In every sport, there is an unwritten rule that the best way to fully understand someone’s ability is by comparing them to another player from the past or present. Whether it be a pitcher who throws as hard as Roger Clemens, a running back who is as shifty as Barry Sanders, or a kid that can dunk like Vince Carter, these comparisons happen all the time.
Some of the comparisons can be good without causing too much backlash, but some can be very bad for the individuals and for the scouts. Take for example DeShawn Stevenson.