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Having an elite player can transform a basketball team, but depending too heavily on one player can create problems. How much responsibility should a star carry? Can a team realistically compete for major trophies without enough scoring and playmaking support around its best player?

I think a star should carry a lot of responsibility, but expecting one player to create nearly everything is unrealistic. Even the best scorer needs teammates who can shoot, defend, pass, and create opportunities. Major trophies usually require a balanced team, with the star leading rather than carrying everyone.

hould carry a lot of responsibility, but shouldn’t have to carry the entire team. The best players can create shots, make important decisions, and set the tone, but opponents can eventually focus everything on one player. Strong scoring and playmaking support gives a star more freedom and makes the offense less predictable.

A superstar can carry a team through tough games, but relying too heavily on one player can become a problem when they’re injured, tired, or heavily defended. I’d rather see a club build around its star while still having enough depth to compete without him.

Building everything around one superstar can bring quick success, but it may leave the club stuck once that player slows down or leaves. Teams like the Warriors have shown how strong supporting players and shared responsibility can keep a team competitive beyond one individual’s performance.