Would Bird be a top 5 player of all time if he played this e

WadeKnicks2010 · Post #1 » by **WadeKnicks2010** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:30 am

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Basileus777 · Post #2 » by **Basileus777** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:31 am

Mike Dunleavy > Bird

ubernathan · Post #3 » by **ubernathan** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:32 am

No. The only reason he's even a hall of famer is because he's white. He'd be a smarter Rashard Lewis.

JiriMania · Post #4 » by **JiriMania** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:32 am

Yes. Today, tomorrow and every day of the week.

Just a question but how many of Bird's games have you seen?

JiriMania · Post #5 » by **JiriMania** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:38 am

ubernathan wrote:No. The only reason he's even a hall of famer is because he's white. He'd be a smarter Rashard Lewis.

That comment is painfully racist, as well as unbelievablly ignorant.

Do even the smallest bit of research and come back.

Frosty · Post #6 » by **Frosty** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:39 am

What is it about this era that you think would suddenly bring his value down?

I hated Bird, but his talent was insane.

Napoleon7 · Post #7 » by **Napoleon7** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:40 am

One can argue Top 5, but he definately is one of the best of all time.
So YES.

In fact the Magic / Bird rivalry helped to launch the NBA toward success. The NBA would not be where it is today if not for this duo.

ubernathan · Post #8 » by **ubernathan** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:41 am

Frosty wrote:What is it about this era that you think would suddenly bring his value down?

I hated Bird, but his talent was insane.

He was a great shooter, and clutch. A clutch Kapono, nothing more.

Post #9 » by **5DOM** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:44 am

ubernathan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He was a great shooter, and clutch. A clutch Kapono, nothing more.

A clutch Kapono?

GOAT!

JiriMania · Post #10 » by **JiriMania** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:46 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vHEWOqdyTg

But no, you guys deffinitely know more than Dr. J or any of these other guys.

ubernathan · Post #11 » by **ubernathan** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:49 am

JiriMania wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vHEWOqdyTg

Butt noe, u guyz deffinitely no more thin Dr. J or any of tese other guys.

I think Rodman knows more than them and I agree with him.

Frosty · Post #12 » by **Frosty** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:52 am

ubernathan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He was a great shooter, and clutch. A clutch Kapono, nothing more.

You are either

a) trolling
b) never seen Bird play
c) did see him play and didn't learn a thing from it

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and pick a

Post #13 » by **UCFJayBird** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:10 am

The guy averaged 24/10/6 for his career on nearly 50% shooting and 89% from the FT line. Anyone who plays for 13 years and puts up those numbers is an insanely gifted player. The guy was just sick. And the stats don't tell the half of it.

Blame Rasho · Post #14 » by **Blame Rasho** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:13 am

Yes... jeez the man got 3 back to back MVPs' in the golden era of the NBA.

prekazi · Post #15 » by **prekazi** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:14 am

Wow, Definitely.

raps4life~ · Post #16 » by **raps4life~** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:17 am

a clutch kapono :eek1:

Kobay · Post #17 » by **Kobay** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:31 am

I see him as slower version of manu or equivalent to dirk.

Blame Rasho · Post #18 » by **Blame Rasho** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:33 am

Kobay wrote:I see him as slower version of manu.

Manu wishes he was 1/5th as good a Bird.

He was just flat out beastly along with Magic during the 80's....

kooldude · Post #19 » by **kooldude** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:36 am

Assuming, he's 6th all time behind MJ, Wilt, Russell, Kareem, and Magic, I don't think so. If he played today, I don't think he would be the best SF right now with Lebron here. If Bird can bring his Celtics team with him, then he'll be the same place as he is now: 6th

Post #20 » by **UCFJayBird** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:37 am

I don't think people realize how good of a defender and post player he was. Everyone remembers his shooting, but forgets he was 6'9" and played a lot down low as well.

9 time All-NBA 1st team, and a 3 time All-NBA Defensive 2nd Team. 3 time NBA MVP, 2 Finals MVPs, 3 Championships.

What more do you want from the guy?