Today in the NBA, there were many games and impressive performances from various star players, including Sabonis, McCollum, Alexander, LaVine, Jokic, Westbrook, Haliburton, and Isaiah Joe, among others. However, when it comes to selecting today's best player, there is no doubt about who takes the title. Let's take a closer look at the standout performances: Haliburton led the Pacers to an easy victory over the depleted Warriors, showcasing his offensive and defensive prowess. In the first half, he played 19 minutes, shooting 4-for-6, including 1-for-3 from three-point range and 5-for-5 from the free-throw line, scoring 14 points with 1 rebound, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Over the entire game, Haliburton played 35 minutes, shooting 8-for-10, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc and 7-for-7 from the charity stripe, tallying 25 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals, with a plus-minus of +18. Isaiah Joe came off the bench to shoot down the Knicks with 8 three-pointers. In the first half, he played only 13 minutes, shooting 8-for-11, including 6-for-7 from downtown and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line, amassing 23 points and 1 rebound. For the whole game, he played 30 minutes, shooting 11-for-16, including 8-for-11 from three-point land and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line, exploding for a season-high 31 points, along with 1 rebound and 2 assists. Alexander, currently atop the MVP rankings, continued his dominant play, scoring 39 points in just three quarters. In the first half, he shot 8-for-12, converting all 3 free throws, scoring 19 points with 3 rebounds and 2 assists, leading his team to a…

As a historical-level talent monster in the NBA, Wenyaban was highly anticipated even before he entered the league. Simply from the perspective of physical talent, he is not inferior to "ancient beast" Chamberlain. In the basketball world and even the history of world sports, he is like a dazzling star. He stands at an impressive height of 2.16 meters with a wingspan that reaches a staggering 2.34 meters. Additionally, he possesses a pair of incredibly large hands, with an open length of 29.2 cm. Not only that, but he also boasts exceptional running and jumping abilities! He has athletic-level athleticism and endurance, and his running vertical jump reaches a terrifying 1.22 meters! Now let's take a look at Wenyaban. He stands at 2.24 meters tall, with a wingspan of 2.44 meters and a standing reach of 2.85 meters. Compared to Chamberlain, he surpasses him in terms of height and wingspan. Wenyaban also possesses outstanding running and jumping abilities, with a standing jump height of 0.97 meters and a running jump that is historically top-tier at 1.1 meters. In NBA history, there are legends of players being able to touch the top of the backboard, and Wenyaban is truly capable of achieving this feat! Wenyaban not only possesses physical talents comparable to Chamberlain but also has very proficient basketball skills. He can easily score inside using his height advantage, dribble across half-court like a guard, and even shoot three-pointers with a soft touch from any position. Exaggeratedly, last season he had the best step-back three-pointer shooting percentage in the league! In…

When it comes to the MVP favorites this season, Thunder's star player Alexander is undoubtedly on the list. So far, he has averaged an impressive 31.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game. Under his leadership, the Thunder have achieved a record of 30 wins and 6 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference. If they continue at this win rate, the Thunder even have a chance to challenge for 70 wins. However, despite his remarkable performance, Alexander was only selected as the 11th overall pick in the draft. So, what happened to the 10 players who were picked ahead of him? Some of them have already been eliminated from the league! Bridges (Knicks) Career average: 14.6 points, 4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals Bridges started his career as a 3D player but began to transition during the 2022-2023 season, which made him a better player. He was traded to the Knicks last offseason and is now averaging 18.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers per game. He can not only shoot threes and defend but also handle some ball-handling responsibilities. Besides scoring, he can create opportunities for his teammates. Therefore, Bridges has undoubtedly reached an All-Star level. Knox Career average: 7.4 points, 2.9 rebounds Knox's most heavily utilized time in the NBA was his rookie season when he averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. However, his 37% shooting percentage showed that his abilities fell short of team expectations. Knox gradually fell out of the rotation and moved around…

