The NBA, the top temple in the basketball world, has no shortage of legends. In the era of small ball, 50+ scoring feasts are not uncommon, which gives some veteran stars and young players the opportunity to return to the top or even emerge. However, there are some superstars who, due to some objective factors, give up on themselves and feel sorry for themselves, not only squandering their physical talents, but also making the team suffer. Today, we're going to take a look at the six NBA stars that no one cares about.
Sixth place: Cousins, the overlord of the interior line
Cousins, a former Kings superstar, has excellent basketball skills and a soft shooting touch. Combined with his excellent interior dominance, Cousins has become a superstar with outstanding shooting ability and finishing ability. However, his fiery temper became an important factor in hindering his journey to greatness. After leaving the Kings, Cousins teamed up with Davis on the Pelicans and played a certain performance. But after suffering a major injury with a ruptured Achilles tendon, Cousins fell off the altar.
In the 2018-19 season, Cousins joined the Warriors on a $5 million contract, hoping to win a championship with the team. But it backfired, and the Warriors lost Durant and Klay in succession on the Finals stage, missing the opportunity to win the championship. Since then, Cousins has been in and out of teams such as the Lakers, but has never been able to regain his former glory. Now, he struggles to even get a base salary contract and has become a star that no one cares about.
5th place: Playboy TT Thompson
Thompson, a former defensive stalwort, has good defensive ability and rebounding judgment. At his peak, he became famous because of his love history with Kardashian. However, after leaving James, Thompson's performance deteriorated. When he played for teams such as the Celtics and the Cavaliers, he was not in good form and even became a bench bandit. Now, Thompson plays for the Bulls, but the team's record is not good, and he can't help the team out of the slump. In the offseason, Thompson was abandoned by the team, and his former glory is a thing of the past.
4th place: Melon Anthony
Anthony, a former superstar, has the ultimate in individual ability and a kaleidoscope of offensive skills. His outstanding performance and physical fitness made him equal to James for a time. However, Anthony's career has been full of twists and turns, with multiple team changes. During the rocket period, he even had the idea of retiring. After joining the Trail Blazers, Anthony gradually regained his confidence, but he was far from the peak. Today, Anthony plays for teams like the Lakers, but is no longer the superstar he once was.
Third place: Low-pick legend Dragic
Dragic, averaged 6.3 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in the 2022-23 season. As a two-way defender, he has an excellent overall view and offensive ability. However, after being abandoned by the Heat, Dragic's form declined and he changed teams frequently. During his time with the Nets, he was even more tense with the team and was extremely disliked. Today, Dragic plays for teams like the Bucks, but he can't regain his former glory.
2nd place: Fengcheng Rose Rose
Rose, a former superstar, has great individual ability and excellent physical fitness. His big-picture vision and on-pitch insight make him extremely competitive on the pitch. However, frequent injuries have left Rose's career full of regrets. Despite a shocking performance during his time with the Timberwolves, Rose has been unable to return to his top game after another injury. Today, he plays for teams like the Grizzlies, but he's not as competitive as he once was.
1st place: Warcraft Howard
Howard, once the league's No. 1 center, has extreme dominance and explosive physical talent. His outstanding performance made him unstoppable on the pitch. However, as he grew older and plagued by injuries, Howard's form deteriorated. Now, he plays in the Taiwanese league and even lowered his value. What was once a monster has now become a star that no one cares about.
The NBA's vicissitudes have seen countless legends come and go. These once brilliant stars are now facing the embarrassing situation of no one cares. What happened to them is embarrassing. However, as basketball fans, we will still remember their glory and lament the mercilessness of time. In the world of basketball, everything has its ups and downs, but legends never fade.
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