"Many people are puzzled by the physical changes in professional athletes, especially in the basketball world. We've seen legendary players like Duncan, McGrady, and James, who despite being in their prime, seem to be at odds with their physical condition. Even at the peak of their careers, many players appear to have prematurely 'aged' - with graying beards, joint injuries, and prolonged recovery times that are often insufficient. For players like Shaquille O'Neal, who faced serious health issues at just 52 years old, what hidden costs lie behind such contrasts? Is there an inescapable connection between the brilliant achievements of professional athletes and their physical overexertion? For these athletes, every intense training session and competitive match seems to trade health for wealth and glory. But does the sport bring success, or does success come at the cost of their health? Today, we will delve into this topic, discussing the physical overexertion and injuries of professional athletes, revealing the immense toll they bear behind the glitz and glamour. One, the high-intensity trials of a career: the 'invisible harm' behind competitive sports. Professional athletes appear to possess exceptional physical attributes and skills that set them apart from the rest. However, it is precisely these advantages that compel them to constantly challenge their limits under extreme physical demands, sometimes even at the expense of their health. Every game, extra practice, and training that pushes beyond limits, is a consumption of the athlete's body and physiology. In high-intensity sports like basketball, players must exert tremendous athletic ability, strength, and agility on the court. This…

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Translation of the article content into English: In the NBA, the Lakers are undoubtedly the team with the most stars in history. After all, this team has had a culture of winning games led by top-tier stars since they first entered the NBA. The first-ever superstar in history, George Mikan, was a Laker, followed by Jerry West, Baylor, and others who were also superstars leading the team to victory. Now, the Lakers still have top-tier stars like James and Davis. Speaking of which, Shaq shared a Lakers player pyramid, let's take a look at whether it is reasonable. Fifth Tier This tier mainly consists of top-notch blue-collar players who have made significant contributions to the team: Norm Nixon, Fisher, AC Green, Rick Fox, Odom, Horry, Clyde Lovellette, Jim Pollard, Slater Martin, Vlade Divac, Hot Rod Hundley, Bob McAdoo. Nixon helped the Lakers win two championships and was once selected to the All-Star team. Fisher, although he has never been selected to the All-Star team, has helped the Lakers win five championships. AC Green was Magic Johnson's backcourt partner, helping him win two championships and also contributing to the OK duo's championship. He was a top defender. Rick Fox was the small forward during the Lakers' three-peat period and was considered the third best player on the team at the time. Odom helped the Lakers win two championships and was the sixth man during Kobe's era. Horry helped the OK duo win a championship, and his career record of reaching seven NBA Finals and winning them all is quite impressive. Clyde…

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