The NBA is currently in excellent hands.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and to some extent, Kevin Durant are currently the prominent figures in the league, but the upcoming generation of players seems ready to assume their positions.
Speaking on this matter, former NBA star J.J. Redick believes that Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Anthony Edwards could potentially become the new American faces of the league (via First Take).
“When it comes to American players, I believe it could be Tyrese Haliburton… Jayson Tatum… Anthony Edwards. It could be someone else, but there needs to be an acceptance of being the face of the league,” Redick stated.
Nonetheless, he also believes that players should aspire to be the face of the league, citing examples like Kawhi Leonard or Nikola Jokic, who are undoubtedly superstars but have never sought or desired fame.
He also emphasized that Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron, and Curry became the faces of the league because they achieved success, so winning is undoubtedly significant.
With more talent in the NBA than ever before, it would not be surprising to see other players rise and join this list, whether they are American or from overseas.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, and Victor Wembanyama possess all the qualities necessary to become the next big thing in basketball.
The league currently boasts an abundance of exceptional players, making an expansion a viable option.
Furthermore, witnessing the emerging superstars of the next generation dominate the league and become the faces of the NBA will undoubtedly be thrilling.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com