[AIRJ23]

I dunno I think you’re majorly underselling how much Jordan revolutionized the game on the court. Imo by far more than anyone else. He made guards the spotlight position, not only did everyone copy his moves (I guarantee Dirk as much as anyone, especially those post fades) but the freelancing style of which he played, his jabs, his footwork, the way he played the game with this “punk rock amidst a Jazz band” style etc. He redesigned the game from the ground up and not one player today doesn’t heavily mimic him whether intentionally or not.

As for Hakeem vs Dirk, I have to go with Hakeem hands down. But I also recognize Dirk is worthy of all you said. I just think Hakeem would have benefitted exponentially under the post-2004 rule changes.