The NBA s best team revealed: The rise of the new generation and the continuation of James legend

The roster of the best team and the new generation domination of the NBA 2024-25 season was officially announced. The first team was led by new Co MVP Shea Gilgers Alexander, including Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jason Tatum and Donovan Mitchell. It is worth noting that Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo and Tatum were all selected with 500 unanimous votes, showing the full takeover of the league by the new generation of players.

Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 5 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game this season, leading the Thunder to achieve the best record in team history of 68 wins and 14 losses. Not only was he elected as an MVP, but he also unlocked the qualification to sign a 5-year, $380 million super maximum salary in 2026. Although Jokic averaged triple-double per game, he ranked second in the MVP selection because his team's record was slightly inferior.

James' record-breaking 21st All-Squad

40-year-old LeBron James and Stephen Curry joined hands to be selected as the second team of the All-Squad. This is the 21st time James has been selected as the All-Squad in his career, continuing to set a new record he has maintained. James played 70 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, shooting percentage of 51.3% and three-point shooting percentage of 37.6%.

James' agent Ritchie Paul publicly stated that James' physical condition is enough to continue to compete in the league for several years. Although he suffered a second-degree medial collateral ligament sprain in the left knee in the first round of the playoffs, medical experts believe that the injury has limited impact on James.

Lakers offseason difficulties and reinforcement problems

Lakers management faces severe lineup reinforcement challenges: tight insiders are exposed in the playoffs

high-quality centers in the free market are scarce

trading chips are limited, and Reeves has become the main trading asset

James may jump out of the $52.2 million contract to seek salary cuts and renewal

Lakers team reporter Jovan Buha revealed that the team is very cautious about trading Reeves unless it receives an offer that is difficult to refuse. There is no trading plan in the market that satisfies both sides, which may make it difficult for the Lakers to substantially improve their lineup strength during the offseason.

With the full takeover of the league of new players, the 2024-25 season marks the official entry of the NBA into the post-James Curry era. However, James' continued high performance proves that the Lenten veteran is still able to contribute to the highest level of competition. The decisions of the Lakers management will largely determine whether James can win the championship in the final stage of his career.