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 Spurs hosted the Clippers. In the first quarter, Wenyamadu scored both inside and outside, leading the team to establish a lead. On the Clippers' side, only Harden struggled to support, with the entire team scoring only 17 points in the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs had already led by 14 points; in the second quarter, the Clippers' offense warmed up, launching a counterattack with consecutive three-pointers, but they were still unable to stop the Spurs' offense, and the point difference was further widened. At halftime, the Spurs led the Clippers 63-43; after changing sides again, the situation remained the same, with the Clippers completely lost on the offensive end, and the game almost lost its suspense; in the final quarter, the Clippers surrendered early, but the Spurs' bench continued to output, and the game ended with the Spurs defeating the Clippers 122-86. Who would have thought that the first tragedy of the new year would happen to the Clippers. This game clearly shows the gap in talent between the two sides. Under Harden's single-core leadership, it is already very difficult for the team to achieve sixth place in the West. The Clippers now urgently need a second scorer who can sustain output. Good news came as the Clippers' core Leonard welcomed news of his return. According to Law Murray of the Clippers, Leonard aims to return on January 5 (Beijing time) at home against the Hawks. Leonard averages 25.4 points per game in his career with the Clippers, along…

A crushing defeat by 41 points! This is no laughing matter; such a margin could rival the score of a small basketball game! The Lakers suffered a humiliating loss to the Heat, leaving them stripped bare. Despite LeBron James' impressive performance with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, these numbers seem insignificant against the gaping 41-point deficit. This match was akin to a tragicomedy, where LeBron's individual brilliance brought joy, while the Lakers' defeat brought sorrow. The experience was like chewing on durian-flavored gum—initially sweet but ultimately leaving a strange aftertaste. However, today we're not just discussing victory or defeat; let's delve into something more human. As the final 8 seconds ticked away and the outcome was sealed, everyone thought LeBron should take a break. But he didn't. Instead, he casually strolled over to the Heat's bench. What was his purpose? To catch up with an old comrade! He embraced Kevin Love with such warmth, as if reuniting with a long-lost brother, a scene that moved fans to tears. Back in their days with the Cavaliers, these two were a force to be reckoned with, winning championships and carrying the team together. Their bond was as cold as a Northeastern winter and as hot as a Hainan summer—undeniably strong! Their embrace was not just a casual greeting; it encapsulated countless stories. It embodied the countless nights of fighting side by side and the numerous critical moments of supporting each other. This was not an act; it was a genuine outpouring of emotion, a true reflection of LeBron's character! After…

When it comes to NBA's all-around players on the court, the names that undoubtedly come to mind for us fans are Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and LeBron James. All of them play in a ball-dominant style and are equally comprehensive in three technical statistics! Coincidentally, both James and Jokic have played 28 games this season, so let's compare the data they've achieved. Jokic 28 games 867 points 360 rebounds 267 assists 49 steals 16 blocks This season, the Denver Nuggets encountered some significant troubles at the beginning of the season, needing time to mesh their lineup and with many key players underperforming. This shouldn't be blamed on Westbrook, but the team did indeed rely more on Jokic at the time. The latter even averaged a triple-double for quite some time. Currently, the 29-year-old Jokic is still averaging nearly a triple-double and remains firmly at the top of the MVP rankings. In terms of shooting percentage, he has reached 56.3% + 48.9% + 79.4%‌ this season. Additionally, he averages 31.0 points per game, ranking third in the league, with rebounds and assists also ranking third. As a center, his 1.8 steals per game rank sixth in the league, which is truly impressive. James 28 games 657 points 220 rebounds 252 assists 23 steals 17 blocks LeBron James recently celebrated his 40th birthday, officially entering his forties. With age, James has indeed experienced a certain degree of decline in his offensive capabilities, averaging 25.7 points last season, but only 23.5 points this season, which is just above his rookie season.‌ In terms…

