Only 9 Superstars in the NBA

I was watching Mike and Mike in the morning today, feeding my son, and they were touching on a subject that I have debated and discussed with friends of mine for years. They talked NBA superstars and who actually fits the bill. Below you will find a list of stars and superstars in the NBA; Mike and Mike highlighted Merriam Webster’s definition of Superstar and I will lift up most of that definition to highlight the standard of NBA superstar.

Superstar- a star who is considered extremely talented, has great public appeal; one that is a prime attraction.

Star- Meets most but not all the superstar criteria

So that’s the standard and to be a superstar in the NBA, or at east in this blog, you have to be 
1) Extremely Talented 
2) Has Public Appeal (meaning the causal sports fan will sit down and watch you on television) 
3) Is a Prime Attraction (Main Cog on Your Team) …

*Commercial Voice* Here We Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Celtics: Pierce-Star; Allen-Star; Rondo-Star; Garnett- Superstar

Nets: D. Williams-Star;

Knicks: Carmelo- Superstar; Amare- Star (doesn’t have public appeal, but could get it now that he is in NY);

76ers: Iguodala-Star

Raptors: N/A

Bulls: Rose- Superstar;

Cavs: N/A

Pistons:N/A

Pacers: N/A

Bucks: N/A

Hawks: Johnson, Smith, Crawford,Horford- All are Stars

Bobcats: N/A

Heat: James-Superstar; Wade-Superstar;

Magic: Howard-Superstar;

Wizards: N/A

Kings N/A

Suns: N/A

Lakers: Kobe-Superstar; Gasol-Star (if not for Kobe, probably would not be a Star)

Clippers: Griffin-Superstar; Gordon-Star

Warriors: Ellis, Curry-Star Both Stars

Jazz: N/A
Thunder: Durant-Superstar; Westbrook-Star (without Durant he would have as much public appeal as he has);

Blazers:N/A

Timberwolves: N/A

Nuggets: N/A

Spurs: Duncan, Parker, Ginobli- All Stars

Hornets: Paul-Star

Grizzles: Z Bo- Star

Rockets: N/A

Mavs: Dirk, Kidd- Both Stars


I only have 9 real superstars in today's NBA: Garnett, James, Wade, Howard, Durant, Kobe, Rose, Griffin and Carmelo.