The NBA regular season continues to play out, with the Suns suffering a 112-117 defeat at home against the Grizzlies, marking their third consecutive loss. In this game, the Suns' defense collapsed from the start, allowing the Grizzlies to score 36 points in a single quarter, trailing by 10 points at the end of the first quarter. The Suns then found themselves in a desperate chase for points, with their defensive efficiency remaining low. After scoring 29-33 in the second quarter, they still trailed by around 15 points at halftime. In the second half, the Suns increased their defensive intensity, limiting the Grizzlies to 22 points in the third quarter and closing the gap to within 5 points. In the final quarter, both teams remained in a tight contest, but the Suns failed to seize several key opportunities to overtake the score, ultimately resulting in a disappointing loss. Following this game, the Suns' record stands at 15 wins and 17 losses. So, where exactly did they fall short? Perhaps the data can provide us with some answers. Durant had an impressive offensive efficiency, shooting 11 for 19, including 2 for 4 from three-point range and 5 for 7 from the free-throw line, contributing 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block with 3 turnovers. Durant focused more on defense in this game, not only protecting the basket but also engaging in numerous assists. In the third quarter, as the Suns launched their counterattack, Durant hardly took any shots, yet his court efficiency remained high. Booker, who made…

On this remarkable day, the hands of Beijing time pointed to December 26th, and the NBA Christmas battle welcomed its last thrilling matchup. The visiting Nuggets faced the formidable Suns, and their game was like an epic narrative poem. The game began with the Nuggets' players stepping onto the court with full enthusiasm and determination, eager to leave their mark on this battleground. However, the Suns were superior in strength, suppressing the Nuggets' counterattacks with a strong offensive onslaught. Despite the Nuggets' efforts to fight for the ball, they could not break through the Suns' tight defense. The game entered a tense and heated stage, with the final score set at 100-110, leaving the Nuggets regretfully defeated by the Suns. This loss was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Nuggets. However, they did not give up, knowing that every failure is a stepping stone to success. They will continue to work hard, hoping to achieve victory when they face the Suns again in future games. Under the glittering NBA stars, two giants engaged in a spectacular contest. It was a competition of talent and skill, the dialogue between Jokic and Durant. On the NBA court, they each represented unique basketball styles. Jokic, like an all-around warrior, displayed his overflowing talent at every moment of the game. With his rich scoring methods and flexible mind, each of his attacks was like a meticulously choreographed dance. He could control the rhythm of the game, whether fighting for rebounds under the basket or passing assists on the court, showcasing his exceptional abilities. Durant,…

James Earns $930 Million Annually, So What About Curry and Durant? No Comparison, No Embarrassment Recently, Forbes released the Top 10 list of NBA players with the highest annual income in 2024. Among them, James once again ranked first, which is also his 11th consecutive year at the top. Curry and Durant followed closely behind, ranking second and third respectively. So, let's take a look at the specific rankings. James As the face of the league in this era, James' ability to attract money does not need to be overstated. He receives various commercial endorsements and his jerseys, shoes, and other peripheral products are sold out all year round. In 2024, James' annual income reached 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof128.7 million, approximately RMB 939.4 million, breaking his previous record of 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof124.5 million. Among this, James' salary income was 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto48.7 million, while commercial endorsements and other income amounted to 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto80 million. Curry Curry is the player with the highest salary this season, reaching 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached55.8 million. Additionally, his off-court income also reached 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached50 million. Curry's annual income in 2024 was $105.8 million, approximately RMB 772.2 million, ranking second in the league after James. Durant Durant ranked behind James and Curry with an annual income of 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas99.9 million, approximately RMB 729.2 million. Among this, Durant's salary was 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas49.9 million, and his off-court commercial income was the same as Curry's at $50 million. Antetokounmpo As the leader among the mid-generation stars, Antetokounmpo's commercial value has soared after leading his team to win championships and being awarded MVP in recent years. In 2024, his annual income reached 93.8million,approximatelyRMB684.6million.Amongthis,hissalaryincomewas93.8 million,…

