I just want to play healthy basketball

Chapter 181 Who is the number one power forward in active service? (big chapter)
June 6, TNT Studios, "NBA Insider" program.

The host Ernie Johnson held the microphone and said: "Girls and gentlemen, thank you for watching tonight's 'NBA Insider'. Good evening everyone, I am the host Ernie Johnson."

"I'm Kenny Smith."

"I'm Charles Barkley."

After Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley showed their faces, Ernie Johnson resumed his sermon.

"The topic of today's show is 'Who is the number one power forward in the NBA'.

To this end, we specially invited Karl Malone, one of the top fifty superstars and one of the candidates for the No. [-] power forward in active service.

Okay, Karl Malone is here. "

Karl Malone is usually relatively low-key and doesn't like to show his face.

But if there is a show that pays him to invite him, then he will naturally participate.

Today is Tuesday, tomorrow is Wednesday, the first day of the Bucks and Lakers Finals.

The first game of the NBA Finals is usually held on Wednesday, mainly for ratings.

Because North American school organizations organize sports activities, they often take place on Wednesday afternoon.

Even if there are no sports activities, usually the parents of students will accompany their children to participate in sports-related parent-child activities.

When I get home at night and turn on the TV, I am naturally more inclined to watch some sports programs.

Karl Malone knew very well that everything would go to the Three Treasures Hall. At this juncture, TNT invited him to participate in the program, and most likely there was nothing good about it.

Before coming, the program team also had a little communication with Karl Malone.

Karl Malone knew what kind of discussions were likely to come next.

Not surprisingly, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley will compare him with Tim Duncan and He Li, who has been in the limelight recently.

Before Duncan was born, the number one power forward was making comparisons and choices before Barkley and Karl Malone.

At that time, Barkley said that he and Karl Malone did not have a championship, and no one could compare with the other based on honor and record alone.

But after Duncan won the championship, Barkley took the lead in changing his words, advocating that Duncan is the number one power forward, not only active, but also the number one power forward in history, for which he did not hesitate to offend Kevin McHale.

However, Barkley hadn't retired at the time, and it was not easy for Barkley to switch to the Spurs.

At this time, Duncan was seriously injured and the Lakers rose.

After the Lakers won two consecutive championships, Barkley kept silent about Duncan and the number one power forward in history.

Because even if Duncan is comfortable and joins the Spurs, Barkley has no hope of getting a championship ring after his comeback!

Now, the opportunity has come again.

As the so-called opportunity never comes again!The old things that have been planned for a long time can be put on the agenda again.

Karl Malone clearly knew what kind of unscrupulous person Barkley was.

After kissing the ass of a donkey not long ago, Karl Malone said that I still underestimated this bastard.

Of course, He Li's performance this season is really unexpected.

Karl Malone also had to admit that there was something about this kid, He Li, who was able to lead the team all the way to the finals in his rookie season.

The way He Li is showing now is indeed a champion, and he has the momentum of the magician rookie FMVP.

Therefore, TNT's "NBA Insider" program took advantage of the finals before the game, and wanted to take advantage of He Li and the heat of the finals to discuss who is the number one power forward in active service.

In the process of this discussion, it is inevitable that one will step on one another to create the effect of the program.

So in the end who will be stepped on and who will be praised, naturally needless to say.

Karl Malone also thought about whether to come or not.

The result still came, and it was naturally because TNT gave too much.

In fact, Karl Malone has played in the NBA for almost 20 years, and he has only become rich in recent years.

Others gave too much money, and it was really hard to handle this kind of thing.

As we all know, within the scope of the NBA, Scottie Pippen is not only a name, but also a salary measurement unit.

Because of the long-term contract, Scottie Pippen has been a representative of high performance with a basic salary for a long time.

But in fact, why not a veteran like Karl Malone?
The peak salary is less than 2 skins.

Karl Malone is the epitome of this era, and almost all veteran stars have signed long-term contracts with the team.

Compared with the current salary contract, it can be said that before they got the compensatory pension contract, the peak contract was not as good as the rookies in previous years.

Two people have to be mentioned here, one is Jordan.