In the NBA, each player typically accumulates various statistics in a game, with the main five being points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals. It's quite impressive to achieve a triple-double in a game, with Russell Westbrook currently leading the charts with 201 triple-doubles. A quadruple-double is even rarer, requiring a player to reach double digits in four out of the five categories. To date, there have only been five instances of quadruple-doubles in NBA history, achieved by Wilt Chamberlain, Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon, and David Robinson. First: Wilt Chamberlain with 22 points, 25 rebounds, 21 assists, and 22 blocks Wilt Chamberlain is a legendary center in NBA history, known for breaking numerous records such as scoring 100 points and grabbing 55 rebounds in a single game. Some of his records remain unchallenged to this day. In the 1968 season against the Pistons, Chamberlain achieved an incredible feat of 22 points, 25 rebounds, 21 assists, and 22 blocks, a record that may never be surpassed. Second: Nate Thurmond with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, and 12 blocks Nate Thurmond had a commendable career, particularly excelling in rebounding with an average of 15 per game and a scoring average of around 15 points. He was undoubtedly an all-around player. In a game against the Bulls, he managed to score 22 points, grab 14 rebounds, dish out 13 assists, and block 12 shots, earning him a place in the top 75 players and the Hall of Fame after retirement. Third: Alvin Robertson with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and…

On January 8th, Beijing time, Yang Ming's last excuse has completely disappeared. Liaoning's new foreign aid has unleashed their full firepower, outperforming Guangdong's ace player, and there's no longer any need to say that there's no one available. Liaoning Men's Basketball Team won a very important come-from-behind victory against Sichuan, and an intriguing detail from this game was that the top three scorers for Liaoning were all foreigners. Besides Ferg with 31 points and Wells with 18 points, the remaining standout was starting center Patton, who went 7 for 11, scoring 16 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, dishing out 3 assists, and blocking 3 shots. His performance was very versatile, and his efficiency was extremely high. This data shows significant improvements on both offense and defense compared to the first game, and after further defensive coordination, he will only get stronger, even averaging 3 blocks per game is possible. Moreover, Patton also demonstrated great dominance in the paint, even completing an astonishing alley-oop slam dunk with Zhao Jiwei, which shows how impressive Patton can be. Despite Yan Shouqi digging a deep hole and both he and Li Huyi committing six fouls, Patton still held up for Liaoning, providing them with significant help. After this stunning performance by Patton, you have to admit a fact: Yang Ming now has no more excuses to complain, so what else are you complaining about? Just how strong is Patton? He's much better than Guangdong's big foreign aid. Guangdong's ace superstar, their core foreign aid is Morand, but Morand only scored 14 points in this game.…

As the successor to "Yi Jianlian," Xu Xin was highly anticipated by Guangdong fans even before he officially joined the first team. Last season, after Yi Jianlian's retirement and Zhou Qi's subsequent joining, Xu Xin did not receive many opportunities. This season, after waiting for Zhou Qi to join Beijing in the north, the newly arrived Wang Shaojie is a power forward, yet Xu Xin still did not receive much attention, causing many Guangdong fans to sympathize with him. This season, Xu Xin's playing time has been fragmented, especially after Bazley's recent return. With all three foreign players being centers, Xu Xin received even fewer opportunities. However, during the "Guangdong Derby" against Shenzhen, Du Feng chose to give Xu Xin a chance, and he finally seized this opportunity to play his best game of the season. Even after accidentally getting his chin injured during a collision, Xu Xin, who had blood on the court, remained on the court to help the team. In 18 minutes off the bench, he made 7 out of 6 shots, scoring 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 blocks, with a +18 plus-minus value, the highest on the team. For Du Feng, under the current situation where Guangdong's domestic frontcourt is somewhat tight, it is indeed necessary to provide more trial-and-error space for young players. Compared to Zhang Mingchi and Zhang Hao, who are indeed not up to the task, it should be noted that Xu Xin attracted the attention of some NBA scouts during his training in the United States last summer, indicating that his…

The Lakers played against the Hawks at home. The game started with AD scoring two points for the Lakers to take the lead, and then both teams were locked in a tug-of-war, with the scores alternating. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led by 3 points; in the second quarter, Trae Young was called for a technical foul, and the Lakers took advantage of this to suddenly increase their efforts, with rookie Knickert scoring 11 points in a single quarter, James continuously attacking the paint to cause damage, and the Hawks relied on Capela's two-point shot to stop the bleeding, trailing the Lakers 57-65 at halftime; after changing sides, the Lakers continued to play steadily, with Rivers continuing his excellent form from the previous game, scoring 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in a single quarter through inside and outside shooting, keeping the point difference in double digits; in the final quarter, the Lakers firmly controlled the initiative on the court, with James continuously scoring to seal the game, and the Lakers eventually won a decisive victory over the Hawks 119-102 without much effort. In this game, the Lakers' new recruit Finney-Smith gradually integrated into the game, playing 23 minutes, shooting 2 out of 3 for 8 points and 5 rebounds, with a plus-minus value of +12. After the game, AD talked about his teammate Finney-Smith's performance: "It's obvious that he did very well in shooting tonight, and his defensive performance has always been online. Smith has been learning our system, our defense, our tactics, etc.…

