Mark Jackson mentioned Lucas’s comments about Kobe during last night’s broadcast and said he didn’t disagree.

Lucas goes on to compare Kobe to Michael Jordan, but we seem to be forgetting the elephant in the room…

Tim “The Big Fundamental” Duncan.

There is no doubt in my mind that Duncan is most fundamental player I’ve ever seen play. (Hence his nickname.) His post up game is polished, he doesn’t force anything, he is solid in all aspects of the game and he’s a tremendous defender. There is no doubt that Kobe is a great player, but he gets out of position sometimes defensively and he’s a streaky shooter because his shot is flat. Tim Duncan is the most fundamental player to ever play the game.

Disagree?