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No LeBron, Steph or KD? Here are 5 reasons why these NBA playoffs are still compelling

The NBA playoffs won't feature LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. Let that sink in.

But while many fans might lament that fact, it's an opportunity for other stars to shine. Yes, there's still plenty more basketball to enjoy this postseason.

Here's why:

The Ant-Man

We’ve been waiting for a new kind of star, some way to ween us off Steph/LeBron/KD, and while collective energy was poured into Ja Morant for a period, he wasn’t ready for everything that came with being a superstar.