who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

[dossier]

i cant even begin to imagine who to pick right now, if i had to i would take dirk just because of how deadly he is on offense. the guy is a one of a kind talent.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Simply put, Pau can do damage inside as well as out. His post moves/footwork/IQ are only trumped by Timmay.

It's one of those rare cases where Dirk may be the "better" player, but I'd rather have Pau if we're starting the team from scratch. I can't imagine Pau ever getting MVP consideration even if he was on a different team, but Dirk will always get MVP consideration.

No hate on Dirk, his style of play just isn't for my tastes. Another thing on Dirk, which is strange, I do acknowledge that he is a top 10 player but I might choose a few players ranked after him if I'm starting a team from scratch. Pau being one of them.

With all that being said, I think Dallas this year can really challenge for the conference title along with SA and OKC

[NDAlum]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

I go dynamic offensive force over solid all-around player.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Dirk any day, not to slight Pau at all.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

A couple things

1. Dynamic offensive force can apply to both players
2. Solid all-around doesn't really describe either of the players

Not sure I agree with your distinctions.

[Jasong7777]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Give me Pau. Really want both though.

[sportyguyfl31]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

IVe always been puzzled by how undervalued Dirk is.

Dirk is one of the top 6-8 players in the entire league.

[OSUFan_88]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

100% Dirk.

He's the type of player that I want leading my team, night in and night out. Pau has already proven that he cannot run a team.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

IVe always been puzzled by how undervalued Dirk is.

Dirk is one of the top 6-8 players in the entire league.

100% Dirk.

He's the type of player that I want leading my team, night in and night out. Pau has already proven that he cannot run a team.

Pau never had what Dirk had in Memphis.

But you guys are right, Dirk is undoubtedly a top player, something Pau cannot say for himself. It's preference of style, his just doesn't do it for me.

A jump shooting big man who has no post game and I don't see as a special rebounder.

[OSUFan_88]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Pau never had what Dirk had in Memphis.

But you guys are right, Dirk is undoubtedly a top player, something Pau cannot say for himself. It's preference of style, his just doesn't do it for me.

A jump shooting big man who has no post game and I don't see as a special rebounder.

Dirk doesn't go to the low post because he doesn't need to. Just like Pau doesn't stick the the perimeter a whole lot because he doesn't need to.

Dirk does have some holes in his game, but his strengths are much better than Pau's strengths. And that's not to say Pau's strengths are bad either, but Dirk is the perimeter big man in the NBA.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Dirk doesn't go to the low post because he doesn't need to. Just like Pau doesn't stick the the perimeter a whole lot because he doesn't need to.

Dirk does have some holes in his game, but his strengths are much better than Pau's strengths. And that's not to say Pau's strengths are bad either, but Dirk is the perimeter big man in the NBA.

He doesn't need to?

Get out of here

He would have had rings, plural-- by now if he developed a post game earlier in his career, and maybe wouldn't have been bounced out of the first round 3 out of the last 4 years. I'm not arguing with anyone that Dirk is better than Pau. I accept that.

It's pretty much too late at this point of his career to change the way he plays so he is what he is.

Style wise, I like Pau's ability to go inside during the playoffs and get points almost at will [against almost any team but Boston]. I like Pau's ability to catch the ball and also create cutting lanes for others which opens up the entire offense. His passing ability out of the post is on par with the best in the league.

I also think Pau's improved his post defense a ton and also his rebounding on both ends of the floor.

Playoff time I want the ball going inside and out. I understand Dirk's shot is God/Nash-like but going inside creates for others and opens the game up for everyone.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Always been a fan of The Dirkinator, so I'd go with him if I had to choose.

[JBH3]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Dirk hands down. There is a marginal difference in defense/rebounding as neither player tips the scale in his favor.

IF Pau is a little better inside its because that is where he MUST thrive to be an offensive force. He doesn't have Dirks range. Plus for being someone who plays inside and draws a lot of fouls he's only a career 74% FT shooter.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Pau>Dirk in rebounding/defense

It may not be a huge difference, but it's enough to where you can see it, well at least you shoudl be able to see it

Also what do you mean 'if' Pau is better inside? What was that hahaha

Pau doesn't have Dirk's range? You're kidding me

Seriously though, that was my point, stylistically I'm going with the guy who can stroke mid-range pretty good but can get you buckets inside. That's what playoff basketball is about these days and has been about since MJ retired.

Helps the offense run along nicely by being able to go to an inside presence.

[JBH3]

Re: who would you rather have, Dirk or Pau?

Pau>Dirk in rebounding/defense

Dirk TRB/gm: 8.5
Pau TRB/gm: 9.0

Pau beats out Dirk in Off Boards because he plays closer to the hoop on offense, and isn't the #1 scoring option -- or shouldn't be the #1 scoring option (Memphis he was though).

Both on average over their careers have been good for a steal and block a game. Maybe w/ Pau you get 2 blocks, but neither like I said "tips the scale in their favor".

Also what do you mean 'if' Pau is better inside? What was that hahaha

Because he makes his money inside, not from the perimeter like Dirk. Dirks big enough and has good enough footwork to where he can get buckets in the paint. He has an Olajuwon-esque fadeaway too... BUT unlike Pau doens't have to solely rely on playing close to the basket to make a giant impact. He can hover, and he can do so behind the arc as well.

Pau doesn't have Dirk's range? You're kidding me

Not range that would put him in Dirk's stratosphere. C'mon now...

Seriously though, that was my point, stylistically I'm going with the guy who can stroke mid-range pretty good but can get you buckets inside. That's what playoff basketball is about these days and has been about since MJ retired. Helps the offense run along nicely by being able to go to an inside presence.

There's no difference really. An outside presense for Pau (Kobe), gives him better looks inside. Personally, I'd rather have an unconvetional lineup that can give you fits and create mismatch problems. Dirk's ability to play more outside than Pau holds teams accountable for his presense out there, and they either got to give him too much space for an easy look or they play tight D and leave perhaps one of their best rebounders on the perimeter. If Dirk had a 5 who could score Dallas would be hard to account for.