At this moment, Qin Yue was dumbfounded and said, "Lao Yao, after O'Neal went to the Heat, how many games do you play against him every year now?"

Yao Ming replied, "If both of us stay healthy... two games."

Then, Qin Yue said, "Lao Yao, how do you feel personally when you go one-on-one with me in the low post these past two days?"

Seeing this, after recalling the scenes of himself wantonly ravaging Qin Yue in the low post, Yao Ming gave a charming smile and said, "Hehe, your current low post defense is definitely stronger than Tyson Chandler.

But... in front of your Brother Yao, it's still a bit tender."

Qin Yue nodded indifferently and said, "Then how do you feel personally when we go unlimited one-on-one?"

The next second, it was Yao Ming's turn to be dumbfounded.

Because although in the low post, Qin Yue was indeed not his opponent, once it entered the realm of unlimited one-on-ones, Qin Yue could find various ways to toy with him.

Especially remembering the scene where Qin Yue dribbled the basketball through his legs and easily laid it up...

Yao Ming was instantly silent.

"In the NBA, once your increased weight leads to slower movement, Lao Yao, believe me... you will definitely become a key target for opponents on the court.

And the NBA's defensive three seconds... will surely tire you out on the court."

As someone who had been through it, Qin Yue knew very well that it was precisely the weight gain during the 05/06 season that laid the groundwork for Yao Ming's future short career.

In fact, Yao Ming at 145 kilograms was the most reasonable Yao Ming.

Because at this weight, Yao Ming could combine low post play with a certain level of mobility.

Historically, before the start of the 05/06 season, Yao Ming only missed two games in his first three seasons.

Granted, Van Gundy's slow game pace could protect Yao Ming's knees to some extent.

But the problem is...

What if Van Gundy gets fired in the future, and the Houston Rockets have Yao Ming run and gun under Adelman?

Of course, at this moment, Qin Yue knew better than anyone that he alone...

Couldn't convince Yao Ming at this time.

So without hesitation, Qin Yue unleashed his trump card.

"Are you crazy? Do you want to bid farewell to the NBA before you're 30?"

That day, glaring with eyes as big as bronze bells, the legendary trainer Tim Grover said to Yao Ming and his training team.

In front of this legendary trainer, Team Yao, who had previously planned to increase Yao Ming's weight, had completely lost their previous confidence.

"How could I leave the NBA by 30? I'm a grinder..."

"Why not? Man, your height is 7 feet 6 inches!

Do you know what the average career length is for NBA players taller than 7 feet 3 inches?"

At this moment, Yao Ming and his team were stumped.

Yes...

Even among NBA players over 7 feet 3 inches, Yao Ming, known for his short career, could still be considered an ironman.

Then Grover said to Yao Ming, "Since entering the league, you've proven that you can play a healthy full 82-game season at 145 kilograms...

But now in your fourth year, you want to gain another 10 kilograms?

Do you think your knees can handle it like Shaquille O'Neal's?

Even Shaquille O'Neal misses a lot of games and training each year to stay healthy.

Based on your daily training volume and the intensity you experience in actual games, I can tell you right now...

As long as your weight increases to 155 kilograms, your career will surely end within five years."

A true legendary trainer who has trained over 400 superstar athletes and Olympic champions across North America's four major sports leagues.

Grover's prediction that day was precise and deadly.

Seeing this, Yao Ming said dejectedly, "But... if I don't gain weight, how can I increase my impact in the low post?"

Hearing this, Grover rolled his eyes at Yao Ming and said, "Your true shooting percentage last season already reached 61.4%...

As a center who mainly relies on two-pointers and strong attacks, how much more impact do you want?"

Unwilling to stop there, Yao Ming said, "But Jeff wants me to become stronger because he plans to give me more possessions in the new season."

Grover got exasperated and said, "Can't the Houston Rockets find ways to bring in a few guards who can pass you the ball?

Other teams' centers can score easily, why do you have to work so hard inside?"

At this moment, Yao Ming was helpless, and Grover was furious.

But after calming down, Grover still found a way to solve the problem for Yao Ming, "Find a way to make your mid-to-long-range shooting more accurate.

Qin has already shown you a clear path through his performance in college basketball; who says pick-and-rolls are only about rolling to the basket?"

After pausing, Grover added, "Back when Patrick Ewing's signature move wasn't his post-up play in the low post.

In 'The Great Dream' Olajuwon's glorious career, there were also moments when he used mid-range shots to solve offensive problems."

At this time, still somewhat unwilling, Yao Ming said, "Am I really only supposed to play at 145 kilograms?"

Grover nodded and said, "Every NBA player has their physiological limits, believe me, I've coached Michael Jordan."

Seeing this, Yao Ming sighed deeply and said, "Then I'll listen to you... it's just that I don't know about Jeff and the Rockets' management..."

Grover got anxious and said, "Have your agent Bill Duffy tell Leslie Alexander, that stingy iron rooster.

Just ask him... does he want a cash cow that keeps making him money, or a Tyrannosaurus lying in a hospital bed."

"Tyrannosaurus?"

"With your wingspan... I think Tyrannosaurus fits your image."

"..."

Finally, Grover said earnestly to Yao Ming, "Even though you've been playing in the NBA for three years, I feel like many things have never been taught to you...

Yao, you need to know that in the United States, humble and low-key honest people are often the easiest to be bullied.

Michael Jordan would never ask the Bulls' management and coaching staff what they wanted from him during special training.

He would just grab the ball with one hand and yell at those who tried to interrupt his training: 'Get the hell out of my way!'"

...

Note ①: Regarding Yao Ming's real weight, after writing "Path of Conquest," Ah Qiao learned through various biographies and recollections from multiple Chinese reporters how tough it was for young Yao back then. In short... Ah Qiao would be a fool to believe half a word of the player weight data on the NBA official website and various major websites.

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