As we all know, when it comes to the NBA's all-time best lineup, most fans would first think of the combination of "Magic, God, Emperor, Buddha, Shark." After all, as the top players in each position, if they could team up for the same team, the NBA might witness an unprecedented grand finale. However, with the rise of new-generation stars, there are also some new voices regarding the issue of the all-time best lineup. Recently, Kevin Durant, the star player of the Phoenix Suns, was asked about the strongest scoring lineup in NBA history during his appearance on the podcast "Out the Mud," and he gave his answer. Durant believes that if the five purest scorers in NBA history were combined, the point guard should be Irving, the shooting guard is Kobe, the small forward is McGrady, the power forward is himself, and the center is Garnett. Durant's list does not include LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer, or Michael Jordan, the god of basketball; instead, they are replaced by Kobe and McGrady. It is worth noting that when discussing the shooting guard position, Durant also explained that this list is arranged according to his preferences, so it inevitably excludes some famous players. Moreover, he was very conflicted in choosing between Kobe and Jordan. In Durant's mind, in terms of scoring ability alone, Kobe and Jordan are on par, but McGrady is definitely superior to James. In terms of statistics, Kobe averaged 25 points in his career, Garnett 17 points, and McGrady 19 points. As current superstars, Durant and Irving…

NBA once had a slogan that went "Where Amazing Happens," which essentially means it's a place where miracles occur. This applies not only to team competitions but also to the personal growth of players. There was Jokic, who rose from a second-round pick to become a back-to-back MVP, and now there is a forward who was passed over nine times in the draft and didn't get a response even after actively courting the Spurs, known as the "newcomer's Whampoa Military Academy." However, this season, at only 23 years old, he has averaged an impressive 19.8 points, 10 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks, achieving a "phoenix-like rebirth." When I list these stats above, some of you may already know who this young star is. Yes, he is none other than Jalen Johnson, the Hawks' starting forward who made a remarkable comeback from the 20th pick. Johnson was once a five-star high school player and one of the top three forwards in the country. For a long time, he was predicted to be selected within the top eight picks. Even in the last mock draft before the actual event, he was projected to go as high as the 11th pick. However, his repeated locker room controversies during his college days and his insistence on changing teams raised doubts about his future professionalism, earning him the nickname "runaway forward." Due to such external doubts, NBA executives hesitated. In the 2021 draft, nine teams among the top 19 picks had focused on him, but they all ultimately chose other players. Jalen…

Everyone knows that I like to browse through articles and select some viewpoints to describe my own different opinions. I came across an article where Allen Iverson believes that from 2000 to the present, the player he fears most in a one-on-one matchup is Tracy McGrady. It seems that both of them are heroes who respect each other. So, who has the greater chance of winning in a one-on-one between the two? Let's continue to discuss this. First, let's praise both of them. In their prime, they were both unstoppable on offense, one as a shooting guard and the other as a small forward. Although they have faced each other before, it's difficult to determine who is stronger. We can only analyze and judge based on their skills and physical talents. In a one-on-one situation, there's no help defense or anything like that. McGrady's advantage is definitely his height, and his individual scoring ability is top-notch. During his peak, his individual scoring ability could be said to be on par with Jordan and Kobe. They should be considered in the same category. Therefore, McGrady can use his physical advantage to score against Iverson, and his shooting accuracy is not low either, so McGrady definitely has the upper hand in this aspect. On the other hand, Iverson's advantage is definitely his speed, with strong mobility. Facing Iverson's speed and mobility, McGrady would also suffer, because players over 2 meters tall generally have slower speed and mobility, which I believe everyone will agree with. Old fans who have watched Kobe and Iverson…

On the last day of 2024, two regular season games were held in the CBA, both resulting in upsets. Fujian defeated Jiangsu, ending their 15-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Zhejiang, on a 10-game winning streak, lost at home to Shenzhen, who were ranked third from the bottom, which was a huge upset. However, Zhejiang's ranking remained in the top three. Zhejiang should not have lost this game. Despite the absence of Cheng Shaipeng and Yu Jiahao only playing for 12 minutes before exiting the game, these were not excuses for the loss. Despite an incomplete lineup, their strength was still above Shenzhen's, especially since Shenzhen was also missing a key player, Zhou Peng. In this game, Zhejiang somewhat underestimated their opponents, not playing seriously, or perhaps being a bit lax. In the second half of the second quarter, they were hit by Shenzhen with a 26-4 run, trailing by as many as 24 points. Fortunately, they managed to recover some points in the latter part of the third quarter, reducing the gap to 4 points. However, in the fourth quarter, the gap widened again to double digits. But at this point, Zhejiang launched a furious counterattack, almost achieving a great comeback. The most classic moment occurred in the final 34 seconds when Zhejiang was only down by 6 points. A miraculous scene unfolded. Zhejiang's foreign aid, York, emerged as a hero. Under the cover of his teammates, he made two consecutive long-range leaning back three-pointers, which could also be called unreasonable three-pointers, with very fast and difficult shots. Then, in another…

As a former superstar in the league, Tracy McGrady's talent is considered a once-in-a-century phenomenon, boasting a combination of height, wingspan, speed, leaping ability, and explosiveness that set him apart among swingmen. McGrady's talent was so high that even Michael Jordan took notice; the Bulls once considered trading Scottie Pippen for this young prodigy, but the deal ultimately fell through due to Jordan's opposition. However, it is puzzling that McGrady, hailed as the top high school player in the United States at the time, was only selected ninth overall in the 1997 NBA Draft. Today, we will unveil the mysteries of history, discussing the players who were drafted ahead of McGrady and comparing their talents and achievements with his. First, let's take a look at the players who were drafted ahead of McGrady in the draft. From eighth to fourth overall, they are Aronardo Foye, Tim Thomas, Ron Mercer, Tony Battie, and Antonio Daniels. These players' careers did not have many highlights; some were role players, while others were benchwarmers. It can be said that they had no notable honors or achievements to speak of. Compared to McGrady, they had nothing to compare except for playing a few more years of college basketball. Next, we come to the third overall pick, Chauncey Billups. Billups is a player whose abilities outweigh his fame; his mature and stable style of play, excellent performance on both ends of the court, and his big heart in crucial moments earned him the nickname "Mr. Clutch." As the backcourt core of the Pistons at the time,…

Translation of the article content into English: As a former superstar in the league, McGrady's talent is considered a once-in-a-century phenomenon, boasting height, wingspan, speed, leaping ability, and explosiveness, making him unique among swingmen. McGrady's talent is so high that even Jordan took notice, with the Bulls once considering trading Pippen for this young prodigy, but ultimately backing out due to Jordan's opposition. However, it is puzzling that McGrady, hailed as the top high school player in the United States, was only selected ninth in the 1997 NBA draft. Today, let's uncover the history and discuss the players ahead of McGrady in the draft, as well as their comparison in terms of talent and achievements with McGrady. First, let's look at the players who were drafted ahead of McGrady. From eighth to fourth overall, they are Aronardo Foye, Tim Thomas, Ron Mercer, Tony Battie, and Antonio Daniels. These players' careers did not have many highlights; some were role players, others were benchwarmers, and they had no significant honors or achievements to speak of. Compared to McGrady, they could only boast of playing more years in college, falling short in other aspects. Next, we have the third overall pick, Chauncey Billups. Billups is a player whose abilities outweigh his fame, with a mature and stable style of play, excelling on both offense and defense, and earning the nickname "Mr. Clutch" for his big-game performances. As the backcourt core of the Pistons, Billups led the team to seven consecutive Eastern Conference Finals and two consecutive Finals appearances, including a victory over the…