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US media asked: Which is stronger, the strongest active 5-man team or the retired 5-man team? Jokic Doncic joins forces

2:33pm, 30 May 2025Basketball

As the Thunder entered the finals and Alexander won the MVP of the Western Conference Finals, the league's pattern will usher in a drastic change. The last time the Thunder reached the finals was 13 years ago, during the period of Durant Westbrook and Harden. At that time, James was the first player in the league, but now it has been replaced by Jokic.

The US media also recently asked, the strongest 5-man team in the league today - Alexander, Doncic, Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Vinban Yama, and the retired international superstar 5-man team - Nash, Parker, Nowitzki, Olajuwon and Gasol, who is stronger?

Point Guard: Alexander vs Nash

Alexander won the MVP and the Western Conference Finals MVP this season, and he is likely to get FMVP. It can be said that this year is also a year of full gains. 32 points in the regular season also won the scoring champion, with top mid-range shooting, and defensive ability is also one of the best defenders in the active league. Nash has two MVP winners, with excellent passing awareness and ability, and an insight into the entire game. Nash can be called Curry before the small ball era, and this group of duels is also incomparable.

Pointback: Doncic vs Parker

Doncic is undoubtedly one of the best ball-holding cores in the current service. He has unsolved rhythm control, and his three-pointers retreat and his footsteps at the basket are also excellent, but his defensive attitude is his weakness. The speed of the French sports car Parker at its peak can be said to be the best in the league. The signature turn of the layup helped him tear open the defense lines of many opponents and helped the Spurs win 4 championship rings. Doncic is still slightly better in overall position.

Small Forward: Antetokounmpo vs Nowitzki

Antetokounmpo is the best player in the league now with offense and defense. It can even be said that there is no one. He has a lot of dominance in the inside. O'Neal in the small ball era, and he can also give blocks that cover the sky and the sun on the defensive end. Nowes scored sixth in history with this Golden Rooster independent back jump shot, and won the single-core championship and created a legend. Antetokounmpo's impact on Nowitzki is still very fatal, but NoTianwang's shooting is also a weapon to crack Antetokounmpo's defense. The showdown between power aesthetics and technology flow.

Power Forward: Vinban Yama vs Gasol Grande

Although Vinban Yama has only entered two seasons in the league, he has shown his talent across the era. If it weren't for injury, he would have won the best defensive player this season. He was selected into the best lineup and has great potential on the offensive end and has outstanding shooting ability. Gasol's low-post skills are as delicate as silk and has excellent support skills. This set of duels can be regarded as a duel between talent in the new era and traditional inside skills.

Center: Jokic vs Olajuwon

Jokic is undoubtedly the ceiling of the World League. He won the MVP in three years in four years, and this season he averaged a triple-double per game. The offensive skills kaleidoscope may be the most pass-through center in history. Olajuwon is known as the most versatile center in history, and his dream footsteps are still the inside textbook, the historical blocking king, the low-post singles skills and terrifying defensive deterrence. This set of duels is a duel like Mars hitting the earth.

So if the strongest 5-man team in the active service and the retired superstar team in a round of matchups, which side do you have the balance in your heart tend to? Let’s discuss it in the comment section!

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