Future NBA Stars Under 21 You Should Follow

Number: 7

Height: 6'5"

Nickname: "Kill"

Twitter: @iam_killian

Expect this lefty combo guard out of France to get plenty of minutes for the Pistons. Ignore the rookie's overseas stats and watch the production he gets out of his minutes on the floor.

Number: 9

Height: 6'8"

College: Florida State

Twitter: @patricklw4

In just four preseason games, Williams had more than twenty minutes of playing time. As a rookie, every minute will count, but if he comes off the bench, he proved himself as a bench player at FSU when he earned the ACC Sixth Man of the Year Award in the 2019-20 season.

Number: 13

Height: 6'5"

Nickname: Hamptime

Twitter: @RJHampton14

One of a handful of American rookies to play overseas, he was the best player to come out of Texas. Most draft experts really complimented his motor, which is essential if he wants to succeed in the NBA.

Number: 9

Height: 6'6"

Nickname: "Maple Mamba"

Twitter: @rjbarrett6

Barrett averaged 14.3 points per game on a less than stellar Knicks team. Coming into his second year, expect Barrett to be more up to speed and really find ways to score consistently on the floor.

Number: 2

Height: 6'7"

Nickname: "Melo"

Twitter: @MELOD1P

Draft experts speculated all summer about Ball going first overall in the draft, but the Hornets nabbed him at No. 3. He has plenty of upside and should make an immediate impact as a rookie.

Number: 1

Height: 6'5"

Nickname: "Ant-Man"

Twitter: @theantedwards

This year's first overall pick proved himself during his time with the University of Georgia. Last season, he averaged 19.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He will be the key piece if the Timberwolves want to build around Karl Anthony-Towns.

Number: 1

Height: 6'6"

Nickname: "Zanos" (Keep him away from infinity stones.)

Twitter: @zionwilliamson

The biggest name on this list. This man's name might be the biggest ticket seller since LeBron. Unfortunately, injuries have derailed a chance to get a real good look at him. In 2021, all eyes will be on him, once again.

Number: 77

Height: 6'7"

Nickname: "El Matador"

Twitter: @luka7doncic

Of all the players on this list, Doncic is arguably the best. 24.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. That's not just a franchise player's stats, those are a future MVP's stats. Mavericks fans have a superstar to be excited about for the next decade.

Number: 12

Height: 6'3"

Nickname: No nickname, just "Ja"

Twitter: @jamorant

Why say "arguably the best" when talking about Doncic? Enter Ja. Last year, Morant won Rookie of the Year, and if Doncic put up almost 25 points per game in his second year, it is a sure bet Morant will do the same and take his offensive game to the next level.

Number: 13

Height: 6'11"

Nickname: "JJJ" (Triple J)

Twitter: @jarenjacksonjr

The only thing holding this young man back is more potential injuries, because, ~wow~, he really offers the Grizzlies a big presence. In the NBA bubble last season, he averaged 17.4 points per game.

Number: 34

Height: 6'9"

Nickname: None, but "Chi-Town Carter" could work.

Twitter: N/A.

Carter seems to improve each year. This is his third season with the Bulls and should be the year he really starts to get the speed of the game and maybe even break 10 rebounds per game.

Number: 10

Height: 6'1"

Nickname: "Boog"

Twitter: @dariusgarland22

Garland has a chance to net near 20 points per game. Now, whether his team is good or not remains to be seen, but at least he gives Cleveland fans hope that they can continue to build around a solid scorer.

Number: 0

Height: 6'4"

Nickname: None

Twitter: @cobywhite

White has room for improvement on offense and needs to be more efficient shooting to help the Bulls win games. His 13.2 points per game was great last season, but he shouldn't settle for good. He has monster potential.

Number: 9

Height: 6'5"

Nickname: Philosopher Nas AND Silent Assassin.

Twitter: @2ez_nassie

He has the nicknames, but does he have the skill? Absolutely, but like a lot of young players, ignore the "per game" stats. He'll require more minutes to really get an understanding if he is just another body or a great sixth man.

Number: 10

Height: 6'11"

Nickname: Sideshow Jax

Twitter: @hayes_jaxson

Hayes has a chance to be a great rebounder and blocker in the NBA. He just needs the minutes, but for now he needs to make every second on the floor count with the Pelicans.

Number: 22

Height: 6'8"

Nickname: "Killer Cam"

Twitter: @camreddish

If Cam is as good of a shooter as he was at Duke, he will have a very long NBA career. The mix of his size and shooting ability makes him an asset for Atlanta, and a piece they need to develop to complement star guard Trae Young.

Number: 45

Height: 6'4"

Nickname: None

Twitter: @yeahyeah22

Another player to completely ignore stats for. Langford might have the highest ceiling as a scorer compared to other players on this list, but a loaded Celtics roster will stunt his chances unless they trade him or he gets a serious boost in minutes.

Number: 10

Height: 7'2"

Nickname: No nickname needed.

Twitter: @bolbol

There are giants, and then there are skilled giants. Bol Bol isn't a just big man, he can ball. Can he be more than a "big man" with the Nuggets? Ivan Jurkovic has had success, so why not Bol?

Number: 14

Height: 6'5"

Nickname: "Boy Wonder"

Twitter: @raf_tyler

At 20, Herro can already say his team made it to the Finals. He has already proven he can handle a playoff run, so it is all about consistency and continuing to build the roster in the coming years.

Number: 20

Height: 6'7"

Nickname: None, but how about: "New York Knox"

Twitter: @kevknox

It's hard to win in New York, but Knox showed last season, with 15 points per game, that they need to land a big free agent or continue to draft well in order to string together wins for a playoff berth.