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Using NBA stars as an analogy to the martial arts characters in Jin Yong s works, how do you get the right fit?

3:54pm, 11 November 2025【Basketball】

Mr. Jin Yong uses his pen as a blade to outline a martial arts world where knights are everywhere and justice is overwhelming. The brilliance and complexity of human nature are hidden in the shadows of swords. The NBA uses the court as a stage to interpret countless stars chasing dreams and passionate sports legends, showing the distinct and diverse personalities of offense and defense. The two seemingly unrelated fields have a wonderful fit in the character's characteristics and destiny. Next, we will put aside the immortal-level Zhang Sanfeng and Shi Potian, as well as the legendary Huang Shang and Ali, and focus only on ordinary people to take stock of these cross-dimensional soul resonances.

1. Jordan& Ah Qing - Dominance

Jordan's NBA career can be called the best explanation of the word "dominance". He led the team to the finals six times, won the O'Brien Gold Cup six times without any suspense, created three consecutive championship dynasties twice, had a winning rate of 100% in the finals, and never even experienced a tiebreaker. What is even more shocking is that on his way to the top, he suppressed many superstars of his generation with his absolute strength. Legends such as Barkley, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, etc., all their careers were unable to touch the championship trophy because of Jordan, and they could only end with endless regrets. This unique dominance is just like the sentence engraved on the base of his bronze statue standing in front of the United Center in Chicago, "The best there ever was. The best there ever will be", "Unprecedented and unprecedented."

In the martial arts world described by Mr. Jin Yong, masters are mostly good at one-on-one duels, and those who can survive a multi-player battle are extremely rare. But Ah Qing created the myth that "three thousand Vietnamese soldiers are invincible". She can easily sweep through thousands of armies with just a bamboo stick. What's even more rare is that she has a kind heart and doesn't hurt anyone. She just knocks the weapons out of everyone's hands with precision. Her swordsmanship has reached an advanced level. In addition, Ah Qing's internal strength is also profound, and the sword energy actually left Xi Shi with an eternal appearance of "holding her heart". With such internal and external cultivation, even as a woman, Ah Qing is far superior to many good men in the world.

2. Duncan& Sweeping Monk - Deeply Hidden Merit and Fame

Mr. Gu Long, who is as famous as Mr. Jin Yong, said: "A person's name may be wrong, but his nickname will never be wrong." Just like Duncan, his nickname is "Stone Buddha". Duncan has always maintained a low-key and humble attitude throughout his basketball career. His playing style is calm and solid, as reliable as a rock. He quietly stuck to the San Antonio Spurs and wrote legends with five championship trophies, but rarely appeared in the spotlight. Come to think of it, the only two outstanding moments are "big windmill under the basket" and "expelled from the bench with a smile". Some people have said that if Duncan had the popularity and exposure of James, his historical status might not stop at the top ten, but could firmly rank among the top five.

The sweeping monk lived in seclusion in the Sutra Pavilion of Shaolin Temple for decades. He looked down on fame and fortune and did not care about the disputes in the world. He possesses peerless martial arts, but he never reveals it easily. If it were not for the purpose of resolving the grudge between Xiao Yuanshan and Murong Bo, he would probably remain an "unknown old monk" that no one knows. Just imagine, if he was willing to get involved in the world, with his cultivation, perhaps the names of "Beiqiao Feng and Nan Murong" would have been overshadowed by his light.

3. Iverson& Yang Guo - Unruly

Iverson's unruliness runs deep into his bones. As an MVP-level superstar, he always adheres to the principle of "never playing as a substitute" and defends his dignity with stubbornness. At the same time, he brought hip-hop culture into the NBA, breaking the league's traditional atmosphere. With his unique dreadlocks, tattoos and dressing style, he influenced the aesthetics and attitude of a generation of players.

Yang Guo's life was also full of challenges to secular etiquette. He ignored the criticism of the world and the accusations of martial arts, and insisted on marrying his master Xiao Longnu. He spent his life practicing the persistence of "wherever love goes, it goes deep".

4. Durant& Zhang Wuji - Indecisive

Durant's basketball journey is full of ups and downs, and many controversies stem from his indecisive character. He lacks the decisive leadership temperament and frequently hesitates in making key decisions. From the controversy over joining the Warriors to "surrendering to the enemy" to his subsequent transfers, he has been pushed to the forefront of public opinion.

