We often say: "Simple mind, well-developed limbs". In our very traditional concept, if you are good at physical education, you will be poor at studying, and if you are good at studying, you will not be good at physical education. This view is really too one-sided. Why can't we study well and be excellent in sports? Take the NBA as an example. Even though this place is full of muscular men, there are quite a lot of academics here. Today, if these five top students form a team, it would be too easy to win the championship.
Center: Maybe you didn't expect that O'Neal, who usually laughs and laughs, is actually a top student. In 2000, O'Neal received his bachelor's degree from his alma mater, and a year later, he received an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Underneath his seemingly "living treasure" character, he really hides great wisdom. He can't compete on the court, and he can't compete off the court with his academic qualifications. O'Neal is really a wizard.
Power forward: When Duncan was in college, he got a master's degree in psychology. It was only after four years of college that Duncan's style of play became so mature and steady. No wonder Duncan always stays calm no matter what situation he encounters. This has a lot to do with his major.
Small forward: At his peak, Granger was also a top small forward averaging 25+5 per game. He was a weakened version of James. When Granger took the ACT American National Examination, he scored 30 points. The full score at that time was 36 points, which was already very good. He was also invited by Yale University, but he still chose basketball. If he had always followed the academic route, he would still be successful.
Point guard: Westbrook is a true academic. He entered UCLA based on his grades. Originally, Stanford University also recruited Westbrook, and valued his performance rather than athletic ability. In the end, Westbrook chose UCLA and received an athletic scholarship. Westbrook, who was easy to get into trouble on the court, turned out to be a top student.
Shooting guard: Carter is also an academic master. He did not give up his studies even after entering the NBA. Through self-study during his playing days, he obtained a degree in African American Studies from the University of North Carolina. He really has both career and spiritual pursuits in mind. Among the "four major shooting guards", Carter has the highest academic qualifications.