No matter how you look at it, Ron Artest joining the Warriors brought positive impacts.

Especially during the period when Little Deng Liwei was suspended, and Richardson was out due to injury.

Unlike the "Ci Shiping" people remember later who even struggled to dunk...

Before time took away his offensive abilities, being strong offensively and defensively was the main reason Artest could be swapped one-for-one with any star, even after being suspended for a year.

At his peak, Artest averaged more than five shots under the basket per game.

Although compared to James, who had over eight drives per game, Artest couldn't finish with a King's tomahawk after a King's charge like James...

But Artest's bulldozer-style charge, relying on his weight and iron elbows to clear a path, equally made opponents' interiors miserable.

After all, a player's drive numbers often positively correlate with his free throw attempts.

In Qin Yue's previous life, after suffering with the sleeping "T-Mac", Houston Rockets fans would find out...

As long as the perimeter players could help Yao Ming a little like Artest, breaking through the first round of the playoffs wasn't as difficult as imagined.

Artest's arrival greatly lightened Qin Yue's workload as the Messiah on the court.

It's just...

As Artest gradually integrated into the Warriors...

After several games, he immediately became a bit worried about how the team was using Qin Yue.

It's well known that today's NBA is in an upside-down era.

In this era named "All drives depend on forwards and guards, big guys are trying to expand their range," even Duncan and Garnett only finish at the basket four to five times per game.

Instead, it's James, Wade, and pre-bulked Anthony who frequently launch attacks at the basket.

There's no doubt.

The NBA ecosystem has been changed by perimeter stars like Michael Jordan.

Because people discovered that perimeter stars always holding the ball have more opportunities to attack in games, so...

Since ball-handling breakthroughs are also a way to drive, why bother researching how to pass the ball to the big center?

In fact, entering the 21st century, only Shaquille O'Neal among inside players had more than nine finishes per game under the basket.

Moreover...

As a unique presence in the NBA, O'Neal didn't necessarily want to resist the trends.

Just, in the NBA, who would worry about Shaquille O'Neal punishing everyone with mid-range shots?

"You can't play like this, now you finish more drives through breakthroughs than me every game... trust me, in two months, I will be watching you only from a hospital bed."

That day, after a Warriors' team practice ended, Artest earnestly advised Qin Yue.

Upon hearing, despite knowing the "Flying Pig" badge granted him steel knees, Qin Yue was fully aware...

In the first month of his rookie season...

He was indeed leading the Warriors at full throttle, and even overclocking his output.

"Additionally, our defense can't rely solely on you, where's that kid Kwame? You can't let him hide behind your back every day, he needs to bear more responsibility defensively."

In Artest's view, the current Qin Yue could be understood as being Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen... and even occasionally acting as Bird on the court. (Barkley: ?)

Such a workload, continued over time, Artest believed even iron-clad Qin Yue would eventually collapse one day.

Thus, the Warriors must promptly enact a strategic revolution, providing Qin Yue with workload relief.

On the side, having fully grasped Artest's intention, Little Deng Liwei also echoed: "Now, the NBA regular season has just passed one month, and there're still four and a half months left."

Seeing this, due to previously only having played less demanding college basketball, Qin Yue sincerely asked Artest and Little Deng Liwei: "In your opinion, how should I adjust moving forward."

Artest shared from experience: "Now with me on the perimeter... I and Barang can share much of the driving work.

Thus, offensively, when you feel you need a breather, you can stand beyond the three-point line for catch-and-shoot, a much easier way to finish."

Qin Yue chuckled bitterly: "But that way, it's tough for me to be in position to contest offensive rebounds first."

On this, Artest furiously retorted: "Can't you leave some tasks to others? Are we others incapable of grabbing offensive rebounds?

Where's Kwame, later I must find out how well he's assisted you."

Then, calming down, Artest said: "Moreover, defensively, there's no need to keep assisting teammates, you're our core, our leader...

Back then, didn't Michael Jordan delegate defensive tasks to Scottie Pippen and Ron Harper?"

Qin Yue was puzzled: "But I read Michael's biography, it talks about how he used his omnipotent defense to limit opponents' advances."

Hearing this, Artest cursed angrily: "That's bullshit! Without Scottie Pippen and other teammates, he's just a pile of stinky garbage!

If he's truly as good as he boasts, why didn't he win a single championship before Scottie Pippen matured?"

Pausing, Artest continued: "Of course... Michael is undoubtedly the GOAT, but what I'm telling you is, basketball has never been a one-man sport.

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