The end of an era! US media rated the top ten active superstars, Jendoku did not enter the top ten, Doncic ranked 4th

As the NBA season 25-26 is about to start, major media have also made some previews. The famous American media HoopsHype also conducted a comprehensive ranking of stars based on the performance of all the players last season. Once the ranking was announced, it also made fans sigh at the end of an era, because the three veterans, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, were all able to enter the top ten. Let’s take a look at who are the top ten players, and how their previous performances are, and whether they are worthy of this ranking!

Tenth place: Jaylen Williams

Last season data: 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals

Team: Oklahoma City Thunder

ranked tenth, Jaylen Williams, who shined last season. The Thunder was able to achieve the first record in the league with 68 wins and 14 losses, and at the same time won the championship last season, it is inseparable from Williams' outstanding performance. In his third year, he can already output 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals, and is directly selected for the All-Star lineup, the Best Third Team and the Best Defensive Second Team. His performance in the playoffs is even more eye-catching than the regular season. He even had a 40-point explosion in the finals. Overall, in terms of honors and abilities, Williams deserves this ranking, and he is only 24 years old, and there are still many possibilities for improvement in the future.

Ninth place: Victor Vampangyama, last season's data: 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.8 blocks, team: San Antonio Spurs, although Vampangyama had to announce the season's reimbursement in advance due to an unexpected blood clot last season, and regretfully bid farewell to his second season, but looking at his performance throughout the season, it was still quite shocking. Compared with his rookie season, his arsenal has been greatly supplemented. His outside shooting has become more accurate, and his dominance at the basket has become more obvious. His organizational support is also very powerful, with averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game, which is completely worthy of the No. 1 pick. Last season, for Vinban Yama, it was definitely the starting point of a great career. Starting from becoming an All-Star, he will be a regular visitor to the All-Star in the next few years and will be the best candidate for DPOY. This season will be a major moment for him to prove his strength and lead the Spurs to take off again.

8th place: Cad Cunningham

Last season's data: 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1 steal

Team: The Detroit Pistons

The most surprising team last season was undoubtedly the Pistons. With the worst record of 28 consecutive losses in the 23-24 season, they knew their shame and brave. Not only did they recover in the last season, but they also returned to the ranks of the playoffs. Of course, all this is inseparable from Cunningham's efforts.

Last season, Cunningham played in line with the No. 1 pick in the Year, and averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1 steal per game. His influence on the team has reached the level of a top superstar. Being selected into the All-Star lineup and the Best Third Team respectively is undoubtedly the best recognition of him. There is no doubt that he has proven himself to be a super core team building, and the next step he needs to do is to lead the Pistons to completely revive and launch an attack on the MVP.

7th place: Donovan Mitchell

Last season's data: 24 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.3 steals

Team: The Cleveland Cavaliers

ranked seventh, which is the Cavaliers' Mitchell. Fans have mixed reviews about Mitchell's evaluation. In the eyes of some fans, he is the successor of Dwyane Wade, while others believe that he is in name only, especially because he has been unable to enter the division final, which has become a big flaw. But it is undeniable that without Mitchell in the last season, the Cavaliers would never have been able to achieve the best record in the post-James era, and he was selected for the first time in his career. Of course, the playoff performance criticized by fans, although the team fell in the Eastern Conference semi-finals again, its average of 29.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game is enough to be convincing. Therefore, it is worth it to be ranked seventh, and next season, he has the opportunity to complete a career breakthrough with the Eastern Conference without a leader.

No. 6: Jaylen Brunson

Last season's data: 26 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1 steal, Team: New York Knicks

Last season was a very good season for the Knicks. After all, they returned to the stage of the Eastern Conference Finals after more than 20 years. All this depends on Brunson's efforts. After Carl Anthony Towns joined, Brunson gave up a lot of ball rights, and even in order to help the team strengthen, he directly cut his salary and renewed his contract, which is a very amazing choice in today's era. At the same time, he can still output 26 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1 steal, and repeatedly save the team at critical moments. Although he is 29 years old and does not have much potential to continue to explore, as long as Brunson can maintain his performance last season and join the new coach Mike Brown, this Knicks, like the Cavaliers, has a chance to stand out from the East this season.

