Dirk vs. Kobe... the playoffs

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by snackdaddy

Its really not fair to compare the two. Totally different types of players on different types of teams. Dirk is a much better shooter, and a lot taller. Kobe has other intangibles. Part of is persona is his personality. His value is his leadership. The way he pushes and demands more from his team. Anyone really think they win the last two titles if he was just a passive player who went about his own business? Probably not. Dirk is not that type of person. If I were to sit down and have beers with one, it would be Dirk, not Kobe. I think I would enjoy his company more. Like someone said, he's a better peson. But if I want to win a championship, I would take Kobe and not have beers with him. Sorry Dirk fans, thats just the way it is.

I think that if you asked the players in the Mavs clubhouse, you'd find that they consider Dirk a leader. I also think that if you asked Kobe's teammates throughout the years, you'd probably find that he's viewed as less of a leader as you're making him out to be. I'm not saying tha the's not a leader at all.. Just saying that I don't think the chasm between their leadership abilities is nearly as wide as you think.