As the saying goes, "How capable you are determines how much you can earn." In the NBA league, it is very reasonable for superstar players to receive top-tier salaries. For instance, players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, who are at the peak of their careers, deserve the highest salaries in the league. However, there are also many young players with high salaries but mediocre abilities, who have not even made it to the All-Star game yet, but still receive the maximum salary. For example, Pascal Siakam of the Raptors and Evan Mobley of the Cavaliers, who signed a 5-year, 270millionmaxcontract,areveryexpensive.Withstatslike46+10and41+18,theyhavebumpedGiannisoutofthetopspotandrisentothefirstplaceintheleague,withasuperMVPsigninga5−year,270 million max contract, are very expensive. With stats like 46+10 and 41+18, they have bumped Giannis out of the top spot and risen to the first place in the league, with a super MVP signing a 5-year, 270millionmaxcontract,areveryexpensive.Withstatslike46+10and41+18,theyhavebumpedGiannisoutofthetopspotandrisentothefirstplaceintheleague,withasuperMVPsigninga5−year,400 million max contract. This season, the most outstanding players in the NBA league are still Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, and Victor Wembanyama. In his second year in the league, Victor Wembanyama has entered the top five in the MVP rankings, putting up impressive stats and showing strong offensive and defensive capabilities, which is quite rare. Wembanyama averages 25.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 4.0 blocks (leading the league). After practicing his three-point shooting this season, his basketball skills are very comprehensive, with no obvious weaknesses. Although the Bucks' record this season is not very good, Giannis is still ranked third in the MVP list. This is because Giannis' average points, rebounds, and other stats…

On January 9th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 8 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Thunder lost to the Cavaliers 122-129, Bulls were defeated by the Pacers 113-129, Wizards fell short against the 76ers 103-109, Raptors lost to the Knicks 98-112, Pistons beat the Nets 113-98, Trail Blazers won against the Pelicans 119-100, Clippers suffered a heavy defeat against the Nuggets 103-126, and Spurs were defeated by the Bucks 105-121. Stars such as Allen, Mobley Jr., Siakam, Maxey, Towns, Beasley, Avdija, Westbrook, and Giannis Antetokounmpo all had impressive performances. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the Spurs and the Bucks, Wembanyama scored 10 points + 10 rebounds + 3 blocks, Paul contributed 18 points + 5 rebounds + 7 assists, and Keldon had 24 points + 11 rebounds. Despite a valiant comeback from a 26-point deficit, the Spurs were unable to turn the tide and secure a victory. On the Bucks' side, Lopez scored 22 points + 7 rebounds, Lillard had 26 points + 5 rebounds + 8 assists, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was even more unstoppable! He played 35 minutes, shooting 11 of 21 from the field and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line, scoring an impressive 25 points + 16 rebounds + 8 assists + 1 block with a plus-minus rating of +13 on the court. According to statistics, this is the 432nd double-double in Giannis' career, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (431 times) to…

The first round of All-Star voting results are out! James ranks third in the West! The King of Votes is still him! As new talents emerge in the NBA, older stars gradually fade from the league. Even former poster players cannot change this fate; they just fade out more slowly. The highly anticipated NBA All-Star Game is getting closer. On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the first phase of the 2025 All-Star voting results, with Giannis Antetokounmpo as the top vote-getter and LeBron James ranking third among Western Conference frontcourt players. Giannis' popularity is undeniable. Despite being in a small market, his personal strength is impressive, especially after winning the NBA championship and MVP this year. He is now the top vote-getter in the Eastern Conference and the entire league. It's worth noting that Giannis was also the top vote-getter in both the Eastern Conference and the entire league in last year's first-round All-Star voting, which shows the high level of his skills and popularity. Giannis has a good chance of winning the top vote-getter again this year, as the All-Star selection is primarily based on popularity, unlike the regular-season MVP voting rules. Looking at last year's top vote-getter, LeBron James, he is only third among Western Conference frontcourt players in this year's first-round voting. The King is indeed getting older, but he still has the skills. The league is now dominated by young players, and this transition is reasonable. If LeBron were to remain the top vote-getter every year until retirement, that would be unusual.…

