I love many things about the NBA. Comparing players is not one of them. Curse Michael Jordan for setting the bar.
But that, unfortunately, is what the NBA Draft is for. And if you’re among the many who have gotten nauseous about Arizona big man Lauri Markkanen being compared to Dirk Nowitzki, continue to pass the Pepto Bismol.
It’s only going to get worse if the Dallas Mavericks take Markkanen with the likely No. 9 pick.
Start collecting the names of every 7-foot white basketball player with a foreign background who has played in the NBA since Dirk was drafted.