Remember this shot by Dirk?

[JohnnySic]

That whole playoffs he was on another level.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyiCp4A4f40

[VengefulAngel]

He was doing this the whole playoffs, 2011 Dirk proved a lot of people wrong.

[FKAri]

The OKC series was his best imo. That shit was crazy. Completely outclassed Durant and put a shadow on Lebron's performance thus far in the playoffs.

[90sgoat]

Kidd was integral to 2011.

[Clifton]

I wonder what his legacy would be if not for that playoff run. Besides that year, his team underachieved pretty much every season.

He was great that year, but his team was a 50-55 win team for like... 10 straight years. Some years he had an impressive run individually, some years he didn't, but his teams were always pretenders. Until they added Kidd and Chandler.

[ArbitraryWater]

I wonder what his legacy would be if not for that playoff run. Besides that year, his team underachieved pretty much every season.

He was great that year, but his team was a 50-55 win team for like... 10 straight years. Some years he had an impressive run individually, some years he didn't, but his teams were always pretenders. Until they added Kidd and Chandler.

You just completely contradicted your above statement of "underachieving"... thats called overachieving, then all it took was a defensive big and he won a title...

he played at a masterful level in the playoffs in 2003, 2006, 2008-2011... and good other years like 2002, 2004..

whoah, ancient Kidd and Chandler, TOO MUCH HELP!

[VengefulAngel]

You just completely contradicted your above statement of "underachieving"... thats called overachieving, then all it took was a defensive big and he won a title...

he played at a masterful level in the playoffs in 2003, 2006, 2008-2011... and good other years like 2002, 2004..

whoah, ancient Kidd and Chandler, TOO MUCH HELP!

Where do you have Dirk all time out of curiosity?

[ArbitraryWater]

Where do you have Dirk all time out of curiosity?

Top 15

[DMAVS41]

I wonder what his legacy would be if not for that playoff run. Besides that year, his team underachieved pretty much every season.

He was great that year, but his team was a 50-55 win team for like... 10 straight years. Some years he had an impressive run individually, some years he didn't, but his teams were always pretenders. Until they added Kidd and Chandler.

Could you list the years they underachieved...

Because I don't think you have a clue...

[WayOfWade]

Dirk was fantastic in that playoff run. I was so filled with rage that the Heat lost to truly appreciate it, but now I can go back and enjoy the greatness that Dirk displayed that year

[AirTupac]

Holy shit, sometimes I forget that warm feeling of watching your favorite team in the playoffs. :(

[VengefulAngel]

Dirk was fantastic in that playoff run. I was so filled with rage that the Heat lost to truly appreciate it, but now I can go back and enjoy the greatness that Dirk displayed that year


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTsXOGuTVbk

Well worth watching, Dirk shooting over double teams. :bowdown: :bowdown:


Top 15


A little too high for me, I guess I put a little more stock in defense then most.

[ArbitraryWater]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTsXOGuTVbk

Well worth watching, Dirk shooting over double teams. :bowdown: :bowdown:




A little too high for me, I guess I put a little more stock in defense then most.

You probably put as much as most else, although people underrate his defense at times, what really seems to be the issue with Dirk's evaluation is the lack of credit for his unprecedented offensive impact, I've seen just about every teammate thrive under his mantel, and lead some of the more efficient offenses in the NBA year for year, as the main cog of each offensive play, with no star ability to his side. This is evidenced by people with little understanding going as far as calling him "one dimensional", which is just about as ridiculous as calling Curry that, and undermines them.

[Sarcastic]

Top 15

Isn't Kobe in the top 15ish level now? You telling me Dirk is close to Kobe? FOH!

[GoatBoy]

2011 dirk was absolutely unguardable

[ArbitraryWater]

Isn't Kobe in the top 15ish level now? You telling me Dirk is close to Kobe? FOH!

Yes, he is, and people who aren't blinded by names would know that... Dirk had similar if not greater impact in 2002, 2003, 2004 (decisively greater), 2005 (decisively greater), 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, etc.

why the hell would they not be on an equal tier?

[Asiantastic]

Yes, he is, and people who aren't blinded by names would know that... Dirk had similar if not greater impact in 2002, 2003, 2004 (decisively greater), 2005 (decisively greater), 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, etc.

why the hell would they not be on an equal tier?

A German Kobe hater? 100% non biased opinion here.

[ArbitraryWater]

"Hater!" this shit is so played out

[AirFederer]

I love watching Dirk play. It's so fascinating, he moves pretty awkward yet shoots so smooth, all that bbiq, just a treat. :applause:
Watching the 2011 vid now.

[Gileraracer]

2011 Dirk was an absolute beast. :applause:

[StephHamann]

Isn't Kobe in the top 15ish level now? You telling me Dirk is close to Kobe? FOH!

Official ISH Top 15

Jordan
Kareem
Russell
Duncan
Bird
Magic
Shaq
Wilt
Kobe
Lebron
Hakeem
Moses
West
Oscar
Dirk

[Hey Yo]

That whole playoffs he was on another level.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyiCp4A4f40
Amazing

That shot is just about as un-guardable as the sky hook.

[ArbitraryWater]

I love watching Dirk play. It's so fascinating, he moves pretty awkward yet shoots so smooth, all that bbiq, just a treat. :applause:
Watching the 2011 vid now.

he does? Always thought he moved very efficienty and functional, especially his foot work in the post.

[fiddy]

Top 15
Top 20, no disrespect for Dirk doe


Yes, he is, and people who aren't blinded by names would know that... Dirk had similar if not greater impact in 2002, 2003, 2004 (decisively greater), 2005 (decisively greater), 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, etc.

why the hell would they not be on an equal tier?
seek professional help

[feyki]

Greatest clutch playoff run in nba history .

