Five tough guys in NBA history: Who can compete with O Neal in physical confrontation?

O's peak period was an unstoppable beast on the basketball court. His 154 kilogram weight, 2.16 meters tall and 198 kilogram bench press power made countless defenders intimidate under the basket. But in the long history of the NBA, there are still several tough guys who are not afraid of the reputation of sharks, who have proved themselves with iron blood.

Kal Malone: ​​The man with an iron elbow swept the Sharks

in the 1997 and 1998 playoffs, the Jazz eliminated the Lakers for two consecutive years, and Malone became O'Neal's lingering nightmare. Despite being 10 cm tall, Malone is not at all in the confrontation with her amazing shoulder width and iconic iron elbows. Data shows that Malone averaged 28.6 points and 12.6 rebounds in these two series, completely suppressing O'Neal's 22 points and 11.6 rebounds.

Maron's secret to confrontation lies in his steel-like body structure. When O'Neal tried to eat with his weight, Malone could always use the perfect lower plate strength to get stuck in the position, and cooperate with the intimidating pair of iron elbows to let the young shark suffer. The Jazz's 4-1 and 4-0 series scores became the best footnote to Malone's ability to confront.

Sabonis: The glory of the European giant towers

2000 Western Conference Finals, the 36-year-old Sabonis put O'Neal, who was at his peak, into a tough battle. The 21-meter-21-meter-140-kilogram Lithuanian legend uses his textbook-like positioning skills to drag the series into tiebreak. If it weren't for age, the giant who led the former Soviet Union to defeat the United States would probably postpone O'Neal's first championship by one year.

Sabonis's confrontational wisdom is amazing. He knows how to use his weight of 140 kg and his height of 2.21 meters to predict O'Neal's movement route in advance on the defensive end. Even if his explosive power is no longer the same as before, he can still use his solid basic skills and precise defensive position to make every point O'Neal extremely difficult. This confrontation between the veteran and the new king has become a classic inside teaching case in the NBA.

Batter: A stunning moment for the Mongolian wrestler

On November 12, 2003, the unknown Batter completed a history-falling scene at the Lakers' home court - overturning O'Neal with one hand. The Mongolian player incorporated his wrestling skills into basketball confrontation and used the strength advantages brought by the big skeleton to make the shark lose all his face. Although he only played for 11 minutes and left the game with 5 fouls, this shocking glance was enough to prove his ability to confront him.

Batter's explosive power stems from his unique physical conditions and cultural background. At the 2002 World Championships, he even defeated Ben Wallace, who is known for his strength. This primitive power originated from the grassland nation adds a different style to the NBA's confrontational aesthetics. Although the technique is rough, Bartel proves that Eastern players can also compete with Western behemoths in a pure power showdown.

Yao Ming: In the 18 matches of the Eastern Giants, Yao Ming and O'Neal's data comparison (17.6 points, 9.6 rebounds vs. 21.1 points, 10.1 rebounds) seems to be at a disadvantage, but the other side of the story is more interesting. As Van Gundy allowed Yao Ming to gain weight to 300 kilograms, the Eastern giant gradually gained the upper hand in the confrontation. In the 2006-07 season, Yao Ming scored 34 points and 14 rebounds, while O'Neal scored only 15 points and 10 rebounds in his late years.

Yao Ming's history of confrontational evolution can be regarded as a textbook case. Not only does he have a height advantage of 2.26 meters, he also makes his lower plate strength reach the top level through scientific weight gain. When O'Neal tried to play with his signature back-on single, Yao Ming was able to interfere with his shot with a longer wingspan and withstand the impact with solid stance. This combination of technology and power has set an example for international players.

Chamberlain: The Legend of the Power of Ancient Behemoths

Although it is thirty years apart from the O'Neill era, Chamberlain's ability to confrontation is still fascinating. The two are both 2.16 meters tall, but Chamberlain's bench press record of 226.8 kg (O'Neal's 198 kg) shows the terrifying power gap. The picture of lifting 215 kg while co-producing an advertisement with Schwarzenegger and the documentary record of 36-year-old still able to press 211 kg, all confirming the credibility of this number.

Chamberlain's philosophy of confrontation is reflected in his ultimate development of physical potential. As the seventh-time scoring champion and the eleventh-time rebounding champion, he proved that strength can be translated into lasting dominance. Although he weighs about 30 kg lighter than O'Neal, he makes up for the gap with amazing explosiveness and endurance. This comprehensive and comprehensive confrontational concept is still a compulsory course for inside players. Looking back at NBA history, these tough guys interpret the art of confrontation in their own ways. They prove that even when facing a talented monster like O'Neal, through technology, wisdom and pure power, an insurmountable line of defense can still be built. This is not only a history of confrontation, but also an evolutionary epic of basketball culture.