The 2010s are coming to an end; in the NBA, it ended back in June. At the end of this decade, we saw the next generation of monsters such as Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo rising; we also witnessed the peak of talented players such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant, and even witnessed future players such as Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade. The Hall of Fame player's career is over.

As the door to history is about to close, the NBA announced on its official website that it has selected a representative "All-Decade team". A team composed of NBA official website editors and NBA TV selected a total of 15 players and divided them into the top three teams. Each team includes two backcourt players and one frontcourt player. The first team of the year is led by LeBron James, who has been at the top for 10 years...

(Editor's note: This award is not an award recognized by the official, but is simply an honor selected by a group of people who have long followed and reported on the league. The display and comparison of data are limited to the 2009-10 season to the 2018-19 season. time. Here’s what’s clearer since the 2010sData rankings.


First team of the era

playerAll-star timesNumber of teams per yearpoints per gamerebounds per gameassists per game
Stephen Curry6623.54.56.6
James Harden7624.35.26.2
LeBron James101026.97.77.6
Kevin Durant10928.07.44.4
Kawhi Leonard3317.76.32.4

This representative team has almost monopolized all the rings in the past 10 years.

Curry, who changed the rules of the game for this generation, broke out in this decade and became a player in the history of the entire league.The best three-point shooter;Harden went from Sixth Man of the Year to Player of the Year; he scored more than 50 points (18 times), the most in the league!

The average performance of the new championship game MVP Kawhi Leonard in the regular season is not as dazzling as that of the other four - partly because he was restricted by the Spurs' system in the early stages of his career; however, his ability to dominate in the playoffs and the glory he has received (Two-time FMVP), and the intensity he brings on the defensive end (Two-time Defensive Player of the Year), making him and others well-deserved.

Another two-time FMVP: Durant, once asserted that he is the most powerful scoring weapon in the history of the league. His average of 28 points per game in the past ten years (first in the league) can fully support this.

Another GOAT candidate who has dominated the league since 2010: LeBron James has won 3 championships, 3 annual MVPs, and won the annual team and all-star game honors for ten consecutive years in this decade!


Second team of the era

playerAll-star timesNumber of teams per yearpoints per gamerebounds per gameassists per game
Chris Paul7618.14.49.6
Russell Westbrook8823.87.38.7
Anthony Davis6323.710.52.1
Blake Griffin6521.99.04.5
Carmelo Anthony8323.96.82.9

Although the five people on the list were also criticized for being unable to lead the team to a higher level in the playoffs, the above five people have shown their value as stars with their extraordinary basketball skills, not only giving us a visual feast , and achieved brilliant results for the parent team.

Paul, regarded as the "best point guard in the world," was almost a dynamo in the first half of the 2010s. In addition to easily leading the pack in assists per game, Paul was also selected to the All-Defensive Team of the Year. 6 times! Also selected like him is Russell Westbrook, a statistical monster who has made three consecutive seasons. I believe his performance will explain why he is ranked here.

Starting in 2012, Davis broke out and showed the all-round ability of a "modern mythical beast"; Griffin has continued to break through and evolve after winning the Rookie of the Year award at the beginning of this era; and the small forward position has been successively selected after LBJ and KD were selected. , the one who is most qualified to win this seat is the scoring machine Melo!


Third team of the era

playerAll-star timesNumber of teams per yearpoints per gamerebounds per gameassists per game
Dwyane Wade8*420.14.64.7
Kobe Bryant7424.75.14.8
Paul George6519.86.43.3
LaMarcus Aldridge7520.88.92.1
Giannis Antetokounmpo3318.88.34.1

* = Includes nominations for last season’s All-Star Game honors

This is a strong team including old, middle and young people.

Both backcourt players have ended their Hall of Fame careers in the best possible way. 2010 All-Star Game MVP: Dwyane Wade, who created the glorious "Big Three" era in Miami, and returned to South Beach at the end of his career to draw a perfect ending; Bryant won two consecutive championships at the beginning of a generation and continued to win the title. Championship MVP, and first-team honors for four consecutive years.

In the frontcourt, George's well-known offensive and defensive balance has continued since his rise in 2013; Aldridge, who is also known for his stability, has ranked among the best in this decade.Scored sixth, and led all other frontcourt players in starts. Finally, it's Antetokounmpo's turn. He rose strongly and quickly from the end of the generation to achieve the honor of annual MVP this year and squeezed into the last place in the top three teams of the generation.

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Reference for compiling this article:All-Decade Team: Best NBA players of the 2010s

By Simon Liang

A die-hard fan of Damian Lillard. He became a fan of the Trail Blazers because of Lillard. I don’t understand the analysis but I understand the story.

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