Translation: On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the results of the first stage of fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game. Giannis Antetokounmpo surpassed Jokic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and other stars to become the first-round ticket king. At the same time, the latest top ten popular stars in the league were released. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Tatum ranked in the top three, with Durant ranking fourth in the league and James fifth. Curry did not make it into the top ten. In the first round of fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game, the top ten players by votes are as follows: Giannis Antetokounmpo - 1,710,630 votes Jokic - 1,422,121 votes Tatum - 1,385,851 votes Durant - 1,268,799 votes James - 1,167,661 votes Towns - 1,099,966 votes Alexander - 1,053,683 votes Davis - 999,540 votes LaMelo Ball - 947,444 votes Wenyambo - 928,501 votes In last year's first round of All-Star voting, the top ten players by votes were Giannis Antetokounmpo (2,171,812 - ticket king), James (2,008,645), Embiid (1,844,025), Durant (1,807,394), Tatum (1,765,919), Jokic (1,636,041), Doncic (1,452,733), Curry (1,394,980), Haliburton (1,380,795), and Davis (988,225). Last year's top ten included Doncic (870,071), Curry (810,357), Embiid (170,420), and Haliburton, all of whom failed to make this year's top ten. Among them, Haliburton led the Eastern Conference backcourt in the first round last year but did not even make the top ten in the Eastern Conference backcourt this year due to poor performance. Last year, James received over 2 million votes in the first round, leading the Western Conference…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled. The specific results are as follows: Raptors lost 71-125 to the Celtics, Bucks defeated Pacers 120-112, Clippers suffered an 86-122 defeat to the Spurs, Timberwolves lost 105-113 to the Thunder, Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110, and Grizzlies narrowly won against Suns 117-112. Stars such as Tatum, Antetokounmpo, Wembanyama, SGA, Allen, Reeves, JJJ, and Bane all had impressive performances. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between Cavaliers and Lakers, five Cavaliers players scored in double figures, including Mitchell contributing 26 points + 4 rebounds + 4 assists, Allen scoring 27 points + 14 rebounds + 3 blocks, and Mobley Jr. getting 20 points + 6 rebounds. They once established a 16-point lead and eventually won by 12 points. On the Lakers side, LeBron James scored 23 points + 4 rebounds + 7 assists, Davis contributed 28 points + 13 rebounds + 4 assists + 3 steals + 2 blocks, and Reeves also did his best! He played for 37 minutes, shooting 11 of 20 (1 of 4 from three-point range), making 12 of 13 free throws, and scored a luxurious 35 points + 9 rebounds + 10 assists. According to statistics, 35 points tied Reeves' personal career single-game scoring record. In the game between Clippers and Spurs, Harden, Powell, and Coffey combined for 46 points + 10 rebounds + 7 three-pointers, but the Clippers still suffered a crushing defeat, trailing by as…

The NBA's best lineup has only 15 spots each year, which is a more prestigious individual honor than being an All-Star. Among these, the first team consists of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players, essentially representing the league's top five players for that season. Therefore, being selected to the first team is highly valued and challenging. So, how many times have current superstars been selected to the first team? Irving has never been selected, Curry and Jokic four times each, and Harden six times, ranking only second. Irving is undoubtedly talented, but he has never reached the level of a superstar. Whether in terms of personal performance or leadership ability, he does not rank among the top tier, hence he has never been selected to the first team in his 13-year career. However, his one-on-one scoring ability in critical moments is top-notch in the league. Similarly, Butler, despite leading his team to the finals twice, has also never been selected to the first team, illustrating just how difficult it is to be chosen. Westbrook was also a formidable player during his peak, a versatile warrior, especially during his time with the Thunder. He achieved the remarkable feat of averaging a triple-double and won the scoring title twice and the assist title twice. However, even as strong as Westbrook is, he has only made it to the first team twice, in 2016 and 2017. The competition at point guard is incredibly fierce. Curry, on the other hand, has had it slightly better. He has won two MVP awards in his…

Shaquille O'Neal once shared his views on social media, believing that among current NBA players, only four have reached a level where they no longer need to prove themselves. Durant, Harden, and Irving were not included in this list. Let's delve into the reasons behind this. Leonard In 2014, Leonard won the Finals MVP as a member of the Spurs, but many believed it was a victory for the Spurs system. However, in the 2019 playoffs, Leonard shattered all doubts with his actions. He led the Toronto Raptors through tough battles and ultimately defeated the then-invincible "Galaxy Warriors" in the Finals with an all-around performance averaging 28.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, winning the FMVP again. This proved that he is not just a system player but also a superstar capable of leading a team to win championships alone. James As the face of the NBA in this era, James' career has been filled with glory. He has led his team to the finals 10 times, won 4 championships, 4 regular-season MVPs, 4 Finals MVPs, been selected to the All-NBA First Team 13 times, made 20 All-Star appearances, holds the record for most points in history, and achieved the "411" milestone. In the eyes of many media outlets and fans, James has nothing left to prove, as he is already a legend among active players. Antetokounmpo As the leader of the Bucks, Antetokounmpo not only led the team to win their first championship in half a century but also personally won multiple honors…

In the vast world, there are endless wonders, and even two people with no blood relation may have extremely similar appearances. Below, let's take a look at those who resemble NBA stars in the folk, and see how they can pass off as the real thing. First, let's start with a young man who bears an uncanny resemblance to NBA star Klay Thompson. Not only does he look exactly like "Thompson," but he also imitates his hairstyle and beard to perfection. What's even more amazing is that he perfectly replicates Thompson's celebration moves. It's worth noting that this young man became popular on the internet by imitating Thompson, and in his early days, he even mixed with the Warriors' gym for warm-ups, which shows just how much he looks like Thompson. If you don't look closely, you might think Giannis Antetokounmpo and Yao Ming are participating in a wilderness survival program together. Especially the guy in the gray clothes, both his facial features and hairstyle are very similar to Yao Ming. Although there is a gap in physique, this creative combination undoubtedly brings endless fun to basketball fans. Russell Westbrook appears on domestic outdoor courts? Of course, this is just a guy who looks very similar to Westbrook. Although wearing glasses, it must be said that his hairstyle and face shape are like replicas, plus the same jersey, from afar it really makes people mistakenly think that Westbrook came to play on the outdoor court. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, famous buddies in the NBA, their relationship has long surpassed…