LeBron James and Stephen Curry are frequently mentioned in discussions about top NBA player rankings. Their four championships each solidify their status as prominent figures deserving of recognition on any list.
Despite their impressive legacies, a recent ranking by HoopsHype for the 2024-25 NBA season has placed both stars outside the top 10. James and Cur have been mainstays at the top of player rankings for years. But HoopsHype ranked them 13th and 14th, respectively.
The list highlights the top 25 players in the league, featuring Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the top three players. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid round out the top five.
NBA fans were disappointed with Tyrese Haliburton’s placement ahead of LeBron James and Stephen Curry in the rankings. Curry and James were pivotal in leading Team USA to gold at the Paris Olympics, while Haliburton had a more limited role in that victory.
Following their strong performance in the Olympics, many expected Curry and James to be ranked higher. Fans believed that their contributions on the international stage would boost their rankings accordingly. Hence, they couldn’t help but disagree with the rankings.
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Gilbert Arenas Links LeBron James’ Retirement with Team Ownership Goals
As LeBron James enters his 22nd NBA season, his aspiration to own an NBA team has captured significant attention. However, his ambitious plans may face delays following recent comments from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about league expansion.
On his “Gil’s Arena” podcast, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas shared his thoughts on how James’ dream of team ownership might influence his retirement plans. Arenas suggested that James’ pursuit of owning an NBA team could potentially coincide with the end of his playing career.
“This kind of gives us a timeline of when we think LeBron James is going to retire because it has to make sense of when that team will be built,” Arenas said.
“He can’t play and own it, so he’s going to have to be done to own that team,” he added.
Arenas further speculated that if the league gets established in the summer of 2026, it could signal that 2026 might be LeBron’s final year as an NBA player. The timeline suggests that James might retire around the same time he realizes his dream of team ownership.
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