[ArbitraryWater]

People acting like 2006 Kobe was convincingly better than 2006 Dirk is the most absurd thing ever :oldlol:

[AirFederer]

he does? Always thought he moved very efficienty and functional, especially his foot work in the post.

Ya, it`s efficient and all, but -imho- just a little flat footed and stiff, but my god his touch :bowdown: And that little awkwardness does it so much more magical to me.

With a Kobe like set up for his career (team mates etc), would he have 5 rings? Absolutely.

[pastis]

[B]The filters are:
5 point differential or less
Last 5 minutes of the game or OT

(Player Impact Estimate) - Shows what % of a game

[Sarcastic]

Official ISH Top 15

Jordan
Kareem
Russell
Duncan
Bird
Magic
Shaq
Wilt
Kobe
Lebron
Hakeem
Moses
West
Oscar
Dirk

You're forgetting a few others like Dr J, KG, Malone, Barkley, etc, so top 20 -25 is a more likely spot for Dirk.

[pastis]

You're forgetting a few others like Dr J, KG, Malone, Barkley, etc, so top 20 -25 is a more likely spot for Dirk.

pls lets not start again a discussion about that. there are lot of people who argue that dirk is ahead of the players you mentioned. and there are people who dont think so. i have dirk in my top 15. other have him top 17. you have him top 25. ok. next.

[ArbitraryWater]

Ya, it`s efficient and all, but -imho- just a little flat footed and stiff, but my god his touch :bowdown: And that little awkwardness does it so much more magical to me.

With a Kobe like set up for his career (team mates etc), would he have 5 rings? Absolutely.


pls lets not start again a discussion about that. there are lot of people who argue that dirk is ahead of the players you mentioned. and there are people who dont think so. i have dirk in my top 15. other have him top 17. you have him top 25. ok. next.

:cheers:

[feyki]

[QUOTE=pastis][B]The filters are:
5 point differential or less
Last 5 minutes of the game or OT

(Player Impact Estimate) - Shows what % of a game

[Wade's Rings]

:rockon: :rockon:

And Dirk averaged 10.7 points at 4th quarters of the 2011 nba finals . Heat's Big3 averaged 13.8 points at 4th quarters of the 2011 nba finals .

Lol @ you putting the whole big 3 stats knowing damn well Bron choked.

[feyki]

Lol @ you putting the whole big 3 stats knowing damn well Bron choked.

Yes , true . But beside of Lebron , Wade and Bosh averaged 11.2 points at 4th quarters :oldlol: .

[Wade's Rings]

Yes , true . But beside of Lebron , Wade and Bosh averaged 11.2 points at 4th quarters :oldlol: .

Wade put up 7.5 4th Quarter points by himself. Bosh & Bron doe :facepalm

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

Besides the shots in the Finals to seal the game.... this was the craziest shot of the playoff run:

Game 4 (or was it Game 3?), when the Mavs were making a comeback... Dirk got fouled (no call)... he shot the ball halfcocked..... from the baseline... nothing but net.

I can't find the picture, but go find that pic and the crowd's reaction. It is priceless.

[feyki]

Wade put up 7.5 4th Quarter points by himself. Bosh & Bron doe :facepalm

Yes , Wade was awesome at 2011 finals . I remember first 4 games , Wade was playing like Jordan , again :D .

Beside of Dirk's performances Terry's three unforgettable for me .
"Terry a long three , BANGGG! " .

[JohnnySic]

Besides the shots in the Finals to seal the game.... this was the craziest shot of the playoff run:

Game 4 (or was it Game 3?), when the Mavs were making a comeback... Dirk got fouled (no call)... he shot the ball halfcocked..... from the baseline... nothing but net.

I can't find the picture, but go find that pic and the crowd's reaction. It is priceless.
Someone please post this if you have it.

[ArbitraryWater]

Someone please post this if you have it.

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/12-02-2015/9LRK-k.gif

That Woman's look at the end (NBA video "Dirk's Legendary Performance in OKC")

[FKAri]

Wade put up 7.5 4th Quarter points by himself. Bosh & Bron doe :facepalm

Wade was garbage in the ECF. But that's how it's supposed to work. When one guy struggles another can step up. Unfortunately Lebron chose the biggest stage to play awful in.

[ArbitraryWater]

That entire game/comeback was full of CRAZY shots though. Don't believe anyone ever could have pulled those off.

This was the very next one afterwards:

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/12-02-2015/97OSTZ.gif

[JohnFreeman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1_Dy8Y02YA

[ArbitraryWater]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1_Dy8Y02YA

HD and no Bandicam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlmd7ljeYcA

[BarberSchool]

Holy shit, sometimes I forget that warm feeling of watching your favorite team in the playoffs. :(Cause watching Kobe play, in the post season, at a pretty high level, and get swept in the 2nd round by Dirk/Terry/Peja/Barea, is still totally better than not making the playoffs at all for several years.

I know the feeling. My bulls after Jordan retired were absolute butt for many years.

[Nick Young]

one of the best playoff runs ever. Dirk proved me wrong that year. The man deserves the ultimate respect.

[BarberSchool]

[QUOTE=pastis][B]The filters are:
5 point differential or less
Last 5 minutes of the game or OT

(Player Impact Estimate) - Shows what % of a game

[TheBigVeto]

2011 Dirk went God mode and destroyed evil.
Secured his legacy as 2nd GOAT PF.
Respect.