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The NBA has always been a high-octane, intense sporting league which requires a threshold amount of strength and athleticism for players to make it big.
Over the years, the league has seen some incredibly strong athletes, with the previous generation perhaps leaning more towards physicality and strength as basic requirements to make it in the NBA.
Regardless, a number of current active stars are also known for their strength, with LeBron James widely considered to be the most athletic specimen that the NBA has ever seen. Regardless, the following article looks at the 5 strongest players in the NBA as of now.
2021-22 NBA season: 5 strongest players in the league
A range of NBA veterans for the initial few years of their career were known for their strength and athleticism. This includes the likes of Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins, with Steven Adams also having a fearsome reputation in the league.
The New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson is also considered to be one of the strongest players in the league, and is the youngest to feature on this list.
#5 Steven Adams
Steven Adams recently moved to the Memphis Grizzlies from the New Orleans Pelicans. He is widely considered to be one of the strongest players in the league. Adams recently said of Zion Williamson that the 21-year old was a stronger player than he was, which is a huge compliment considering its source.
Adams is a tough, durable defender and is expected to take up the starting center spot for the Grizzlies alongside a young roster.
Until around 2020, Adams was widely considered to be the strongest player in the NBA. He is still able to use his strength and physicality to the best of effects and has another level that he can tap into.
Apart from strength, he is also known for his stamina and would regularly play more than 30 minutes per game until the 2019-20 NBA season.
#4 Dwight Howard
Now 35, Howard is no longer the same player that he was. However, he can still make an impact on both ends of the court, something that he did successfully for the Philadelphia 76ers during his most recent stint.
Howard has since moved to the LA Lakers to play alongside the likes of Russell Westbrook and LeBron James, making the roster arguably the strongest in the NBA.
Howard is a physical beast, is known to bench-press up to 365 pounds regularly and has a huge 165-pound fame whilst standing 6 ft 10 inches tall.
Also Read: Who is Dwight Howard’s wife, Te’a Cooper?
#3 LeBron James
LeBron James is one of the fittest, strongest, and most skilful players that the NBA has ever seen. His longevity, all-round skills and strength have been on display for almost two decades, with James still producing a high level of basketball year after year.
He will now be looking for his 5th NBA championship, and is expected to be the third strongest NBA player as of now.
At 6 8", James is known as the most humungous of specimens but his athletic ability is unparalleled. LeBron is considered athletic enough to make a career in American football and is 260 pounds heavy.
#2 DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins is another player fast approaching the end of his career. However, Cousins has always been one of the strongest players around and is 6'11" in height and weighs around 122 kg.
Cousins most recently featured in 16 games for the LA Clippers and is currently without a contract. Cousins is 31 years old and is expected to have a few more seasons left in him. Cousins was also known to go through knee-troubles due to his high weight but is second to none even today as far as strength is concerned.
#1 Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson has not even entered his prime but is expected to be the strongest NBA player currently. At the age of 21, Zion is 6'11" tall and has a 284-pound structure. He is not scared of using his strength to the best of effects and is expected to improve on his physicality in the coming seasons.
Zion Williamson has all it takes to become one of the most fearsome basketball players of all time.
Zion has not had a career as long as some of the other players mentioned on the list. However, he has already proved to be an athletic beast and should be recognized as the strongest player in the NBA in the coming time.
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