The establishment of the Warriors First Dynasty, also known as the Great Qin First Dynasty, is destined to have a profound impact and shock on the current era.
Oracle Arena.
When Qin Yue raised his fifth FMVP trophy of his career, fulfilling all the fantasies people had of a new GOAT in the post-Jordan era, this superstar had already become a commanding presence.
David Stern had seen a 29-year-old Jordan play.
That was the year Jordan formally ascended the stairway to basketball deity.
But in Stern's eyes, the 28-year-old Qin Yue was clearly a more daunting presence.
"Charles, Shaq, do you think the Messiah of today has surpassed Michael back then?"
On TNT TV, Kenny Smith asked Barkley and O'Neal.
In response, O'Neal said, "He's only 28 this year, but he's already won five championships. Considering he's younger than Michael when he won his first championship, so Kenny, to answer your question..."
"Yes, he has surpassed Michael back then."
