It's really hard to be famous in the world, it's really not how popular the United States is, that influence and popularity really need to be all over the world. It's hard to do that, at least in the 75-year history of the NBA, there are only 4 people. They have a high reputation all over the world, fans are all over the world, even if you don't watch basketball, don't watch the NBA, there is a high probability of knowing their names.
Yao
Yao Ming is so strong that it can only be counted as half, and we admit that Yao Ming has a strong influence in Asia, but it is still a little worse in Europe and the United States. Although he also has many fans, in far away Africa, he is still a little far from being famous in the world. If Yao Ming's peak is longer, he is truly famous in the world.
Curry
It must be admitted that basketball leagues all over the world have been influenced by Curry, and everyone is improving their three-point ability. The reason why the NBA can enter the era of small ball is really thanks to Curry, his way of playing, really put the current basketball players, higher and faster advantages to fully play out. For the NBA he is an epoch-making superstar, he also has a huge influence in the entire basketball world, Neymar is his fan, which is enough to see Curry's popularity.
James
This is nothing to say, as an NBA facade star, James debuted in the attention. In the precipitation of this 19-year career, he has gained a lot of fans and popularity, he has always been the darling of the league, and the name of James can be seen in the world's sports world. He is also passionate about philanthropy, which also increases his popularity from the side.
Bryant
This can be seen from Kobe's unexpected death, and the whole world is sad for him. Kobe Bryant claims to have "6 billion" fans, although it is only a joke, which can really see his popularity. Kobe Bryant's style of play is gorgeous, the appearance is high, once it was the façade of the league, whether it is a game or a business in the world, it is a crowded alley.
Jordan
Jordan's time was not yet the information age, but he was just as world-renowned. At that time, the NBA did not have much attention in the United States, and it was Jordan alone who pushed the NBA to the world. It is because of Jordan that basketball is being popularized all over the world, and now the influence and football are on a par. Even the elders of our uncles, even if they don't watch the NBA, know that there is a basketball player named Jordan. He really saved the sport by himself, and the first man in history deserved it!