Draft Combine: How well did NBA stars perform in the bench press test?

The NBA Combine’s bench press, while less significant than its NFL counterpart, offers a lighthearted comparison of basketball prospects’ strength. The widely discussed incident of Kevin Durant failing to complete even one rep of 185 pounds highlights the event’s mixed relevance, as Durant later advised top prospects to skip the combine entirely. The article presents bench press rankings of NBA All-Stars from the Draft Combine, emphasizing the accessibility of the 185-pound benchmark compared to the NFL’s 225-pound standard.

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