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After James retired, to be honest, only these four successors are worth paying attention to!

2:10pm, 19 June 2025Basketball

Some fans are also discussing which star we should chase as James grows older. Who will take over the throne of "Zhan" in the future appearance of the NBA? In the NBA competitive world, superstar replacement is the norm, but in order to truly dominate the league, there are still very few players. So, let’s discuss who will become the new “league facade” after James retires? To be honest, in my opinion, the current NBA players may be dominated by these four young players.

1. Doncic: The rise of the future star of the comprehensive rule and an integrated offense and defense is a miracle in the NBA. From the moment he entered the league, he showed his unique talent and maturity. As the absolute core of the Mavericks, Doncic's game style is extremely comprehensive and already has all the elements of being a leader.

This season, Doncic and Davis exchanged their old clubs, and Doncic still averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game. Such data undoubtedly pushed him to the ranks of superstars. It is worth noting that Doncic has extremely diverse scoring methods, not only has stable outside projection, but also has breakthrough ability and exquisite organizational offensive ability. More importantly, he has the ability to lead the team and has led the Mavericks to the finals, showing great control over the game.

In the future, Doncic's potential is limitless. If he can further improve his defensive ability and lead the team further, he will definitely have a chance to inherit James' position and become the league's leader.

2. Wenban Yama: The talented "King of the Future"

If you want to talk about who is the most dominant in height and physical talent, Wenban Yama is undoubtedly the most representative player among them. The superstar from France demonstrates extraordinary defensive and offensive abilities with his amazing height (7-foot-3) and wingspan.

On the offensive end, Wenban Yama's outside three-pointer made him a very difficult existence to defend, and his inside attack was also extremely powerful. More importantly, his advantage in rebounding and blocking is extremely obvious, and he can effectively limit the opponent's offense. Although Vinban Yama has just entered the league, the potential he has shown is enough to make people look forward to future performance.

If the future Wenban Yama can further hone his skills, especially improve his stadium experience and leadership skills, then he will definitely become one of the top players in the league and is expected to inherit James' "king" status.

3. Alexander: Both offense and defense are excellent, and his strength cannot be underestimated

The "Alexander era" of the Thunder has arrived. As the team's star, Alexander was selected for the NBA for three consecutive seasons and successfully won the MVP award this season. If Alexander wins the championship and wins the FMVP award in this year's Finals, then such a result will undoubtedly make him one of the most promising players in the future NBA.

As a defender, Alexander's field control ability is outstanding, especially on the offensive end, he not only has excellent scoring ability, but also an absolute organizer. What is even more impressive is that Alexander's comprehensiveness on both offense and defense can not only create opportunities for his teammates, but also show strong personal abilities at critical moments. Alexander's performance was impeccable in leading the Thunder into the finals.

If the Thunder continues to build a lineup around Alexander, he will have a great chance to become the league leader in the next few years and inherit James' "king" position.

4. Edwards: A comprehensive future superstar

In my impression, Edwards is a passionate player with both offense and defense, especially on the offensive end, he has excellent outside shooting ability and breakthrough skills. Facing the defender, Edwards' breakthrough and scoring ability have little obvious weaknesses. His strong physique and fast pace make him extremely aggressive in the game and has a clear advantage in the confrontation.

In this year's playoffs, Edwards not only led the team to break through the siege, but also defeated the Lakers and Warriors one after another and successfully advanced to the Western Conference Finals. This is undoubtedly a huge achievement for a young player who is only 23 years old and also proves his talent and potential. With the accumulation of future stadium experience, Edwards will undoubtedly become one of the league's superstars.

If he can stay healthy in the coming season and continue to improve his game comprehensiveness, Edwards will become one of the league's core players in the future and is expected to become the "League King".

As the stars gradually grow old, the NBA has also reached an era of alternating new and old. The future NBA is destined to usher in a new ruler replacement. The young people we are seeing now are likely to be players who can reach the top in the next ten years.

Who do you think is most likely to succeed James and become the future king of the NBA?

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