On December 31, it was reported that the Lakers and the Nets had reached a trade agreement, sending Russell to the Nets for the second time in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. In response, Yang Yi, a well-known domestic basketball commentator, expressed during a live broadcast that Lakers fans would soon regret the decision, asking, "Why did we trade away Russell?" Recently, the Lakers sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Milton. Famous basketball commentator Yang Yi commented: "It is expected that it won't be long before Lakers fans start shouting, 'Russell is great, why did we let him go?' Russell is an athlete who, when he was with the Lakers, many athletes were like this, especially in such a high-traffic team. When he was on your team, you didn't think he was good, you thought he wasn't that great, and you even scolded him frequently. After he left, you realized that he was actually quite important. People in Brooklyn still consider him an All-Star, it's all about psychology. Just as James mentioned earlier, now you've traded for Milton, who is a shooter, and Finney-Smith, who is known as a 3D player but is actually just average at 3-point shooting. The Lakers have always had the problem of having players who can defend but not shoot, or shooters who can't defend. Why are they unbalanced? It's because those who can shoot can't defend, and those who can defend can't shoot. So by bringing in two such players, especially one…

Curry: I earn 740 million a year, James: I earn 930 million, he: Please step aside With the official end of 2024, Forbes recently released the top 10 highest-paid athletes of 2024, with three NBA players and five football players making the list. Let's take a look at which athletes made the cut. First, let's look at the basketball field. The NBA has three players on the list, namely Curry, Antetokounmpo, and James. Curry's annual income in 2024 reached 102million,equivalenttoabout744millionyuan,rankingninthonthislist.Amongthem,hissalaryforthisseasonisashighas102 million, equivalent to about 744 million yuan, ranking ninth on this list. Among them, his salary for this season is as high as 102million,equivalenttoabout744millionyuan,rankingninthonthislist.Amongthem,hissalaryforthisseasonisashighas55.76 million, ranking first in the entire league, and his off-court commercial income also exceeds $40 million. Antetokounmpo is slightly higher than Curry, ranking fifth on the list, with an annual income of 111million,equivalenttoabout810millionyuan.Amongthem,Antetokounmpo′sannualsalaryforthisseasonis111 million, equivalent to about 810 million yuan. Among them, Antetokounmpo's annual salary for this season is 111million,equivalenttoabout810millionyuan.Amongthem,Antetokounmpo′sannualsalaryforthisseasonis48.78 million, ranking 12th in the league, but his off-court income exceeds $50 million. It can be seen how high Antetokounmpo's commercial value is now that he can have such an income in a small market like Milwaukee. Next, James ranks fourth on this list with 128.2million,equivalenttoabout935millionyuan.AsthefaceoftheNBAinthisera,James′abilitytoattractmoneyisbeyondquestion.Evenattheageof40,hecanstillearnasalaryof128.2 million, equivalent to about 935 million yuan. As the face of the NBA in this era, James' ability to attract money is beyond question. Even at the age of 40, he can still earn a salary of 128.2million,equivalenttoabout935millionyuan.AsthefaceoftheNBAinthisera,James′abilitytoattractmoneyisbeyondquestion.Evenattheageof40,hecanstillearnasalaryof48.72 million, and his off-court income reaches $80 million. It is worth mentioning that this is also the 11th consecutive year that James…

With the continuous evolution of NBA game strategies, scoring has become much easier for players today compared to a decade ago. This season alone, over 40 players in the league have averaged more than 20 points per game. Considering that superstar pairings have become commonplace in the current NBA landscape, we've witnessed numerous high-scoring duos within teams, many of whom have combined averages exceeding 50 points. For instance, this season's Bucks duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have a combined average of 58.6 points. However, since the regular season is far from over, their performance may still fluctuate. Excluding this season, let's explore the highest-scoring duos in NBA history. Anthony & Iverson (52.1 points per game in the 08 season) In the mid-2006-2007 season, Allen Iverson was traded to the Nuggets. Although he was no longer at his peak, he still had considerable scoring ability. At the same time, the Nuggets' star player, Carmelo Anthony, had matured, forming an explosive backcourt duo with Iverson. By the 2007-2008 season, both their averages ranked in the top five in the league, with Iverson averaging 26.4 points (third in the league) and Anthony close behind with 25.7 points (fourth in the league). Under the leadership of Anthony and Iverson, the Nuggets won five more games in the regular season than the previous year. However, due to fierce Western Conference competition, their ranking dropped to eighth, and they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs that year. James & Wade (52.2 points per game in the 11 season) In 2010, the…

