Halfway through the 2022/2023 season, the balance of power between the East and West in the NBA has shaken violently. After nearly 5 years of losing stars, the Western division has now truly returned to its original position when top superstars return here. However, it is also a challenge for many young players who want to assert themselves. However, they showed no fear.
Before the 2023 All Star break, the NBA was really shaken by blockbuster exchange deals. The Brooklyn Nets are definitely the focus of interest when they let both of their biggest stars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, leave. “Uncle Drew” left first with a stop called Dallas Mavericks. In Texas, the former NBA champion combines with the “strongest” of the young NBA stars where Luka Doncic forms the most talented outside duo in the entire tournament.
Meanwhile, the attacking star possesses the number one scoring ability in the NBA where Kevin Durant also quickly found a new home. “KD” came to the Phoenix Suns to combine with famous names like Chris Paul, Devin Booker or Deandre Ayton. “Desert Phoenix” has now transformed into a team that possesses the potential to destroy all opponents on the offensive front.
In fact, the West is now more crowded than ever when almost every “famous” name in every generation of players has now appeared. Those who have to “suffer” the most are probably none other than the group of young talents who want to assert themselves on the basketball map. Names like Ja Morant or Anthony Edwards are typical representatives.
I thought there would be shyness in the morning stars, but it was completely the opposite. These two guys see the change on the NBA power map as a real opportunity for themselves. There is no other way to rise up than facing those at the top of the “food chain”. Despite a series of poor achievements after confidently saying: “I’m fine in the West”, Ja Morant still showed his great will power.
“Some teams have become a lot stronger after the transfer period. Now all eyes are certainly on the Phoenix Suns after acquiring Kevin Durant. In addition, we also do not forget the defending champion Warriors, who are always in the race for the trophy. But it doesn’t matter, I’m fine in the West,” Ja replied to Draymond Green at All Star week.
Not only Ja Morant, but also young star Anthony Edwards also affirmed his composure in the face of chaos in the West. The Atlanta native is completely confident in his abilities when compared to established stars. Even “Ant Man’s” Minnesota Timberwolves won convincingly against the new force Dallas Mavericks with the duo Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks
“I am a fighter. I feel like I’m capable of confronting all the names that have just moved house. I even found myself able to defend all of them. If they have “KD” we also have Jaden McDaniels as a tough player. We are here in the NBA to face all such difficulties. You’re young!”, Anthony Edwards chatted on Larry Brown Sport.
Obviously, the confidence of youth also contributes significantly to the above statements. However, with what the two young names just mentioned have shown against the top stars in the tournament, fans are definitely about to be rewarded with an extremely explosive ending to the 2022/2023 season.
