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If I had to build a team, I would start with TD. Yes, MJ is the GOAT. And, even though I'm a huge Kobe fan, it's hard building a team around Kobe; Kobe's a bit of a cancer on mediocre teams, but he can really shine when given an above average team. MJ can certainly take over games and still make his team better, even on average teams. But TD can dominate the 10-foot space around the rim on both ends of the floor. And I'm not even a TD or Spurs fan, but I can appreciate greatness when I see it.
Last second shot? MJ first. I would even put Robert Horry or Derek Fisher before Kobe. BUT, I would put Kobe over RH or DF if they were all on the same team, since the defense would have to respect those other two and couldn't triple-team Kobe.
And Greatest athlete of all time? Jim Thorpe. No question about it.
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