US media rated the 6 most influential NBA stars: Curry is second, James is fourth

The NBA can develop to this point, which is inseparable from the contribution of major stars. They have also influenced the development of the NBA in their respective eras. Moreover, for the NBA, stars are the best way for them to expand their influence, and the two complement each other. Recently, the US media has named the six most influential stars in the NBA. Let’s take a look at who they are!

6: Iverson

As the shortest No. 1 pick in the history of NBA, Iverson has a very big influence. At that time, in the 200-01 season, Iverson led the 76ers to the top in the Eastern Conference. While he won the MVP, he also led the team to the finals. The opponent he faced in the finals was the Lakers, who were determined to defend the title. The Lakers lineup was very outstanding at that time, with OK combinations and some high-quality role players. They did not lose a single game before the finals, so everyone was very optimistic about the Lakers being able to sweep the 76ers to win the championship.

But Iverson did not agree. In the first game, he gave the Lakers a warning and scored 48 points in a single game. Facing Tyron Lou who was defending him, Iverson felt like he was in a no-man's realm, and even contributed a famous scene of over Tyron Lou in the game. In the end, Iverson defeated the Lakers and shattered doubts from the outside world. Since then, Iverson's name has become familiar to everyone, and fans are learning about his dribbling and extraordinary skills. More importantly, Iverson, who is only 183, has also influenced many young players. They no longer care whether their height can play games. Since then, there have been many small guards in the NBA. This is the change he has brought to the sport of basketball.

5: Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson is almost the best player with no suspense in the position of point guard. After all, he is a player who has won five championships and has won three FMVPs. On the court, he can always use his exquisite passes to assist his teammates, and he also let the point guard position truly enter everyone's vision.

At that time, the Lakers he led was the most viewing team in the league. As an All-Star 12 times and the best point guard in NBA history who entered the first team 9 times, if he retired not that early, his achievements would be higher and his influence would be greater.

4: James

ranked fourth is James. In fact, he ranked fourth is considered low. As a top second-level player in NBA history, James' influence can be said to be unique. From entering the league to now, he has been in the spotlight. This is mainly because his personal ability is too strong. He attracted much attention when he first entered the league. Since then, he has maintained a very strong state, and has averaged 27+7+7 per game so far in his career. Even at the age of 40, he is still a top player in the league.

Not to mention that he has four championships, four FMVPs and four MVPs. At the same time, James is also the only 40,000-point gentleman in the NBA. This record is almost unprecedented and difficult to come by. The value can be said to be at the historical level. James has unique influence in terms of personal ability and honor.

3: Kobe

Kobe is a legend in the history of the Lakers. Magic Johnson says that Kobe is the best player in the history of the Lakers. His entire career is legendary for 20 seasons. At the beginning of his career, Kobe started from a substitute and became the starting core of the team step by step. After helping the Lakers win three consecutive championships, Kobe took on the team alone. In the 2005-06 season, Kobe even scored 81 points in a single game and 62 points in 3 quarters. His explosiveness in scoring can be said to be historical. If Chamberlain's 100 points in a single game, Kobe is the holder of the NBA's modern basketball single game scoring record.

In 2008-10, Kobe led the Lakers to the Finals three times in a row and won the championship twice. At that time, the Lakers were the top team in the league. Kobe also won the FMVP twice in 2009 and 2010. At that time, Kobe came to the highest moment of his career, and his influence began to continue to improve. Kobe's influence can actually be seen in his retirement tour. His retirement tour was very successful. Not only did he gain the floor of the Celtics, but his retirement farewell battle also set a rating record. His influence is a historical level.

2: Curry's influence on the NBA is mainly in the changes in his playing style. Before Curry, the NBA mainly played more positions, and the proportion of three-pointers in the game is not high, and the number of rounds in the game is relatively small. Since Curry scored 402 three-pointers in a single season in the 15-16 season and led the team to score the first record in NBA history with 73 wins and 9 losses, many teams and players in the entire league have been learning his style of play, and even the center is required to have a first-hand three-pointer ability, otherwise it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the team. Curry almost accelerated the NBA's entry into the small ball era with his own strength.

, and fans also started to shoot more three-pointers under the leadership of Curry. The three-pointer technology started to be carried forward from Curry. Moreover, as a representative star in the NBA's small ball era, Curry has four championships and two MVPs, and his influence is unquestionable.

1: Jordan

The player ranked first is Jordan. Jordan is recognized as the best player in NBA history. He has won the scoring champion in a total of 10 times in his 15 seasons of his career, and this record is almost a cliff-like lead to other players. And he has six championships and six FMVPs, ranking first in NBA history. Under his leadership, the Bulls also became a big goal in the league from the previous bottom team..

, and the popularity of the entire NBA has also been increasing under the influence of Jordan. He has almost increased the development of the NBA by several heights. The reason why many players can sign contracts of over 100 million is thanks to Jordan's contribution. He can be said to be the well-deserved best player in NBA history, both in terms of influence and personal ability.