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But that's definitely something that you can expect from the top inside scorers, and if that's what we're demanding that Dirk be
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It doesn't seem clear to me that the majority is demanding this... even if it is the "vocal" majority on message boards.
Dirk's career most likely won't last long if he is looking to take physical punishment for 3 point plays constantly, especially through-out the regular season. But there seems to be a big difference in Dirk's agressiveness and taking contact in the playoffs. If this is indeed the case it is more than good enough for me.
The other thing that is dangerous is to compare Dirk to other great players in history, or even of today. He is unlike any player to ever play the game. If you make Dirk into the type of player that can take punishment inside you likely take away from other aspects of his game. As Dirk gets older though, and slowed down by age, you will likely see him bulk up physically and transition more into the type of player you are talking about.