And while we are on the topic, does it actually matter to the league if ANYONE is the so-called face of the NBA? Lately, it seems like the Association is simply doing a middling job marketing a number of talented young players (Tatum included) in the interest of securing the future of the NBA's popularity.

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The NBA’s quest for its next torchbearer has been a hot topic for years. With legends LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant inching closer to the twilight of their illustrious careers, there seems to be a new debate every day about who will step into the spotlight as the next face of the league.