This season, the competition in the Western Conference is more brutal than last season, with a win rate of 50% currently unable to even make it into the top eight! For example, the Phoenix Suns have a temporary record of 15 wins and 15 losses, ranking only 10th in the Western Conference, which means that Durant and Booker may not be able to make it to the playoffs this season. Clearly, this is unacceptable for the Suns. With a three-star lineup that cannot obtain rebuilding resources through the draft in the next three years, they will immediately seek a way to change. According to American media outlet "FW," if the three stars don't work, what about four stars? It is reported that the media has proposed the latest trade for the Phoenix Suns, which is planned as follows: The Suns can try to send Jusuf Nurkic + the 2031 first-round draft pick to the Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic through a 2-for-1 trade! For Chicago, any plan that allows the team to rebuild faster is a good one. Therefore, this is a trade plan with a high probability of happening, and if it ultimately meets Phoenix's wishes, congratulations to Durant in advance. Because Vucevic's arrival can enable the Suns to form a four-star lineup, and his average of 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game is enough to make the Suns favor and trust him. It is worth mentioning that Vucevic's shooting percentage this season has reached 57.8%, with a three-point shooting percentage of 45.2% and a…

Recently, Forbes released the Top 10 list of NBA players with the highest annual income in 2024. Among them, James once again ranked first, which is also his 11th consecutive year at the top. Curry and Durant followed closely behind, ranking second and third respectively. Let's take a look at the specific rankings. James As the face of the league in this era, James' ability to attract money does not need to be overstated. He has received numerous commercial endorsements and his jerseys, shoes, and other peripheral products are often sold out. In 2024, James' annual income reached 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof128.7 million, approximately RMB 939.4 million, breaking his previous record of 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof124.5 million last year. Among this, James' salary income was 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto48.7 million, while commercial endorsements and other income amounted to 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto80 million. Curry Curry is the player with the highest salary this season, reaching 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached55.8 million. Additionally, his off-court income also reached 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached50 million. Curry's annual income in 2024 was $105.8 million, approximately RMB 772.2 million, ranking second in the league after James. Durant Durant ranked behind James and Curry with an annual income of 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas99.9 million, approximately RMB 729.2 million. Among this, Durant's salary was 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas49.9 million, while his off-court commercial income was the same as Curry's at $50 million. Antetokounmpo As the outstanding star of the middle generation, Antetokounmpo's commercial value soared after leading his team to win the championship and being awarded the MVP in recent years. In 2024, his annual income reached 93.8million,approximatelyRMB684.6million.Amongthis,hissalaryincomewas93.8 million, approximately RMB 684.6 million. Among this, his salary income was 93.8million,approximatelyRMB684.6million.Amongthis,hissalaryincomewas48.8 million, while…

Achieving a single-season 2000-point feat requires top-notch scoring ability and maintaining an extremely high attendance rate, both of which are indispensable, making it difficult to accomplish. So, how many times have the current star players scored 2000 points in a season? Curry and Jokic: I've done it twice, Durant: I've done it seven times, James: Step aside. Irving is hailed as one of the top scorers in the league, with his scoring skills and clutch performances widely recognized. However, despite his excellent scoring ability, he cannot maintain a high appearance rate while keeping up a first-class scoring performance. Therefore, although he once scored 1816 points in a season, he still failed to reach the standard of 2000 points in a single season. The same situation also occurred to Leonard and Paul, who, despite their formidable strength, had unsatisfactory attendance rates. And Paul, as the representative of traditional point guards, although he has some scoring performances, is still slightly inferior to other top scorers, so they have never had a 2000-point season. Curry, as the face of the league, has extremely high popularity and strong three-point shooting ability. At the peak of his career, he became the scoring champion twice with an average score of over 30 points per game, and he easily broke through 2000 points in those two seasons. Jokic is currently the leader of the league. He not only excels in scoring but also performs outstandingly in organizing and rebounding. In the 22nd and 24th seasons, he also successfully achieved a total score of over 2000 points. Westbrook…

