From the founding of the NBA to the present, almost all the star players, superstars, and megastars are black players. It is really difficult for stars of other skin colors to reach this level. The reason for this situation is not because black players work harder, endure more hardships, or are more disciplined; it is mainly because they have good physical talents, and they really have a natural advantage in playing basketball. These advantages cannot be caught up with by later training, especially after seeing these 5 photos, you will agree with my point of view.
Yi Jianlian's talent is indeed good, and he is truly the ceiling among Asians. Whether it's static or dynamic, he is at an upper-middle level in the NBA, and his athletic ability is top-notch. However, when he took a photo with his contemporary "monster" Kevin Durant, the gap between the two was visible to the naked eye. Without mentioning anything else, just looking at their wingspans, Durant, who is much shorter than Yi Jianlian, has an even better wingspan.
Shaquille O'Neal plays simply and brutally, holding the ball low and then dunking fiercely. Even if several people double-team him, the restrictions on O'Neal are still limited. As a center, his talent is so good that the league even modified the rules to limit him. O'Neal has thick thighs but slender calves, which ensures sufficient lower body strength while also possessing speed comparable to guards. Just look at those calves, which are even slimmer than those of the opposing player.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a freak of nature, and he has already demonstrated dominance by relying on his outstanding natural attributes. In terms of pure strength, he is at least in the top 3 in the league. His Achilles tendon length is truly astonishing; the average person's Achilles tendon is about 15 cm long, while Giannis' is 34.3 cm, more than twice as long as an average person's. When he signs autographs for fans, we find that his Achilles tendon almost reaches the knee of the staff member beside him.
Having big hands has many benefits: stable ball control, good defense, and more stable shooting. A pair of big hands is truly hard to come by; whoever has them will definitely be able to play to their advantage in the game. Allen Iverson, at 1.83 meters tall, is certainly short, but apart from his height, his other talents are top-level. Taking his palms as an example, the reason why Iverson can achieve the realm of becoming one with the ball is because of his big hands. Compared to Yao Ming's palms, which are 2.26 meters tall, Iverson's palms are even bigger.
Of course, jumping ability can be trained, and many ordinary basketball enthusiasts can now realize their dream of dunking through systematic training. However, whether one can reach the level of a "spring man" is a matter of talent. There are plenty of such spring men in the NBA, and the most exaggerated is Spud Webb, who is only 1.68 meters tall but has an extreme vertical jump of over 1.3 meters. Being so short and yet winning the dunk contest is unique in history. For ordinary people, their limit can only reach the starting point of Webb.
