Dirk was always great offensively but his career lasted this long because he was soft on defensive and never banged in the paint

all these big men who like to handle and shoot outside, credit Dirk and KG as influences.
Prime Dirk was a problem. And his age has aged beautifully. Dude was going coasties with speed and grace at 7'1.
Didn't play D like Tim and KG but he has the single most impressive ring in the history of the NBA
no wonder dirk is kevin durants favorite player. dirk is 7'1 don't forget before you watch this video

Beat Kobe gasol harden Westbrook Durant Lebron wade and boshThat's debatable but I can see why you'd say that
Beat Kobe gasol harden Westbrook Durant Lebron wade and bosh
Dropped 51 against okc in game 1 of the western conference finals

Dirk is the closest thing to my generations Bird.....never take away what he was. Euro GOAT