"The year I retired, the whole league will see me off." There are three people in the NBA who dare to say this

In the brilliant starry sky of the basketball world, NBA stars have brought one visual feast after another to fans around the world with their extraordinary skills and unique charm. And as their careers are about to come to an end, a grand retirement tour is undoubtedly the best tribute to their glorious journey. However, being able to receive the entire league's farewell when retired is not only a recognition of his career achievements, but also an affirmation of his influence and commercial value. In the history of the NBA, there are only a handful of such glory, and among the active players, Durant, Curry and James have become strong contenders in this glory.

1. Durant: From the scoring machine to the end of the legend, Durant, the talented player selected by the Seattle Supersonics in the first round in 2007, is unique in the league with his unparalleled scoring ability. Not only is he tall and long arms, he also has guard-like ball control skills and shooting accuracy, which makes him almost unstoppable on the offensive end. Durant's career is full of honors, with two championships, two FMVPs, one regular season MVP and four scoring titles all the best proof of his strength. And his 30,534-point total, second only to Jabbar and James, ranks third in league history, which further consolidates his legendary position in the scoring field.

After joining the Nets in 2019, Durant once again proved his dominance, leading the Nets through the 2020-2021 season to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals. Although he eventually lost to the Bucks, Durant announced his return to the world with a high score of 35.4 points per game in the series. In addition, Durant is also star-studded in the international arena, helping the U.S. men’s basketball team win gold medals at the 2010 World Championships and the 2014 World Cup, and leading the U.S. team to the highest podium at the 2012 London Olympics. His commercial value should not be underestimated. He signed a lifelong endorsement contract with Nike and founded his own brand, and his business empire continued to expand around the world. In the future, when Durant announces his retirement, the entire league will surely give him the warmest farewell to commemorate the legendary career of this super scorer.

2. Curry: The creator of the three-point revolution, Curry, a thin guard from Davidson Academy, started a basketball revolution after being selected by the Golden State Warriors in 2009. He completely changed the style of basketball games with his accurate three-point shooting and led the global pursuit and research on long-range shooting technology. Under Curry's leadership, the Warriors won four championships between 2015 and 2019, and he personally won two regular season MVPs and one Finals MVP, and became the NBA all-time three-pointer with 3,507 three-pointers.

Curry's influence is far greater than that of the basketball court. He not only enjoys a high reputation in the league, but also has become a symbol of global basketball culture. His appearance made three-pointers a key weapon in the game, and also allowed countless young players to devote themselves to three-point training, changing the direction of basketball. At the same time, Curry's commercial value has also brought generous returns to the Warriors, who has soared the team's market value from $450 million to $7.5 billion today. Today, Curry is still the core player of the Warriors, and he continues to show his three-point magic on the field. When the epoch-making superstar finally retires, a grand retirement tour will undoubtedly be the best tribute to him.

3. James: The absolute ruler of the league

James, as the No. 1 pick in the 2003 draft, has become the focus of everyone's attention since the moment he entered the league. He quickly made his mark in the league with his comprehensive skills, extraordinary basketball IQ and unparalleled athleticism. In his 20-year career, James has left numerous legendary moments with the Cavaliers, Heat and Lakers. He led the Cavaliers to a stunning 73-win Warriors in the 2016 Finals to win the first championship in Cleveland in 52 years; during the four years with the Heat, he formed the Big Three with Wade and Bosh, and won the championship twice; while wearing the Lakers' jersey, he once again held the O'Brien Cup and proved his dominance. In terms of

Honors, James won the regular season MVP four times, won the Finals MVP four times, and became the NBA all-time scoring champion with 40,494 points. His "411" achievements (40,000 points, 10,000 assists, 10,000 rebounds) are unprecedented and can be regarded as a miracle in basketball history. James surpassed Jabbar to be crowned the NBA's all-time scoring leader in the Lakers' game against the Thunder on February 7, 2023. This milestone caused a huge sensation around the world, and countless fans witnessed this legendary moment together.

In addition to his achievements on the court, James's business empire is equally amazing. He founded LRMR, has been involved in multiple fields and has his own media company “SpringHill”. In addition, James has invested in a number of companies, including shares in Liverpool Football Club, and its business territory has been expanding. His personal brand value has reached US$1.2 billion, becoming a veritable business giant. With James' influence and commercial value, his retirement tour will undoubtedly attract huge attention worldwide, and is expected to surpass Kobe's tour scale and become one of the greatest retirement ceremonies in basketball history.

4. Retirement tour: a symbol of glory and inheritance

Retirement tour is not only a farewell ceremony for basketball superstars, but also a symbol of glory and inheritance. It represents the great achievements players have achieved in their careers and their outstanding contributions to basketball. For fans, retirement tour is the last chance to say goodbye to their idols, and it is a memory and treasure of their youthful memories. For the league, retirement tour is also a tribute to legend and a heritage of basketball culture.

When the three active superstars, Durant, Curry and James, finally announced their retirement, the entire league will surely give them the most grand farewell. This is not only because of the brilliant achievements they have created on the court, but also because as a symbol of basketball culture, they have brought countless unforgettable moments and beautiful memories to fans around the world. Their retirement tour will become a brilliant chapter in basketball history and will always be engraved in the hearts of fans.