NBA stardom does not look the same for everyone, but one thing is consistent – it doesn’t last forever, for anyone. 

Human beings have this annoying habit of aging. Most of us would like to avoid it, but none of us will. NBA players are no exception. 

Some age gracefully. Those players may transition into a smaller role as they age, retaining value on an NBA floor in the process.

Moreover, some players defy age: the next season in which LeBron James doesn’t look like an MVP candidate will be the first. He’ll eventually age out of the league, but as of now, it doesn’t look like his production will decline until he does. 

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On the other hand, some NBA players advance to the fringe of stardom, only to begin declining before they really get over that threshold. Such is the case for both Gordon Hayward and Nikola Vucevic. With that said, either is still a productive player to roster for an NBA team in 2022. 

Here’s a deal that sees them switching sides before the NBA season begins.