Translation of the article content into English: James has been in the NBA since 03 and can be said to be the best number one pick in the NBA in the past 25 years. So far, his personal honors and influence are unparalleled. In these 7 seasons with the Cavaliers, he has led the team to the conference finals and even the finals many times, but he has never won a championship. This is indeed a very difficult thing for James. Therefore, it is reasonable for James to leave the Cavaliers. He opted out of his contract with the Cavaliers in the 10th season and became a free agent in the market. Let's take a look at some of the offers from the league's teams at that time. When James became a free agent, the league was definitely in an uproar, which is undeniable. At that time, 7 teams were extremely crazy, including the home team Cavaliers, Bulls, Heat, Nets, Clippers, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks. The Cavaliers, in order to keep James, sent out their top management and owners, offering everything to meet James' conditions. Some fans even held up signs saying "Stay here, this is your future." The Mavericks went so far as to create a personal website for James, inviting fans to sign up on it, with the offer set by James himself. The Bulls, Clippers, Knicks, etc., all offered the same conditions, meeting everything James wanted. So why did he choose the Heat in the end? Let's first look at the stakes on both sides.…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the league, with the Cleveland Cavaliers traveling to Los Angeles to challenge the Los Angeles Lakers back-to-back. This is the second meeting between the two teams this season. In the previous match, the Cavaliers defeated the Lakers by 24 points, showing a clear advantage. It must be said that the Cavaliers have indeed emerged as a dark horse this season, currently ranking first in the Eastern Conference and the entire league with a record of 28 wins and 4 losses. According to data released by American media B/R, if the Cavaliers maintain their current win rate of 87.5% until the end of the season, their record for the season will be 72 wins and 10 losses, which is indeed terrifying. Moreover, the Cavaliers are currently on a hot streak of 7 consecutive victories, with an undefeated record of 8 wins and 0 losses against Western Conference teams. In contrast, the Lakers' performance this season can be considered average, currently ranking seventh in the West with a record of 18 wins and 13 losses. However, recently, the Lakers' management completed a major 5-for-2 trade with the Nets at lightning speed, acquiring 3D forward Finney-Smith, which was indeed unexpected. In addition, James also officially celebrated his 40th birthday. This superstar, who has been playing in the NBA for 22 years, is averaging 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 9 assists this season, with a shooting percentage of 49.6%, which is indeed amazing. After training yesterday, James also…

James Announces Retirement Plans! Due to the time difference, today marks LeBron James' 40th birthday! Here's wishing him a happy birthday and hoping that this old guy can continue playing for a few more years, keep challenging himself, and breaking through his limits! It must be said that Lao Zhan is really popular, with several blessings from the NBA official. It's worth mentioning that when talking about Lao Zhan, one cannot help but mention another "old man," Stephen Curry. Both were born in the same hospital, and their jersey sales are still among the best sellers. On this day, James also talked about many things. Talking about turning 40, James finds it hard to believe. After today's team training, James said: I've been playing for 10 years since my 30s, and then I wake up feeling like, 'Damn, you're already 40?' However, James still believes that his competitive state is at a young age and he can perform at a high level. In response, James said: Honestly, if I really wanted to, I could probably play at a high level for another 5-7 years, but I won't do that. Additionally, James also expressed that if he really retires, he will miss basketball games, but he will not make a comeback! Regarding the two new signings by the team, James welcomes them, but this will not change his career. He also knows that the team is currently not a championship contender, but this is not necessarily a bad thing, as it proves that the team has a lot of room for…