Jordan, the Dream Team, and the Bull Dynasty have had a huge impact on the NBA, and it has an impact on the world.

The NBA suddenly became richer and richer.

With Jordan getting rich first and then getting rich later, the value of NBA players has doubled.

The veteran who signed a long-term contract and played diligently in the NBA became a victim in comparison.

At this time, the big dog appeared.

The big dog's lion opened his mouth, which changed the pattern of the NBA to a certain extent.

Before the rookie standard contract came out, the lottery picks who were newborn calves who were not afraid of tigers could do whatever they wanted with their talents and negotiate with the team owner.

Seeing Dagou's ignorant rookie, the veteran was very angry on the surface, accusing Dagou of being wrong, but he secretly followed suit and negotiated with the boss.

Some people won top-salary compensatory pension contracts, while others made a lot of money by switching to other places.

The rookie Big Dog won a sky-high contract in the Bucks, which really strengthened the ambitions of a group of people.

It wasn't until the rookie standard contract came out that this situation changed slightly.

With the rookie standard contract, the team owner can save a lot of money.

Moreover, it is possible to rely on talented players to play child labor, and it is more hopeful to use the team's salary structure to complete reinforcements and realize the desire to win the championship.

The current Bucks can be said to be a lucky product after the rookie standard contract was released.

Before He Li joined the Bucks, they had already exceeded the luxury tax line.

Although the tax has only started to be paid this season, it is a hidden danger that must be paid attention to in the small ball market.

If this hidden danger is not resolved, the Bucks, who were originally only at the level of the Eastern Conference Finals, will not only have no way to strengthen, but may also be farther and farther away from the championship in the next two years due to the salary structure crisis.

Unexpectedly, after the Bucks acquired He Li, they soared into the sky.

Indeed, the Eastern Conference Finals team suddenly had an extra superstar, and that was the Finals-level team.

If it is a superstar signed with a maximum salary, it must be unacceptable to a team in a small market like the Bucks.

But He Li is just a rookie, a first-round pick with a 2+2 contract.

Even if the Bucks can't win the championship this year, within the period of He Li's four-year rookie contract, as long as the Bucks don't play tricks, they will definitely have a lot to do.

Therefore, Karl Malone kept staring at He Li on the screen before the discussion of "NBA's No. [-] active power forward".

"When will our Jazz find a rookie like He Li in the middle and end of the first round?"

It is worth mentioning that there is still Duncan on the screen, but Duncan is the number one pick!
Karl Malone knows that with him in the Jazz, the No. [-] pick is impossible, and even the lottery pick is unlikely.

Then, Karl refutes that Malone can be greedy only for a super rookie like He Li who is not high in the draft, but can counterattack and become the best rookie, or even a rookie superstar.

"Carl, why are you so fascinated by watching, are you looking at He Li?

Do you appreciate He Li too?Do you think He Li is the number one power forward in active service?

Or is there a chance to be that? "

Barkley knew that Karl Malone and He Li were at odds, but now that Karl Malone was looking at He Li, he was out of interest and suddenly attacked.

No matter what Karl Malone says next, the effect of the show will come out.

If Karl Malone denies it, Barkley said that he, as the number one honey, must argue with Karl Malone and fight to the end.

If Karl Malone agrees to support He Li, then the two former top power forwards can have a good chat, brag about He Li together, and "recognize" He Li's status.

"It's such a happy decision!" Barkley smiled slightly at Karl Malone.

When Karl Malone heard what Barkley said, he subconsciously looked at where Barkley was, but when he saw Barkley smiling maliciously at him, he shuddered and turned his head away.

Karl Malone asked Ernie Johnson on the other side: "Do you think a tough guy like me would appreciate a soft guy like He Li?"

Ernie Johnson was surprised when he heard this: "A softie? He Li is a softie, why do you have such a view?

You know he is the slam dunk king!He has strong finishing ability and can bring victory strongly.

Why do you think so?Is it because he threatens your status? "

As the host of an NBA program, Ernie Johnson naturally knows why Karl Malone said that He Li is a softie.

