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What makes a player a superstar?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockbox, Jul 28, 2010.

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  1. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    To me, its the ability to absolutely destroy teams that try cover them without a double team.

    This is why Yao at one point was a borderline superstar and Kevin Martin isn't despite the huge numbers Martin puts up. This is also why many considered Francis as a borderline superstar during his prime despite a fairly low scoring average.
     
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    players who play with consistency and get their stats regardless of the opponents defensive strategy, I would never consider Yao a superstar because he can easily be stopped
     
    #2 aggie87, Jul 28, 2010
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    Ability to take over a game
    Ability to make his team-mates better
    Demands a double team
     
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    su·per·star (spr-stär)
    n.
    1. A widely acclaimed star, as in movies or sports, who has great popular appeal.
    2. One that is extremely popular or prominent or that is a major attraction.


    It has to do with popularity, not ability
     
    #4 BoomTown, Jul 28, 2010
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    No, he could not be easily stopped. If you're talking about fronting him then it's not his fault. Blame it on the person trying to pass him the ball. Yao IS a superstar or was before his foot injury. Yao could easily score even if 3 people guarded him.
     
    #5 mazinger, Jul 28, 2010
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    Consistently dominant offensively and defensively.
    A closer and leader.
    Makes his teammates better.
     
    #6 OkayAyeReloaded, Jul 28, 2010
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    team's alpha dog.
    Consistent and upstoppable production.
    Rediculous stats
    Lots of awards: first or second NBA teams, MVPs, all defensive teams
     
    #7 WNBA, Jul 28, 2010
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    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Not having a name like Tmac.

    DD
     
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    exactly
     
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    One metric that might be used, aside from some obvious things, is the "25/10 rule." If you are a big man and average 25 points and 10 boards, or a guard who averages 25 points and 10 assists, then you would probably be looked upon as a "super star."


    (yes, I just made that up, or can't recall if I've read it before!)
     
    #10 Deckard, Jul 28, 2010
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    Only thing i'd add to this is always going deep into the playoffs.
     
    #11 OlajuwonFan81, Jul 28, 2010
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    Please tell us.. how can Yao be easily stopped?
     
    #12 htownrox1, Jul 28, 2010
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    This.

    Also,

    Pushes his team deep into playoffs every year
    Commands respect in the league
    Popularity is huge (notice I don't say likability)
    Status as the franchise leader

    To me, I hate how people throw around the term superstar. There aren't many of them in the league right now. Maybe 3 or 4.

    When I think of "superstars," I think of Jordan, Magic, Kareem, Hakeem, etc. There aren't many of them. And every "superstar" should be considered undisputedly on the top 25-50 players who ever played.

    tm
     
    #13 gatsby, Jul 28, 2010
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    money magnet or babe magnet.
     
    #14 devilsdandruff, Jul 28, 2010
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    A player who can make his team win without having to score over 20 points. .
    a defensive stopper and one who can take his team deep into the playoffs
     
    #15 freddyg956, Jul 28, 2010
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    Fans.
     
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    Anyone that ESPN loves to talk about. :rolleyes:
     
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    Brett Favre

    Well according to ESPN & John Madden that is :p
     
    #18 shawn786, Jul 28, 2010
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    ESPN and Nike make superstars
    playing in a large market makes superstars
     
    #19 The_Yoyo, Jul 28, 2010
  20. CometsWin

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    Elite production and winning makes a player a superstar.
     
    #20 CometsWin, Jul 28, 2010
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