This is what the 'Old nostalgic fools' talk about when we say the game has changed...

[poido123]

One of the greatest trash talkers ever and most clutchplayers ever.


Bird at his finest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5o1rd09R1Q



To this day, I still enjoy how good this guy was. If you took away athleticism in the NBA, this guy was every bit as good as Jordan.


Trash talk gave the game more realness and more personality.


The youngens who watch the game now, it's up to you to demand it back. You are missing out.

[nathanjizzle]

out of all the great players from the past, you chose the white guy as an example? typical bigot.
"i dont want to have kids because of minorities living in my community"

[CuterThanRubio]

Bird was not as good as Jordan, and trash talking has never left the game, what world are you living in?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8xCDvWQ20U

I also find it HYPOCRITICAL that you met up with a fellow poster and played a game, and despite all of the beefing between you guys it was a friendly contest with no war of words in person

YOU ARE SOFT!

You miss "toughness" and antagonistic type of players but you don't actually want that for yourself

WHY!?

[tpols]

you get suspended for trash talk nowadays

[Lebron23]

out of all the great players from the past, you chose the white guy as an example? typical bigot.
"i dont want to have kids because of minorities living in my community"


Did he really said that??

[sd3035]

Bird was not as good as Jordan, and trash talking has never left the game, what world are you living in?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8xCDvWQ20U

I also find it HYPOCRITICAL that you met up with a fellow poster and played a game, and despite all of the beefing between you guys it was a friendly contest with no war of words in person

YOU ARE SOFT!

You miss "toughness" and antagonistic type of players but you don't actually want that for yourself

WHY!?

I think this thread is over :lol

[sd3035]

out of all the great players from the past, you chose the white guy as an example? typical bigot.
"i dont want to have kids because of minorities living in my community"

You sound like the typical loser who blames his failure at life on white people :lol

[ClipperRevival]

Late 80's, early 90's, GOAT era ever. Everyone else missed out.

[Dray n Klay]

Late 80's, early 90's, GOAT era ever. Everyone else missed out.

It was followed by the weakest era yet (90's). Just 1-2 contenders and a bunch of expansion teams (Orlando, Miami, Toronto)

[nathanjizzle]

Did he really said that??

yes he did. the way he said it was even worst than how i quoted it.

[fourkicks44]

Bird was not as good as Jordan, and trash talking has never left the game, what world are you living in?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8xCDvWQ20U

I also find it HYPOCRITICAL that you met up with a fellow poster and played a game, and despite all of the beefing between you guys it was a friendly contest with no war of words in person

YOU ARE SOFT!

You miss "toughness" and antagonistic type of players but you don't actually want that for yourself

WHY!?

It is kind of ironic that the video above is of the oldest player in the league.

[nathanjizzle]

You sound like the typical loser who blames his failure at life on white people :lol

no im not :biggums: just because i expose racist people doesnt mean im a blame mongerer.

[ClipperRevival]

It was followed by the weakest era yet (90's). Just 1-2 contenders and a bunch of expansion teams (Orlando, Miami, Toronto)

You were born in the 2000's son. How do you expect REAL ballers who have balled for the last 25 years straight to take your opinions seriously about an era you never witnessed? You can't fool real ballers.

[livinglegend]

Continue to live in the past loser.

[ClipperRevival]

Continue to live in the past loser.

Can't fool real ballers.

[CuterThanRubio]

It is kind of ironic that the video above is of the oldest player in the league.

2016

Trash talk is still alive

Did you guys not pay attention to the playoffs whatsoever?


Of course players relied more on intimidation in a less skilled league, would you rather have more Kurt Rambis's or more Steph Curry's?

Pro athletes aren't yelling at each other enough for your liking, oh yeah I'm sure you would enjoy being roasted by coworkers every time you clocked in too, its a stupid thread concept and it isn't a factual observation either.

[CuterThanRubio]

Can't fool real ballers.

:oldlol:

You are shorter than Lebron23, you aren't a "real baller", I'm sorry!

[ClipperRevival]

:oldlol:

You are shorter than Lebron23, you aren't a "real baller", I'm sorry!

I could still beat 99% of people on this planet 1 on 1 at 5'7" and 39 years old. Why? Because I got "game." 25 straight years of ballin young blood. I live this sh't.

[sd3035]

:oldlol:

You are shorter than Lebron23, you aren't a "real baller", I'm sorry!


highly unlikely :lol

[CuterThanRubio]

I could still beat 99% of people on this planet 1 on 1 at 5'7" and 39 years old. Why? Because I got "game." 25 straight years of ballin young blood. I live this sh't.

You have a severe case of "drunk uncle" syndrome, that's what you got.


Take it easy small fry!


Who do you think you are, Earl Boykins?

That is who you should be idolizing, not Jordan!

[sd3035]

Manlets can be very amusing when they talk big :lol

[NBAGOAT]

You have a severe case of "drunk uncle" syndrome, that's what you got.


Take it easy small fry!


Who do you think you are, Earl Boykins?

That is who you should be idolizing, not Jordan!

:lol god damn a earl boykins reference in here. One of my favorites among lesser known players.

[poido123]

You see the lack of understanding in some of these posters. No wonder they don't get it.


Bu, bu the league today has trash talk?


No it doesn't. It has very little and most of it is friendly banter otherwise it leads to a tech or a possible suspension.


You don't have guys going out there doing what Bird does. Telling coaches, players what he's going to do and does it on cue.


The league today is built around image and aethetically pleasing aspects. It doesn't want the image of the 90's, as that could lead to 'Malace in the Palce' incidents which then in turn affects the revenue for the NBA.


I also like today's game for different reasons. I'm just saying it could be so much better if the passion and letting players be themselves is promoted more. Less of this flopping shit and more of letting men be men.

[Tmuston Beltics]

You see the lack of understanding in some of these posters. No wonder they don't get it.


Bu, bu the league today has trash talk?


No it doesn't. It has very little and most of it is friendly banter otherwise it leads to a tech or a possible suspension.


You don't have guys going out there doing what Bird does. Telling coaches, players what he's going to do and does it on cue.


The league today is built around image and aethetically pleasing aspects. It doesn't want the image of the 90's, as that could lead to 'Malace in the Palce' incidents which then in turn affects the revenue for the NBA.


I also like today's game for different reasons. I'm just saying it could be so much better if the passion and letting players be themselves is promoted more. Less of this flopping shit and more of letting men be men.

You can thank feminism for today's league.

[Hey Yo]

You sound like the typical loser who blames his failure at life on white people :lol
Accusing others?

That's funny coming from a dude who's brought nothing to this board except posts that's ridiculed James for the last 2yrs.

You might as well start a new account (along with your boy Gil) cause you 2 are ruined for life on here.

WITNESS!

[MoBe1Kanobi]

Its all good

The team that won the title put out a video of them harmonizing together rnb songs like they boyz to men right before the playoffs with kyrie doing the most bitchmade expressions and vocals

That's today's nba for you