A list of seven active non-All-Stars players, Murray led the way, Reeves made the list

On the dazzling NBA stage, every player undoubtedly has a common dream in his heart - being selected for the All-Star lineup. This is not only a supreme recognition of personal strength, but also a shining milestone in his career. It can greatly increase the exposure of players and pave a broader path for his future basketball journey. However, the All-Star quota is limited after all, and every season is destined to have some talented players passing by this glory. Today, let us focus on the seven major stars who have not entered the All-Star Hall but cannot be underestimated. They each demonstrate their love and persistence for basketball with their extraordinary performance.

No. 7: Desmond Bain - The Grizzlies' shining star

When talking about Desmond Bain, people often think of his steady style and rising statistics. This season, he has become an indispensable member of the Memphis Grizzlies with a comprehensive performance of 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Looking back at the beginning of Bain's career, he appeared on the field more as a role player, with little dazzling light. However, in the second season, Bain was like a brilliant star, suddenly making his mark in the league, with his regular season averages soaring to 18.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists. What is even more remarkable is that his rapid progress in ball-holding skills has allowed people to see the infinite potential contained in him. Since then, the Grizzlies have not hesitated to improve Bain's position in the tactical system. In the 2023-2024 season, Bain proved his strength to the world with nearly All-Star data averaged 23.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1 steal. However, fate always seems to love to joke with others. The attack of injuries made him play in only 42 games and eventually missed the All-Stars. This season, Bain's condition has declined due to injuries and team system adjustments. But the Grizzlies know that finding the best chemistry between Bain, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. will be the key to whether they can go further in the future.

No. 6: Ivica Zubac - the Clippers' patron saint in the interior

When the Lakers sent Ivica Zubac to the Clippers, many fans felt sorry for the deal. Especially as the Lakers' interior becomes increasingly empty, their nostalgia for Zubac becomes stronger and stronger. However, for Zubac, this transfer has become an important turning point in his career. In the Clippers, he gained more playing time and his tactical status has also been significantly improved. This season, Zubac ushered in the peak moment of his career. As the team's starting center, he not only performed well on the offensive end, but also became the mainstay of the team on the defensive end and was successfully selected for the best defensive second team. In the playoffs, facing the league's No. 1 center Nikola Jokic, Zubac was not afraid, and averaged 17.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1 block per game. Although the team was regrettably defeated in the tiebreak game, Zubac's performance undoubtedly won the respect of everyone.

Fifth place: Austin Reeves - Lakers' inspirational legend

As a undraft, Austin Reeves faced huge challenges from the beginning. There is little expectation from him from the outside world, and even though he performed well in his rookie season, most people still believe that his talent is limited and it is difficult to gain a foothold in the league. However, Reeves broke all prejudices with practical actions. Since joining the Lakers, he has been improving and has even reached a quasi-All-star level this season. On the offensive end, he has developed reliable scoring ability and has made a qualitative leap in the transmission and control technology. Reeves' rise gave the Lakers enough confidence to trade the previous starting point guard Tangiero Russell. Although Reeves' performance is a little struggling in the playoffs, considering the learning ability and progress speed he has shown over the years, the Lakers have reason to believe that he will continue to improve his strength in the future, and the annual salary of the next contract is very likely to exceed the $30 million mark.

No. 4: Derek White - Celtics' all-round defender

Since joining the Celtics, Derek White's progress has been obvious to all, especially his three-point shooting ability, which is simply breathtaking. In the playoffs last year, White made great contributions to the Celtics' championship with his outstanding three-point performance. This season, his three-point shooting is still stable and efficient, and he averages 3.5 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 38.4%. But White's value is far more than that. Although his ball-holding skills are not top-notch, he can always be at ease when dealing with local more or simply attacking the basket. What is even more commendable is his defensive ability, which is the best among the defenders, especially the assisted defense ability, and is one of the few active defenders who can play a significant role in the inside frame protection.

Third place: RJ Barrett - Raptors' forward guard swingman

Since entering the league in 2019, RJ Barrett has won the love of fans with his outstanding competitive state. Although his ceiling is not too high, as long as he gives enough ball rights, averaging 20+ points per game is not difficult for him. After being traded to the Raptors last season, Barrett ushered in a new chapter in his career. Especially during the first time he joined, he averaged 21.8 points per game and shot as high as 55.3%. This season, Barrett continued to consolidate his position in the ranks of forward guards with a comprehensive performance of 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. Although his unstable projection and mediocre ability to attack the frame allow him to perform occasionally in high-end games, at the age of 24, he still has enough time and space to improve his strength. Of course, the premise of all this is that the Raptors must end the showdown and provide Barrett with a better growth environment.

Second place: Franz Wagner - The Magic's Hope Star

In today's league, large and capable forward players like Franz Wagner are scarce resources. And he is the Magic's future hope star. This season, Wagner had the opportunity to hit the All-Star or even the Best Team honor, but the injury attack made him miss this opportunity. However, facing the powerful Celtics in the playoffs, Wagner proved that he was not a soft-footed shrimp in the big game with his comprehensive performance of 25.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.2 steals. Facing a strong enemy, he was not afraid and showed extraordinary calmness and courage. Although the three-point shooting is a little rusty, his overall performance is excellent enough to show his infinite possibilities in the future. Although these seven players failed to step onto the All-Star stage, their strength and performance are enough to be remembered by everyone. They write their own basketball legend with sweat and hard work. In the days to come, we look forward to them continuing to shine in the NBA, winning more honors and respect for themselves with more exciting performances. When it comes to the strongest non-All-star player at the moment, Murray is undoubtedly the leader. This season, he averaged 21.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6 assists per game, and his strength should not be underestimated. Although he is often trapped in the regular season due to injuries and fails to do his best, whenever the playoffs come and the schedule is shortened, Murray always breaks out. Especially in the 2023 championship season, he overcame difficulties again and again with his performance as a superstar, and scored frequently in difficult goals, which amazes opponent fans. Even though he is still plagued by injuries this season and is not in the best form, he averages 21.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game in the playoffs. Even when facing the Thunder's historical defense, there are also highlights. However, compared with two years ago, Murray's performance is indeed a bit unstable, but his unparalleled strength and determination are still awesome.