The US media ranked the best NBA team in the 21st century, and the King of Nothing ranked only three teams has caused heated discussion. Curry actually squeezed out Kobe?

The selection of the NBA's best lineup has caused controversy. How should the best lineup in the 21st century be ranked?

The NBA recently announced the All-A-Season Team of the Season is a thrilling thing, and there are people in the fan group who argue every day. Some people think that it is unreasonable for James and Curry to only enter the second team even though they are still at the high level. Some people stand up for Shin Kyung. As the core of the second team in the Western Conference, they don’t even touch the side of the best team. In fact, at this time of year, the controversy over the best lineup has never stopped. However, if the timeline is extended and the best lineup since the 21st century is selected, will there be less verbal battles? Recently, I saw a list listed by the US media and couldn't help but want to talk to you about whether such a division is reasonable?

The Third Lineup: The "left beads" who coexist with controversy and strength, let's first look at the list of the third lineup: Paul, Harden, Antetokounmpo, Nothing and Howard. The one that makes people sigh the most is Paul. As the famous "uncrowned king" in the NBA, he was selected as the All-Star 16 times in his career, ranking second in history in assists and steals, and his record of 9 best defensive teams is even more difficult for the juniors to surpass. I remember one year in the playoffs, Paul led the team to the division finals with an injured leg. The persistence of victory made people excited. Although Harden is always ridiculed as "no ring", his singles ability at his peak is really unique, with his unique skills of step-back three-pointers and fouls. Now many young players are learning. Antetokounmpo is like a warrior who came out of Greek mythology. In the season when he won the single-core championship in 2021, his dominance in the inside is simply reminiscent of O'Neal at his peak.

But when it comes to King No, many old fans may have to slap the table. After all, as the most successful foreign player in NBA history, he led the Mavericks to overthrow the Heat's Big Three feat in 2011, but was written into a classic battle in basketball textbooks. I don't know how many defensive players suffered. Although Howard is often teased as a "happy beast", he was able to replace James alone back then. His performance in leading the team to the finals in 2009 is still talked about.

Second team: "Strong factions" intertwined with honor and controversy

Look at the second team: Nash, Wade, Durant, Garnett and Jokic. Nash's list is a bit unexpected. After all, he is not as good as Paul in terms of data accumulation, but the two MVP trophys are indeed very important. Do you still remember the Suns' "seven-second offense"? Nash is like a magician, always able to deliver the ball to his teammates at the most appropriate time, and the cold-blooded blow outside the three-point line reminds people of Curry later. As the representative of the "03 Golden Generation", Wade's performance as a god descending to earth in the 2006 finals has not been surpassed so far. Although there is no MVP, the three championships and one FMVP are enough to prove his legendary status.

Durant's scoring ability is unquestionable. He has 4 scoring champions and two FMVPs, and his average performance of 30+ in the finals makes his opponents even more frightened. But there are also many controversies outside the court. The "submission" move of joining the Warriors made his reputation plummet, but whenever he picks up the ball on the court, the oppressive feeling of "death comes" still makes people convinced. The comparison between Garnett and King No has always been the focus of debate among fans. He may be slightly inferior in terms of scoring ability, but the defensive power on the defensive end is a historical level. Even Duncan has to give a thumbs up. Jokic is an "outlier" among active players. As a center, he has a point guard-like passing vision. He has been a MVP for two consecutive years and may be able to reach the throne of the No. 1 center in history in the future.

First team: The undisputed "epoch-making superstar"

First is the undisputed first team: Curry, Kobe, James, Duncan and O'Neal. Except for Curry, the other four of these five are the top ten regular visitors in history. Curry's appearance simply subverted the basketball game. The Warriors' "little ball storm" swept across the league, and he redefined the rules of the game with three-pointers. Do you still remember the G6 against the Thunder in the 2016 playoffs? He scored 7 three-pointers in the third quarter, turning the game into a solo show. Not to mention Kobe, the spirit of "Black Mamba" has influenced a generation of fans, 81 points to slay the dragon and kill the sun. Any classic can be easily picked out for three days and three nights.

James' greatness lies in his "evergreen" attribute. From entering the league in 2003 to now, 20 years have passed, and he still maintains the top level. The achievement of the 411 Project (40,000 points + 10,000 rebounds + 10,000 assists) is probably no one can surpass it in a long time in the future. Duncan and O'Neal are the two poles of inside players: Duncan ruled the Spurs with stability like a "stone Buddha" for 20 years, winning 5 championships and 3 FMVPs. His low-key personality actually made his achievements even more dazzling; O'Neal is a representative of "violent aesthetics". The "OK combination" during the three consecutive championships was invincible, and the scene where the basket was smashed by him is still one of the most classic scenes in the NBA.

The regrets of those "lost candidates"

After reading this list, I believe that many fans will speak out for Kidd, Yao Ming and Westbrook. As the "God of Point Guard", Kidd has been in his career with 10 All-Stars and 5 Best Teams. He has also led the team to win the championship. His reading ability of the game is still unmatched. Although Yao Ming's career is short, no one can replace his contribution to the globalization of the NBA. At his peak, he can compete with O'Neal in the interior. Westbrook's "three-double king" has achieved unprecedented success. Although he is often criticized for "scanning data", his passion and fighting spirit have indeed infected countless fans.

Having said so much, the selection of the best lineup has always been a matter of opinion. Some people value honors, some prefer data, and some people care more about the players' influence on the game. This list may not be the most perfect, but it does evoke our wonderful memories of 21st century basketball. I wonder how to rank the best lineup of the 21st century in your mind? Welcome to leave your opinions in the comment section, let’s talk about basketball youth in those years together!