Besides Kobe Bryant, who are the top ten most popular players in the NBA?

George Mikan

In the history of the NBA, George Mikan is the first truly popular superstar. His career spanned playing in the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Basketball Association of America (BAA), the predecessor of the NBA. It can be said that George McCann has experienced the key stages of the NBA from its founding to survival and development. , and played a crucial role in it.

The media nicknamed him "Mr. Basketball". It can be seen that McCann was actually the best pronoun for basketball players in that era. From another perspective, it is precisely because of the excellence of McCann's leadership in the era that the coordinated revision of fairness and enjoyment of various important basketball rules has been promoted. How popular was George McCann at that time? For example, Madison Garden, home of the New York Knicks, which had the largest number of spectators at the time, directly posted the following slogan on a large signboard at the main venue before the game to attract spectators to buy tickets.

Grand introduction! Tonight's schedule: George Mikan vs. New York Knicks.

Chamberlain

“The success of the NBA has a lot to do with the emergence of Chamberlain.

This comment comes from the history of the Celtics The legendary figure, Arnold Auerbach, who is known as the "Red Coach", talks about Chamberlain's basketball career, and another legendary giant Russell is an inescapable figure. In terms of team honors, he is better than coach Chamberlain. Even so, when it comes to this former defeated enemy, the Cardinal still has no hesitation in giving high praise beyond victory. , Russell is a basketball player who is born for team and victory, and Chamberlain is a basketball player who is truly born for basketball and entertainment.

Who is the greater basketball player, Chamberlain or Russell? ? The discussion on this topic continues forever, and it is never possible to reach a consensus. However, the answer to the discussion about who is the stronger basketball player between Chamberlain and Russell will be much clearer. Can Chamberlain become Russell? Most people will think it is possible, but can Russell play like Chamberlain? Almost everyone will think that it is impossible for anyone to become Chamberlain in any parallel time and space. It will only be Chamberlain. Chamberlain is the NBA legend who truly took over the mantle of George McCann. He is the only person in history to score 100 points in a single game. His extraordinary athletic ability can also be counted in the revision of basketball rules. The superstar style and his business ability are the main reasons why the NBA survived the fierce battle between the two leagues and finally successfully merged with the ABA.

Dr. J

Under the rule of the Giants. After the era of basketball games has passed, NBA fans are ushering in an era of basketball where the status of forwards and guards has increased and all positions have flourished. In order to increase fans' sense of participation, NBA officials have made major reforms to the All-Star Game roster selection mechanism. Previously, the All-Star lineup was determined by votes from reporters and commentators; after that, fans voted to determine the All-Star starting lineup, and the concept of voting champion was born. In the first four years after the restructuring, Bob McAdoo, Rick Barry, David Thompson, and George Gervin took turns to take the lead, and the competition for the top vote was quite fierce. The complete rise of Julius Erving broke the deadlock. Dr. J, who was at the height of his popularity, won the title for three consecutive years. The top vote-getter.

The NBA's game style has undergone major changes. There are more and more scoring shots in the air, and it is no longer limited to the main scoring method of floor flow and internal muscle. Since the year when David Thompson won the vote, it is enough to show the fans' favor and preference for the violent players' style of play. The emergence and rise of Dr. J has further verified this point. The offensive style of scoring above the basket, the exaggerated range of movements, and the unbridled creativity all impressed the audience. In addition, the Philadelphia 76ers in the early 1990s had always been extremely luxurious in their lineup, using a five-star lineup every season. Staying strong and attracting the attention of countless fans. In this way, Dr. J, who is the best running, jumping, flying and playing player among the 76ers, has naturally gained a large number of fans.

Magic Johnson

After Dr. J, the person who takes over as the most popular player in the NBA is none other than Magic Johnson. The magician continues to win the votes, and his number of votes in 2007 exceeded 1 million for the first time in history. Looking back at the NBA of this era, the Birds of a Feather is an eternal discussion topic among future generations of fans. In terms of strength, the Magic and Birds, the Lakers and Celtics they belong to are both at the top, and they are both T1 teams in the league. But in terms of the degree of fan attraction, it is definitely better.

