The elusive NBA superstar. The top banana. The big cheese. The key ingredient to almost every NBA championship. Every team needs one, but not everyone, including the Toronto Raptors, is fortunate enough to have one.
Ask any fan or expert what differentiates the NBA elite from just the stars, and you’ll likely get conflicting answers— some say longevity, others stress personality. Unfortunately, it’s a never-ending debate.
So what exactly makes someone a superstar? Gabe Bain from Uproxx offers the following interpretation:
A superstar is someone who can have a team built around him. He should be able to take them deep into the playoffs and be that guy you can depend on in the closing minutes.