The old ones don't go, the new ones don't come, and it's time for Janduku to abdicate
James is 39 years old, and Durant and Curry are both 35 years old, so it can be said that they are fully entering the end of their careers.
As a top star in the NBA for many years, Janduku has undoubtedly dominated the league for the last 10 years or so.
But the king is not on the throne, and the NBA also needs a new successor to maintain its vigorous vitality.
Among the cutting-edge, parallel goods are the majority, who is the real hero?
You know. NBA commissioner Shaw is also actively looking for the next generation of rising stars to serve as a new benchmark for the league. But the problem is that these newcomers he is holding seem to be more water than the other.
Zion Williams and Morant, for example, are both the stronger players in the new generation. But Williams' attendance is low and his playing is inconsistent, and Morant's image as a thug is hard for fans to like.
Therefore, among the newcomers, it is really difficult to find those with outstanding strength and unlimited potential.
In the midst of the hidden gods, where is the strongest foreign aid?
The league's three strongest foreign players are undoubtedly Brother Alphabet, Little Alphabet and Embiid. But the problem is that Greeks and Africans can hardly become idols in mainstream American culture.
So even if the strength is strong, it is unlikely that Xiao Hua will praise them as a new benchmark. But then again, Embiid became an American citizen last year, so it can be said that he has rightfully become an American.
So from now on, do you think Xiao Hua has begun to blatantly support Embiid, ready to train him directly as James's successor?
The rising star of the United States is worrying
Of course, considering issues such as cultural identity, local American rising stars are the ones Xiao Hua wants to cultivate the most.
But the problem is that there doesn't seem to be anyone particularly eye-catching in this group of local newcomers.
Edwards and his ilk are barely okay, but compared to aliens like Doncic, it's still a big step behind.
The most underrated supernova, Alexander leads the way
Speaking of which, I personally think that Alexander, the Thunder's rising star, is the most underrated player right now. If you look at his stats, whether it's points, rebounds or assists, they're top-notch. The key is on the defensive end, and his steals and blocks are also very good, and it can be said that both ends are flying together.
And recently, the Thunder have defeated so many strong teams, and Alexander's ability to lead the team has also passed the actual combat test. Compared with Williams and Morant, who are oversized and useless, they can be said to be responsible.
So as a new superstar, I think Alexander is more than good enough to fight. If he was an American, I believe Xiao Hua would have started to train him with all his might.
In the era of internationalization, local heroes are no more?
Finally, it is worth mentioning that in recent years, the NBA has become more and more internationalized, and many foreign stars have risen and even dominated the league landscape. This has also led to a decline in both the number and quality of domestic American stars.
So a question worth thinking about is, under this general trend, can the top stars of the NBA continue to come from the United States in the future? This may be an inflection point in the development of the league.
Some netizens said: If Alexander leads the Thunder to the Finals in this playoffs, I think he has every chance to surpass James and become a new generation of NBA benchmarks.
Some netizens said: I think Doncic has more potential, his scoring ability is stronger, and he is better at organizing offense.
Some netizens said: As far as the local American stars are concerned, perhaps the Timberwolves' Edwards is more promising, after all, he is in a big market.
Regardless, there are a lot of exciting new faces emerging from the new generation of stars. Let's wait and see how they emerge in the new season, take over the baton from Janduku, and usher in a new era in the NBA!
Dear fans and friends, let us look forward to the wonderful bloom of the new generation!
(Pictures and data come from the Internet, please verify by yourself, this article does not represent the author's point of view, if there is any infringement, please contact to delete, the same enthusiast, please communicate with each other)