Ross was the No. 1 pick in 2008, and Irving was the No. 1 pick in 2011. The two No. 1 picks have their own unique technical characteristics. I will analyze who is stronger between Rose and Irving at their peak, from the following four aspects.

There is no Rose in his prime yet

There is only a healthy Rose, who will be at his peak when he debuts. If it is defined as the peak period, it is the season in 2011 when he won the regular season MVP. Rose is 1.91 meters tall, weighs 91 kilograms, has a wingspan of 2.03 meters, and a standing reach of 2.5 meters. Rose's physical fitness is very explosive, he is good at speed breakthroughs, he does not slow down in disguise, and he dunks when he rushes. Rose led the Bulls to a record of 62 wins and 20 losses in the 2010-2011 season, overwhelming the Heat's Big Three. Rose also averaged 25 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 44.5% and a three-point shooting percentage of 33.2%. Rose was impeccable this season, leading the Bulls to a comprehensive revival by himself. Rose also led the team for his outstanding performance. Results, breaking James' monopoly on the regular season MVP trophy.

Rose and Irving entered the league three years apart

Rose suffered injuries after 2011, and his condition plummeted. For an analysis based on the total number of games played, Rose and Irving played against each other 18 times. The most recent time was this season. The Nets led by Irving faced the Pistons led by Rose. This was the most direct match between the two No. 1 picks. Rose Irving scored 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Irving scored 45 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. In terms of statistics, Irving has an absolute advantage, but Rose has long lost his courage. It is not easy to get this data.

The third-year Rose, in an era when the interior has not completely declined, averaged 25.0 points and 7.7 assists per game. Whether he is leading the team forward with personal offense, or organizing and sorting out the team's momentum, switching With ease and ease. Ranked 7th in the league in points per game and 10th in assists per game. In an era when the division of roles was relatively clear and there were not so many offensive organizers shouldering the responsibility of "unicorns", Rose was the only player in the league averaging points per game and assists per game. Players who have all advanced into the top ten (James ranked second in points per game and 12th in assists per game that season).

Perhaps the selection of regular season MVP is due to fatigue, but the Bulls' league-leading record of 62 wins and 20 losses was actually achieved. What is the concept of leading a team to win 6 games as a third grader? During the same period, James did not do it, Durant did not do it, Wade assisted by O'Neal did not do it (9 wins), and Griffin assisted by Paul also did not do it (56 wins).

The current Irving

has not reached his true peak. During the Cavaliers period, he won a championship with James Love, and he also played an outstanding second-in-command role. , is an All-Star in the league and one of the best scorers, but he has not reached the ranks of top stars and has only been selected to the All-NBA third team once. Now the Celtics are not playing at the level they should be, so at the moment, Rose at his peak is obviously better.

The ability to lead a team has always been Irving's biggest problem. He wants to prove himself, but his strength cannot keep up. As a scoring point, Irving's ability to combine man and ball is indeed the best in the league. He has very good scoring ability and offensive skills, but as the leader of the team, he is still not very good. Rose was excellent both in personal ability and team leadership. However, due to his overly explosive style of play and Thibodeau's abuse, Rose later suffered from injuries, and a generation of Roses fell.

When it comes to Rose, it is full of regret and lamentation. I thought he would be the new generation leader of the alliance, but I didn't expect that he would fall so quickly. Like a shooting star, before people had time to take photos, it had disappeared into the vast starry sky. Some fans want to know Rose's peak, but they don't know that with a healthy Rose playing, he will always be at his peak. As the league's top defender, Irving should lead the team to achieve some results and cannot live in James' shadow forever. Rose and Irving are both guards I like very much. If I say who is stronger, I think Rose was stronger at his peak. Not only Irving cannot reach Rose's level, other players in the league can only look up to him.