NBA2024-25 season is approaching, and the selection of the top 20 stars of the new season is underway.

Rule: The player with the highest number of votes will be the ultimate winner of the day.

Let's put aside our emotions, discard our biases, and vote based on the principle of fairness.

?No.1 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Nikola Jokic ?️

?No.2 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Luka Doncic ?

?No.3 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Giannis Antetokounmpo ??

?No.4 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ⚡️

?No.5 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: LeBron James ?

?No.6 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Stephen Curry ?

?No.7 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Kevin Durant ?️

?No.8 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Joel Embiid ?

?No.9 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Jayson Tatum ?

?No.10 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Anthony Davis ?

?No.11 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Edwards ?

?No.12 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: James Harden ?️

?No.13 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Kyrie Irving ?‍♂

?No.14 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Brandon Ingram ?

?No.15 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Jaylen Brown ?

?No.16 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Devin Booker ☀️

?No.17 among the top 20 NBA stars of the new season: Ben Simmons ?

The 18th candidate for the NBA new season's top 20 stars is:

Kawhi Leonard - LA Clippers

Played 68 regular season games last season, averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals per game, shooting 52.5% from the field, 41.7% from three-point range, and 88.5% from the free-throw line.

Ja Morant - Memphis Grizzlies

Played 9 regular season games last season, averaging 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the field, 27.5% from three-point range, and 81.3% from the free-throw line.

Jimmy Butler - Miami Heat

Played 60 regular season games last season, averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 49.9% from the field, 41.4% from three-point range, and 85.8% from the free-throw line.

Donovan Mitchell - Cleveland Cavaliers

Played 55 regular season games last season, averaging 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 46.2% from the field, 36.8% from three-point range, and 86.5% from the free-throw line.

Tyrese Haliburton - Indiana Pacers

Played 69 regular season games last season, averaging 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 10.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 47.7% from the field, 36.4% from three-point range, and 85.5% from the free-throw line.

Paul George - Philadelphia 76ers

Played 74 regular season games last season, averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 47.1% from the field, 41.3% from three-point range, and 90.7% from the free-throw line.

Zion Williamson - New Orleans Pelicans

Played 70 regular season games last season, averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 57.0% from the field, 33.3% from three-point range, and 70.2% from the free-throw line.

Damian Lillard - Milwaukee Bucks

Played 73 regular season games last season, averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.0 steal per game, shooting 42.4% from the field, 35.4% from three-point range, and 92.0% from the free-throw line.

Karl-Anthony Towns - New York Knicks

Played 62 regular season games last season for the Timberwolves, averaging 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 50.4% from the field, 41.6% from three-point range, and 87.3% from the free-throw line.

De'Aaron Fox - Sacramento Kings

Played 82 regular season games last season, averaging 19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, shooting 59.4% from the field, 37.9% from three-point range, and 70.4% from the free-throw line.