From the founding of the NBA to the present, almost all the star players, superstars, and megastars are black players. It is really difficult for stars of other skin colors to reach this level. The reason for this situation is not because black players work harder, endure more hardships, or are more disciplined; it is mainly because they have good physical talents, and they really have a natural advantage in playing basketball. These advantages cannot be caught up with by later training, especially after seeing these 5 photos, you will agree with my point of view. Yi Jianlian's talent is indeed good, and he is truly the ceiling among Asians. Whether it's static or dynamic, he is at an upper-middle level in the NBA, and his athletic ability is top-notch. However, when he took a photo with his contemporary "monster" Kevin Durant, the gap between the two was visible to the naked eye. Without mentioning anything else, just looking at their wingspans, Durant, who is much shorter than Yi Jianlian, has an even better wingspan. Shaquille O'Neal plays simply and brutally, holding the ball low and then dunking fiercely. Even if several people double-team him, the restrictions on O'Neal are still limited. As a center, his talent is so good that the league even modified the rules to limit him. O'Neal has thick thighs but slender calves, which ensures sufficient lower body strength while also possessing speed comparable to guards. Just look at those calves, which are even slimmer than those of the opposing player. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a freak…

Recently, on the stage of CCTV3's "The Braver, The Better," a familiar couple surprised the audience. On stage, the couple dressed in Tibetan attire danced gracefully to Tibetan songs, their faces filled with happiness. This happy couple is none other than Lin Hao, once known as the "Wenchuan Little Hero," and his beloved Zelam. Sixteen years have passed since the 9-year-old boy saved two classmates with his tender hands, and he has now grown into an adult, becoming a "protector of the countryside" for his hometown. What has Lin Hao experienced in these 16 years? 01 On May 12, 2008, when the Wenchuan earthquake struck, 9-year-old Lin Hao was in class with his classmates. In an instant, the teaching building collapsed, burying Lin Hao and his classmates under the rubble. After two hours of struggling for survival, Lin Hao did not run away after crawling out of the ruins; instead, he turned back into the ruins and carried out two classmates with his tender hands. After settling the two classmates, Lin Hao continued to try his best to rescue the other students trapped under the rubble. When the rescue team arrived, he even guided the soldiers to rescue the trapped students. "In fact, I was also very scared, but seeing my classmates even more frightened, I felt that I had to be strong," Lin Hao said in an interview after the disaster. Lin Hao's bravery and perseverance not only saved himself but also brought hope to his classmates and boosted the morale of the disaster-stricken people. After the earthquake rescue,…

She is the world's first female giant, half a head taller than Yao Ming, wearing size 78 shoes, and able to eat two catties of rice and six bowls of noodles every day. However, behind her towering height that broke the Guinness record, there are endless troubles. Besides the various inconveniences in daily life, she also suffers from the torment of illness. Why did she grow so tall? What stories are there in her life? Born in an ordinary village in Anhui Province in 1972, Yao Defen's parents were simple farmers who made a living by farming, with very unstable income. Yao Defen was unusually tall since childhood, standing out among other children of the same age by a big margin at the age of three or four. When she started elementary school, her height skyrocketed, and she was as tall as an adult at the age of 10. Her parents originally thought their daughter would stop growing at around 1.7 meters, but they didn't expect Yao Defen's height to continue to soar after entering junior high school. Moreover, her appetite grew larger and larger, and she could eat more than the whole family in one meal. During her junior high school years, she had to eat two catties of rice and six bowls of noodles every day just to barely satisfy her hunger. By the time she was 15, Yao Defen had already exceeded two meters in height, standing taller than the teacher on the podium by one or two heads. To avoid affecting the classes of other students,…

Translation of the article content into English: Peak Yao Ming was undoubtedly one of the best centers in the NBA at the time, with his 2.26-meter height and delicate skills under the basket, allowing him to dominate the paint, even against top centers like Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard. In 2006, after the expiration of his rookie contract, Yao Ming received recruitment from multiple teams who were eager to acquire this star player with great interior dominance, including superstars like Kobe Bryant. So, let's take a look at what offers each team made to Yao Ming at that time. As the number one pick in the 2002 draft, Yao Ming's performance in his rookie season could only be described as average, averaging 13 points and 8 rebounds per game with a shooting percentage of less than 50%, which was the key reason he did not win the Rookie of the Year award. However, after realizing the lack of strength and physicality, Yao dedicated a lot of time to gym training, quickly improving his strength level, and his sophomore season stats rose to an average of 17+9 points and rebounds, earning him All-Star and All-NBA Third Team selections. In the following two seasons, Yao Ming made significant progress each year, and in his fourth year, he put up impressive numbers of 22.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game with a 51.9% shooting percentage, earning him a spot in the All-NBA Second Team and as an All-Star starter. At 25 years old, Yao Ming was already one of the top…

