Chapter 38: The Return of the Four Elders
Hu Qingniu was absent, and the Wizards played a two-center strategy. Facing the absolute weakness Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets, the Wizards lost both games.
Jordan did not attend the post-game press conference. And Old Man Doug had a cold face throughout the whole process, he knew that these two games would be bloody, whether it was a question of the team or a question of his coaching ability.
The media is also bloody, and Sports Illustrated, which has always been at odds with the Wizards, has once again acted as the vanguard this time. Jump out and accuse the Wizards of chaotic management, whether Jordan is a player or management. Trading 6 old, weak, sick and disabled is even more irresponsible to the team, resulting in the team's 7-man rotation and the players are overwhelmed.
After a wild bombardment, the Wizards were also at a loss for words, so they could only remain silent.
At this time, Hu Qingniu had been discharged from the hospital, and the toothache was not very serious. He is going to the MCI Center Arena today to test the physical functions of Ewing Barkley and the other four elders.
As soon as Hu Qingniu arrived at the stadium, he was surrounded by this group of 40-year-old uncles, one coach at a time, and he was so intimate.
The uncles have felt noticeable physical changes in the past two weeks, and the return of physical fitness is like a return to youth, which is fascinating.
"Dennis, how many bench presses can you do this time." Hu Qingniu directly named this evil man.
Rodman laughed and showed his big white teeth: "I can do 12 bench presses of 160 kg now. ”
Barkley immediately scoffed, "Haha, Dennis, I can do it 14 times." ”
In the bench press, Barkley and Rodman, who are at the same strength level as Ewing, have a greater advantage because of their smaller size, and Ewing did not show off his bench press early. But 14 times is a bit too exaggerated.
Under the leadership of professionals, the physical test data of the four uncles came out quickly.
Patrick Ewing
Height is 7 feet 0 inches (about 2.13 meters)
The reach is 7 feet 4 inches (about 2 meters 24 meters)
Standing touch height is 9 feet 6 inches (about 2 meters 90 meters)
Weight is 250 pounds (about 113 kilograms)
4% of total body fat
100 meters speed 12.60 seconds
Vertical bounce 0.50 meters
Absolute bounce 0.70 meters
The maximum touch height is 3.60 meters
Ewing suffered from knee problems within a few years after entering the NBA, and his excellent body did not work for a few years, and his foundation was good, so the skinny camel was bigger than the horse, and his physical fitness was not bad even in the middle and late stages, but compared to the other three centers, he belonged to the bottom. He weighed only about 109 kilograms for a long time in the mid-to-late stages, which is already the bantamweight of a 7-foot center. It's also to avoid injuries.
94 years ago, Ewing was recognized as the league's No. 1 interior liner, and Big Dreams couldn't match. Ewing's offense, although the footsteps are not as gorgeous as the big dream, but the means of attack, the attack distance is not bad, the three-point line comes in one and a half to 2 steps of mid-range jumpers, back hooks, throws, turn around and shoot, the left and right sides turn and hit the basket are very strong, and it is also a veritable defensive gate! There is also a hand in passing, especially before the age of 30, the court performance is very violent.
If the G7 Knicks win in the 94 Finals and Ewing wins, then he is by no means the tail of the crane among the four centers, and now the honor of "General" Robinson has crushed him a lap. It can be said that Ewing's historical status can be hung on this game, winning and losing.
Therefore, Ewing attaches great importance to this comeback to recover his physical fitness. But judging by the results, two weeks is still too short. Ewing's old knee injury was 90 years old, and it was impossible to recover those lost bounces in just two weeks.
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Charles Barkley
Height is 6 feet 7 inches (about 2.00 meters)
The arm span is 7 feet 0 inches (about 2 meters 14 meters)
Standing touch height is 8 feet 6 inches (about 2 meters 60 meters)
Weight is 250 pounds (about 113 kilograms)
Whole body fat accounts for 6%
100 meters speed 11.10 seconds
Vertical bounce 0.93 meters
Absolute bounce 1.08 meters
The maximum touch height is 3.79 meters
High jump 2.05 meters
Long jump 7.50 meters
"Flying Pig" Charles Barkley is not a cover, and his bounce ability is almost as good as Joe's help. But Barkley claims to be only 1.98m, apparently a bit to boast that he can still make a splash in the league at this height. But then he was imprisoned for speeding, and the prison photos released by the police completely betrayed him, and he was indeed 6 feet 7 inches.
Despite his height, at 250 pounds, he has unmatched explosiveness and an excellent reach, so it's no surprise that Barkley can succeed.
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Dennis Rodman
Height is 6'8" (about 2.03 meters)
Reach is 7 feet 0 inches (about 2 meters 18 meters)
Standing touch height is 8 feet 11 inches (about 2 meters 71 meters)
Weight is 230 pounds (about 103 kilograms)
7% of total body fat
100 meters speed 11.89 seconds
Vertical bounce 0.78 meters
Absolute bounce 0.90 meters
The maximum touch height is 3.60 meters
Dennis "Big Bug" Rodman and "Flying Pig" Barkley are clearly the more intemperate players, both of whom have a 7% total body fat ratio, two percentage points higher than Ewing "The Gorilla".
Rodman's physical fitness, except for his commendable reach, can only be described as mediocre. Many NBA players can reach this statistic, but only Rodman won seven consecutive rebounds, and the finals fought against "Postman" Malone. The arm circumference of the "postman" is terrifying to think about.
But Rodman, although he is usually out of tune, is not a brainless player. His success has relied on a keen sense of rebounding, solid positioning skills, and a fearless heart. In '98, at the age of 37, his shocking save is still a classic moment in NBA history, which is unforgettable.
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Tim Hardaway
Height is 6 feet 0 inches (about 1.83 meters)
The arm span is 6 feet 4 inches (about 1.93 meters)
Standing touch height is 7 feet 7 inches (about 2 meters 32 meters)
Weight is 178 pounds (about 80 kilograms)
Whole body fat accounts for 6%
100 meters speed 11.33 seconds
Vertical bounce 0.89 meters
Absolute bounce 0.93 meters
The maximum touch height is 3.10 meters
After talking about the "big bug", let's look at the "little bug". Tim Hardaway is a master of the NBA's crotch dribble change, his crotch dribble is unpredictable, and at the same time he is physically strong, and he does not fall behind when he holds the ball and hits the inside, and once hit a 2+1 on Barkley's head and then angrily snorted: yes, in your face. However, Barkley was stunned, and there was no response. As the originator of the crotch dribble, Hardaway's movements have attracted imitation from various stars, but undoubtedly his own movements are the most lethal.
The peak 20+10 "little bug" Hardaway's physical fitness is only acceptable, and his superb skills and excellent offensive awareness are his magic weapons for gaining a foothold on the field. He is the "team brain" that Hu Qingniu needs.
The four older players are all recovering well, and Hu Qingniu is very satisfied. The Wizards, who are currently 8-14, can't afford to toss, and the seven-man rotation players who have been holding out for two weeks are also exhausted.
It's time for the old men to show their fangs!