Fifth place: Anthony Edwards

Last season's data: 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals

Team: Minnesota Timberwolves

Let's talk about Edwards, who ranked fifth. Last season, due to the loss of Towns, many media and fans were not optimistic about the Timberwolves. However, under this doubt, Edwards made a fierce counterattack. He missed only three games throughout the season, averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game. What's even more amazing is that his three-point shooting has improved greatly, directly surpassing Stephen Curry and becoming the top three-pointer last season. And during the playoffs, they first defeated the Lakers led by LeBron James and Luca Doncic, and then defeated Curry's Warriors, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season. Now, 24-year-old Edwards has reached the peak of his career, and this season he has every reason to launch an attack on the MVP.

4th place: Luca Doncic

Last season's data: 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals, team: Los Angeles Lakers, 2}

For Doncic, last season was definitely a turning point in his career. After playing for Dallas for many years, he was used as a bargaining chip and was sent to the Lakers. Moreover, due to injury, his record of being selected for the Best First Team for five consecutive years also came to an abrupt end. In addition, in this season with the Lakers, they were swept out by the Timberwolves Gentleman in the first round, so Doncic has also been questioned a lot, even if he can contribute 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

And this time, Hoops still put him fourth, and what he valued was his outstanding performance during the European Championship. Although Slovenia failed to win the championship, being able to enter the knockout round was almost due to Doncic's top performance. Moreover, the Lakers have made it clear this summer that Doncic will be the team's new leader, so Doncic may once again perform shockingly next season and lead the Lakers out of the predicament.

Third place: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Last season's data: 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists

Team: Milwaukee Bucks

Since winning the championship in 2021, the Bucks have fallen into a vicious circle in recent years. They either encountered the Black Eight elimination, or were injured during the playoffs and were eliminated by the Pacers for two consecutive years. And even more unfortunately, this summer, Damian Lillard announced his departure, which indicates that the Bucks will be led by Antetokounmpo next season. Fortunately, Antetokounmpo, who is 30 years old, is at the peak of his career, and can average 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game, and almost all the key positions of the team. As long as he is there, the team has the possibility of winning the championship. However, the Bucks must show sincerity again. After all, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for three consecutive years, which has touched the bottom line for Antetokounmpo. If the same mistakes are repeated this season, it is not ruled out that he will choose to leave in the future.

Second place: Nikola Jokic

Last season data: 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 1.8 steals, Team: Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets

The second place is Jokic of the Nuggets. Last season, due to the team's unfavorable signings and the poor performance of other teammates, he directly forced the strongest Jokic. The average of 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game is already luxurious enough, but what is even more exaggerated is that such luxurious data still cannot fully demonstrate Jokic's dominance. If Alexander hadn't performed well and the Thunder's record was outstanding, Jokic might have won his fourth MVP trophy. With this offseason, the team's boss Kroenke personally came out to strengthen the game, and the Nuggets' strength has been greatly improved. Jokic will still be the biggest favorite of the MVP next season, and the Nuggets also have the capital to strive for the championship again.

First place: Shea Gilgers Alexander

Last season's data: 32.7 points, 5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1 block

Team: Oklahoma City Thunder, and there is no problem with the first place, that is Alexander, the biggest winner of last season. Last season, Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1 block per game, helping the Thunder to achieve the best 68 wins and 14 losses in team history. It is precisely because of this that he was directly selected for the All-Star lineup, the Best First Team and the Best Team in the NBA Cup, and was also awarded the first scoring title of the first scoring champion in his career. After entering the playoffs, his performance was even more impeccable, and he finally successfully helped the team win the first championship in team history, and he personally won the MVP of the Western Conference Finals and the MVP of the Finals. What makes fans even more terrifying is that the Thunder's lineup has almost no change, and they have also gained some good combat power from the draft market. As the defending champion next season, the Thunder will be the biggest favorite team to win the championship.