The NBA is full of stars. There’s an argument to be made that this generation of basketball greats is bigger, stronger, faster, and more skilled than any that has come before. Bob Cousy and George Mikan would have a hard time dealing with the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Kyrie Irving. Even Bill Walton might shake his head in wonder at Nikola Jokic.

If this is so, why are we noticing the new generation of stars less? That’s the subject of today’s Blazer’s Edge Mailbag.

Hey Dave,

I’m hoping you can place the current era of NBA basketball in context for me because I feel like I’m missing something.

As LeBron, Steph, and Jokic age, it doesn’t feel like there’s anyone stepping up to take their place. I get that SGA, Wemby, and others are good, but are they poised to stand toe-to-toe with

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