http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/sports/basketball/14rockets.html?scp=1&sq=Chuck%20Hayes&st=cse
In the entire 63-year history of NBA, few palyers are as short as the 6-foot-6 Hayes as a regular starting center. Somehow he is quite skillful and fast. Because of injuries to the two highest player, Hayes got more chance to show his ability, even though forward is his natural position. He is not tall enough to block shots, however he is quick to move swiftly to help his teammates to defence weakside penetration. Since his center of gravity is so low, that people will not move him when he gets set, he becomes a good defencer against the league's best post player including Dwight Howard and Andrum Bynum. On the other hand, though there is little notice about him, since he only gets average 4.7 points and 6.1 rebounds a game, he is still a very important part which is helping Rockets out of tribulations to success.
Since I am a fan of Huston Rockets, I watched a lot of their games. I do appreciate Hayes's performance. Especially in the situation without the highest player Yao Ming, he palys hard to make up for the loss, and becomes the center of Rockets' defence line. Besides, I think the author's view is quite objective, he didn't write about Hayes only according to himself's opinion, but also quoted others' words, especially the famous coachs' ones. I think Hayes can make full use of his abilities to play good games, and help Rockets to the success.
By Kevin
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I agree with you. There are both advantages and disadvantages on his short stature, just as you have mentioned that, he cannot soccer as much as Kobe or James, but his speed and low center of gravity make him get a good defense in the game.
ReplyDeleteWe should not waste our gifts, just as Hayes, he uses his gift as a sharp weapon on the court. What we should do is to find superiority from our weakness and use it to improve our ability.
--Peter