5 ascendant superstars that have all the makings to be the "next LeBron James"

As time wanes on, the career of LeBron James is in its closing chapters. In his absence, one of the league's young, budding stars could be gifted the title of being the NBA's 'next LeBron James'. As the face of the league, this player must be an ambassador for the game globally.

In addition to being a positive representation of the league and its players. Add in the parallel departures of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, and the league has some work to do in order to replace its generational talents.

With that in mind, the league's talent spread out more than ever before. Super teams have become a dying form of roster building, with teams building more through depth and sustainability. Players across both conferences will aim to be at the top of the league's future food chain, as their face of the league. Below, we take a deep dive and analyze the best options for the league as it heads into its uncertain, post-LeBron era future.