Flag revealed his learning template! Through these three people, can he really form the ultimate answer for the NBA forward line?

This year's popular draft player Cooper Flag said in an interview recently: "I like Kawhi (Leonard)'s game and his ability on both offense and defense. I also like (Jason) Tatum, and KD (Kevin Durant), and I like watching their games. These are the three players I like to watch the most. I will pay attention to many of their on-court details, such as foot movements, etc.."

"But I didn't set up a template for myself. I watched many game videos of players. The above three I watch the most, defense, different foot movements, shooting and creativity, etc.."

As the top seed player of the No. 1 pick this year, although he has not entered the league, you can imagine how great his ambition is. After all, these three are currently the top in the league forward group! The robot card god with an offense and defense, the Iron Man is a core of the Celtics, and the middle-distance death KD who ignores the environment. Although

has learning goals, it also says that you will not set up a template for yourself. This attitude is worthy of recognition. After all, template theory is harmful to people, and forcibly applying it will limit development. The three names Flag named are actually quite different in style:

Leonard: The ultimate combination of offense and defense, the "death entanglement" on the defensive end is predicted at the top, the offensive end is solid at low positions, and the middle distance is as stable as an old dog (when healthy).

Tatum: Modern all-round forward benchmark, comprehensive technology and extremely durable, able to withstand a lot of ball rights and playing time, stable output on both offense and defense, and a big heart. (When healthy)

Durant: A historically level of indiscriminate singles, mid-range pulling ignoring the defensive environment, combined with height and wingspan shooting talent is almost impossible to replicate. (Healthy)

What Flag wants to learn is these most core and universal essential skills for the super giants in the front line. He is not going to be the next one. He wants to create a version of his own answer, integrate the strengths of the three families, and build the strongest forward line in the league! The three leaders of

cannot be integrated just by talking. Leonard and Durant have a solid foundation, which requires time to settle. Although Tatum's title of "Iron Man" eventually fell in the playoffs, his attendance in 82 games still proves that his physical fitness is strong. This requires talent and cannot be trained through later accumulation!

Although Flag is a popular candidate for the No. 1 pick, he is afraid that it cannot be achieved through hard training. The right time, place and people are indispensable. Looking back on the past 10 years, how many No. 1 picks have ended in vain, and how many No. 1 picks have ended in vain due to injuries? Everyone came to the NBA with ambitions, but only a few people achieved results in the end!

What kind of results can Flag achieve in the league in the end, and where is the upper limit? It’s too early to say it now, just like the sentence I often use in my article: You never know the accident and combination that comes first. Playing in the league to maintain a healthy and complete the most basic attendance rate is the most important thing, just like building a house. Health and attendance rate are like foundations. Only when the foundation is stable can you have the opportunity to erect a tall building!

So what do you think is the upper limit of Flag? Will it end like Zion, a lively opening and a dull ending!