Volume 5: Unrivaled

At present, the general consensus was that Bogdan would take Klay's place in the starting lineup. He had performed well last season, averaging 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 41.2% from three. He knew the Warriors' system well and had originally been the backup at shooting guard, allowing for a seamless transition. Westbrook, George, and Gobert all welcomed Anthony's arrival, while Anthony expressed his determination to contend for a title before his new team. Everything looked so perfect. But while fans praised Rose's selflessness, they also doubted whether Butler truly had what it took to take over the leadership role from Rose. Antetokounmpo and Wiggins were also the focus of attention. With Leonard and Green gone and Klay injured, their performances would directly determine the Warriors' ceiling. "My body can't handle the burden of a long regular season. To enter the playoffs in the best possible condition, I can only reduce my playing time. It's a painful decision. I want to give Chicago's fans more wonderful games, but for the sake of winning, for the championship, I have to do this." The Celtics had even assembled a four-man superteam of Leonard, Durant, Irving, and Horford. Just days earlier, the Thunder had struck again, sending Kanter, McDermott, and a 2018 second-round pick to the Knicks in exchange for Anthony, officially forming a four-man superteam of Westbrook, George, Gobert, and Anthony. This summer, the league officially entered the era of superteams. To contend for a championship, a team needed at least a Big Three; even two-star teams looked somewhat shabby. But not everyone was optimistic about these two trades. Anthony and Wade had declined badly and were no longer at superstar level. Antetokounmpo had joined the Warriors later than Klay, Green, and Leonard, but the