Draymond Green nearing the end of his Warriors stint? Why is Joel Embiid’s 70 points not great? The league can’t let go of Doc Rivers – Gudstory

There’s no greater channel for hyperbole in the NBA than talk about “superstars.” In order to have a rational and objective discussion, there must first be a basic basis for what constitutes star status. First, the bad news: Former Finals MVPs Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are finally out of the woods. While the four still put up excellent numbers, their ubiquity no longer gives their team playoff status or competitiveness. With three goats off the menu, there is room for newcomers, and they are few. -Lee Escobedo Read more