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In the sports world, particularly among basketball savants, the term \u201cgenerational talent\u201d seems to have picked up increased usage over the last several years.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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