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Ranking The Top NBA Players By Age: Age 23

By Gerald Bourguet

Nov 3, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Magic defeated the Pelicans 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Magic defeated the Pelicans 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) shoots a reverse layup against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Tyler Johnson

Rookie Josh Richardson has done an excellent job filling the void left in the Miami Heat‘s backcourt thanks to Tyler Johnson’s shoulder surgery, but make no mistake about it: this second-year stud out of Fresno State has surpassed everyone’s wildest expectations.

Averaging 8.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, Johnson’s numbers are hardly noteworthy for most people living outside the South Beach area. But Johnson was an infusion of energy off the bench as the team’s backup point guard, and his efficient shooting (48.6 percent from the floor, 38 percent from three-point range) was a useful boost to the second unit.

How Erik Spoelstra reincorporates Johnson into the lineup once he’s fully healthy remains to be seen, especially since the Heat are playing great basketball right now thanks to Richardson stepping up. But one thing is certain: Tyler Johnson can play, and will be sought after in free agency.

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