Pau Gasol is much bigger and stronger than Yi some 20-30lbs heavier. not nearly as athletic and versatile as Yi but has a more polished post game. The only comparable trait is the mid-range shoot but Yi has a smoother touch and can extend out to the three point range if necessary.
2. Kevin Garnett--Various Articles
While on the first glance Yi's body is very similar to Kevin Garnett's, he has a much weaker upper body and a chiseled lower body which gives him his leaping ability. Jump shoot is similarly as both have limited three point range. Defense is where Yi is not even close to the level's of KG's, who is annually a top rebounder and shot blocker in the NBA. Passing, again he does not own the court vision that KG is blessed with. Even in dunking Yi and KG are not comparable, while both both players love to dunk, Yi prefers the two handed throw-downs as oppose to KG's 1 handed tomahawks. Yi has a great athletic body but is no where close to Kevin Garnett's. Garnett is the most perfect human specimen thats playing basketball today and Yi has a lot to learn from him.
3. Amare Stademare
Amare is a pure power and athletic big man, that dominants the league with the whole repetoire of post moves and fadeaway jump shoots. He is also a bulky defensive presence in the paint. Yi is a athletic and slashing foward. Only trait comparable is athleticism where Amare has a slight edge over Yi.
4. Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk is different in that he is a much better shooter from range and free throw line. Yi has a completely different game with with better ball handling, speed and quickness facing the basket. While Yi has a nice midrange, Dirk is one of the best jump shooters in the league.
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