A new era has arrived! These four players in the Western Conference are expected to enter the All-Stars. Murray has been sharpening his skills for ten years, and Xiaoli will counterattack again!

With one-fifth of this season’s NBA regular season already completed, many players and teams are eye-catching. It has to be said that as legendary veterans such as Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry enter the final years of their careers, the NBA has indeed entered a new era.

Among the teams in the Western Conference, there are many new-generation players who have performed well. This season is likely to usher in the first All-Star trip of their careers. Let us take a look at who they are and how they are performing this season!

Chet Holmgren

This season's statistics; 19.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks

Team: Oklahoma City Thunder

First of all, let's talk about the current situation The Thunder, ranked first in the league, still have a record of 14 wins and 1 loss this season despite the absence of second-in-command Jaylen Williams due to injury and has not yet appeared on the court. In addition to the stable performance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it is also inseparable from Holmgren's outstanding performance. The fourth-year No. 2 player has gained more trust from the team this season, averaging 19.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. His shooting and three-point shooting percentages have reached an astonishing 59.1% and 40.4% respectively. You must know that Holmgren was a "chopstick brother" as famous as Victor Vunbanyama, but in recent years due to injuries and the strength of the team's lineup, he has been somewhat forgotten by many fans.

But this season, the 23-year-old has actually performed at a level that is consistent with his draft pick. As long as he maintains his current form, even if his statistics are not that impressive, relying on the team's record advantage, he is very hopeful of being selected for the All-Star team. For Holmgren, this will be the starting point of another stage of his career.

Austin Reeves

This season's statistics; 28.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.4 steals

Team: Los Angeles The Los Angeles Lakers

I have to say that this year's Reeves is really terrifying. With LeBron James absent and Luka Doncic also sidelined for several games due to injury, he once again reached the peak of his career. This season, the 27-year-old Xiaoli averaged an astonishing 28.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game, including a luxurious triple-double of 51 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists, followed by a top performance of 41 points, and then another 28 points and 16 assists. It is hard to believe that this was an undrafted player who was not selected by the NBA that year and could only hold an unguaranteed contract.

And not only are the statistics impressive, with his help, the team's record is also very gratifying, currently ranking fourth in the Western Conference. Although Lao Zhan will come back later, Xiaoli's data may decline to a certain extent, but as long as he maintains this momentum, he still hopes to usher in his first All-Star trip and continue to write his own counterattack story.

Jamal Murray

This season's statistics; 23.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals

Team: Denver Nuggets

In the NBA world, there are always some players who perform well and have satisfactory statistics, but they are never selected for the All-Star team, such as Kevin Martin back then, CJ McCollum later, and Jamal Murray, the Nuggets' eternal gem. However, this season, judging from Murray's current performance, he is very hopeful that he will make his All-Star debut in the 10th year of his career.

This season, the 28-year-old shooting guard has maintained a stable output, averaging 23.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Although fans may still be more intoxicated by Nikola Jokic's terrifying dominance, don't forget one thing, that is, Jokic can guarantee the team's super strong lower limit, and where the team's upper limit is is determined by Murray.

The ability to complete the championship journey in 2023 depends on Murray's perfect performance that is not inferior to Jokic's. This season, while Murray is playing stably, the Nuggets' record is also firmly among the top three in the Western Conference. As long as the team can remain among the top three in the Western Conference before the All-Star Game, then Murray's probability of entering the All-Star Game will be very high.

Deni Avdija

This season’s statistics; 26 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists

Team: Portland Trail Blazers

Finally, let’s talk about Yang Hansen’s Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers this season are eye-catching. Although their recent record is relatively average, they are still ranked ninth in the Western Conference. You must know that the core of the team, Damian Lillard, is almost retired this season. Under such circumstances, they can still perform such an amazing performance, relying on Avdija.

The 24-year-old has become the absolute core of the team this season, averaging 26 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. His shooting and three-point shooting percentages have reached 48.9% and 37.5% respectively. His rhythm is very changeable, and his basic skills are solid. Almost every ball on the offensive end can produce satisfactory results for the team.

Not only that, he also has a good linking ability. If it weren't for his average defensive ability, it is entirely possible for him to enter the ranks of top stars. But even so, there is no doubt about his ability and role. If nothing happens in the future, even if Lillard returns, it may be difficult to shake Avdija's core status. Coupled with his good data performance, he is very hopeful to usher in an All-Star trip this season.