Zhang Wuji's experience is similar. He possesses superior martial arts such as the Nine Yang Magic Skill and the Great Shift of the Universe, but due to his foresight and foresight, he has never been able to fully display his strength, and even repeatedly fell into danger. In the end, he was plotted against, and he watched Zhu Yuanzhang seize the country.

In addition, the two are also emotionally entangled. Durant's joke "Scarlett Johansson, I want to drink your bathwater" is still considered a joke. Zhang Wuji, on the other hand, wavered between Zhao Min, Zhou Zhiruo, Xiao Zhao, and Yin Li because of his mother's warning that "the prettier the girl is, the more deceitful she is." He was labeled a "scumbag" by many people.

5. Curry& Duan Yu - shooter

Curry is recognized as the NBA's number one three-point shooter in history. His three-pointers are as accurate as arrows and his shots are as fast as lightning. Whether it is ultra-long range or difficult shots, he can hit them steadily. Not only did he save the team with magical three-pointers many times, he almost single-handedly changed the league's playing style.

Duan Yu's Six Meridians Divine Sword is also a "long-range killing weapon" in the martial arts world. It has powerful fingertips and is impossible to guard against. It can be called the top martial arts that no one can match. What's even more rare is that both of them exude the temperament of "a humble gentleman, as gentle as jade". They are gentle to others and act in a low-key manner. While they win respect with their strength, they also gain the love of countless people.

6. Kobe& Qiao Feng - the link between countries

Kobe uses basketball as a bridge, uses superb skills and "Mamba Spirit" to spread basketball culture around the world, and establishes close ties between American basketball and other countries around the world.. He has visited China many times and interacted with fans, becoming a cross-border sports symbol and promoting the international development of basketball.

Qiao Feng resolved the imminent war between Song and Liao at the cost of his own fate. As a Liao native, he deeply cared about the safety of the people of the Song Dynasty and did not want to see the lives of the two countries in ruins. He eventually committed suicide to quell the dispute. He used his life to interpret the true meaning of "a great chivalrous person serves the country and the people" and became the spiritual link connecting Song and Liao for peace.

7. Wade& Di Yun - Tragic

Wade's career can be called the portrayal of a "tragic hero". He encountered unkind people and was stabbed in the back. Even though he won two more championship rings, his historical status was still reduced instead of rising due to the controversy of the "Peak Team". As a meritorious veteran of the Heat and the first player in team history, he has reduced his salary for the team many times, but failed to get the respect he deserved, which is infinitely disappointing.

Di Yun's life was also full of suffering. Except for the ending where he and Shui Sheng slept together, which was a bit of comfort, the first half of his life was simply "horrible". He was framed by his master, suffered unjust injustice, went to jail, suffered torture, his beloved junior sister betrayed him, and most of the people around him were villains. He wandered all the way and suffered all the sufferings in the world.

8. Westbrook& Jiumozhi - Obsession

Westbrook's obsession with data is almost unknown in the NBA. Everyone knows that he is obsessed with "triple doubles" and sometimes even ignores the team's overall tactics in pursuit of rebounds and assists. This obsession makes him the focus of controversy. Even if the team loses, as long as he gets a "triple-double", his face will show a hint of relief. This "data first" attitude makes people love and hate him.

Jiumozhi has an almost crazy obsession with martial arts. He goes around grabbing martial arts secrets, from the seventy-two stunts of Shaolin to the martial arts of the Xiaoyao School. He wants to keep them all for himself. He wants to be the best in the world, but he goes crazy because of his eagerness for success.

9. Harden& Yideng Master - One Point

At the peak of his career, Harden was extremely good at breaking through and drawing fouls to get to the free throw line. In addition, his free throw skills were accurate and his ability to "score one point" was the best in the league. His career number of free throws and field goal percentage were among the highest in history. Therefore, he was ridiculed by fans as the "Yideng Master", which not only fits his scoring characteristics, but also has a touch of humor.

