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Some players influence nearly every part of a game, from scoring and playmaking to defense and leadership. What actually makes a superstar so valuable to a team? Is it individual statistics, consistency, leadership, popularity, or the ability to make teammates better?

I think a superstar’s biggest value comes from making the whole team better. Scoring and statistics matter, but consistency, playmaking, defense, leadership, and creating opportunities for teammates can have an even bigger impact. Popularity may attract attention, but winning influence usually matters much more when judging a player’s true value.