The new head of the Basketball Association sets three fires, abolishes Yao Ming's efforts, reuses Gong Luming, and returns to tradition. For the men's basketball team, will this have a significant impact? Speaking of the recent head of the Basketball Association, everyone should be very clear that it is Yao Ming's successor. After Yao Ming chose to resign recently, the current leader of the Basketball Association, Guo Zhenming, has also made some new adjustments. The goal is to lead the men's basketball team to greater breakthroughs and hope to win more victories in future international competitions. However, for the great efforts Yao Ming has made in the past and the series of changes he has made, they have basically been abandoned by Guo Zhenming. Firstly, an important decision is that Guo Zhenming, according to understanding, will vigorously promote excellent local coaches in future games and invite local head coaches to lead the team. However, Yao Ming has always insisted on hiring foreign head coaches, especially including foreign coaches like Djordjevic. Although Yao Ming's approach is relatively advanced, it may not be suitable for the local environment. After all, many foreign coaches find it difficult to adapt to the local players' playing style and tactics after coming to China, and it is also challenging for them to manage the entire team well. Currently, Guo Zhenming continues to adopt the approach of vigorously promoting excellent local coaches, which still has certain advantages as it allows for a better understanding of local players. Secondly, in the new round of personnel arrangements for the…

Translation of the article content into English: Yao Ming is the pride of Chinese basketball and the only Chinese national number one pick, as well as a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. When Yao first entered the league, he was a tall and thin interior player, and now Victor Wembanyama is also a tall and thin interior player who has entered the NBA as the number one pick. Today, let's take a comprehensive look at the comparison between these two peak interior number one picks. Static Talent Comparison Yao Ming stands at 2.26 meters tall, while Victor Wembanyama is approximately 2.24 meters tall, making Yao slightly taller. However, Wembanyama has an arm span of 2.44 meters, compared to Yao's 2.20 meters, clearly showing Wembanyama's advantage in arm span. This gives him a more significant advantage in defensive coverage area and offensive rebounding. Athletic Ability Comparison Wembanyama possesses excellent running and jumping abilities, as well as flexibility, allowing him to move quickly on the court and provide support defensively. His body coordination and balance are also good, enabling him to perform some difficult actions during offense and defense. In contrast, Yao's athletic ability is slightly inferior, but his ability to compete in the paint is stronger. He can use his height and weight to occupy a favorable position under the basket, as he is a traditional center. Technical Skill Comparison Yao's interior skills are comprehensive and exquisite, with proficient use of back-to-basket moves, hook shots, and small-range fadeaway jumpers. His footwork in the paint is agile, and he can…

After a 25-point comeback against Xinjiang Men's Basketball, Liu Chuanxing was publicly praised by head coach Pan Jiang for playing well. Liu Chuanxing deserved it as he indeed played a pivotal role. In the fourth quarter, Liu Chuanxing scored with a putback, sealing the victory and securing the win for Shanxi Men's Basketball. In just 21 minutes of play, Liu Chuanxing scored 12 points, quite efficiently. However, his greater contribution was on the defensive end, where he recorded 5 blocks and 2 steals. Liu Chuanxing's outstanding performance severely stifled Li Yanzhe, the core of Xinjiang Men's Basketball's interior. Li Yanzhe is a representative of top-tier CBA centers. When playing for Guangzhou Men's Basketball, he had a game with 30 points and 19 rebounds. This season with Xinjiang Men's Basketball, Li Yanzhe has been an undisputed pillar. Against Ningbo Men's Basketball, Li Yanzhe scored 22 points and 9 rebounds in 24 minutes of play. Against Liaoning Men's Basketball, Li Yanzhe had a single-game performance of 21 points in only 25 minutes. However, in this game, facing Liu Chuanxing, Li Yanzhe had no presence on both offense and defense, scoring only 9 points and 5 rebounds in 34 minutes of play. This is not the first time Liu Chuanxing has suppressed a top CBA center this season. Against Beijing Men's Basketball, standing before Liu Chuanxing was Zhou Qi, known as the No. 1 center in the CBA, but it was Liu Chuanxing who had the upper hand. Liu Chuanxing scored 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Zhou Qi had only 12 points…

