In the sports world, particularly among basketball savants, the term “generational talent” seems to have picked up increased usage over the last several years.
From Lebron James to Kevin Durant, to rising stars like current NBA rookie Cooper Flagg, the idea that a player is both generational and a positive impact on the game as a whole is certainly one that is subjective.
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