NBA active player, one city list: Curry won the title of king in 16 seasons, James unexpectedly made a hot topic

Loyalty or Legend? When James appeared on the "one person, one city" list,

, the latest active player "single-team time list" released by US media Athlon Sports has sparked heated discussions. Stephen Curry topped the list with a record of playing for the Warriors for 16 consecutive seasons, and LeBron James, who has been in the Lakers' jersey for 7 seasons, also appeared on the list. This 39-year-old veteran who has been wearing the Lakers' jersey for 7 seasons is rewriting people's perception of "loyalty" in a unique way. What kind of alliance ecological changes are hidden behind this list?

Curry wrote the Golden State epic in the 16th season

When Antetokounmpo played for the Bucks in the 12th season, Jokic and Booker held on to the Nuggets and the 10th season of the Nuggets, Curry had already engraved the word "Warriors" into his career. From the young "Baby-faced Killer" in 2009 to the first person in the history of team holding four championships in 2024, he not only reshapes basketball aesthetics with 402 three-pointers and unanimous MVP, but also uses 16 years of persistence to interpret the rare contemporary team totem significance. According to US media data, only 5 active players play for the parent team for more than 10 years, while Curry is only five years away from Nowitzki's record in 21 seasons.

James' deep logic on the list

The Lakers' seven seasons have caused James to unexpectedly reach No. 13 on the list, and this seemingly contradictory ranking reflects the normality of player mobility in the modern NBA. Compared with the classic narrative of Kobe's 20-year Purple Gold career and Duncan's 19-year Spurs years, James' "nomad greatness" that won the championship in three teams has also won respect. It is worth noting that he still maintains the record of the Cavaliers' first appearance in history (11 seasons), and this "segmental loyalty" is redefining the relationship between the stars and the city.

Antetokounmpo Jokic leads the Middle Age defender

The Bucks' management team has achieved results in the championship lineup built around Antetokounmpo. The Greek monster has fulfilled its promise of "bringing glory to Milwaukee" in 12 years; Jokic wrote a fairy tale of a second-round pick counterattack on the Denver Plateau, and transformed from a fat Serbian boy to two-time MVP in 10 years. Also worthy of respect is Powell, the Mavericks - a non-star player who has worked silently for 11 years and interprets the civilian version of "one person, one city" with his blue-collar identity.

From Jordan to Booker: The intergenerational evolution of loyalty

Going back to the 13 years of Jordan's Bull Dynasty and 19 years of jazz in Stockton shaped the gold standard of loyalty; and in today's league, Booker and the Sun's 10 years of persistence are rare. In the era of salary cap with accelerated player mobility, "the old team" has become increasingly luxury goods. But Curry's Antetokounmpo proved that when superstars choose to take root, they can reap urban heritage that is more precious than rings - just like the statue of Curry that will appear sooner or later outside the Oracle Arena. Perhaps the most touching revelation of this list is that loyalty should not be just one way. Whether it is Curry's end to one's own end or James' full efforts on each journey, it is proving that greatness can arrive through different paths. When fans argue about the value of "one person, one city", don't forget the essence of basketball - those years that have devoted all their lives are worth remembering.