As the NBA playoffs begin, A-Smith tweeted 5 stars who need to re-prove themselves in the playoffs: Harden, Irving, Paul, Thompson and Butler. Today, O'Neal pointed out on Twitter that 4 of the current NBA stars do not need to prove themselves, namely James, Curry, Alphabet Brother and Leonard.
A-Smith's list of 5 people, the reasons given are clear. Harden has a career of 0 titles and has been changing teams for the past two years, and his winning is under a lot of pressure. Irving's refusal to get vaccinated has aroused the doubts of many fans. He needs to prove himself again in the playoffs. Paul is because of the career 0 championship, coupled with the imminent retirement, the pressure to fight for the title is very high.
Thompson's form has fluctuated after returning from a major injury, and he needs to prove himself again in playoff-level games. As for Butler, the Heat are the first in the East in the regular season, and if they can't win the championship smoothly, the impression of a second-rate star will always accompany him.
A-Smith's "pressure five" has become a hot topic of discussion among fans. Today, O'Neal tweeted a female fan and wrote: "No need to prove your NBA players anymore", as follows: James, Curry, Alphabet Brother and Leonard.
This season, James failed to lead the Lakers into the playoffs, not even getting a playoff spot. However, considering that James is 37 years old and still averages 30.4 points per game, his personal performance is beyond reproach. In addition, James has played in the league for 19 seasons, won championships in the Cavaliers, Heat, and Lakers, and really does not need to prove himself anymore.
And the Warriors' Curry, personal honors are also full. He doesn't need to prove his abilities anymore. As for the 27-year-old alphabet brother, he just led the Bucks to the championship last season, and he also won the FMVP. In the historical big forward rankings, Alphabet Brother has reached the top 5 positions. His achievements stand up to scrutiny. The Clippers' Leonard has been missing games with injuries, but few in the league will doubt his prowess. He has achieved a series of achievements that have also impressed fans.
The 4 players listed by O'Neal really don't need to prove themselves in the NBA. They are all real superstars!