I have to say that the NBA has been truly dominated by these five people in the past 30 years! Is there any controversy in KD Curry?

The reason why the NBA has been in its 79-year history is not only that there are some iconic characters in every era, but also that the NBA has been constantly evolving. From inside hand-to-hand combat in the 1990s to today’s space projection, the NBA has completed several style iterations in the past 30 years. But no matter how the tactics change, there are always some players who can stand at the top of the times with absolute strength and define their own basketball era with their continuous dominance. If "domination" is used as the yardstick - that is, you must have MVP trophy, have enough championships, occupy the best team for a long time, form a crushing advantage at the same position, and always keep the team competitive in winning the championship at its peak - then in the NBA in the past 30 years, only 5 people can truly be considered dominant superstars.

1. Jordan: The absolute dominant of the 1990s

mentioned "dominant power", Michael Jordan was an unavoidable name. The God of Basketball turned the entire 90s NBA into its own solo show with 10 scoring champions, 6 championship trophys (two three consecutive championships) and five regular season MVPs. At his peak, all the superstars of his generation lived under his shadow: Carl Malone won two MVPs but never won the championship. Charles Barkley only had one championship in his career and was during Jordan's first retirement. Famous players such as Patrick Ewing and Reggie Miller missed the championship for life.

Jordan's dominance is reflected in all-round suppression. As a shooting guard, he can score 63 points in a single game with an unsolved back jump shot, and can lead history with a career data of 30.1 points per game. At the same time, his performance of being selected for the best defensive team in 10 times has made "one offense and defense" a benchmark for top point guards. Under his leadership, the Bulls established a three-game dynasty twice. During this period, no matter what defensive strategy the opponent played - from the rough double-team of the "Jordan Law" to the targeted regional joint defense - could not stop him from reaching the top. As Pistons coach Chuck Daly said: "We tried all the ways and finally found that he was the only one who could limit Jordan."

2. O'Neal: The "Shark" that changed the rules

When Jordan retired for the second time in 1998, the NBA ushered in the era of Shaquille O'Neal. The super center, weighing over 300 pounds, redefines the concept of "inside behemoth" with bulldozer-like dominance. From 2000 to 2002, O'Neal led the Lakers to complete three consecutive championships, winning the Finals MVP for three consecutive years, becoming the first player to achieve this achievement after Jordan.

In order to limit O'Neal, the league teams frantically hoarded the inside: the Trail Blazers sent Sabonis + Rashid Wallace's double towers, the Spurs allowed David Robinson to join forces with Tim Duncan, and the Pistons even used the "shark-cutting tactic" to try to interrupt his offensive rhythm. Even the NBA officials had to modify the rules - legalizing joint defense and relaxing the scale of allowing hand contact, essentially to weaken O'Neal's basket deterrence.

But even so, O'Neal was able to deliver 29.3 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.0 blocks per game, and scored 44 points and 20 rebounds in a single game against the Nets. Such dominance makes the center forwards of the same era far beyond the reach. With 4 championships, 3 FMVPs and 1 regular season MVP, O'Neal proved with his strength: he is the most destructive inside player in NBA history.

III. Duncan: The "rock" that has been around for 19 years

If O'Neal's dominance is the explosive power of a volcanic eruption, then Tim Duncan's dominance is the stable of a deep sea. From entering the NBA in 1997 to retire in 2016, Duncan led the Spurs to the postseason 19 times, winning 50+ wins 15 times and winning the championship five times, becoming the most successful team in the first 10 years of the new century.

As the perfect template for the 4th position, Duncan has both inside attack, mid-range jump shot and top-level defense. He was selected to the All-A-Series 15 times and the All-Defensive Team 15 times, ranking first in history in both statistics. In the competition with the same position, Garnett's all-round, Nowitzki's shooting or Weber's gorgeousness cannot shake Duncan's status - he has become the core of the Spurs' long-lasting success with his 2 regular season MVPs, 3 FMVPs, and his stable performance of "never out of the critical playoffs". Popovich once highly praised his beloved disciple: "As long as Duncan is on the court, we will always be the champion competitors." This continued influence spanning 19 years has made Duncan synonymous with "stability dominance" in NBA history.

4. Kobe: The "Terminator" of the Point Guard

After leaving O'Neal in 2004, Kobe Bryant proved his absolute core ability with a championship trophy. From 2009 to 2010, he led the Lakers to complete two consecutive championships with Gasol's assistance, and won the FMVP for two consecutive years, officially taking over the banner of "the first point guard in the league". Kobe's dominance is reflected in absolute suppression of the same position. The position of the segment guard at the beginning of the 21st century is a "golden age": Iverson breaks through and subverts tradition with agility, Wade tears the defense with the speed of the "Flash", McGrady's pull-up jump shot is elegant and unsolvable, and Carter's dunk becomes a visual feast.

But Kobe stood out with a more comprehensive performance - he was selected for the All-A-Squad 11 times, and was selected for the All-A-Defensive Team 9 times, scoring ability (career 33,643 points) and key ball killer attributes are unique. At its peak from 2006 to 2008, Kobe never averaged less than 28 points per game, and the miracle of 81 points in a single game became a benchmark that future generations could not reach. It wasn't until after the Achilles tendon ruptured in 2013 that he gradually gave up the throne of the first point guard, and this decade-long peak domination was enough to make him among the top point guards in history.

5. James: The dominance of the "Almighty King" across the era

LeBron James lies in his peak period for 20 years, crossing the "inside era" and "small ball era" in the NBA. From 2011 to 2018, he led the Heat and the Cavaliers to the Finals for eight consecutive years, during which the Eastern Conference teams reorganized their lineups many times because of him - the three Celtics disintegrated, the Pacers' core disbanded, and the Raptors were nicknamed "LeBron Background Board". This long-term control of a division is extremely rare in NBA history.

As the most all-round player in history, James has won the championship 4 times, won the FMVP 4 times, and was elected as a regular season MVP 4 times. He maintains the top level in terms of scoring (first in history), assists and rebounds. He can play from No. 1 to No. 5, and can not only revitalize the team with breakthrough passes, but also take over the game at critical moments. Leading the Cavaliers to reverse the Warriors 1-3 in 2016 is regarded as one of the most dominant finals performances in NBA history. Even though he is now 40 years old, James can still pass 25+5+5 per game, proving that he is still the top star in the league. This "evergreen"-like dominance makes him a basketball symbol that transcends the era.

Controversy and Regret: Durant lost the election, Curry is doubtful

In the fan discussion, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry are often mentioned as "potential rulers", but the situations of the two are different. Durant has 2 championships and 2 FMVPs, but both honors were won by the Warriors as the "second leader", and the team's core system was built around Curry at its peak, and lacked the absolute dominance of being independent. In addition, he has never occupied the first place in the same position for a long time like the above five people, so it is reasonable to lose. The situation in

Curry is even more controversial. He led the Warriors in 8 years and completely changed the NBA's tactical style with three-pointers, and the honors of being selected for the All-Squad 1 team and 1 regular season MVP were also eye-catching enough. But the controversial point is that he only won the FMVP once, and the team relied on Durant's offensive ability many times during his peak period; the shortcomings on the defensive end and the number of times in a relatively small period also make the statement of "domination" unconvincing.

In the past 30 years, these five people interpreted the connotation of "dominate power" in different ways, from Jordan's flying and escaping to James' all-round control, from O'Neal's crushing at the basket to Duncan's stable output, and then to Kobe's paranoid and competitive spirit. They are not only winners of the championship, but also the definers of the times. At their peak, all opponents' goal is just "beating them", and this itself is the best proof of dominance.