US media commented on the top ten NBA players of this century: Curry is second, no suspense at the top

Since the NBA entered this century, many super stars have emerged, and many fans have started watching the game from that time. Many people also say that the NBA has only truly enjoyed viewing since 2000. Recently, US media CBS Sports has named the top ten NBA stars of this century. Let’s take a look at who they are!

10: Nowitzki

Nowitzki is the first person in the history of the Mavericks. His career honors can be said to be very outstanding. In 2011, he also led the Mavericks to win the first championship in the history of the team. The opponent he faced was the top three Heat. Nowitzki was able to lead the team to win the championship, and he was one of the eight NBA 30,000 men. His personal achievements can be said to be unique, and he deserves to be ranked in the top ten.

9: Garnett

As a power forward in the NBA's historical level, Garnett's performance in this position can be said to be quite impressive. He is both top players in the league on both the offensive and defensive ends. When he got the MVP in the Timberwolves, he also led the team to the Western Conference Finals. If it weren't for the difference between the team's lineup and the Lakers, he might have gone further. Later, after arriving at the Celtics, Garnett won the DPOY honor in the 2007-08 season, and the Celtics successfully won the championship that year. He can be said to be the team's well-deserved core.

8: Durant

Durant is an NBA historical scorer. He has won the scoring champion four times in his career and has a record of 30,000 points. After he went to the Warriors in 2016, he helped the Warriors win the championship in the 16-17 season. That year, the Warriors only lost one game in the playoffs, which is enough to show that Durant's outstanding ability. Later in the 2018 Finals, Durant helped the Warriors win the championship, and he himself won the FMVP honor twice in a row. It was from then on that that Durant also became a super giant in the NBA's historical level.

7: Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo is one of the most powerful players in the active NBA. He won the MVP twice in 2019 and 20, and even won the MVP and DPOY honors in 2020. It can be said that it is a real combination of offense and defense. Later, in the 21st Finals, Antetokounmpo played with an injury and helped the team chase four games in a row and won the championship with a championship. He also won the honor of FMVP. As a player who has entered the first round for five consecutive times, Antetokounmpo still has the opportunity to improve his ranking in the future.

Six: Kobe

As a super giant in the NBA's history, Kobe is only ranked sixth, which is considered low. After all, he won five championships this century, two FMVPs, and even won MVPs in the 2007-08 season. As Jordan's best shooting guard in the NBA, his explosive scoring and defensive ability are excellent. 11 times a team, and 9 times a defense is the best proof.

5: O'Neal

O'Neal helped the Lakers win a three-game title this century, and he also won the honor of FMVP three times in a row. He is the only player in the NBA who has achieved this achievement after Jordan. Three FMVPs alone are enough to make him a member of the NBA's historical star, not to mention that he won the fourth championship in his career in 2006, and his personal achievements can be said to be full.

4: Jokic

Jokic is the most powerful player in the active NBA. After all, he is the top center who has won the MVP three times. He is either winning the MVP or on the way to winning the MVP. Last season, he even averaged triple-double data, and in 23 years, he also led the Nuggets to win the first championship in team history. As the most comprehensive center in the NBA, Jokic is actually ranked fourth, which is considered low. If he can achieve more achievements in the future, it will be more than enough to be among the top five centers in the NBA.

3: Duncan, as recognized as the No. 1 power forward in NBA history, his achievements in this position are unique. After all, the honors of five championships, three FMVPs and two MVPs are also difficult for others to catch up. As the player with the most solid basic skills and the most reassuring on the court, Duncan can always ensure the team's lower limit well. The best proof is that he has led the team for 19 seasons and never missed the playoffs.

2: Curry

Curry is actually the most influential point guard in the NBA this century. He has almost changed the NBA's style of playing in this position. From the 15-16 season, he scored 402 three-pointers and won the MVP unanimously, the entire NBA began to accelerate into the small ball era. What's more, he led the Warriors to three championships in 2015-18, and his influence can be said to be unique.

1: James

As a super giant in the NBA history, James has been in the spotlight since he entered the league. He was at his peak and still maintained a very stable state at the age of 40. What's more, he has won the championship in a total of four times in his career, won FMVP four times, and won MVP four times, and his total score even exceeded 50,000 points. These are records that future generations cannot break.

James is also the only player in NBA history who can win FMVP on three different teams, which shows how strong his dominant power is. In 11-18, James also led the team to the Finals eight consecutive times, and his personal ability is at the historical level.