The free throw line isolation is impossible to defend one-on-one. Opponents try to push Dirk out as far as possible, and they try to deny him from catching the ball, but once he does, there's not a player in the league that can effectively guard it. Big men may have enough length to contest Dirk's shots, but they aren't quick enough and skilled enough to stay with Dirk either on the drive or when he utilizes all of his pump fakes. Smaller, quicker defenders can prevent the drive, but they can't bother the shot once Dirk maneuvers into the spot where he wants to shoot.
FWIW, the stuff about Dirk's supposed inability to drive is bogus. I think Murph is right. Dirk just figured out that he can be more efficient shooting from 15 feet most of the time. It requires less energy, and he doesn't have to absorb as much punishment.
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