely all all over 30. Add Posey, the average age gets even older.

I think Bulls has it. Thomas, Gordon, Deng have all all-star potential. Just to name a few.

Of course the Blazers have it the most. Only one player is over 30, and he doesn't even fit in the rotation.

But for now, I think the Blazers have more youth potential.

The Chicago Bulls have a bit of potential. Tyrus Thomas, Noah, Derrick Rose, Luol Deng is a good young core coming through. Still gotta say Portland they have to be the youngest team in a while. If they all live up to their potential and stick together i could see a dynasty in the making.

A couple of years ago I would have said Chicago as well but right now, I too would have to cast my vote for Portland here. They've done a tremendous job in cleaning up their image by shedding their troubled players while assembling an impressive and promising core of young players.

They might run into a few problems when it comes time to sign players to big extensions but Paul Allen isn't exactly short on cash so if the team is winning I'm sure he'll shell out the bucks to keep them together.

Portland have Roy as the core of their franchise, but as you look at the team, they are balanced, and all of the young players can contribute.. they just have to know their roles to the team.. almost all of them have potentials to be big time players, but consistency and health are aspects that really keep the players hang around in the NBA.. I hope this roster could work out in the coming seasons and I hope the key players would be healthy.. They will probably be a force in the future..

Portland... hands down
Although simply because of Paul, NO is up there.

NJ is a fucking joke. No way in hell are they anywhere CLOSE to being the team with the most potential. Just cos theyre young, doesn't mean they don't suck. How the fuck does NJ even begin to qualify? just because they picked up Lopez a bit later than they should have, and CDR dropped as well - it by no means shows they have any quality talent on that team, and there is no definite signs of any stars.

Your an idiot.

word up lol