Larry Legend. Better than MJ, Kobe or LeBron?
 

We always compare Jordan, Kobe and Lebron.

Am I the only one who thinks Larry Bird should be in the mix for GOAT?

[QUOTE=kevbojones;15844459]We always compare Jordan, Kobe and Lebron.

Am I the only one who thinks Larry Bird should be in the mix for GOAT?[/QUOTE]

Naw bro. He was good, but no GOAT

[QUOTE=kevbojones;15844459]We always compare Jordan, Kobe and Lebron.

Am I the only one who thinks Larry Bird should be in the mix for GOAT?[/QUOTE]

Maybe you and Bill Simmons.

I'm a celtics fan but I agree. Bird had a 3 year span that was better than anyone in the history of basketball.

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[QUOTE=Deadshot;15844496]Maybe you and Bill Simmons.[/QUOTE]

huehuehue true story.


The 'better than MJ' clickbait tagline got me, Opie.


Well done.

its all over.

#MJ_AlphaAlpha

[QUOTE=Whodey14;15844501]I'm a celtics fan but I agree. Bird had a 3 year span that was better than anyone in the history of basketball.

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84-86 Bird was peak basketball of all time

[QUOTE=6celtics33;15844523]84-86 Bird was peak basketball of all time[/QUOTE]Absolutely!

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For his decade run I’d take Bird over Kobe and Lebron. Of course those two are playing for 20 years to Birds 12 so that makes it lopsided. They have more value then.

I wouldn’t call Bird goat but top 5 to me

I'd put him above Kobe and below LBJ and MJ.

[QUOTE=6celtics33;15844531]For his decade run I’d take Bird over Kobe and Lebron. Of course those two are playing for 20 years to Birds 12 so that makes it lopsided. They have more value then.

I wouldn’t call Bird goat but top 5 to me[/QUOTE]Centers make it hard for me. Outside of the center position the only player I think is in the discussion is Jordan. I don't think you can let his shorter career limit his greatness. It was still a decade of dominance like you said.

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[QUOTE=Deadshot;15844496]Maybe you and Bill Simmons.[/QUOTE]


Bingo...


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Not even top 5. Not even the best Celtic of all time.

Better passer and rebounder than MJ/Kobe.
Probably more efficient than all of them.

Too short of a peak.

Easily the White Goat! Def Too 5 all time in my opinion along with MJ, Kobe, Lebron, Wilt.


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There's always gonna be players who take a back seat to others in the GOAT discussion, not because they were any less talented but because they were too much of a team player and don't go hard after individual stats, records, and accolades.

I'd like to see how Larry Bird would go in the modern era, but if he was born the same year as Kobe.

It would be incredible to watch.

White folks is crazy.

[QUOTE=coltsnsox07;15844758]White folks is crazy.[/QUOTE][emoji849][emoji854]

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Probably the GOAT pure shooter though.

Yes, better than Reggie, Ray, and Steph (close though).

If he trained like how they train now from 3 and beyond 26 feet, it would have been ridiculous.

Mchale said he didn't even practice 3s. I assume he would if he was shooting 7 or 8 per game in today's league.

I can't imagine him doing the dribble in the ground pick and roll offense through him but if he was in a San Antonio or Golden State type move without the ball flow I could easily see 32-11-8 type numbers. Crazy as that sounds, that's barely more than Luka at age 20. He might smash my estimate.

What active player's game is most similar to Bird's? A longer Steph Curry? A smaller, less athletic Kevin Durant?

I have a lot of respect for Larry, and he's either in my top 5 or very close to it.....

That being said, there's a clear gap between Bird and MJ/LeBron. In career peak and in overall resume.

Other than those two, I think you could make a fair argument that he holds his own with anyone.

[QUOTE=Prospectorsadvantage;15844595]Not even top 5. Not even the best Celtic of all time.[/QUOTE]
I know Bill has the 11 rings but Larry has gotta be higher in the conversation for me.
Not MJ or LBJ level but easy top 10 and borderline top 5.

[QUOTE=Wings;15844533]I'd put him above Kobe and below LBJ and MJ.[/QUOTE]

That's where I consider him too