10. Green & Ke Zhen'e - a good talker

Both Green and Ke Zhen'e are famous as "good talkers", with hot tempers and unparalleled talking skills. Green kept chattering on the court with a big mouth. Whether it was his opponents or teammates, he dared to criticize and talk trash constantly, but when he really wanted to make a move, he was instantly intimidated. The scene where Anthony was so frightened that he didn't even dare to raise his head is still a joke in the league.

Ke Zhen'e, on the other hand, "never loses a fight, and never wins a fight." He always yells "Take your life" before a fight. He is full of momentum, but every time he is beaten with bruises and bruises. After defeating him, he stretches his neck and says forcefully, "Kill or behead, it's up to you."

11. Paul& Yue Buqun - Hypocrite

Paul has always been famous for his "many small moves" on the court. His playing style is cunning and he is good at using rules to interfere with his opponents. During the Suns period, he insisted on a high salary and refused to cut his salary to strengthen the team. Instead, he encouraged his teammate Ayton to cut his salary and sacrifice the interests of others. Furthermore, because he was jealous of Booker's performance, he was eager to win the FMVP in the finals and took many forced shots, which ultimately led to the team's defeat and the championship.

Yue Buqun is a typical "hypocrite". On the surface, he is the head of Huashan from a well-known and upright family. He talks about benevolence, justice and morality, but in fact he is narrow-minded and ambitious. Seeing that his apprentice Linghu Chong's martial arts surpassed his own, he tried every means to create difficulties, secretly set up a trap, and finally expelled Linghu Chong from Huashan under the guise of "cleaning up the family."

12. Yao Ming& Guo Jing - serving the country and the people

Yao Ming has always been concerned about his motherland in his career. Whenever other players rest and adjust during the offseason, he always works tirelessly to represent the Chinese men's basketball team in various international events. From the Olympics to the World Championships and even the Asian Cup, he led the team to breakthroughs again and again. Even though his ankle injury aggravated and he eventually retired early, he had no complaints and used his actions to explain that "national honor is above all else."

Guo Jing, on the other hand, lived up to his saying, "A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people." He and his wife Huang Rong did not choose to retreat from the world like other virtuous couples in the martial arts world. Instead, they stuck to Xiangyang City and resisted the invasion of the Mongolian army for decades. He knew that the situation was over, but he still persisted and spent his whole life defending his home and country, and ultimately lived and died with the city.

The feelings between the two of them for their family and country are truly touching.

13. Chamberlain& Wei Xiaobao - Color

Chamberlain's private life was extremely chaotic. It is said that he had countless women in his life, as many as 20,000, so he was nicknamed "Zhang Twenty Thousand". He did not shy away from this and even showed off his love affair in his autobiography, which became one of the most controversial off-court topics in NBA history.

Wei Xiaobao is a character who looks like a "eunuch", but is actually quite beautiful. With his clever mind and glib eloquence, he made his way in the officialdom and the world, and eventually married seven beautiful and beautiful wives, from the gentle and virtuous twins to the unruly and willful Princess Jianning, all of whom were devoted to him.

14. Jeremy Lin& Huang Yaoshi - Erudite

Huang Yaoshi is an "all-round talent" described by Jin Yong. Not only is he excellent in martial arts, he is also ranked among the "Eastern "Xie" is one of the "Four Wonders". He is also proficient in many skills such as Qimen Dunjia, astronomy and geography, music and medicine, poetry and poetry. Even without martial arts, he can rely on these talents to become famous in the world and become a great master.

Jeremy Lin is the "academic master" in the basketball world. He is not only superb in basketball skills, but also played the legendary "Linsanity" performance in the NBA. He is also a top student at Harvard University, majoring in economics, and also has extraordinary talent in the financial field.. Even if he is not engaged in the basketball industry, he can rely on his knowledge and abilities to make a career in the business world and live a wonderful life.

15. Tracy McGrady& Chen Jialuo - Melancholy

Tracy McGrady has a handsome appearance, elegant playing style, a spear-like figure in white clothes galloping on the court, and his pull-up jumpers from beyond the three-point line are picturesque, but he can't hide the faint melancholy temperament between his eyebrows. His career is full of regrets. He failed in the playoffs many times and never touched the championship trophy. This loneliness and melancholy are impressive.