Not only to win, but also to win beautifully! Under the guidance of oily Riley, Magic's superb organizational talents were fully activated. The Lakers entered the Show Time era and performed an excellent performance that gained both popularity and performance. The team's market value began to rise. The wonderful NO LOOK PASS that dazzled the audience, the planning of various mercury-breaking team attacks, the display of every signature magician's smile on the court, and the Lakers' performance that won the house in every offensive round, fans and friends The name MAGIC began to replace Ervin to commensurate with this big point guard who injects gorgeous elements into basketball.

On the eve of the start of the season, Magic announced that he had to retire early due to infection with AID. Magic has not participated in any Lakers games since the beginning of the season. But over the past ten years, how can we say that this Magic has been forgotten? The way for fans to repay their support and support for their idols is also very simple, which is to vote hard in the voting for the current All-Star Game. In this season, the first game Magic played was the All-Star Game as a starting player, which created NBA history. At the same time, the first special All-Star Game was born. Thanks to the efforts of all the fans, all the glory and applause went to the magician on a night when the stars should have shined.

Michael Jordan

Needless to say, everyone on earth knows that Jordan is the biggest contributor to bringing the NBA to the world, and is one of the most classic global sports idols with personal influence. It has gone far beyond pure basketball. The NBA has entered the Michael Jordan era. The Flyer has been elected as the vote king for 7 consecutive years. Among them, 6 times the number of votes exceeded 1 million. Jordan regained the voting crown and fixed his number of voting crowns at an astonishing 9 times.

Let me give you a small example to illustrate Jordan's appeal. When he formed the 2016 Dream Team, Michael Jordan, who was still far from becoming a god, had the power of life and death to decide whether the Smiling Assassin would be selected. Only in the face of Jordan's personal preferences, sorrows and joys, the existence value of a superstar with double crowns can actually become as humble as dust.

Grant Hill

Born from a wealthy middle-class family, he graduated from Duke University, a famous basketball school, and studied under the nationally renowned coach K. As an absolute core, he won two championships for his alma mater. NCAA champion, undisputed two-time All-American, elegant off-court manners, and a good conversationalist on the piano. Grant Hill's character is not too foul, it is the most perfect black version of Mo Shangjun Ruyu, the unparalleled son in the world. As early as the green years of academic basketball, Grant Hill became a super favorite with thousands of favorites. Finally, Hill was selected with the third overall pick in the 1994 draft.

Although it was said that he was only the third overall pick, Hill was actually much more popular back then than Zion, the top pick today. Not to mention that before participating in the draft, Hill received sky-high contracts from major brands including Sprite, McDonald's, and FILA. Just the congratulatory phone call from the White House after the draft night was enough to prove that what Hill enjoyed was. A super gift that beats all No. 1 picks in NBA history. In addition, the year before Hill's candidacy, the NBA encountered an unprecedented idol vacuum crisis. (In order to fulfill his father's last wish, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA and switched to playing baseball.) God-given opportunity, the league is in a state of eagerness to create a successor to Jordan. After some thinking, Grant Hill became the most suitable candidate in the official eyes. Candidate. With his outstanding strength and charm, coupled with the tilt of publicity resources, Grant Hill instantly became a top figure in the NBA.

When Grant Hill was mentioned, it is customary to mention another Jordan successor. In fact, this one deserves an honorable mention in the list. Senior NBA fans must know who the author is talking about. Yes, it is Anfernee Hardaway, the most popular superstar of the generation who was personally endorsed by Mr. Jordan.

However, compared to Grant Hill's scenery, Anfernee Hardaway is still slightly behind in terms of popularity and appeal. In his debut season, Hill scored 19.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.78 steals per game, sharing the Rookie of the Year award with Jason Kidd. In the All-Star voting of the same year, Hill created an unprecedented feat and directly became the first player in the four major professional sports leagues in North America to be crowned the All-Star Game vote winner as a rookie.

, Grant Hill averaged 20.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. In the All-Star voting of the same year, Hill was once again crowned the top vote-getter. In the popularity showdown, Grant Hill was overwhelmingly defeated by Michael Jordan. What a favor. Knowing that Hill was seriously injured, teams across the league were still scrambling to offer big contracts. Troubled by ankle injuries, Hill eventually joined the Magic and was only able to play in 4 games. I changed my career and failed to perform well, so what? Fans and friends across the United States still chose to promote Hill into the All-Star starter.

Hill played in 47 games. It is really unfortunate that while God gave him the most fantastic start in history, it also gave him the most fragile ankle, forcing Hill to spend his playing years in the hospital bed. Hill was able to usher in a brief rejuvenation. This season, Hill played in 67 games, averaging 19.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He finally came back somewhat healthy, and people have not forgotten this former favorite, even if Hill is no longer as brave as he was in the past.

