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Wolves' Wiggins among NBA's youngest top scorers

October 25, 2016 at 2:33AM
Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins dunked over Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy in the first quarter Wednesday night. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game Wednesday night, March 23, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Andrew Wiggins established himself as a scorer and a soarer at a young age. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Over 20 while still 20

Here's a list of players who have averaged 20 points a game in a season that began before they turned age 21.

Player, teamSeasonPPG

Adrian Dantley, Buf.1976-7720.3

Shaquille O'Neal, Orl.1992-9323.4

Elton Brand, Chi.1999-200020.1

Carmelo Anthony, Den.2003-0421.0

2004-0520.8

LeBron James, Cle.2003-0420-9

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2004-0527.2

Kevin Durant, OKC2007-0820.3

2008-0925.3

Tyreke Evans, Sac.2009-1020.1

Kyrie Irving, Cle. 2011-1222.5

Anthony Davis, N.O.2013-1420.8

Andrew Wiggins, Wolves2015-1620.7

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