In the second stage of the CBA league's fierce competition, the 25th round of matches brought an eye-catching confrontation - the intense clash between Guangdong Hongyuan and Tianjin Men's Basketball Team. In this game, Xu Jie, the guard of Guangdong team, with his extraordinary courage and indomitable spirit, staged an astonishing contest against Gao Shiao, the center of Tianjin team who is 2 meters 25 tall, becoming the focus of attention in the field. Xu Jie, who is only 1 meter 78 tall, seemed like a brave knight on the court, constantly challenging Gao Shiao, who is nearly twice his height. The nearly half-meter height difference between the two undoubtedly added a legendary color to this confrontation, also triggering extensive discussion among fans. At the beginning of the game, Tianjin team relied on Gao Shiao's absolute height advantage in the paint to launch frequent attacks, as if entering an uninhabited land. In the first quarter of the game, an impressive scene was frozen in the minds of the fans: when Tianjin team launched a strong attack in the paint, standing in front of Gao Shiao was Xu Jie, who was petite but had determined eyes. Despite Xu Jie's desperate attempt to block the shot, Gao Shiao easily sent the ball into the basket like a giant, making the height difference between the two particularly obvious at this moment. In the stands, exclamations rose one after another, which was a seemingly hopeless defensive attempt. However, Xu Jie did not back down because of this. As the first quarter of the game…

"White Yansong was right, 'resigned' CBA Chairman Yao Ming has embarked on a new path!" Once upon a time, someone evaluated Yao Ming by saying, "Apart from his height, none of his other conditions are suitable for playing basketball!" At first glance, this remark does seem to have some truth to it. Consider this: a giant who stands at 2.26 meters tall thanks to his natural talent, yet still criticized for lacking the necessary conditions. Shouldn't ordinary people just call it a day then? However, it is precisely this seemingly sarcastic comment that vividly outlines the stubborn determination in Yao's career and the numerous challenges he has faced. When we talk about Chairman Yao - oh, I should say former chairman now, most of our memories probably start with the "Shanghai lad." He was born into a family with a standard basketball pedigree; his genes were destined for greatness. With parents who combined are over four meters tall, what kind of child could you expect but a tall one? Indeed, he stood out from the crowd at a young age. But don't think that just because of his height, everything would be smooth sailing. Honestly, during his training days, coaches often told him, "You're just a wooden stake; if it weren't for your height, I would have advised you to change careers long ago." What does this mean? It means that even though he stood closer to the basket than anyone else, his agility and speed were initially lacking. However, one cannot let others define their fate, can they? Thus,…

NBA stars are known for their exceptional skills and unique personalities, becoming idols in the hearts of basketball fans around the world. But what were these superstars like in their childhood? Let's travel through time together to take a look at the childhood photos of these NBA legends and feel their transformation from cute kids to court legends. LeBron James LeBron James is a name that is almost universally recognized in the basketball world. The young LeBron in the photo looks not much different from his current appearance, which is why fans often tease him for being "mature beyond his years." His dark skin, bright eyes, warm smile, and those adorable ears make it easy to recognize who he is. Yao Ming When we talk about Yao Ming, we tend to associate him with stability and humility. However, the childhood Yao had an unknown side. The young boy in the photo, wearing a red leather jacket and yellow casual pants, looks like a rock singer. This outfit makes one wonder if Yao Ming had chosen a musical path, would he have become a shining star as well? Dwyane Wade Wade is undoubtedly one of the handsome black guys in the NBA, known for his chiseled features and strong physique. However, young Wade didn't stand out much, but old fans could still recognize him through his distinctive jowls. Stephen Curry Curry is loved by fans for his precise three-point shooting and his sunny good looks. Young Curry may have lacked a bit of heroism, but his cute and naive temperament made…