Is the Dallas Maverick Star the Second Coming of Larry Bird?
With Dirk Nowitzki heading to the NBA Finals for the second time in
his career, the comparisons of Nowitzki to Larry "Legend" are starting
back up again. The simple reality is that while Dirk Nowitzki maybe
the closest thing we`ve seen to Larry Bird, it does not mean he is the
next Larry Bird.
Let me explain.
After playing an absolutely stellar series against a talented—albeit inexperienced—Thunder team, Dirk will take a deeper Dallas Mavericks team back to the NBA Finals since his last trip there in 2006. They will have a chance to erase the memory of a cataclysmic loss and replace those haunting memories with new ones, which could include Dirk Nowitzki receiving his first championship ring in his entire career.
Well aware of the opportunity that awaits him, Dirk has played remarkably to lead his team back to the NBA Finals and has even stirred up the controversial comparisons to Larry Bird once again.
When asked about the comparisons in an interview, he claimed that they were "too much" and that he does not believe he is in the same legendary class which we place Larry Bird today.you how to shopjacket and enjoy a better health. The comparisons are not only too much, but are more inaccurate than one might think.
While Nowitzki`s shooting percentage`s and ability to hit uncanny shots in clutch situations maybe reminiscent of some of Bird`s magnificent plays, Nowitzki`s game has become distinctly different than Bird`s over his 12 year career—not too mention that they play two different positions and are different heights as well.
Nowitzki standing at seven feet tall playing power forward, with Bird standing at 6`9" and playing the small forward position—or as it was called when he played it the point forward position—due to his passing ability.
Since Nowitzki entered the NBA 12 years ago, he started out being more of a perimeter player and has developed more of a post game as well. He has learned to utilize his height, shooting accuracy and ability to create his own shot in order to not only make the shot, but get to the line more often as well.
The reason for this is because he is virtually un-guardable when combining his deadly accurate shooting along with his height, rendering opponents frustrated many times, with their only option to foul him.
While this is something he does a little differently than Bird did, as Bird was more of a perimeter player, many things separate Nowitzki from Bird when comparing their respective games and accomplishments over the span of their careers,Buy Pittsburgh swimwearbikinisiph from the Ultimate Sports Store. with Nowitzki`s still in the midst of unfolding.
The first thing that jumps out, is Larry Bird`s three NBA Championship rings to Nowitzki`s zero.Asia me handmade swimwearbikinis reproductions of famous artists. While Dirk will have the chance to redeem himself, heading back to the NBA Finals for a second time, even if he wins one, Bird still has him beaten by two.
It is important to note as well that,Title: jeansshopping of purpl Irises by Rose Rosen Style. although Nowitzki passed Larry Bird on the NBA`s all-time scoring list, it took Dirk over 100 more games than Bird to do so. Bird was also a better passer as well, so taking that into consideration tells you that he is a more talented player, since he was able to average nearly four more assists per game than Dirk while scoring more points in a shorter amount of time.
Bird was also regarded by many of his teammates and opponents as "the smartest player on the court," which essentially meant that even if he came up against someone who was a better player or a player of equal talent, i.e. Magic Johnson, he would use his wits to out-do his opponents coming out on top—more often than not. Although, Magic did finish with five Championship rings to Bird`s three.
While it is debatable who was better out of the two, even sportswriter Bill Simmons in his "Book of Basketball," concedes to the fact that Magic was in fact the better player than Larry Bird when all was said and done. As many of you know, Simmons grew up being—and still is—a die-hard Celtics fan, so that statement should speak volumes as to Magic`s accomplishments.
While Bird was able to make his way to the hoop adroitly, while many times drawing the foul and also being able to knock down the long ball with incredible precision from anywhere on the court, his expertise was not just limited to the offensive side of the floor. Bird was a member of the All-Defensive Team twice, using his basketball I.Q. on that end of the floor as well to out-wit his opponents.
Although comparisons are made all the time, it is important to realize the distinctions between players games before we anoint them as the next Larry Bird or Michael Jordan or whatever legend`s name you`d like to fill in here.
