Have you ever noticed Pau Gasol’s arms? Or Bobby Jackson’s feet? Sixers Director of Player Personnel Tony DiLeo has. In fact, he notices everything, about every player in the NBA, and what makes each one special. And while he’d like to have a team that embodies the incredible qualities and skills of Kobe, Shaq, Tracy, Allen, and Vince, he tells sixers.com what he would steal from the league’s stars to build his complete player. Here’s DiLeo's ultimate, from the top down, complete with all the intangibles:
| PERFECT PART |
PLAYER |
| Brain - Feel for the game/Basketball IQ |
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Eyes - Court Awareness |
John Stockton, Utah Jazz |
| Ears - Coachability |
Aaron McKie, Philadelphia 76ers |
| Mouth - Leadership |
Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets |
| Arms - Wingspan |
Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies |
| Right Hand - Passing, Catching Ability |
Gary Payton, Seattle Supersonics |
| Left Hand - Shooting Ability |
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks |
| Heart - Competitive Drive |
Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers |
| Legs - Leaping Ability |
Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors |
| Right Foot - Defensive Ability |
Bobby Jackson, Sacramento Kings |
| Left Foot - Quickness |
Shawn Marion, Phoenix Suns |
| Body - Domination |
Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers |
| Body - Athletic Ability |
Tracy McGrady, Orlando Magic |
| Combo of Athleticism and Basketball Skill |
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs |
| Intangible - Killer Instinct |
Michael Jordan, Washington Wizards |
| Intangible - Mental Toughness |
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers |
| Intangible - Confidence |
Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers |
| Intangible - Clutch |
Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics |
