The definition of what a star or superstar is in the NBA is typically that of a lead ball handler who pretty much controls every aspect of a half-court offense, which mostly involves scoring or passing to a teammate left open off of a self-created advantage.
Everything else that doesn’t involve all of those skills are considered a rung or two below the role hierarchy — often considered what people call “role players.” But good role players who have deemed themselves essential usually do warrant minutes and positions that place them well above the “average” complementary personnel.
The Boston Celtics’ Al Horford recently garnered himself a two-year $19.