This year's list is quite interesting.

With the season nearing its end, Wei Guo averaged 49.7 points per game, so he scored a whopping 83 points in his final game, bringing his average to 50 points per game.

It's obsessive-compulsive disorder, there's nothing you can do about it.

and...

Wei Guo has an even more terrifying statistic: 7.6 blocks per game.

This is the league's single-season average blocks record. Before Wei Guo, the single-season average blocks record was less than 6.

Although Wei Guo is 2.16 meters tall, he plays small forward this season, which shows his formidable defensive range. Few players can shoot over Wei Guo's defense.

besides...

Wei Guo became the only player in the league to rank in the top five in all five statistical categories.

In the end, if Wei Guo hadn't held back, Iverson's steals title might have gone to Wei Guo.

........

It's already late April, and the playoffs have begun!

The opening games consist of four matches: Rockets vs. Jazz, Mavericks vs. Lakers, Pistons vs. Magic, and 76ers vs. Pelicans.

The most anticipated game was between the Rockets and the Jazz.

These two teams have a long-standing rivalry. They met four times in the playoffs in the 1990s. At that time, the Jazz had Stockton and Malone, and the Rockets had Olajuwon. The four matches ended in a 2-2 tie.

2002-03 regular season.

The two teams have faced off four times, with the Jazz failing to win a single game.

However, whenever the two teams meet, it's always a fierce battle.

The main reason was that Malone's elbow in the first game caused Yao Ming to be sidelined for more than half a month. After Malone elbowed Yao Ming, Wei Guo scored 45 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 7 blocks, leading the team to a 66-point victory over the Jazz, creating the largest single-game point difference.

After the match...

Ma Long stormed into the away game's locker room, intending to beat up Wei Guo, but Wei Guo grabbed him by the neck and pinned him against the wall.

........

In the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets, with a fully healthy roster, were very relaxed.

The fact that everyone is healthy is thanks to the mysterious owner who has never shown his face, who gave the team a new medical team.

The two teams don't have a good relationship.

Another away game...

The Jazz players were quietly warming up on the court. The Utah duo had become the two veterans of Utah, and they had long lost their desire to compete for the championship. In the first round, they only hoped not to be swept by the Rockets.

Starting lineup for this match:

Rockets: Francis, Mobley, Wei Guo, Posey, Yao Ming

Jazz: Stockton, Chaney, Harpling, Malone, Ostertag

Wei Guo walked to the center circle, ready for the jump ball.

"Beep!!"

The whistle blew.

The game between the Rockets and the Jazz began, and the 2002-03 season playoffs officially kicked off.

Wei Guo easily passed the ball to Francis, who dribbled it up the court. Yao Ming stood near the free-throw line to set a screen for Wei Guo, who then moved towards the basket.

"Whoosh~~~"

Francis tossed the ball over the basket.

After a season of getting to know each other, Francis and Wei Guo have developed a tacit understanding. He knows how high to throw the ball so that others can't catch it, while Wei Guo can catch it comfortably.

"Bang!!!"

Wei Guo caught the basketball and dunked it into the basket with one hand.

With Wei Guo's physical attributes, he could easily score 25+ points per game if he played as a lobster king and paired with a good point guard.

The Jazz are on offense.

Stockton and Malone continued their pick-and-roll play. After Stockton got rid of Francis's defense, Malone moved towards the basket. Francis only glanced at Malone but did not switch on him.

"Bang!!!"

Stokes then delivered a bounce pass.

*Smack!!!*

Before the basketball even reached Ma Long's hands, Wei Guo intercepted it from the middle, successfully stealing it and launching a fast break.

Harprin and Chaney chased down Weiguo, blocking his offensive path. Weiguo dribbled and made a sudden stop, then jumped and shot over Harprin.

Harprin jumped with all his might. He knew he couldn't block Weiguo's shot, so he covered Weiguo's face with his palm, trying to distract Weiguo from the shot. This was the best way to defend Weiguo.

But...

The sound of a basketball swishing through the net came from behind Harprin.

"Whoosh!!!"

Wei Guo easily scored two more points.

4-0!!!

The Rockets started strong.

"Gouhongmu!"

"Gouhongmu!"

"Gouhongmu!"

The home fans chanted "Go home!" in an attempt to dampen the Jazz's spirits.

These fans all understand how the Jazz's home fans treat the Rockets, so they can't afford to lose face.

........

The first quarter lasted 7 minutes.

19:11!!

The Rockets lead by 8 points.

Sloan called a timeout, but the defender did not return to the court.

The Jazz were on offense. Malone stood in the corner of the three-point line and muttered to himself, "Some players are only in their twenties, and they can still slack off in the playoffs!"

This statement was clearly addressed to the State of Wei.

Wei Guo was sitting on the sidelines and he heard those words. It was Ma Long expressing his dissatisfaction that he had only played seven minutes in the first quarter before being substituted.

"An opponent like you doesn't even deserve to play for Brother Wei!"

Before Wei Guo could speak, Cummings retorted loudly.

"Oh..."

Wei Guo shrugged.

With this group of friends, he didn't even have the chance to fight or argue. Whenever someone trash-talked Wei Guo on the court, before Wei Guo could even retort, his friends would already be trash-talking back.

so...

Wei Guo's style of play is more about letting the ball do the talking.

......

Five minutes into the second quarter, the Jazz narrowed the gap to five points.

Wei Guo stood up and walked to the scorer's table, then replaced Rice and returned to the field.

Rice is Wei Guo's backup, but he's practically invisible on the team, making it hard to believe that the Rockets have a small forward named Rice besides Wei Guo.

"Brother Wei, the competition is in your hands!"

As Rice and Weiguo high-fived, Rice said, "If we blow the game out of the way soon, I can play a little longer."

"Okay!"

Wei Guo agreed.

The Rockets were on offense. Wei Guo circled to the three-point line, received the ball from Yao Ming inside, and took a three-point shot.

"Whoosh!!!"

Hollow-core netting.

37:29!!

The Rockets lead by 8 points.

During the period when Wei Guo was not on the court, the Rockets' scoring efficiency was not very high. In ten minutes, they only scored 15 points, while the Jazz scored 18 points during the same period.

Then...

Malone received a pass from Stockton and drove to the basket for a layup.

*Smack!!!*

Wei Guo caught up and delivered a powerful, nail-studded blow to Ma Long.

This is why Wei Guo averages 7.6 blocks per game. He can defend positions one through five and possesses all the skills of top interior defensive players like Bill Russell and Mutombo.

You should know...

In the 2002-03 regular season, Wei Guo played 82 games, including 13 games with double-digit blocks. He also missed out on a quadruple-double several times due to insufficient assists.