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jleefilled · 03-30-2007, 10:28 PM

I think Kobe would disrupt the chemistry of the team. I'm not sure if I would call him selfish, but I think he basically forces players around him to tune their game to him. I'd expect to see the respective games of players like Terry, Howard, and Harris to suffer if the Mavs replaced Kobe with Dirk, and thus, no, I don't think the Mavs would be able to win the title in this scenario. And that's not even addressing the issue of who would play the 4 on this particular team.

Just my opinion.

03-30-2007, 10:28 PM	#7
jleefilled Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Irving Posts: 2,732	I think Kobe would disrupt the chemistry of the team. I'm not sure if I would call him selfish, but I think he basically forces players around him to tune their game to him. I'd expect to see the respective games of players like Terry, Howard, and Harris to suffer if the Mavs replaced Kobe with Dirk, and thus, no, I don't think the Mavs would be able to win the title in this scenario. And that's not even addressing the issue of who would play the 4 on this particular team. Just my opinion.