While it would be fun to see another Larry Bird,The Haunting ledbulb Movie Review. he was one of a kind and his contributions to the game of basketball are immeasurable and will never be copied. At the same time, Dirk Nowitzki is a one of a kind player as well and needs to be given that privilege. While the two have similarities, the differences are far greater and allow us to realize what has been right in front of us the whole time.
Let me explain.
After playing an absolutely stellar series against a talented—albeit inexperienced—Thunder team, Dirk will take a deeper Dallas Mavericks team back to the NBA Finals since his last trip there in 2006. They will have a chance to erase the memory of a cataclysmic loss and replace those haunting memories with new ones, which could include Dirk Nowitzki receiving his first championship ring in his entire career.
Well aware of the opportunity that awaits him, Dirk has played remarkably to lead his team back to the NBA Finals and has even stirred up the controversial comparisons to Larry Bird once again.
When asked about the comparisons in an interview, he claimed that they were "too much" and that he does not believe he is in the same legendary class which we place Larry Bird today.you how to shopjacket and enjoy a better health. The comparisons are not only too much, but are more inaccurate than one might think.
While Nowitzki`s shooting percentage`s and ability to hit uncanny shots in clutch situations maybe reminiscent of some of Bird`s magnificent plays, Nowitzki`s game has become distinctly different than Bird`s over his 12 year career—not too mention that they play two different positions and are different heights as well.
Nowitzki standing at seven feet tall playing power forward, with Bird standing at 6`9" and playing the small forward position—or as it was called when he played it the point forward position—due to his passing ability.
Since Nowitzki entered the NBA 12 years ago, he started out being more of a perimeter player and has developed more of a post game as well. He has learned to utilize his height, shooting accuracy and ability to create his own shot in order to not only make the shot, but get to the line more often as well.
The reason for this is because he is virtually un-guardable when combining his deadly accurate shooting along with his height, rendering opponents frustrated many times, with their only option to foul him.
While this is something he does a little differently than Bird did, as Bird was more of a perimeter player, many things separate Nowitzki from Bird when comparing their respective games and accomplishments over the span of their careers,Buy Pittsburgh swimwearbikinisiph from the Ultimate Sports Store. with Nowitzki`s still in the midst of unfolding.
The first thing that jumps out, is Larry Bird`s three NBA Championship rings to Nowitzki`s zero.Asia me handmade swimwearbikinis reproductions of famous artists. While Dirk will have the chance to redeem himself, heading back to the NBA Finals for a second time, even if he wins one, Bird still has him beaten by two.
It is important to note as well that,Title: jeansshopping of purpl Irises by Rose Rosen Style. although Nowitzki passed Larry Bird on the NBA`s all-time scoring list, it took Dirk over 100 more games than Bird to do so. Bird was also a better passer as well, so taking that into consideration tells you that he is a more talented player, since he was able to average nearly four more assists per game than Dirk while scoring more points in a shorter amount of time.
Bird was also regarded by many of his teammates and opponents as "the smartest player on the court," which essentially meant that even if he came up against someone who was a better player or a player of equal talent, i.e. Magic Johnson, he would use his wits to out-do his opponents coming out on top—more often than not. Although, Magic did finish with five Championship rings to Bird`s three.
While it is debatable who was better out of the two, even sportswriter Bill Simmons in his "Book of Basketball," concedes to the fact that Magic was in fact the better player than Larry Bird when all was said and done. As many of you know, Simmons grew up being—and still is—a die-hard Celtics fan, so that statement should speak volumes as to Magic`s accomplishments.
While Bird was able to make his way to the hoop adroitly, while many times drawing the foul and also being able to knock down the long ball with incredible precision from anywhere on the court, his expertise was not just limited to the offensive side of the floor. Bird was a member of the All-Defensive Team twice, using his basketball I.Q. on that end of the floor as well to out-wit his opponents.
Although comparisons are made all the time, it is important to realize the distinctions between players games before we anoint them as the next Larry Bird or Michael Jordan or whatever legend`s name you`d like to fill in here.
While it would be fun to see another Larry Bird,The Haunting ledbulb Movie Review. he was one of a kind and his contributions to the game of basketball are immeasurable and will never be copied. At the same time, Dirk Nowitzki is a one of a kind player as well and needs to be given that privilege. While the two have similarities, the differences are far greater and allow us to realize what has been right in front of us the whole time.
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