US media ranks the top two players in the current NBA: Klay 27, Harden 12, Shen Jing 8, where is James?

NBA teams, from single-core, dual-core, Big Three to the Four All-Stars, etc., each team has a core player, who can be described as the boss.

For the current Warriors, Curry is the leader, the Rockets are led by Durant, and the Lakers are led by Doncic. Compared with the past, today's NBA teams tend to be at least dual-core in terms of core player configuration.

Such as the Celtics' Rex + Brown, the Timberwolves' Edwards + Randle; and the Clippers' Leonard + Harden and the Knicks' Brunson + Towns, etc. And if we rank around the second-in-command, which of the top 30 active second-in-commands is stronger or weaker?

Klay No. 27

As a former top 3D player who won 4 championships with the Golden State Warriors, Tang was selected for the All-Star Game and performed as well as a superstar at critical moments in the playoffs. However, after a serious injury, his explosive power declined severely, and his defense is now far worse than before.

Under Tang Shen, they are Middleton, Zellis and Bailey. Judging from the second leaders of major teams, teams with average records often have the same ranking of players.

Jaylen Green No. 21

Last season, Green's performance in the playoffs was a major reason why the Rockets decided to make him the main target of Durant's trade this offseason. He still needs to grow. From being next to Shen Jing to being Booker's teammate, it is obvious that the latter can teach him more beneficial content.

Maxi No. 15

In the opinion of the media, Embiid is still the first core of this team, and Maxi has gradually grown into an All-Star level presence in the past year. He still needs to improve in terms of organization and still needs to rely on Embiid to see the overall situation.

As for George, his condition and data declined severely last season, but Edgcomb, the third overall pick selected by the 76ers, has already brought unexpected surprises!

Harden No. 12

The Clippers are Kawhi's team. Leonard came to this team earlier and is slightly better than Harden in terms of personal performance. Of course, in terms of team leadership ability, Harden is actually better than Leonard. After all, the team's record performance last season is the most direct example.

Beard truly became the core of the team during the Rockets stage. Otherwise, he can only be the second or third leader in the Thunder, Nets or 76ers.

Shen Jing No. 8

Before Durant arrived, Shen Jing was undoubtedly the first core of the Rockets, but the former is the MVP+scoring champion+FMVP. In terms of personal influence on the game and team leadership, he is temporarily overpowering the rising star Shen Jing.

Of course, after Shen Jing experienced the playoffs last season and this year's Men's Basketball European Championship, he has shown his former Jokic appearance in the new season and is expected to continue to evolve in the new season.

Towns 5

Has Towns ever been the team's first core? It seems that even in the Timberwolves, it doesn’t completely count, right? With his personality and playing style, he would obviously be a perfect second-in-command. This is similar to Butler of the Warriors, Mobley of the Cavaliers, etc.

James No. 2

If the Lakers still focus on James and Davis, even if the statistics of the thick eyebrows are better than James, the latter will still be the first core of this team. But Doncic is here, and he is at his peak. In terms of data, James in the same period cannot match Doncic.

For this reason, the current core of this Lakers is Doncic, with James as the second leader. And if they are equally young, do you think Doncic, who is versatile and has slightly better offensive capabilities, takes the initiative, or does the little emperor with excellent statistics and efficiency allow Luka to voluntarily assist him?

Jaylen Way No. 1

Jaylenway is young enough, but he is also an important puzzle piece for the Thunder to win the championship in the 2024-25 season. His performance on both offense and defense is like that of the Warriors dynasty in the past. Thompson next to Curry can always make people extra trustful, and this is how the second leader should be.

Attached are the details of the rankings of the top two players of major teams in the new season from the US media Yahoo Sport: