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Originally Posted by DelNegro
True. Duncan's also got a lot more post-season mileage on him. But to play devils advocate, Dirk's game is more dependent on athleticism than Duncan's is and it's the athleticism that goes with age. Dirk is so dangerous because in addition to that killer outside shot he's got the quickness to get by bigs that you try to put on him. As he slows down teams will be able to defend him more easily by just putting a big on him that he can't just shoot over, nor has the quickness to get around. Post players don't have that problem. That's why guys like Malone, Kareem, Hakeem and Ewing were still able to put up decent numbers well into their late 30s.
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I disagree. Dirk is not more athletic than Duncan. He just has better shooting ability and therefore people have to guard him closer. This allows for him to get by his defender more often. Duncan is a power player and goes inside but doesn't shoot as well from longer ranges. Dirk still has his shot and his height advantage so I think he can last awhile.