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The glory of veterans has gone far away! From this year on, who can become a new king?

3:07pm, 21 May 2025【Basketball】

The NBA division finals have started. When the playoffs began, I thought I could see the ultimate showdown between Curry and James, but I regretfully failed! When all hope was given to the Clippers, unfortunately the league finally chose the Nuggets. What’s even more regrettable is that the Suns, which have the luxury three giants, did not even enter the playoffs. Whether the collective fall of veterans means the beginning of a new era, who can become a new king, let us enter today’s topic with all doubts.

Although I don't want to admit it, the glory of the veterans has passed. Looking at the current situation of the league, no one among Jankuduha is qualified to win the championship, and I just regret that they have lost their best season. Judging from the current situation, the competition in the league will be even more cruel next season. The Mavericks, the healthy literary class, and the mature Rockets all belong to young teams, not to mention that there are 25-year-old Halliburton, 28-year-old Brunson, 26-year-old Alexander, and 23-year-old Edwards. They are all teams in this year's division finals. Where can the veterans stay? In the end, they will only become the foil of the team. The actual value of Harden, James, Durant no longer belongs to the level of the team leader. Only Curry is the only one left. Although they can still contribute their own strength on the court, it is difficult to have a chance to win the championship with their core team building model. In the future, it will definitely be the world of young people. I didn’t expect this moment to come so suddenly.

Who can become the new king? Now the alliance pattern has become polarized. Who can become the new king of the alliance, led by Antetokounmpo and Jokic, and the new era leader represented by Alexander and Edwards? Is it the league's number one Jokic or the quasi-MVP Alexander? The author believes that the league has given its own answer.

When Alexander stood on Jokic's shoulder and continued to climb up, the signal given by the league was already very clear, and some people would definitely question Edwards was good at abilities, so why couldn't it be Edwards? Of course, the problem is that Edwards has a lot of negative news. How can the heroes created by the league be players with gossip? Therefore, the new king of the league can only be one person - Alexander.

I guess someone will stand up and refute. Next season has not started yet, so why do the veterans have no chance? So let’s take a look at how the league helps young players grow. Looking at the playoffs this season, there is actually only one feeling, that is, it improves the confrontation between players. Veterans can indeed complete the victory of the game with their experience and skills, but how long can they last? Relying on Curry and Butler, don’t forget that Curry was injured because he was too tired. Are you looking for Harden and Leonard? What's more, there is an old man in his forties. In the face of absolute talent and physical strength, physical fitness will only become the last stubbornness of the veterans. Looking at the injuries in this year's playoffs, you will know how unfriendly the intensive schedule is for the veterans.

does not mean that veterans do not have a chance. If they are willing to let go and seek a position as a second-in-chief or even a third-in-chief, they may have a chance to win the championship, but does the pride of veterans allow them to do so? Even if it is possible, how much does the honor won as a core player mean?