To be honest, only three active NBA players deserve the title of "superstar," and Jokic falls short.
There has always been much debate about what it means to be a superstar, such as the number of championships, MVPs, FMVPs, and first-team selections one should have. Indeed, as a superstar, various honors are indispensable. However, in my personal opinion, there are only three true superstars: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. While Jokic has indeed won championships and MVPs, do you feel, like me, that he is just a little short of the mark in terms of influence?
LeBron James
From his debut to now, LeBron James has won four championships as the core player on three different teams. To this day, it seems that only James could achieve this feat; if anyone else has done so, please remind me. He has won four MVPs, four Finals MVPs, been selected to the All-NBA First Team 20 times, made the All-Defensive Team six times, been the assist leader once, and the scoring champion once. His statistics are even more impressive: he currently ranks first in total points with 41,355, 28th in rebounds with 11,460, fourth in assists with 11,337, seventh in steals with 2,307, and 77th in blocks with 1,133. Looking at these numbers, would you still doubt James? Of course not; he is undoubtedly a superstar.
Stephen Curry
Curry has played 15 seasons since the 09 season and has accumulated many honors: four championships, one Finals MVP, two regular-season MVPs, eight All-NBA selections, two scoring titles, and one steal title. He also holds the record for the most three-pointers in history. Compared to James, Curry's defensive abilities are not as strong, which can be attributed to his slender physique. However, he has already done very well to achieve these honors. Although people often criticize Curry's defense, he compensates for this with his agility and skill, possessing top-tier three-point and two-point shooting capabilities, shot speed, and off-ball skills. He has created his own era, and it is fitting that he is considered a superstar.
Kevin Durant
Why do I consider Durant a superstar? Let me explain my analysis. In terms of honors, he has two championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season MVP, six All-NBA First Team selections, and four scoring titles. The four scoring titles certainly add to Durant's credentials; only Michael Jordan with ten and Wilt Chamberlain with seven have more. Currently, Durant's total points stand at 29,773, putting him in the 30,000-point club, which only seven players have achieved. In terms of influence, he may fall short compared to James and Curry, but Durant has proven himself in the Olympics and international competitions, where he is the highest-scoring player and best player. Others can only prove themselves in the NBA, while Durant has shown his prowess in world competitions, which sets him apart from other players.
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