Larry Legend. Better than MJ, Kobe or LeBron?

kevbojones · 05-03-2020, 10:54 PM

We always compare Jordan, Kobe and Lebron.

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

imbluestreak23 · 05-03-2020, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kevbojones

We always compare Jordan, Kobe and Lebron.

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

Naw bro. He was good, but no GOAT

Deadshot · 05-03-2020, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kevbojones

We always compare Jordan, Kobe and Lebron.

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

Maybe you and Bill Simmons.

Whodey14 · 05-03-2020, 11:08 PM

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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ninjacookies · 05-03-2020, 11:08 PM

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Maybe you and Bill Simmons.

huehuehue true story.

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

Well done.

ThoseBackPages · 05-03-2020, 11:09 PM

its all over.

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6celtics33 · 05-03-2020, 11:13 PM

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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

Whodey14 · 05-03-2020, 11:16 PM

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84-86 Bird was peak basketball of all time

Absolutely!

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6celtics33 · 05-03-2020, 11:16 PM

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

Wings · 05-03-2020, 11:16 PM

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

Whodey14 · 05-03-2020, 11:21 PM

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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

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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wharfrat7624 · 05-03-2020, 11:33 PM

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Maybe you and Bill Simmons.

Bingo...

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Prospectorsadvantage · 05-03-2020, 11:37 PM

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

k13 · 05-04-2020, 12:16 AM

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

Too short of a peak.

chuckerrrr · 05-04-2020, 12:51 AM

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

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PokeyAndG · 05-04-2020, 12:51 AM

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.

drobfan8 · 05-04-2020, 12:58 AM

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.

coltsnsox07 · 05-04-2020, 01:03 AM

White folks is crazy.

Whodey14 · 05-04-2020, 01:04 AM

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White folks is crazy.

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ninjacookies · 05-04-2020, 01:08 AM

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.

6celtics33 · 05-04-2020, 01:13 AM

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.

PejaD · 05-04-2020, 01:14 AM

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

tjforce · 05-04-2020, 01:18 AM

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.

thejazzcollector · 05-04-2020, 01:18 AM

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

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.

volblorx8634 · 05-04-2020, 01:19 AM

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

That's where I consider him too

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PokeyAndG Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 1,084	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. Last edited by PokeyAndG; 05-04-2020 at 12:55 AM.

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6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,298	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

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Wings Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Omaha Posts: 5,396	I'd put him above Kobe and below LBJ and MJ.

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k13 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 12,617	Better passer and rebounder than MJ/Kobe. Probably more efficient than all of them. Too short of a peak.

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6celtics33 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 8,298	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.

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PejaD Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,071	What active player's game is most similar to Bird's? A longer Steph Curry? A smaller, less athletic Kevin Durant?

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tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,665	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. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"