"From the bench to the super giant", only 4 people in the NBA can do it, and they dominate the league at the top!

In the dazzling galaxy of the NBA, there are always some players who use "counterattack" as a pen to write exciting legendary chapters. They are not the chosen ones, and they do not have the halo that attracts everyone's attention when they debut. However, with their unremitting efforts and extraordinary resilience, they have stepped from the bench to the palace of superstars. Today, we are going to take stock of the four current players who "went from the bench to the superstar". Their stories are more exciting than any script!

Fourth: Antetokounmpo

When he first entered the league, Antetokounmpo was just a scrawny Greek teenager with rough skills, and even served as a substitute for a long time at the beginning of his career. But Coach Kidd's discerning eye gave him more opportunities, and Antetokounmpo also seized these opportunities, using his amazing physical talent and unremitting training to build himself into a "Greek Monster." He has won the regular season MVP for two consecutive years and has the best defensive player trophy in hand. It is common to defend one team at a time. Antetokounmpo told the world with practical actions: As long as he works hard enough, a substitute can become a strong contender for the number one player in the league!

Third: Leonard

In 2011, Leonard was selected by the Pacers with the 15th overall pick in the first round, and was subsequently traded to the Spurs, starting his own "Popovich-style" growth path. At first, he was just a defensive engineer next to the GDP combination, but Leonard used his big hands and calm mind to gradually show dominance on both offense and defense. From being the Finals MVP in the 2013-14 season, to later leading the Raptors to the championship with a single core, Leonard used key shots and defense time and time again to prove that he is not only a "robot", but also a "big heart" at critical moments. His transformation is the best interpretation of "God rewards hard work".

Second place: Harden

Harden is undoubtedly the best shooting guard in the past ten years. He has three scoring titles, one regular season MVP, and one assist title. These honors are enough to make him a historical scorer. However, what is less known is that in the early days of Harden's career, he was just a sixth man waiting for opportunities on the bench. But Harden never gave up. He used breakthroughs and three-pointers again and again to make himself one of the most difficult players to defend in the league. His scoring ability has even been compared with Jordan and Kobe by the media and fans. From substitute to superstar, Harden's magnificent turn is the most vivid comment on "you still have to have dreams, what if they come true".

First: Jokic

When it comes to Jokic, fans often think of a big man with a slightly bloated figure and slow movements. But it was this seemingly "inconspicuous" Serbian who was not "picked up" by the Nuggets until the 11th pick in the second round of the 2014 draft. In his rookie season, he spent more time sitting on the bench, silently observing and learning. However, Jokic has used his actions to explain what it means to be "wise but foolish" - he has a historical level of passing vision and basketball IQ, and can always deliver the ball to his teammates in the most ingenious way at the most appropriate time. With the advent of the small ball era, Jokic's technical characteristics have been perfectly unleashed. Not only can he play hard inside, but he can also shoot from the outside and is an excellent organizer. Today, he is a three-time MVP winner and led the Nuggets to win the first championship in team history, becoming the well-deserved first player in the league.

(Lu Xiaoqing)