The NBA is a league of freaks. Genetic mutants with unparalleled skill and athleticism, running, jumping, shooting and passing at remarkable skill levels. Here are your favorite players of today doing what you wish you could at ridiculously early ages.

Lebron James

Here is a local news spotlight on Lebron James, then just a sophomore in High School. It's hard not to realize that the microscope has been trained on this man since he was just a child and he's about as close to a child star as there is in sports. The Corey Feldmen of the NBA.

Shaquille O'Neal

I choose to believe that Shaq just fell the heavens as a 7' specimen. This video does absolutely nothing to contradict that theory.

Derrick Rose

Here's Derrick Rose just straight up bangin on fools.

Jason Kidd

Here's video of Jason Kidd owning almost every facet of his High School State Championship game.

Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson is a once in a generation talent. Here is some remarkable footage of him dominating not one, but two sports and leading his school to state titles in both football and basketball.

Kevin Garnett

In 1995 Kevin Garnett became the first High School basketball player to skip college completely and enter the draft. After watching his destruction in that years McDonald's All-American Game it's hard to argue with his choice.

Amar'e Stoudemire

Here is video of what appears to be an adult Amar'e Stoudemire bullying a bunch of 6th graders on a basketball court. Just not fair.

Steve Nash

Just because there had to be at least one white guy, here's some footage of a young Steve Nash putting on a clinic in his Canadian basketball ranks. The ominous music, nut-hugger shorts and super slo-mo footage make this video particularly compelling.

Vince Carter

Vince Carter is and always has been a Martian. You cannot convince me of anything otherwise.

Chris Paul

Arguably the best point guard in the NBA, Chris Paul is having an MVP type season this year. Here's a story about him from high school that can only garner him more of your respect.