The small forward is a fixed position in the basketball lineup. Generally speaking, small forwards are shorter in height and body shape than centers and power forwards, but taller than shooting guards and point guards. Usually, the height of a small forward is between 1.96 meters and 2.13 meters. Although many small forwards are as tall as power forwards, they are often slightly inferior in strength.
The small forward is the most important scorer on the team. The most fundamental requirement for a so-called small forward is to be able to score, and to score from a relatively long distance. As soon as the small forward receives the ball, the first thing that comes to mind is how to put the ball into the basket. Rebounds, assists, and defense were dispensable in the small forward's original concept.
In offense, the small forward can strike a balance between strength confrontation and shooting. When defending, the small forward is usually responsible for steals and rebounds. Many small forwards can also serve as shooting guards, and players who can play both positions are often called "swingmen."
The first player to start a small forward in the NBA is Paul Arizin, one of the top 50 players. His career only lasted ten short seasons of 50-52 and 54-62. In these 10 years, Paul Arizin was selected to the All-Star team every year, four best teams, two scoring champions, and one championship. Not only did he add a defensive concept to the small forward position, his most important contribution... He brought the jump shot into the NBA in an era when the NBA used standing to push the ball out of the chest.
The small forward position experienced a long ice age after Paul Arizin retired. It was not until the 1980s that small forwards in the NBA began their most glorious era. Well-known small forwards such as Julius Irving, Dominic Wilkins, James Worthy, and Larry Bird all reached the peak of their careers in the 1980s.
Julius Erving, nicknamed Dr. J, is 2.01 meters tall. He is the pioneer and founder of NBA gorgeous performances, and the first "person to play above the basket." In college, he had an abnormal performance of 20 points and 20 rebounds per game. He played in the ABA for five seasons before joining the NBA and led the Nets to two championships. In the seven years since joining the NBA, he has won one championship, one MVP, and was selected to the All-NBA Team five times. His windmill dunk is still unforgettable. It has also become one of the NBA's signature moves...
Human Essence Movie Dominic Wilkins, the scoring leader in the 1985-86 season (30.3 points), second in the MVP selection. Scored 26,668 career points; averaged 24.8 points per game. The shooting percentage was 46.1% and the free throw percentage was 81.1%. He won the NBA Dunk Contest twice in 1985 and 1990, defeating top players such as Michael Jordan, Irving, Pippen, and Kemp. ***Participated in 56 playoff games, averaging 25.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. In 1994, Suimeng's second team won the gold medal in the World Men's Basketball Championship.
Cobra James Worthy is 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. He must be the most successful among all small forwards. His shooting percentage reached an astonishing 57.9% in his rookie year and has been for 8 consecutive years. Keep the hit rate above 53%. He also maintains the highest shooting percentage in a five-game series in NBA playoff history --- 72.1% in the 1985 West Coast Finals against the Denver Nuggets! James Worthy is a typical big-game player, averaging 3.5 points per game in the playoffs compared to the regular season. The field goal percentage is also 2.3 percentage points higher. Reached 54.4%.
And the most successful small forward is Big Bird. He can’t run fast, jump high, has splayed feet... Can such a person play basketball? Others can't, but he can. He has an aggressive self-confidence. He will often point at his opponent and ask: I want to score 40 points in the game, can you stop me? Or say: I gave this ball to you, and then there was a swipe... Diligence and self-confidence are the keys to Bird's success in the NBA. In 1979, the Celtics had the biggest turnaround in NBA history, going from 29 wins the previous year to 61 wins, all just because of the addition of a rookie. The next year, the team traded for two top 50 superstars, selling Khair and Paris. The Big Three of the Boston Celtics successfully combined and won three championships in the following seven years. Together with Magic, he saved the NBA in crisis and brought fans back to the stadium. 3 championships, 2 finals MVPs, 3 regular season MVPs, 9 first-team appearances, 12 All-Stars... During his 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, Bird excelled in every aspect on the court. Performance is quite perfect - whether as a scorer, a passer, a rebounder, a defender, a team core, or a key player. 24.3 points, 10 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and a shooting percentage of 49.6%.
The NBA in the 1990s gave birth to Pippen, the most comprehensive small forward in history. His statistics are not as dazzling as Bird's, but he is the best defender (although Bird's defense is also good) ), he may be the best defensive small forward in NBA history. He is 2.01 meters tall and can defend any player in the opponent's backcourt. The Bulls formed by him, Jordan and Rodman are absolutely invincible in terms of defense. Averaged 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.96 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. Batman has also become a name that gives all the NBA's top scorers a headache. His brilliance was so dazzling that it completely overshadowed the limelight of contemporaries such as Slymef and Chris Mullin.
Most of the outstanding small forwards in the NBA today are comprehensive. The little emperor has the possibility of being on par with the big bird. This year's 37+7 data is only seen in the NBA in 20 years. The most important thing is that he is talented. 21 years old (looks a bit different). Finals MVP Pierce, the Kings' Ron Artest and the Pistons' Prince are also rare all-around talents. Anthony, Maggette, Lewis and Stojakovic are all typical offensive small forwards, while defensive players such as Battier, AK47, and Bowen provide new space for the existence of small forwards.