Luka Dončić and Trae Young’s second seasons were some of the most elite elite performances for 20 year olds

When people bring up elite young players entering their 2nd years, there’s always a ton of can they could become “the guy”

Since Trae/ Luka have come into the league, has any player had a better 2nd season than them?

Let’s look:

Luka: 28.8 PPG/ 8.8 assists / 9.4 boards

Starting lineup:

Luka/ Brunson/ Porginzis/ Finny- Smith/ Powell

(https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=luka+don%C4%8Di%C4%87+2019-2020+stats)

Trae Young: 29.6 PPG/ 9.3 assists // 4.3 boards

Starting lineup:

Young/ Huerter/ Hunter / John Collins/ Damian Jones (Alex Len)

(https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=trae+young+19%2F20+stats)

Yes. These stats were in 60 games because Covid — has any player since then had a better 2nd season than either of them? Trae played w all 2nd year or Rookies and Luka averaged almost a triple double. As 20 year olds