In the NBA, there are a total of 21 recognized awards, including the MVP, scoring champion, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, etc., divided into categories A and B. It is clear that a player cannot win all these awards in a single season. For example, perimeter players find it difficult to win the rebounding or shot-blocking titles, while interior players struggle to become assist or steal leaders. Additionally, star players are unlikely to be named Sixth Man of the Year. So, who holds the record for the most awards won in a single NBA season? Tenth Place: Tim Duncan, 2002-03 Season, with six awards including the championship, MVP, and double first-team honors!‌ It's already quite an achievement to win both the MVP and Finals MVP in the NBA. Kobe Bryant, for instance, lost in the finals during his 2008 MVP season, and Stephen Curry had one Finals appearance where he was down 3-1 and another where the Finals MVP went to Andre Iguodala. In comparison, Tim Duncan's 2003 season was remarkable. He won the regular-season MVP by defeating Kevin Garnett and Shaquille O'Neal, ended the Lakers dynasty in the playoffs, and delivered a top-notch individual performance in the finals, earning him the title of a single-core champion. The only regret is that Duncan did not achieve the rebounding or shot-blocking titles or the Defensive Player of the Year award; otherwise, his accolades would have been even more impressive. David Robinson remained dedicated on the defensive end in his later years. Ninth Place: Michael Jordan, 1997 Season, with six…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the Lakers gave James a big gift for his 40th birthday, trading Russell + Lewis + three second-round picks to the Nets for Smith and Milton, upgrading their guard and forward positions. With the addition of Smith and Milton, here is a full list of the Lakers' team contracts! I. Main Players James: 40 years old, 2-year contract worth 101 million, averaging 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks this season, with shooting percentages of 49.6%, 35.7%, and 76.7%. He is the second-in-command of the Lakers, an all-around veteran. Davis: 31 years old, 3-year contract worth 175 million, averaging 26 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.0 blocks this season, with shooting percentages of 52.7%, 31.3%, and 77.6%. He is the leader of the Lakers, both offensively and defensively. Rivers: 26 years old, 4-year contract worth 53.83 million, averaging 17.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.0 steal, and 0.2 blocks this season, with shooting percentages of 44.4%, 36.3%, and 79.4%. He is the third-in-command of the Lakers, a key player. Hachimura: 26 years old, 3-year contract worth 51 million, averaging 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steal, and 0.7 blocks this season, with shooting percentages of 48.4%, 45.2%, and 83.3%. He is the fourth-in-command of the Lakers, with the highest three-point shooting percentage. Smith: 31 years old, 4-year contract worth 55.56 million, averaging 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks this season, with shooting percentages of 45.9%, 43.5%, and 62.5%. He is a forward…

On January 4th, Beijing time, the Lakers hosted the Hawks. The game started with Davis scoring two points for the Lakers to take the lead, and then both teams were locked in a tug-of-war, with the scores alternating. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led by 3 points; in the second quarter, Trae Young was called for a technical foul, and the Lakers took advantage of this to suddenly increase their efforts. Rookie Knick scored 11 points in a single quarter, James continuously attacked the inside to create damage, and the Hawks relied on Capela's two-point shot to stop the bleeding, trailing the Lakers 57-65 at halftime; after changing sides, the Lakers continued to play steadily, Rivers continued his excellent performance from the previous game, scoring 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in a single quarter through inside and outside shooting, and the point difference remained in double digits; in the final quarter, the Lakers firmly controlled the initiative on the court, and James continuously scored to seal the game, and the Lakers finally won a decisive victory over the Hawks 119-102 without much effort. In this game, the Lakers' new recruit Finney-Smith gradually integrated into the game, scoring 8 points and 5 rebounds in 23 minutes with 3 shots and 2 hits, with a plus-minus value of +12. After the game, Davis talked about his teammate Finney-Smith's performance: "It's obvious that he did very well in shooting tonight, and his defensive performance has always been online. Smith has been learning our system, our defense, our…