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How difficult is it to break through the template to become a superstar? Only 5 of the NBA s active members have achieved it

11:41pm, 10 July 2025【Basketball】

There are many players entering the NBA draft, and each draft player has a targeted template. For example, Yang Hansen's draft template is Wang Zhizhi, James's draft template is Johnson, etc., so it is definitely very difficult to surpass oneself. Judging from the current NBA, only 5 people have surpassed their own templates.

1: Curry's template for entering the NBA draft is Nash and Mike Bibby. It can be said that since Curry entered the league, he has used his precise three-point skill to the extreme and changed the original basketball offensive method. It can be said that Curry not only surpassed his own template, but also drew an era in the NBA, that is, the small ball era. He has won 4 championships for the Warriors with his excellent ball control and accurate three-pointers. It can be said that the impact Curry has brought is epic.

2: Jokic's draft template is Divac, a technical support center. In our traditional probability, the traditional center is to grab rebounds, protect the frame, etc., but Jokic will organize his ability and become the absolute core player of the team, which has subverted our understanding of the center. Jokic has won the regular season MVP many times and won the Nuggets as a core player, and has become the top center in history. Jokic not only surpassed his template, but also became a top player in the active NBA.

3: Antetokounmpo's template for Antetokounmpo entering the league is Batum and Amino. Antetokounmpo is also a weak center. Later, through his own crazy training, he became a monster-level player in the league. He has also made great progress in his personal skills, such as breaking through with the ball, organizing and supporting the basket, and carrying the basket. It can be said that Antetokounmpo has gone from a potential defender to a player with excellent offense and defense, and has won MVP, Best Defensive Player, FMVP and other honors. It can be said that Antetokounmpo has evolved beyond his own template since entering the league.

4: Leonard's template for entering the NBA is Tony Allen, Bruce Bowen, and Leonard's first entry into the league is mainly good at defense and has limited offensive potential. Through his own training, Leonard not only became the top on the defensive end, but also impressive is that he has developed a stable and efficient mid-range singles ability, and has grown into a player at the team's absolute offensive core level. He has won the FMVP twice in his personal career. It can be said that Leonard's transformation exceeded expectations.

5: Durant's draft template for entering the NBA is McGrady. It can be said that until now, Durant's scoring ability has not only surpassed McGrady, the 4-time scoring leader, and a historical scorer. It can be said that no one can match the scoring efficiency and stability, but also has a big heart-level performance at critical moments and in the playoffs. He won 2 championships and FMVPs as a core player in the Warriors. It can be said that Durant has not only surpassed McGrady, but also comparable to Jordan and Kobe in scoring.

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