To help answer those questions, I asked a number of athletes and coaches their thoughts on what it takes to make a great leader. With only one senior on the roster, little-used Josh Harrellson, and juniors DeAndre Liggins, Darius Miller and Darnell Dodson, to go along with a plethora of freshmen, a major question mark for John Calipari and staff is who will lead this talented but very young squad?īut, perhaps a more appropriate question is what qualities must one possess in order to be a leader? What made Chuck Hayes, Patrick Patterson, and John Pelphrey great leaders? Why were they followed, and not led? Lastly, Antetokounmpo’s rapid ascent from project to superstar, culminating with his Kia MVP in 2019, was enough to secure him one of the final spots on our All-Decade Team.With the University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball team being nearly eviscerated by early defections to the NBA and graduation, the 2010-2011 'Cats, while certainly lining up to be a talented bunch, seem to have a gaping leadership vacuum. The steadily consistent Aldridge ranked sixth in total points scored for the decade while starting more games than any other frontcourt player. In the frontcourt, George’s renowned two-way game became a sight to behold after his breakout in 2013. Wade, the 2010 All-Star Game MVP, was instrumental in Miami going back-to-back in the “Big 3” era, while Bryant kicked off the 2010s with a Finals MVP and four straight All-NBA first team nods. The two backcourt members closed the curtains on their Hall-of-Fame careers this decade, but entered it as the best at their position. * = includes one honorary All-Star appearanceĪ talented unit comprised of the old, new and in between. And with James and Durant excluded, no small forward scored more points this decade than Anthony. Griffin followed up his unanimous Kia Rookie of the Year campaign in 2010-11 with seasons of legitimate All-Star production. Joining the two-way star in the backcourt is Westbrook, whose three consecutive seasons with triple-double averages speak for themselves.ĭavis burst onto the scene in 2012 and quickly emerged as a preeminent wonder. Paul, widely considered the NBA’s top point guard for the first half of the 2010s, led the league in assists per game for the decade while making six All-Defensive first teams. Lambasted for their lack of postseason success, each member of this team still managed to showcase extraordinary skills during an era replete with star power. James, who operated as the face of the league in the 2010s, won his three championships, a decade-best three MVPs and was the only player to earn an All-NBA nod and be voted an All-Star in each season. Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. Leonard’s regular season numbers don’t match those of his peers - partly due to the San Antonio Spurs’ system he played in - but his playoff success ( two Finals MVPs) and vaunted defense ( two Kia Defensive Player of the Year awards) make his case for First Team.
Harden elevated his play by going from Kia Sixth Man of the Year to Kia MVP, recording the most 50-point games this decade (18) in the process. This team combined for 10 rings over the 10-year span.Ĭurry, who essentially changed the game this decade, broke out as the NBA’s most elite 3-point shooter. Here’s a comprehensive look at the NBA’s stats leaders from 2010s. Stats and accolades included below are from the 2009-10 season through the 2018-19 season only. (Editor’s note: This is not an official honor bestowed by the NBA, these are simply the opinions of those who cover and follow the league on a daily basis. The players were split into three teams consisting of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players.
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Fifteen players were chosen by a panel of NBA.com and NBA TV producers and analysts.
To close this chapter in NBA history, we’ve selected our own All-Decade team. The 2010s era of NBA basketball officially came to a close back in June, ending a thrilling decade that featured the rise of generationally talented players like Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the prime of league superstars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant and the last ride for several future Hall of Famers, including Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade.
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