True, but the pilot for B5 came out in 93 then the show started in 94...
Both B5 and DS9 were about character development. Both MS and RDM are gifted to be sure.
BTW, where did GL lose his way?
Not only that, but JMS pitched B5 to Paramount and soon after they started setting up for DS9. There were accusations that Paramount copied the concept, but how can you prove something like that?