With a frame that tall, he was bound to have an unstable center of gravity.
Any physical contact would send him staggering.
If he wanted to improve his ability to hold his ground, he had to gain weight.
But at his height, gaining enough weight to stand up to contact would put enormous pressure on his feet.
That would greatly increase his risk of injury.
Centers like Yao Ming and Shaquille O'Neal had struggled with foot injuries throughout their careers.
That was why Wang Yi didn't believe Wemby would be the player to end the small-ball era.
Both teams' players came to the center circle, where Pang Bo and Juan prepared for the jump ball.
Ever since they entered the league last year, people had been comparing the two.
Both had played at a high level.
Juan had continued to make huge strides this season, showing signs of developing into a star on both offense and defense.
Since joining the team, Pang Bo's offensive workload had dropped significantly thanks to Wang Yi.
Yet his scoring hadn't fallen. It was right in line with last season's.
He was taking fewer shots than he had the previous season, but Wang Yi drew more defensive attention, easing the pressure on Pang Bo.
Just imagine: when facing a rookie center and a longtime league superstar who could do whatever he wanted, who would you focus your defense on?
Of course, Wang Yi.
That gave Pang Bo more one-on-one opportunities, and his scoring efficiency improved dramatically.
That was why he was scoring just as much as last season despite taking fewer shots.
And when he devoted more of his energy to defense, his defensive efficiency improved tremendously.
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