NBA stars are known for their exceptional skills and unique personalities, becoming idols in the hearts of basketball fans around the world. But what were these superstars like in their childhood? Let's travel through time together to take a look at the childhood photos of these NBA legends and feel their transformation from cute kids to court legends. LeBron James LeBron James is a name that is almost universally recognized in the basketball world. The young LeBron in the photo doesn't look much different from how he does now, which is why fans often tease him for being "mature beyond his years." His dark skin, bright eyes, warm smile, and those adorable ears make it easy to recognize who this is. Yao Ming When we talk about Yao Ming, we tend to associate him with stability and humility. However, there was an unknown side to young Yao. The boy in the photo, wearing a red leather jacket and yellow casual pants, looks like a rock singer. This outfit makes one wonder if Yao had chosen a career in music, would he have become a shining star as well? Dwyane Wade Wade is undoubtedly one of the handsome black guys in the NBA, known for his chiseled features and strong physique. However, young Wade didn't stand out much, but old fans could still recognize him through his distinctive jowls. Stephen Curry Curry is loved by fans for his precise three-point shooting and his sunny good looks. Young Curry may have lacked a bit of heroism, but his cute and naive temperament…

The Warriors have won, but they are truly in a state of panic! After the game, Curry's words ignited public opinion: "Winning a game cannot relax our vigilance; the Warriors' crisis has just begun." This thrilling 109-105 victory over the Suns not only saw the score tightly contested until the last second but also revealed the unease and hidden concerns behind the Warriors. This match was a crucial battle for positioning between the Warriors and the Suns. Both teams had identical records of 15 wins and 15 losses before the game, ranking tenth and eleventh in the West respectively. The loser would plummet into the perilous play-in tournament. However, despite having a full squad, the Warriors had only managed three victories in their past 15 games, showing poor form; the Suns were in even worse shape, with Booker injured, Beal struggling, and Durant unable to carry the team alone. Against this backdrop, this matchup was not just a contest of scores but a life-and-death struggle. At a critical moment, Kuminga stepped up! Coming off the bench for 34 minutes, he scored a game-high 34 points along with 9 rebounds and 3 assists. He continued his hot streak from the previous game, scoring 12 points in the first quarter and another 13 in the fourth. Especially in the final few minutes, he repeatedly drew fouls and stepped up to the free-throw line, helping the team complete the comeback and secure the win. Some say that Kuminga saved the Warriors and, more importantly, saved Curry. However, Curry's performance sparked heated discussions. He…

This season, the competition in the Western Conference is more brutal than last season, with a win rate of 50% currently unable to even make it into the top eight! For example, the Phoenix Suns have a temporary record of 15 wins and 15 losses, ranking only 10th in the Western Conference, which means that Durant and Booker may not be able to make it to the playoffs at the end of this season. Obviously, this is unacceptable for the Suns. With a three-star lineup that cannot obtain rebuilding resources through the draft in the next three years, they will obviously seek an immediate way to change. According to American media "FW," if the three stars don't work, how about four stars? It is reported that the media has given the latest trade plan for the Phoenix Suns, which is proposed as: The Suns can try to send Jusuf Nurkic + the first-round pick in 2031 to the Bulls to seek a 2-for-1 trade for Nikola Vucevic! For Chicago, any plan that allows the team to rebuild faster is a good one. Therefore, this is a trade plan that has a high probability of happening, and if it ultimately meets Phoenix's wishes, congratulations to Durant in advance. Because Vucevic's arrival can allow the Suns to form a four-star lineup, and his average of 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game is enough to make the Suns favor and trust him. It is worth mentioning that Vucevic's shooting percentage this season has reached 57.8%, with a three-point shooting percentage…

Green: Only two players in the NBA today don't need to prove themselves, Durant and Harden are not qualified! As we all know, "Chasing Dreams" Green is one of the most annoying players in the NBA today. He punches Gobel and kicks Adams on the court, using all kinds of dirty moves, and even doesn't spare his teammates. Off the court, Green's various shocking remarks have earned him a lot of attention. A sentence "We were already champions before you came" has made Durant defensive until now. It can be said that whether it is behavior or words, Green always makes people unpredictable. Not long ago, Green's remarks once again aroused heated discussions among fans. He said that there are only two players in the league who do not need to prove themselves, but Durant, Antetokounmpo, Harden and other superstars are not among them. So, let's take a look together. In Green's list, Curry is naturally at the forefront. As the number one "Curry fan" in the league, Green has always regarded Curry as his elder brother, following him both on the court and in the locker room. At the same time, as teammates who won four championships side by side, their friendship is beyond words. In fact, Curry's career achievements and influence are also among the best among current players. It should be noted that he is not only the founder of the Warriors dynasty, but also the leader of the small ball era. With four championships, one FMVP, two consecutive MVPs, and the historical three-point king, Curry with…