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Is 2016-17 the NBA's year of the youngster?

Sure, veterans such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook are dominating. But in addition to those established superstars, each of the five positions features at least one up-and-comer who has been even better than expected in the season's early going.

Who could have predicted Giannis Antetokounmpo would be this good this fast? Who knew Kemba Walker, Kawhi Leonard, Kristaps Porzingis and Karl-Anthony Towns would just keep getting better?

As is the case in the overall superstar rankings, which don't take positions into account, we're not concerned with the level these players will reach by the end of 2016-17. The distant past doesn't matter, either. This is about who's the best on the floor right now, with a heavy emphasis on recent performance and a consideration of all facets of the game.

They didn't get any benefits from their youth, but the young studs still got rewarded.

They've earned it.