Conquer the NBA 1.83 meters, one of the great shooters in history, the Cavaliers retired its No. 25 jersey

In the long history of the NBA, there are always some players who rely on their unique style and tenacious fighting spirit to break the stereotype of "height determines the upper limit". Mark Price, a white point guard who is only 1.83 meters tall, writes his own legend in the field of giants with precise projection, agile organization and steel. He has become an indelible symbol of the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers and interprets the basketball philosophy of "a small person can dominate the field."

In the 1986 NBA Draft, Mark Price was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 25th pick in the second round and was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the day of the draft. At this time, he was not outstanding in height and talent, but he stepped onto the professional arena with the determination to "break doubts" - no one expected that this second-round pick would become one of the most iconic point guards in the Cavaliers' history.

In his 9 seasons of playing for the Cavaliers, Price will "precise" and "smart" to score the team's DNA, with a career three-point shooting percentage of 40.2% and a shooting percentage of 47.2%. He is the top in the environment of "scars scarce" in the 1990s; his free throw shooting percentage is 90.4%, and he has led history for a long time (later surpassed by Curry and Nash). He won the All-Star three-point competition championship twice in 1993 and 1994. He proved with his strength that "a short white man can be a top shooter." He averaged 6.7 assists per game, ranked among the top ten in the league assists list in 5 times, was selected into the All-Stars 4 times, and 1 first-team 3 times, perfectly integrating "point guard's organizational responsibilities" with "scorer's scoring threat" and becoming the Cavaliers' offensive engine.

His existence gave the Cavaliers a stable playoff competitiveness in the 1990s, writing a glorious period for the team of "a small man drives a big dream".

In the 1988-89 playoffs, the Cavaliers played against the Bulls. Price averaged 16 points and 8.5 assists per game against the strong opponent led by Jordan, and carried the team forward with accurate three-pointers and calm organization. In the 1992-93 season, he was selected for the All-Squad team, averaging 18.2 points and 8.0 assists per game, becoming one of the most dominant point guards in the league. These battles are not only a pile of data, but also a symbol of courage for "a small man to challenge the giant".

As the career progresses, injuries begin to bother the small point guard. In 1995, Price was traded by the Cavaliers and successively transferred to the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, and Orlando Magic. Despite the decline in data (11-15 points per game at the end of his career), his shooting and organizational skills are still there - in the Magic, he assisted young players and continued the afterglow of his basketball career with his experience.

On November 13, 1999, the Cavaliers retired his No. 25 jersey, recognizing his contribution to the team, allowing the name "Prece" to stay high above the Speed ​​Loan Arena forever. In 2015, he joined the NCAA University of North Carolina at Charlotte as the head coach of the Charlotte 49ers, passing on the experience and wisdom of the player’s time to a new generation of basketball players. In December 2016, he was nominated for a candidate for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Although he was not finally selected, this recognition is the highest tribute to his career.

In the era of Mark Price, the NBA was an environment where "the giants dominate the inside, and a short point guard could not become a superstar." But he used three-pointers, assists and fighting spirit to prove that small people can dominate the arena - this echoes the rise of short superstars such as Paul and Curry later, and transcends the era. James once said bluntly: "If we can cooperate with Price, the Cavaliers will definitely reach a higher historical position", which shows his influence.