The NBA is brimmed with immense talent across the league. In the league, there are role players, stars, and then there are superstars. A superstar is a player that is unquestionably the best player on their team. Furthermore, a superstar possesses the ability to lead their team to deep playoff runs and\/or is immensely marketable for the sport. What games\/moments did the following superstars have that helped them get put on the map?<\/p>\n
The superstars in the league as of now are Stephen Curry,<\/a> Lebron James<\/a>, Kevin Durant<\/a>, Nikola Jokic,<\/a> and Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> These crop of players have won MVPs and championships over the course of their careers and have had numerous seasons as top-five players.<\/p>\n Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is arguably the most influential basketball player the game has ever seen. Curry changed the way basketball is played due to his deep-shooting ability. He has also entertained the NBA community since entering the league in 2009.<\/p>\n Curry suffered frequent ankle issues that stunted his eventual rise to superstardom early in his career. However, his career-high 54-point performance at Madison Square Garden in 2013 gave a glimpse of just how dominant the 6’3 guard can be.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9DQfHAXy6xA<\/p>\n Curry went 11-13 (84%) from the three-point line and dished seven dimes in a game that put the league on notice. The 2009 draft pick went on to secure back-to-back MVPs, four championships, and a finals MVP since this illustrious performance.<\/p>\nGames\/Moments That Put These Current Superstars on The Map<\/h2>\n
Stephen Curry<\/h3>\n
Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/h3>\n