I asked you to help me win the championship, but you took away my boss position? The five famous "reverse boys" in the NBA

In the NBA, a league full of smoke and competition, power change has never been a warm fairy tale. When the team boss opened his arms and welcomed the arrival of the new assistant happily, he might not know that this might be an adventure of "inducing the wolf into the house". Many stars work diligently in the team, sweating countless times, and work silently for many years, but in the end they may just make wedding dresses for others. Opening the NBA's history scroll, it is full of dramas such as "I wanted to recruit talents and assist you, but you turned your back" - some people were overturned by newcomers, and some were taken away by giants who broke out halfway.

Ricky Davis

In 2001, Ricky Davis joined the Cavaliers. As a newcomer, he was just a substitute for the team in his first season in Cleveland. However, in the second season, he ushered in an explosion in his career. The comprehensive data of 20.6 points and 5.5 assists per game allowed him to firmly sit on the top spot of the Cavaliers and become the core figure of the team.

But the turning point of fate always comes unexpectedly. In 2003, the Cleveland Cavaliers held the No. 1 pick and selected the "Little Emperor" James, who was only 19 years old. At this time, Ricky Davis did not realize the significance of James to the team at all, and he did not take this young rookie seriously. In the rookie season, Davis even made a ridiculous move to ask James to carry his bag and shoes, and even made a fuss in front of the media, pointing at James and claiming: "He is here to assist me!"

But James is not an ordinary person after all. In the first month of his rookie season, he handed in a gorgeous data averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists, quickly becoming the cornerstone of the team. Just a few months later, on December 15, 2003, the Cavaliers decisively traded Davis to the Celtics. When he left the team, Davis' lament, "I thought he was here to assist me, but I didn't expect the team to let him replace me!", became a laughing stock in the league. After Davis left the team, James' data soared to 22.8 points and 6.8 assists per game, and the Cavaliers' winning rate also doubled. James's path to ascending the throne ruthlessly walked through this old king who was ignorant of the times.

Kevin Durant

In 2016, the Warriors management personally called to recruit Durant. At that time, the banner of the Oracle Arena was also eye-catchingly written on it: "Spring Brothers' House". After Durant joined, he said humbly on the surface: "Curry is the boss of the team, I just came to assist him in winning the championship."

However, his performance on the court gradually changed all this. In the 2017 Finals G3, Durant made that key three-pointer from James, averaged 35.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in the entire series, defeating Curry with an absolute crushing attitude and winning the FMVP. In the 2018 Western Conference Finals, the Rockets used the unlimited defense replacement tactic to lock Curry, while Durant broke through the siege with his outstanding performance of 30.4 points per game. At this time, the Warriors coaching staff set "Durant singles" as the ultimate killer move in the playoffs, and Curry quietly retreated to the second line.

Durant, who won two FMVPs in three years, used his strong strength to take away Curry's position as the star of his team. However, it is generally believed that although Durant slightly beat Curry in his personal achievements with the honor of two finals MVPs, both trophys were won after joining the Warriors. The Warriors' system core is Curry from beginning to end. Moreover, Durant has never been fully supported by Mengmeng Green and the management. But from another perspective, if Durant did not join the Warriors, the Warriors would probably find it difficult to resist the Cavaliers led by James in the finals.

Paul George

In 2017, George first arrived in Oklahoma. At the welcome party held by Westbrook, he raised his glass and said confidently: "This is the territory of the MVP, I am here to assist you in winning the championship!" At that time, Westbrook had just won the MVP with an amazing performance of averaging triple-double. George was willing to act as his "Pippen" and be his right-hand assistant.

However, a game against the Nets in November 2018 became the fuse of the situation. George scored 47 points and 15 rebounds, turning the tide and saving the team. After that, the atmosphere in the locker room began to become subtle. This season, George averaged 28.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, and was selected for the Double First Team, with high-level data overwhelming Westbrook. In the playoffs against the Trail Blazers, Westbrook made only 5 of 20 shots, ruining the game. Fans shouted "Trade Westbrook to straighten George." Although George eventually left the Clippers, the Thunder management's decisive attitude when trading Westbrook undoubtedly proved that when George played the wonderful performance of the third candidate on the MVP list, the real boss of Oxford had quietly changed hands.

Jimmy Butler

In 2017, Butler joined the Timberwolves. At that time, Towns and Wiggins were holding maximum salary contracts and playing the so-called "brother health basketball" on the court. On the first day of training camp, Butler led the third team to beat the double No. 1 pick, which forced coach Thibodeau to take him to the start. In the first playoff match against the Rockets in April 2018, Butler scored 28 points and 7 rebounds alone, while Towns and Wiggins scored only 23 points together. In the entire series, Butler averaged 15.8 points per game and became the team's scoring leader. After the game, Butler roared angrily: "You guys are really soft to play!" His remarks completely angered Wiggins and Towns. Eventually, management sent Butler away in November 2018.

Ironically, after Butler left the team, the Timberwolves' winning rate plummeted by 32%. However, the 76ers defeated the Raptors in the Eastern Conference Final with his outstanding performance. Butler proved in this cruel way that the wolf pack needs a wolf, not two pet leopards who know how to be comfortable. In fact, Thibodeau originally hoped Butler could become the Timberwolves locker room leader to inspire the fighting spirit of Wiggins and Towns, but unexpectedly he was strongly rejected by both..

LeBron James

In 2010, when Wade greeted James at Miami Airport, he still regarded himself as the "Heat Soul". James doesn't want to "ushelm the throne" just after he scored, as he seems too strong. In his first season, Wade averaged 19.6 shots per game, higher than James' 18.2 shots. In the 2011 Finals, James performed poorly, averaging only 17.8 points per game, shooting 47.8%, 8.9 points less than the regular season. This season, Wade is still the boss of the team.

But Heat CEO Riley keenly noticed the problem. In the video analysis room, Riley slapped the table and yelled: "LeBron, you have to stand up and take over the game!" Since the Heat's second season, James has become the real core of the team. In the 2012 Eastern Conference Final G6, James scored 45 points and 15 rebounds, and reversed the Celtics with his murderous "death pupils". After the game, Wade took the initiative to give up the ball, as if saying: "LeBron, this is your team." In the following two years, James averaged 18.5 shots, crushed Wade's 15.8 times, and won two FMVP trophys. When James decided to return to the Cavaliers in 2014, Wade's average figure had fallen to 19.0 points.

In the fiercely competitive NBA league, strength is the only pass. A true strong man dominates everything. If his own strength is not strong enough, but he wants to find a superstar to assist him, he may be just a wedding dress for others in the end. Only by constantly improving oneself can one become a qualified leader in the league and write one's own legendary chapter.