From fantasy footsteps to Tiangou, only 5 NBA players beat the entire game by low posts, O Neal couldn t rank first

With the trend of modern basketball increasingly advocating three-pointers and opening up space, the ancient technique of low-level singles is gradually declining. However, in the long history of the NBA, there were a group of inside giants who relied on their back-to-back singles and footwork skills to get their own ruling era. Low-level offense requires not only height and strength, but also a perfect combination of technology, judgment and rhythm. From "King of Heavenly Hook" to "Footsteps of Dreams", this technology has been fully interpreted in their hands.

Fifth place: Kevin McHale

Career data: 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 55.4% shooting percentage

Career honors: 3 NBA championships, 7 All-Stars, 2 Best Sixer

McHale may be the most underrated low-post master. His offensive rhythm is extremely deceptive, and the fake moves behind him are varied, which is called a "low-post textbook." During the Celtic dynasty, his inside cooperation with Larry Bird was a nightmare for his opponent, especially in the 1986 Finals, facing the Rockets' inside double towers, McHale still averaged 25.8 points per game. His iconic "dream shoulder" and turn-over jump shot are weapons that no defender can predict. In the era when there is no three-second zone limit, he often can shake his opponent back and score gracefully, which is a model of low-level footsteps.

4th place: Olajuwon

Career data: 21.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, shooting percentage 51.2%

Career honors: 2 NBA championships, 1 MVP, 2 FMVP, 12 All-Stars

Speaking of low-level footsteps, Olajuwon cannot be avoided. His "dream footsteps" are famous all over the world, and even Kobe and Yao Ming learn from him specifically. In the 1995 playoffs, he repeatedly crushed "General" David Robinson and "Beast" Charles Barkley in the interior, leading the team to win the championship. He doesn't rely on strength, but on his delicate steps and rhythm to deceive the defenders. His low-level combination skills, which are turning, swaying, and retreating, are unsolvable, and even if the opponent makes predictions in advance, it is almost impossible to stop them. He used technology to tell the world: low position is not about doing things recklessly, but about art.

Third place: O'Neal

Career data: 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 58.2% from the field, Career Honors: 4 NBA championships, 1 MVP, 3 FMVPs, 15 All-Stars

O'Neal's low-post offense is not fancy, but extremely effective. He used crushing power and instant activation of footsteps. In the 2000 Finals, he averaged 38 points and 16.7 rebounds per game, completely destroying his opponent's inside line. Getting the ball at a low post, turning around, and dunk are his most common and deadly ways. Although the movements don't seem complicated, the opponent can't stop them at all. His low-level dominance often makes the opponent have to choose foul tactics, and he has become the most oppressive insider in the league in such a simple and direct way.

Second place: Duncan's career data: 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, shooting percentage 50.6%

Career honors: 5 NBA championships, 2 MVPs, 3 FMVPs, 15 All-Stars

Duncan's low-post offense emphasizes stability and efficiency. He does not have the gorgeous steps of Olajuwon, nor is he as violent as O'Neal, but he can end the offense in the most economical and practical way at the right time. His signature 45-degree angle board shot and back-turn jump shot gave the Spurs countless victories at critical moments. In the 2003 Western Conference Finals, he averaged 28 points and 12 rebounds against the Lakers, and frequently used low-post footsteps to play O'Neal. Duncan's offense seems dull, but he has made many outstanding achievements in actual combat and is a true representative of the stable insider.

No. 1: Jabbar

Career data: 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, shooting percentage of 55.9%

Career honors: 6 NBA championships, 6 MVPs, 2 FMVPs, 19 All-Stars, NBA historical scoring champion (before retirement)

"Tian Gou" Jabbar is the greatest low-post scorer in NBA history. His "Sky Hook" shot is almost impossible to block, and he can still score stably even when facing Bill Walton or Moses Malone at his peak. In the 1971 Finals, he led the Bucks to sweep the Bullets, averaging 27 points, 18 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, completely dominating the game. He used Tiangou to establish his own offensive system, and thus became the historical scoring king. His low-post offense is both elegant and practical, and is unique in NBA history. Want to block the sky hook? Even O'Neal said, "There's no chance."