Roger knows what it feels like to be slammed by such a tank guard; last season, it was Kobe, who crazily bulked up, that broke his ribs by crashing into him.
Confronting someone bigger than yourself not only requires skill but also determination and courage.
And that's precisely what's gradually disappearing from Gary Payton.
This season so far, Roger hasn't seen him give his all on defense.
But tonight, Gary Payton turned the tide, gritting his teeth and lunging back after being pushed away, using his long arms to disrupt Byron Davis's jump shot.
This interference greatly affected Byron Davis. The reason the Gloves can become the guard DPOY is due to his 193 cm height and 203 cm wingspan, making him almost like Spiderman on the guard line.
And Byron Davis, despite being just 191 cm tall, actually surpasses 195 cm in wingspan, such an innate gift is truly rare in the NBA.
