1. LeBron James.
As one of the most influential players in the NBA today, his strength and dominance are unquestionable. With great physicality and all-round skills, James is able to make a huge impact on the game in multiple aspects such as scoring, rebounding, assisting, and defending. His leadership skills have also made him the heart and soul of the team, leading the team to multiple championships. In addition, James has extremely high commercial value, and his endorsements and commercial partnerships have made him one of the most marketable players in the league. These factors make James undoubtedly worthy of a max contract.
2. Kevin Durant.
Known for its amazing scoring ability and diverse offensive means. He has excellent shooting skills, whether it is a mid-range jumper or a three-point shot, he is extremely threatening. Durant also has strong individual ability and scoring ability in key moments, and his performance in games can often make the difference between winning and losing games. His quality and performances have made him a focal point for the team and have earned him a max contract.
3. Stephen Curry.
As a core player for the Golden State Warriors, he changed the way modern basketball was played with his three-point shooting ability. Curry's shooting skills are superb, he can hit three-pointers from any position, and he also has excellent ball handling and passing ability. He led the Warriors to multiple championships and became an iconic figure for the team. Curry's influence and commercial value also make him a high-profile player in the league, deserving of a max contract.
4. James Harden.
James Harden is the current league's assist leader, averaging 106 assists, which will also be the second time in his career that he has won the honor of assist king. He and Embiid cooperate very tacitly, and the blocking and dismantling of the two are unstoppable, and Harden and Embiid are inside and outside, becoming the two most stable engines to ensure the 76ers' record this season. In addition, Harden's three-point shooting rate this season is as high as 39%, which is the highest level of his career, and the overall offensive efficiency is high. Harden can still return to the "Rockets" state at critical moments.
5. Brother Alphabet.
Brother Alphabet is not for sale of the Bucks, and he is the only existence in the league in terms of commercial value and personal strength. His quality should not be underestimated, and his outstanding performance and unique skills on the court have made him one of the best players in the NBA today. Over the past few seasons, he has been at the top of the basketball world, making the All-Star team five years in a row, winning the All-NBA First Team three times, and also winning the regular season MVP.