Zhou Qi's thighs, Yao Ming's thighs, LeBron James' thighs, no comparison, no embarrassment!
As we all know, lower body strength is crucial for basketball players. Without strong leg muscles, it's difficult to stand firm in the intense competition of the game. To illustrate this point, let's take a look at the leg muscles of top domestic and international basketball players. After seeing them, you'll understand where the gaps lie.
Zhou Qi
At the center position, Zhou Qi possesses outstanding physical talent, including his height, wingspan, speed, jumping ability, and coordination. However, the reason why Zhou Qi couldn't establish himself in the NBA is largely due to his lack of muscle strength and poor ability to compete physically. It's worth noting that even against some guards, he couldn't effectively inflict damage. As can be seen from the picture, Zhou Qi's thighs have almost no muscle lines, and their dimensions are not much different from those of ordinary people. For a professional basketball player, this is clearly unacceptable.
Yao Ming
When Yao Ming first entered the NBA, he also had a "skeletal" physique. However, he knew that to succeed in the league, he had to strengthen his power. In less than two years, Yao Ming built up a muscular physique, and his level of competition reached the top of the league. Even when facing superstars like Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard, he didn't fall behind. What Yao Ming is most praised for is his lower body strength. Yang Yi once described it this way: Yao Ming's thighs are as solid as tree trunks, which is why players like JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard often struggle against him.
As can be seen from the above picture, Yao Ming's thighs are very thick, almost twice as thick as an average person's, and they have a strong visual impact.
LeBron James
Finally, let's talk about LeBron James, the current number one player in the NBA. As we all know, LeBron James is famous for his explosive physical fitness and beastly strength, with muscle strength that rivals that of bodybuilders. Although LeBron James' thigh dimensions are not as exaggerated as Yao Ming's, the chiseled muscle lines indicate the intensity of his daily training. This makes it easy to understand why LeBron James always has the upper hand in physical battles inside the paint.
In summary, we can see that the more excellent basketball players are, the stronger their lower body strength is. Not only Yao Ming and LeBron James, but also top stars like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal possess such strength. Therefore, we can conclude that to become an excellent player, it is essential to train the lower body well.