Which Hall of Fame big man was better at the peak of their powers, Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett, or Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki? Both were a menace on the ball court in their prime, and both won a single title despite their prodigious capabilities as basketball players.
When you take a look at the accolades, it is very close. And when you take another glance at their respective skill sets on the offensive and defensive ends of the court, each has their own strong suits and deficiencies that are closer than one might think off the top of your head.