Mavs vs. OKC

[Vertnut]

Looks to me like you've been bitched slapped Randy, haha!

I don't think so. Please explain.

[Jose]

Looks to me like you've been bitched slapped Randy, haha!

I wouldn't say that LOL!

[Jose]

1 one 1, Kobe would still thrash Dirk.

That's the most idiotic thing I've ever heard you say before (although I really don't pay much to you in regards to sports).

[Rick Modena]

Sorry but I'm working today and went out for lunch.

Bird (13 seasons: 1979 - 92) 897 Games Played

21,791 points, 8,974 rebounds, 5,695 assists, 1,556 steals, 755 blocks, 49.6 FG%, 88.6 FT%, 3 Rings

Dirk (13 seasons: 1998 - present) 948 Games Played

21,798 points, 8,016 rebounds, 2,532 assists, 866 steals, 959 blocks, 47.5 FG%, 87.6 FT%, 0 Rings

Looks to me like you've been bitched slapped Randy, haha!

[Jose]

I'm still waiting on your "google", and I know why...it won't help your case at all. I'm a Mav's fan, but I'm not blind. This is an age-old argument, no matter the sport. The "athlete of the moment" will win it, because it's "out of sight, out of mind". Bird had 47 games of 40 points or more, and 5 games with 50 or more points. More rebounds per game, more points per game, and about 3X the assists' per game.

Sorry but I'm working today and went out for lunch. From what I found, it's really hard to compare the two because they did play in two different eras. What they do have in common is that they are both tall and white. Here are some numbers I found on one article for you. I'd like to find some numbers for just the playoffs for comparison.

Bird (13 seasons: 1979 - 92) 897 Games Played

21,791 points, 8,974 rebounds, 5,695 assists, 1,556 steals, 755 blocks, 49.6 FG%, 88.6 FT%, 3 Rings

Dirk (13 seasons: 1998 - present) 948 Games Played

21,798 points, 8,016 rebounds, 2,532 assists, 866 steals, 959 blocks, 47.5 FG%, 87.6 FT%, 0 Rings

Alot of what I've read said the numbers are really skewed because of the way basketball has changed and that they play there positions differently. Dirk tends to play from the perimeter and gets less rebounds. He also has less assists because he's the Mavs go to guy while Bird had a few go to guys to pass to. IMO I think Dirk is every bit as good as Bird was and still has a few more years left in him while Bird went out to back injuries that he got while pouring concrete for his drive way (didn't know that and pretty damn stupid IMO).

[mustang_marc]

You Can’t Spell “Choke” Without “OKC”

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[Vertnut]

Saying Kobe would beat Dirk one on one is ridiculous.

Two different types of players and games.

Very true. It's not a fair comparison.

[Rick Modena]

I don't think Steve is a Laker fan? I may be wrong though...

According to his rants, he was born and raised in east L.A., what other team is there to root for in L.A, the Clippers? And the way hes sucking Kobes cock in this thread, hes a Fakers fan. Good for him, we finally got our revenge and we did it in sweeping fashion too...

[mstng86]

Saying Kobe would beat Dirk one on one is ridiculous.

Two different types of players and games.

[bcoop]

Kobe is washed up man, his days are over. Happens to every player in ANY sport. Once Dirk got a supporting cast, they swept Kobe and you precious Fakers right out of the tourney...

I don't think Steve is a Laker fan? I may be wrong though...

[Vertnut]

Take away rings, All Star appearance (isn't Dirk right there with being selected?) and MVP's (biased IMO and based on how the team has performed), whatever. Can someone compare individual performance stats between the two and I bet they are a lot closer than you think. I'm off to Google now.

I'm still waiting on your "google", and I know why...it won't help your case at all. I'm a Mav's fan, but I'm not blind. This is an age-old argument, no matter the sport. The "athlete of the moment" will win it, because it's "out of sight, out of mind". Bird had 47 games of 40 points or more, and 5 games with 50 or more points. More rebounds per game, more points per game, and about 3X the assists' per game.

[Rick Modena]

1 one 1, Kobe would still thrash Dirk.

Kobe is washed up man, his days are over. Happens to every player in ANY sport. Once Dirk got a supporting cast, they swept Kobe and you precious Fakers right out of the tourney...

[bcoop]

Dirk is a great player, but I think you're getting ahead of yourself comparing him to one of the all time greats like Bird.


1 one 1, Kobe would still thrash Dirk.

That's what sports fans do, they make comparisons to the greats. Nobody is taking anything away from LB.

I disagree with the Kobe Dirk reference. Kobe can't hang anymore. 3-4 years ago, sure. But right now, Dirk is among the top 3 playing in the NBA currently. Some would put him at #1, some wouldn't. But he is top 3, and that's not deniable.

[Juiced4v]

Dirk is a great player, but I think you're getting ahead of yourself comparing him to one of the all time greats like Bird.


1 one 1, Kobe would still thrash Dirk.

I have to agree with Steve on this one....

[mustang_marc]

Derek Harper made a really good point just now on the radio.

After Haywood knocked the shit out of Durant, Durant didn't look the same. Anyone see how much he nursed his wrist after that?

Hadn't thought about that. I thought it was a great foul out the time, even though Haywood got the flagrant call. Haywood for MVP! lol