He Li was indeed a tough guy when he first entered the league, but after the All-Star Game, his style gradually changed. His playing became more and more shooting-based, and he looked softer and softer.

Ernie Johnson was well aware of this, but, Ernie Johnson was born in Milwaukee.

Ernie Johnson's father was a professional baseball player for the MLB (Major League Baseball) Milwaukee Brewers, and Ernie Johnson's childhood was spent in Milwaukee.

Although he moved to Atlanta later, Ernie Johnson and Milwaukee still have a bit of love, so he will naturally have a good impression of the players of the Milwaukee Bucks.

The show has just started, Karl Malone is not clear, next he will face three He Mi.

"Threatening my status? Haha, don't be ridiculous.

It will take at least 10 years for him to threaten my status.

I don't think He Li, a softie, can threaten me. "

Karl Malone is a little more serious.

It didn't wait for Ernie Johnson to discuss with Karl Malone how Li threatened his status.

Barkley interjected: "Carl, you said that it will take 10 years for He Li to threaten you, but you also think that He Li can't threaten you. Don't you think what you said is contradictory?"

"Do you think He Li can't stay in the NBA for 10 years?
Since you said that He Li's style of play is soft, I understand what you mean, what do you think of Kareem?
He Li continues to play according to the current style, which is what he himself called health-preserving basketball. Do you think he can't last for 10 years?

He was only 10 years old 28 years later, and he should still be at the peak of his personal strength.

So, I disagree with you.

I think He Li can stay in the NBA for at least 20 years. He can surpass you and Kareem. "

Barkley's words really hit the nail on the head.

No matter how bad He Li is, he is the second generation of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. According to He Li's current health-preserving basketball style, it can be said that he can play for 20 years.

If this is the case, even if He Li fails to win a championship in his career, He Li can surpass Karl Malone by accumulating career data and personal honors by relying on healthy basketball.

Besides, the Bucks are just a small team, and if Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will go to a big team like the Lakers, why not?
He Li is only 18 years old, which is very important.

A super rookie who is a superstar at the age of 18, after He Li's rookie contract ends, isn't there even a big team fighting for He Li?
He Li can completely follow Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's path again, so as long as there are no accidents, He Li will not be worse than Karl Malone.

On this point, Karl Malone is naturally not unclear.

But in any case, Karl Malone will not admit that He Li will threaten his status.

"Let's talk about the future, let's talk about it in the future! Isn't the topic of our discussion today 'Who is the number one power forward in the NBA'?"

Karl Malone chose to change the subject.

Ernie Johnson took the words: "Then let us see who are the candidates for the number one power forward in the NBA!"

In fact, the candidates have been announced on the big screen. There are five candidates in total. The first is Tim Duncan, followed by Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Chris Webber, and the last one is He Li.

The average data and personal honors of the five candidates are posted under the images, but in the honor category, only Duncan won the championship and FMVP honors that can be finalized.

But it is worth noting that Karl Malone won two regular season MVPs and two All-Star MVPs.

Even Duncan, who has a championship and FMVP in hand, has only one MVP and All-Star MVP, and the MVP was just won this season.

Judging from the data and honor accumulation of the five candidates, only Duncan and Karl Malone can compete for the No. [-] power forward in active service.

He Li, like Garnett and Webber, came to make up the numbers.

But at the discussion stage, He Li's weight is different.

"I think He Li should also be included in the discussion of the number one power forward in active service." Kenny Smith finally revealed his identity as He Mi.

"I agree. In fact, we can also exclude Carl." Barkley was not surprised and continued.

Karl Malone, who was sitting not far from Barkley, couldn't help showing his well-developed biceps to Barkley when he heard this.

"I'm right here, and you said in front of me that you can exclude me?

Then only compare He Li with Tim Duncan, what does this mean?
Believe it or not I can blow your big ass off with an elbow? "

The murderous look in Karl Malone's eyes is self-evident.

Barkley didn't notice, but went on to explain to others: "I said it after the Spurs won the title.

In the future, there is no need to discuss the topic of me and Carl about who is the number one power forward!
Obviously the number one power forward is Tim Duncan!There is no doubt about this. "

"Carl and I are not weak, of course I need not say, I have retired, the rest is the young people's business.

