I originally intended to stop writing, but I have a habit of browsing other people's articles every time. Today, I came across an article with pictures in which Kyrie Irving mentioned that there are only six players in NBA history who excel at one-on-one play: Jordan, Kobe, James, Durant, McGrady, and Harden. Seeing this list, I would like to share my thoughts. Honestly, when it comes to one-on-one play, LeBron James does have a gap compared to these players. James relies heavily on pick-and-roll or post-up plays in his later years, while the others are known for their tough individual skills that make defenders tremble in one-on-one situations. Durant's biggest enemy in one-on-one play is his own stamina and shooting touch. James doesn't really belong on this list, although it's not to say that his one-on-one ability is bad. In my personal opinion, the strongest one-on-one players are Jordan, Kobe, Durant, McGrady, Iverson, and Kyrie. Harden's one-on-one ability is actually not great; he is more of a player with high basketball IQ who knows how to take advantage of the rules. Jordan was able to win two three-peats in his era, which was largely due to his personal one-on-one ability. Do you remember the Detroit Pistons' Bad Boys, known for their rough defense? Jordan faced them with great difficulty, and it was through such challenges that he honed his one-on-one skills, so there's no objection to ranking him first. Kobe, similarly, progressed from a role player to the core of the Lakers. He has mentioned in his memoirs that he…

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On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA witnessed a wild brawl that was anything but festive, with players throwing punches and engaging in a street-style brawl! With the Chinese New Year approaching, the NBA saw a peak matchup at the end of 2024, featuring the Mavericks against the Suns, both teams boasting at least two superstars. Even with Doncic's injury, the game remained intense. However, with 9 minutes and 2 seconds left in the third quarter, a heated conflict erupted on the court, leading to an all-out brawl. The score stood at 60:44 when Nurkic and Marshall began to clash, each sizing up the other. After two consecutive rounds of minor skirmishes that went unchecked by the referees, the tension escalated. Nurkic committed another offensive foul, elbowing Gafford to the ground in a move that seemed particularly aggressive. Frustrated by the call, Nurkic got up and walked away. Seeing his teammate being targeted, Marshall started yelling at Nurkic from a distance. But Nurkic, known for his fiery temper, couldn't stand it and charged towards Marshall, engaging in a fierce verbal exchange. The words quickly turned into action as Nurkic swung his right hand, slapping Marshall across the head. Marshall retaliated immediately, not backing down, with a swift straight punch to Nurkic's face. The blow was fast and hard, visibly reddening Nurkic's face. Washington then joined the fray, pushing Nurkic to the ground with a forceful shove to his waist. Nurkic, upon getting up, was ready to continue fighting but was eventually restrained, falling to the ground in the process. Despite…

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NBA regular season is in full swing, and the league's landscape is taking shape, with some teams rejoicing and others facing challenges. Taking the Western Conference as an example, young teams like the Thunder, Rockets, and Grizzlies are forging ahead and firmly occupying the top 3 spots in the West, with a promising situation; while many powerhouse teams such as the Lakers, Clippers, Suns, and Warriors are plagued by injuries, trapped in the play-in tournament area, and their situations are not optimistic! The Dallas Mavericks have upgraded their lineup around the East European combination, but their championship prospects are more dangerous than imagined. Luka, endowed with extraordinary talent and achieving fame at a young age, has made many people doubt whether he can adapt to the intensity of the NBA due to his plump physique and injury risks. This was also the reason why the Atlanta Hawks completed the blockbuster trade of swapping Luka for Trae Young during the 2018 draft. Fortunately, the Dallas team successfully picked up a bargain, and since Luka joined the NBA in 2018, he has completed the torch relay with the old driver Dirk, leading the Mavericks step by step to rebuild their glory - first returning to the playoffs, then reaching the Western Conference Finals floor, and last season proudly advancing to the Finals, losing to the Celtics but winning the future. In this process, Luka has been selected to the All-NBA First Team for five consecutive years, won the scoring title in the regular season, and is a frequent contender for the MVP!…

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Shams: The Lakers are willing to trade three first-round picks. It's rare that the Lakers have finally woken up. I thought they were really going to keep their first-round picks for future drafts? Look how happy James is, he's doing a celebratory dance... It feels so familiar, be careful not to receive a cease and desist letter. In fact, the Lakers weren't always reluctant to use their picks; they once offered Westbrook plus two first-round picks for Irving, but were rejected by the Nets. The Nets' asking price for Irving was Westbrook plus Reeves, Christie, two first-round picks, and a pick swap, which led to the Lakers declining the offer. To get back on track, the Lakers plan to use three first-round picks to acquire a player who can play alongside LeBron and Davis and also participate in Redick's coaching system over the next 3-5 years. Simply put, the Lakers want a young star. In the current league, there seem to be only two candidates who meet this condition and could potentially be poached: Klutch Sports' former client Trae Young and current client De'Aaron Fox... Netizens are most enthusiastic about the Lakers trading for Fox. However, what the Lakers want may not align with the netizens' opinions. They previously showed strong interest in Trae Young but seem less interested in Fox, who is now looking to leave the Kings, and there hasn't been any reliable rumors about the two parties. Trae Young (26 years old) is younger than Fox (27 years old) and has stronger leadership abilities. His scoring ability…

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