One thing had to be said about Pang Bo: first, he had a broad build.
Second, he had an absolute advantage in strength.
He could hold his position against two players at once. It was a little difficult, but he could still stand his ground.
Even James couldn't help praising him when he saw that:
"Pang Bo really is born with incredible strength."
"In his first year, whenever he faced Wemby, he was always at a huge disadvantage. In his second year, he still couldn't get the better of Wemby, but at least he wasn't constantly getting bullied the way he had in his first season."
"This season, when he faced Wemby, he was only slightly at a disadvantage."
"Now that they're in the Finals, Wang Yi may be the Raptors' main star, but Pang Bo always shows what he can do on the court. A lot of the time, he can even go toe-to-toe with Wemby."
"I can't imagine what kind of monster he'll become after two more seasons of growth."
Jordan nodded as well:
"Watching this guy play always reminds me of Shaquille O'Neal in his early days. He has speed, strength, and leaping ability all in one."
"Now they're gradually moving toward the version of O'Neal we saw in his middle years. As Pang Bo puts on weight, he's gaining a huge advantage in physical battles in the paint. It's hard to imagine what he'll be like in his prime."
At that moment, however, Yao Ming looked a little concerned.
With Pang Bo's talent and potential, he would develop quickly on just about any other team.
But on the Raptors, his growth would be slower.
Because the Raptors had Wang Yi.
Whenever the team ran into trouble, Wang Yi would step in.
Pang Bo never had to