The playoffs are the stage for superstars, because the series is very long, there is always time to adjust, once the star is not capable, it is easy to be targeted. So, that's why fans prefer to watch the playoffs. So, what are the stars in the playoffs this season? Foreign media "hoopshype" rated the top 16 stars in the playoffs: the letter is at the bottom, Embiid is 10, Adu is 6, and he is still at the top of the list
16, alphabet brother
In terms of strength, he is definitely in the top five in the league, but he has been confirmed to miss part of the first round of games due to injury, so to a certain extent, it has also affected his rating. But then again, the Bucks' first-round opponent, the Pacers, is not very strong, and they also won G1, and Brother Alphabet can continue to rest for a while, after all, the opponent behind is more difficult.
15, Leonard
He didn't play in the last 3 weeks of the regular season, and now G1 doesn't play, and Xiaoka's injury looks more serious than expected, and he may even miss the entire first round of the playoffs. Fortunately, both George and Harden broke out, withstood the pressure, suppressed Doncic, and helped the Clippers hold on to the G1 home court. I hope that Xiaoka and Brother Alphabet can make a comeback in time and bring a wonderful game.
14, James
Although he is 39 years old, James's ability is still very strong, and even the three-point shot has evolved, which is about the same as Curry's. But people still have to serve the old, even if he is 3 years younger, James is the top five in the league, but now he can only play half a good game, and his physical fitness cannot last a whole game.
13, Owen
No one has ever questioned the strength of Irving in the playoffs, his singles are too threatening, the key ball is very stable, and now he has become mentally mature, which is too helpful to the team.
12, Davis
This ranking is indeed low for thick eyebrows, and the former first inside line has a strong dominance over the penalty area. But the 31-year-old thick eyebrows have indeed declined, and the offense has not been continuous for a whole game, and even at this intensity in the playoffs, there will be a situation of god and iron, and physical fitness has deteriorated.
11, Jaylen Brown
Brown has a strong physical fitness, so the ability to impact the restricted area is strong, which is very good for the team to make kills, and he also has a certain crosshairs for outside shooting, of course, he also continues to improve his performance in the high-end game, the finals last year, and last year's Eastern Conference finals, all of which did not play very well.
10, Embiid
For the 76ers, whether there is Embiid or not is the difference between a championship team and a lottery team, and the improvement brought by MVP is very big, especially Embiid is still an all-round interior line, and there is a huge deterrent at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
9, Murray
In the list, the only player who has not been selected as an All-Star, Murray did have a mediocre performance in the regular season, not so impressive. But in the playoffs, he can always break out, he has played 50 points in a single game, and winning the championship last year is also an indispensable scoring point, which can be called a superstar level.
8, Booker
Booker has great physicality and the best mid-range shooting skills in the playoffs, and Booker can score as much as he wants, no matter what kind of defender he faces. Of course, he also needs to improve his defense and his ability to read the game.
7, Edwards
This year has been a breakout year for Edwards, and despite Downs' injury, he still led the team to good results. In last year's playoffs, he has averaged 31 points per game, and in this year's playoffs, facing his idol Durant, he also showed himself better.
6, Durant
At no time can you ignore Durant's ability, even though he is almost 36 years old, but his excellent physical gifts and game skills still make it easy for him to score.
5, Brunson
Now there are many people who believe that the Knicks are the second strongest team in the East, and Brunson is the strongest guard in the East, and his style of play is very tough, and it will be up to him to see if he can continue to prove himself.
4, Tatum
Although the results in the playoffs are good, and they can basically reach the Eastern Conference finals every year, the more reason is that the overall strength of the team is very strong, and Tatum, as the leading star, has not had a high ceiling, otherwise he would have won the championship a long time ago.
3, Alexander
In this year's regular season, SGA's performance is indeed MVP-level, but his playoff performance has yet to be tested, because after so many years, he has only played in the playoffs once in 2020, when Paul led the team.
2, Doncic
Doncic is a typical player who performs better in the playoffs than in the regular season, and he has averaged more than 30 points per game in each of his previous three playoff trips, and even 35 points per game against the Clippers, and even Xiaoka and George can't stop him.
1, Jokic
As the current No. 1 superstar, the top of the list must still be Jokic, who has already shown his unparalleled ability to play, can influence the game in all aspects, and can also crack any defensive tactics, and it seems that Jokic has no weaknesses.