Gan Guoyang was not a person who liked to boast without basis; his statements always had factual grounding.
When he first arrived in America, Gan played street basketball in San Francisco, and his dunks had a kind of graceful elegance reminiscent of Doctor J, Julius Erving.
This was thanks to his long arms, broad shoulders, combined with impressive jumping ability and particularly good flexibility, which made his body exceptionally fluid during dunks.
The beauty of Erving's dunks was not solely because he could jump high (though he certainly did)—there were countless basketball players who could jump high.
It was about the gymnast-like grace when he spread his limbs in the air, like an eagle unfurling its wings, delivering the audience the ultimate visual treat.
Moreover, he had surprisingly long arms and incredibly broad shoulders, along with a pair of massive hands that could easily grip the basketball, making his dunks appear effortless and relaxed.