Chen Jialuo looks handsome and gentle. As the chief rudder of the Red Flower Club, he has strong martial arts skills and a graceful demeanor. However, because he shoulders the important task of resisting the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty, his heart is always shrouded in melancholy. He loved Huo Qingtong deeply, but missed each other due to misunderstanding and responsibility. Later, he sacrificed his personal emotions for the sake of national justice, and spent his life in entanglement and pain.

16. O'Neal& Zhou Botong - Funny

O'Neal is a "living treasure" when playing. After completing an exaggerated dunk, he will make funny celebrations; when interviewed off the court, he is humorous, often joking with reporters, imitating the actions of other players, and always making people laugh.

After retiring, he partnered with Barkley to commentate on games, and their mutual hostility and teasing became a highlight of the show. O'Neal often joked about Barkley's "no championship", which made the latter very helpless. The funny interaction between the two filled the commentary box with joy. Zhou Botong is the "old kid" described by Mr. Jin Yong. He has an innocent personality, loves to joke, and likes to tease others. He can bring joy wherever he goes. In addition to being funny, he is still funny.

17. Odom& You Tanzhi - Injured by Love

Odom originally had extremely high basketball talent, nicknamed the "Left-Handed Magician", good at offense and defense, and has a wide vision of passing. He could have achieved higher achievements in the NBA, but because of his emotional entanglement with Kardashian, he fell into the quagmire of life. He was drained of his energy and fighting spirit by the other party, addicted to alcohol and drugs, and eventually almost died in a brothel, and his career was completely ended.

You Tanzhi is a "tragic figure" in the martial arts world. He was originally the young owner of Juxian Village, but because his family was destroyed by Qiao Feng, he embarked on the road of revenge. Later, he fell deeply in love with Ah Zi, and was willing to be treated as a plaything, blinded, and tortured. He was not like a human being or a ghost, and finally died for love.

18. Embiid& is extraordinary - fame is greater than strength

Embiid is nicknamed "The Great", which sounds majestic. He also showed strong dominance in the early stages of his career. He was selected to the All-Star many times and won the regular season MVP, becoming the league's top center. But in the crucial playoffs, he repeatedly dropped the ball, performed weakly in the face of high-intensity defense, and did not dare to take responsibility at critical moments. The label of "softie" has always lingered.

Zhuo Bufan is known as the "Sword God". He has a great reputation and is very famous in the world. He thinks that he is the best in the world in swordsmanship, but he has been repeatedly frustrated in actual combat. He was easily defeated by Xu Zhu in the Lingjiu Palace. His sword skills were vulnerable to real masters. He had the false name of "Sword God" but his strength was very average.

19. Morant& Ouyang Feng - mental problem

Unlike Irving who occasionally does things that are difficult for ordinary people to understand in the "name of faith", this kid Morant It seems that he really has some mental problems. He has a gorgeous style of play on the court and is good at flying and dunking. He is like a super giant and was once praised as the face of the league. However, off the court, there is constant turmoil. Now another conflict has broken out with head coach Isalo and his coaching staff, which has made the whole Grizzlies team a mess. It is estimated that they will be kicked out soon.

Ouyang Feng is a top master in the martial arts world. His name "Western Poison" is powerful in the world. However, due to his perverse behavior while practicing the "Nine Yin Manual", he eventually became obsessed and became crazy and did many ridiculous things.

20. Jokic& Xu Zhu - the destined strongman

Jokic loved horse racing since he was a child, but did not have much interest in basketball. He was even obese at one time and was ridiculed as a "fat boy". However, with his extraordinary basketball talent and high basketball IQ, he has gradually emerged in the NBA. He has grown from an unknown second-round pick to a three-time regular season MVP, and led the team to win the championship. Now he is even crowned as the "No. 1 Active Player", which perfectly explains "doesn't love basketball but plays basketball well".

Xu Zhu was originally a young monk in the Shaolin Temple. He had a dull personality and only wanted to chant sutras and recite Buddha's name. He had no pursuit of martial arts. But by some mistake, he cracked the Xiaoyao sect's Zhenlong chess game, gained Wu Yazi's lifelong skills, and learned Tianshan Liuyang Palm, Tianshan Plum Blossom Hand and other peerless martial arts. He eventually became the master of Lingjiu Palace, the top master in the martial arts world, and a destined strongman who "doesn't like martial arts but has learned good martial arts."

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