As for Karl, his peak has passed, and he is now on a veteran contract!

How many years can he play?Could it be that in the next few years, will he meet a rookie of He Li's level and lead him to the championship?

Even so, can the championship he won really prove that he is one step better than us?Does not!

The future belongs to young people, no matter what you say, I am firm on this point. "

Barkley's reasons are very good. Having a championship and not having a championship are two different things.

Moreover, he and Karl Malone are both old. Even if they win the championship, they will improve their historical status a little bit, and there will not be too much improvement.

But for a young player like Duncan, it's hard to say how many championships he will win in the future.

Duncan won the championship and FMVP in his rookie season, which proves that their future is limitless.

Even if Duncan's comprehensive strength has not surpassed Karl Malone now, he must be above Karl Malone in the future.

Even if he can't continue to win championships in a small ball market, why can't Duncan go to a big ball market?

The No. [-] pick of Duncan's debut is the pinnacle, but a big man like the Cardinal is willing to show bad for him.

Once the Spurs pull their hips and have no hope of winning the championship, I am afraid that the Celtics will be the first to pursue Duncan and make the Cardinal laugh.

The truth is indeed the same. Barkley smoothed out the logic when he vigorously advocated Duncan.

Hearing this, Karl Malone was speechless for a while and had nothing to say.

Unreal things can still be refuted, but the truth is the most fucking ruthless.

In a way, Barkley is indeed right. Just the fact that Duncan won the championship can make him speechless.

Karl Malone thought he was going to face He Li directly, but who would have thought that Barkley would move out of the mountain of Duncan as soon as he came up.

There is no way, the old and frail Karl Malone really can't climb the mountain of Duncan.

"Carl, do you agree with Charles?" Ernie Johnson mocked Karl Malone with feigned impartiality.

No matter how Karl Malone argues, he is powerless, so he can only shut up and remain silent.

"Charles, I want to hear, why do you think He Li can be compared with Tim Duncan?
He Li is still a rookie and has no championship yet. He seems to be no match for Karl.

Why do you think He Li can choose one of Tim Duncan? "

In order to avoid silence, Kenny Smith pushed the topic to the next one.

"Why, don't you think He Li is very similar to Tim Duncan?

When they debuted, they were all genius boys, unparalleled in the world.

This year's rookie, no one is at the same level as He Li, He Li is unique.

He Li, like Tim Duncan, was a super rookie with excellent physical talent and the ability to fly into the sky and escape from the ground when he debuted.

But they are different from most NBA players, the way they play is very smart.

They use the simple way they are good at to score effectively, and this is the basis for them to stay in the NBA for a long time.

Of course, they also have differences.

As one of the most powerful forwards in active service, Tim Duncan dominates the basket, and He Li dominates beyond the three-point line.

However, He Li is good at shooting from beyond the three-point line. I think this is an appearance.

As we all know, he can be Kareem at any time.

He Li can do more in the game, but the opponents he encountered were not enough for him to show his full strength.

We can look forward to his performance in the finals and expect him to create miracles.

We all came from which era, presumably we will not forget another Malone, a man who once ruled the league for a while! "

As the No. [-] He Mi, Barkley has already blown He Li to the point of tying Duncan without a championship.

Perhaps in the near future, He Li will be able to surpass Duncan without a championship.

Don't underestimate the imagination and fighting power of brain-dead fans!
Barkley said that I made up too much brain. He Li saw me working so hard. Next year, I must be one of the Bucks champions.

At that time, Barkley may also start to overtake Duncan in a championship, and give him his own historical status, raising a few steps.

"Moses Malone and his 'FO, FO, FO'? But there is no superstar teammate like Dr. J around He Li." Kenny Smith continued to ask Barkley.

Kenny Smith seemed to be laning against Barkley, but he was actually encouraging Barkley to talk more.

The two He Mi sang the double reed, and Karl Malone on the side said, I really didn't see it.

It's a pity that the eyes can be turned aside, but the ears can't be closed!
Then Barkley said again: "Don't forget, there are three All-Stars around He Li.

