The TOP5 of the Strongest Giants in NBA History: O Neal is only second, and he can raise Schwarzenegger with one hand!

Basketball is a competition of technology, but also includes a competition of strength. Those giants who can be called "strong" in NBA history are not only big, but also have the ability to make the world awesome and dominate the game in muscle collisions. These players not only have amazing muscle dimensions, but also have breathtaking core strength. Some of them can lift Schwarzenegger with one hand, some have an astonishing bench press of 210 kilograms, and some can use steel and iron bones to make a splash in the restricted area with a lot of people. Today, let’s take a look at the five strongest giants in NBA history and see who is the real superpower!

Fifth place: Ben Wallace, patron saint of the penalty area

2004 Finals, Ben Wallace, who was only 2.06 meters tall, actually played back and forth with Shaquille O'Neal, who was 2.16 meters tall. With his historical strength, he became the best defensive player of the 4th class comparable to Mutombo. Wallace's strength training reached a level of crazy, maintaining the NBA record 450-pound bench pressure. This made him not suffer any loss in confronting the center forward who was more than ten centimeters taller and heavier than him. His muscle lines were like carvings, and even the "mermaid line" was clearly visible, which was extremely rare among inside players at that time. Wallace proves that in the basketball world, strength can sometimes make up for the lack of height.

4th place: Karl Malone, Iron Elbow Crossing for 19 Years

Carl Malone is a famous "fitness madman" in the NBA. The Jazz legendary power forward is famous in the league for his amazing upper limb strength, and his upper arm circumference even exceeds the thighs of many players. Malone's "iron elbow" can be regarded as a major killer in the NBA, and once shot David Robinson in shock with one elbow. This left almost no one dared to confront him head-on throughout his career. Malone has hardly missed the game in his 19-year career, thanks to his strong physical foundation. Even at the age of 41, he can still average 13.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in the Lakers, demonstrating the durability of his physical strength.

Third place: Charles Barkley, the counterattack of the Fliggy in the Air

Charles Barkley plays power forwards in the long NBA with a height of 1.98 meters, relying on the top lower limb strength and tonnage in history. He is known as the "Flying Pig in the Air". Although he does not have an advantage in height, he has become a formidable inside player with his strength. Barkley is most famous for his back-to-back singles skills. With his huge hip strength, he can easily push away the defensive players. The league later had to modify the rules for this and set up a 5-second limit for back-to-door singles, commonly known as the "Bakley Rules". In terms of rebounding ability, Barkley can rebound double every season except for his rookie season. This is almost entirely achieved by a player less than 2 meters tall.

Second place: Shaquille O'Neal, Basketball Slayers

O'Neal weighed 300 catties and bench presses reached 209 kg. His strength not only comes from weight, but also a real absolute power. How terrible is O'Neal's power? He has dunked rebounds many times, and the league has to strengthen the basket device in particular. No one can defend his back-to-back singles, and he often has two or three defensive players still complete dunks. Even in the late stages of his career, there is still no center in the league who can resist O'Neal's back hit alone. His dominance of power lasted throughout his career, truly redefining the physical standards of center position.

No. 1: Wilt Chamberlain, the ancient god

Wilt Chamberlain topped the list. The power data of this ancient god man is jaw-dropping: the bench press reaches an astonishing 210.9 kg. Chamberlain’s legend of power goes beyond numbers. Bodybuilding champion Schwarzenegger confirmed in an interview that Chamberlain could “lift me with one hand, without any pressure.” Considering Schwarzenegger's weight and muscle mass, such strength is terrifying. Chamberlain was like "two different creatures" on the field. He set 71 NBA records, including 100 points in a single game and 50.4 points per game per season, and these achievements are largely due to his strength advantage beyond the times.

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Dwight Howard is known as "Superman". At his peak, he dominated the inside with his strength and completed the feat of three consecutive DPOYs. Alonzo Moening is a tough guy. Even after undergoing kidney transplant surgery, he still returns to the arena with his strong body and helps the Heat win the championship.

This list makes people sigh: Basketball is a sport for giants after all, and it is also a game for the strong. These players used their strength to define the basketball aesthetics of their respective eras. Whether it was O'Neal's bulldozer offense or Wallace's iron-walled defense, they all became irrepeated legends in NBA history.