With nearly 1.5 million votes, he ranked second among the forwards in the Eastern Conference, second only to Vince Carter. Carrying everyone's expectations for the past, admiration for perseverance, and blessings for the future, Grant Hill made his final appearance as an All-Star starter. It is also worth mentioning that Grant Hill was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors, making history again and becoming the first member to be elected to the organization as an active player. Grant Hill was successfully elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. At the time, the decision caused some controversy in the basketball community. Regarding this kind of doubt, the only thing I can say is that some young fans really know nothing about the appeal that Hill had in the past.

Vince Carter

After completing his second three consecutive championships, Joe retired again. The once promising twin stars of Hill and Hardaway also gradually fell due to injuries. NBA The league once again fell into a huge idol vacuum around the new century, and officials and media were once again busy looking for a successor. During this period, a young flying star who also came from a well-known family in North Carolina and was also 6 feet 6 inches was rising in the north. It doesn't matter that he doesn't have the same dominance on the court as his senior Jordan. Vince Carter has completely conquered the hearts of basketball fans all over the world with his explosive dunks every night and his flying performance like walking in the air.

After his perfect performance in the basketball competition, Vince Carter's popularity reached its peak and he became the league's chief box office handler. In the five seasons during the 2000s, Vince Carter won the vote king four times, and the only time he fell short was in 2008 when he was taken away by "Peter Pan" Kobe Bryant.

During his career, Carter was selected to the All-Stars eight times, started six times, and won the vote four times. However, he only made the second team once and the third team once in the All-NBA Team, which is enough to illustrate this. Fact: Carter's appeal far exceeds his pure competitive ability on the court. It’s the young dunker who slams the throttle on his Harley after a violent slam dunk, the three-point shooter who gets up wherever he falls, the one who watches the son of his sharpshooter teammate grow into a super giant. Defeating his uncle, he was the contemporary who watched Dong Ainan Mexico enter the historical torrent one after another, and the legendary veteran who was hurriedly arranged to play farewell by the head coach. In his long career, Carter has experienced changes in identity, status, popularity, and human relationships. The only thing that remains eternal is the old-school basketball spirit in his heart that fights to the end. I believe that a few years later, people will still remember the reason why Carter was first remembered, as well as this supreme praise.

There are two types of dunks, one is Carter and the other is other.

Kobe Bryant

Like Jordan, Kobe’s chapter also needs no introduction. In the history of the Olympic Games, no athlete has ever been able to have an exclusive ten-second long shot. In the history of the NBA, no player has ever been able to have such luxurious retirement season tour packages.

No matter where Kobe goes, the tickets on sale will always be sold out early, and the outside of the venue will be surrounded by fans. Globally, there are very few athletes who have the spiritual influence that radiates to more than one generation, and have the appeal to become a national sports idol. Obviously, Kobe is among them.

James

has become the All-Star voting champion 6 times, ranking second only behind Jordan in history; the three major social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and FB have a combined fan base of over 100 million, equal to Two Curries and four Durants rank first in active NBA history. He is also the only basketball player whose total number of fans can rank among the top ten athletes in the sports field. James is still the most popular player in the league, and his appeal is second to none. I believe no one will object to this, right? In terms of popularity and appeal, I personally believe that Jordan, Kobe, and LeBron James are the first triple-A candidates in NBA history. No matter how many people there are for Black James, the fans will have to be multiplied by two or three times the starting level.

Curry

As an epoch-making point guard, Curry redefined the three-point shooting range and the way basketball is played. In an era where the popularity of the previous chief has increased instead of declining, it is no easy task to carve out a piece of your own sky and become the top figure in the league. Curry did it. Since being crowned the vote king, Curry's appeal has always been at the forefront of the league. Since that time, there have been so many more men and women wearing No. 30 jerseys on social media, and so many more unreasonable young three-pointers on the court that make you feel scared. Even though he only played 4 games this season, Curry's jersey sales are still third, slightly behind Giannis Antetokounmpo of the leading team; before James' transfer, Curry even defended the NBA's official jersey and peripheral sales for three consecutive years. The top of the list, and then look at the ratings changes of the Warriors and the league as a whole, you can feel Curry's popularity.