Don't forget that He Li is still a rookie!

Even if He Li and the Bucks fail this season, the Bucks will inevitably work around He Li in the offseason.

The Bucks can definitely make a fuss about three All-Stars and quasi-All-Stars like the Aliens.

Use them to trade for an All-Star who is suitable for partner He Li!

These days, are there still few superstars without championships?Do you think anyone would refuse the temptation to play with He Li and win the championship?
I would like to ask Karl, if you were given the opportunity to play with He Li, would you refuse? "

Barkley repeatedly provoked Karl Malone. If it weren't for the large number of people, Karl Malone really wanted to disagree and give the flying pig in front of him a elbow.

However, when Karl Malone faced the question of "whether he would like to play with He Li", Karl Malone thought about it, and then thought about it carefully...

"He Li shoots top-notch shots with full range.

Has a breakthrough, can play low, is organized, and can defend.

He can also grab rebounds and play fast breaks, which seems to match him very well.

But……"

Karl Malone didn't find the answer in a short time, but he was unwilling to deny it in public.

In fact, Karl Malone didn't say the answer without thinking, so the answer is very clear.

Seeing that Karl Malone was silent, Kenny Smith could only talk to Barkley about the next topic.

"Then why do you think that He Li is qualified to compete with Tim Duncan for the number one power forward in active service? There is no doubt that Tim Duncan is the number one power forward in active service!"

Barkley said unhurriedly: "Yes, Tim Duncan is the No. [-] power forward in active service. But, I don't think it will be so soon."

"Shaquille O'Neal has always had a saying about Tim Duncan winning championships.

Winning the championship in a shortened season cannot convince all players and fans, and cannot win everyone's respect.

The competitive state of the players in the normal season is the best, and the shrinking season is unfair to all team players.

Such a championship is bound to have less gold content than a championship in a normal season. "

Due to physical problems, O'Neal was swept by Duncan in the playoffs of the shrinking season. This is a stain that will never go away, and it is also a pain point in life.

In the year Duncan won the championship, O'Neal had a similar statement.

But without saying a few words, he was stunned by someone who spoke out.

O'Neal has no championship, 1>0, O'Neal is not qualified to evaluate Duncan's championship.

In this regard, O'Neill has nothing to say.

But in the past two years, O'Neal has won a championship a year, and the status quo has become 2>1.

O'Neal naturally began to swell, and he was also qualified to comment on Duncan.

Even, O'Neal wanted to use the pressure of public opinion to deprive Duncan of the championship.

It seems that by doing this, the stain of O'Neal being swept by Duncan in the playoffs can be completely washed away.

Barkley doesn't care what O'Neill thinks. In short, O'Neill is a gun in his hand, and it is most suitable to fight the honest man Duncan who doesn't fight or grab.

"Do you agree with his statement? Anyway, I agree!

If He Li can help the Bucks beat the Lakers this season and beat the Lakers for two consecutive championships.

Then we have to admit that He Li not only surpassed Tim Duncan and became the number one power forward in active service.

He Li also surpassed Shaquille O'Neal and directly took over Michael Jordan's class.

Became No.1 in the league for at least the next ten years.

Just like Moses defeated the combination of Kareem and Magician and won the championship, Moses naturally became No.1 in the league. "

Discussing No.1 in the active league, because Jordan is back, some people will still consider Jordan, instead of clearly stating that No.1 is O'Neal.

But what Barkley said is that if He Li can beat the OK combination, it will be like Moses Malone defeating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Magician, and win the championship and No.1 through head-to-head confrontation.

It is true that it is still controversial whether O'Neal is the active No.1.

But Barkley said again, He Li took over from Jordan's class, so there is no problem.

Even if Jordan listened to what Barkley said today, he probably wouldn't have too many opinions.

Jiangshan has talented people on behalf of the people, and they have been leading the way for hundreds of years.

Jordan's failure to lead the Wizards into the playoffs proves that his influence on the field is not as terrifying as before.

He Li can do what he wants to do this season, and Jordan has to admit to He Li: "The future is yours!"

(End of this chapter)