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Ross: There are only 4 people in the NBA that really influence the world, I m not qualified enough

7:53am, 26 May 2025Basketball

NBA history has been born countless epoch-making superstars, from ancient great Chamberlain to "Magic" Johnson, from "Flying Man" Jordan to "Black Mamba" Kobe, to James, Curry, Durant, etc., who are now popular all over the world, they have used their extraordinary talents and outstanding achievements to push the NBA to the peak of world basketball, and have also made basketball the most popular sports.

Recently, Ross shared four of his most influential NBA players. He said that these four people are unprecedented in terms of honor and achievements, as well as their contributions and promotion to basketball. So, let’s take a look at who is on Rose’s list.

Jordan

Jordan's career is extremely brilliant, with six championship rings, six finals MVPs, five regular season MVPs, and ten scoring titles. These achievements are like unattainable mountains that make future generations look up to. If it weren't for the two retirements, Jordan's resume would have been even more dazzling. It is no exaggeration to say that Jordan's appearance completely changed the global territory of basketball and made the sport popular all over the world at an unprecedented speed. Jordan's influence has surpassed the times and regions, becoming the spokesperson for basketball on a global scale.

Kobe

As one of the greatest players of this era, Kobe interprets what "loyalty" is. He dedicated his twenty years of youth to the Lakers and brought him five championship trophys. He conquered billions of fans around the world with his outstanding strength and gorgeous and elegant style of the game. At the same time, Kobe's never-give up "Mamba spirit" has influenced generations of players and fans. This influence has long surpassed basketball itself, and he has left a deep mark in many fields such as business, culture, and charity.

James

In the eyes of countless fans, James is enough to compete with Jordan for the title of GOAT. Four championships, four finals MVPs, four regular season MVPs, historical scoring champion, and "411" record. He has not stopped his pace in the pursuit of greatness. James is not only the king on the court, but also a super idol on the basketball court. He has been ranked as the highest-paid basketball player for ten consecutive years, with a total of over 100 million fans on social media, becoming one of the most commercially valuable athletes in the world. He used his influence to promote the development of basketball, and at the same time he also actively participated in social welfare undertakings and used his actions to convey positive energy to society.

Iverson

In terms of career achievements, Iverson is obviously not as good as Jokozan, but he proves to the world that a small man can also make a fortune in the NBA. 1 regular season MVP, 4 scoring champion, 3 All-Star MVP, and single-core leading the team to the finals. With a height of only 1.83 meters, Iverson's dazzling achievements have been admirable. In addition, Iverson's hip-hop outfit and ground ridge look have become a symbol of an era and still influence many young players today.

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