Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves outshone Kevin Durant of the Suns, contributing to the Suns' playoff elimination.

With the early exits of LeBron James and Stephen Curry, a generational shift in the NBA is becoming evident.

A new cohort of stars including Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid are challenging established veterans.

The current top talent in the NBA is concentrated in non-glamor markets, indicating a decentralization of star power.

The trend suggests the next wave of NBA stars may remain with their current teams, altering the league's player movement dynamics.

The changing of the guard marks the end of nearly two decades of dominance by the older generation of NBA players.