I finally finished Part 2 of my Universe Size Comparison! Added Dwarf Planets, Planet X, Galaxies, and the Unobservable Universe
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I finally finished Part 2 of my Universe Size Comparison! Added Dwarf Planets, Planet X, Galaxies, and the Unobservable Universe

Hey everyone! After the amazing response to Part 1, I worked around the clock to finish Part 2. I expanded the scale to include newly rendered dwarf planets, a custom Planet X, massive stars, and took the animation all the way out to the absolute edge of the unobservable universe.

I really tried to lock in the lore and pacing for this one. Let me know what you think of the Red Giant phase scale!

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u/The_Real_THSC_Prime — 7 hours ago

We all know Dirk turned down Kobe’s Lakers recruitment. But looking back, it really marked the absolute end of the single-franchise superstar era.

The story of Kobe calling Dirk and getting hit with the "Dallas is my home" response is common knowledge among hardcore fans. However, looking deeper into the actual mechanical and cultural impact Dirk had on his peers shows just how much he altered the game.

Here is an 11-minute documentary-style breakdown tracking the evolution of how guys like Kobe, LeBron, and Popovich talked about competing against him over a 15-year span. It covers how his high release point and raised knee physically altered defensive spacing rules in the mid-2000s, forcing coaches like Pop to completely rewrite Western Conference defensive schemes.

For anyone interested in a clean compilation of rare player quotes and tactical analysis without the usual sports-media fluff, the full video breakdown is linked here.

Why NBA Legends Truly Feared Dirk Nowitzki (Rare Player Quotes) 🤯

Discussion question: If Dirk had come into the league today in the heavy spacing/three-point era, do you think his career trajectory changes, or does he become even more broken?

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u/The_Real_THSC_Prime — 1 month ago