Ulrich Chomche is the youngest player in the NBA after the Toronto Raptors selected him 57th overall in the 2024 draft. He also played for the Trenton Tigers of the American Basketball League before returning to the Warriors for another season during the 1951—52 NBA season. However, he would become a reliable role player who played 16 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics. After two seasons with the Hawks, he played with the Buffalo Braves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and New Jersey Nets throughout his eight-year NBA career.
Throughout his 15-year career, McGrady was selected seven times in the NBA and led the NBA in scoring twice. During his nine-year NBA career, Bynum averaged 11.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, while shooting 55.6% from the field. The youngest player to play in the NBA was Andrew Bynum, who played his first game just six days after his 18th birthday. In the past, a college player had to complete his four-year college eligibility before he could enter the league through the NBA draft or as a free agent.
He began to realize his full potential and emerged as a major contributor during his fifth season in the NBA. Many NBA legends chose this path to the league, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady. Some of the most talented players are selected by teams with the worst odds of winning an NBA title, so they may take a while to develop. While the NBA and NBPA have recently talked about lowering the age limit, the talks ultimately failed.
O'Neal would play 18 seasons in the league, becoming a six-time All-Star and a three-time NBA player.
