1986 Boston Celtics vs 1996 Chicago Bulls

[Lebron23]

Who wins in a best of 7 series???

[Round Mound]

86 Celtics in 6

[86Celtics]

86 Celtics in 6

Yes but in 7.

[colts19]

I would pick Boston in 5 or 6. To much up front with Walton off the bench. Plus a lot of good shooters off the bench with Jerry S. and Scott Wedman.

[Roundball_Rock]

On paper? 86' Celtics fairly easily but remember if the 96' Bulls travel to 1986 they would get another all-star caliber player since the rosters for top teams were more loaded back then. Conversely, if the 86' Celtics go to 96' they would have to shed one as rosters were more diluted then. With the roster adjustments made I go with the 96' Bulls.

[JBSptfn]

Boston in five. That was the best team ever. Heck, I think the 86 Rockets could also beat those Bulls team.

[fourkicks44]

Rodman vs McHale :eek:

[97 bulls]

On paper? 86' Celtics fairly easily but remember if the 96' Bulls travel to 1986 they would get another all-star caliber player since the rosters for top teams were more loaded back then. Conversely, if the 86' Celtics go to 96' they would have to shed one as rosters were more diluted then. With the roster adjustments made I go with the 96' Bulls.

The Bulls have 4 Hofers. The Celtics had 4 hofers.

The fact is most of the teams they played didnt have a bunch of Hofers on their teams. Hell the Milwaukee Bucks had the 3rd best record for the 80s. How many hofers did they have?

[Mr Feeny]

The Bulls have 4 Hofers. The Celtics had 4 hofers.

The fact is most of the teams they played didnt have a bunch of Hofers on their teams. Hell the Milwaukee Bucks had the 3rd best record for the 80s. How many hofers did they have?

I'm not concerned about hall or famers either. The 2004 Pistons decimated the Lakers. It's never about how you think it should play out, given how they stack up on paper.

The Bulls would have an overwhelming advantage in the perimeter. Rodman has to be at his best to face McHale and Pippen would have to play a great series against Bird, defseively.

I think that Boston have 2 potential mismatches there but there isnt much in it. If Pippen and Rodman are completely on their games and atleast slow down Bird and McHale, Jordan's advantage ay guard is overwhelming.

[1987_Lakers]

The Bulls have 4 Hofers. The Celtics had 4 hofers.

The fact is most of the teams they played didnt have a bunch of Hofers on their teams. Hell the Milwaukee Bucks had the 3rd best record for the 80s. How many hofers did they have?

Celtics had 5, Bulls had 3, not counting coaches.

[97 bulls]

Celtics had 5, Bulls had 3, not counting coaches.

Lol. You counting Walton? Wow. That's a stretch. I dont see why coaches cant be counted. They play a big role in a teams success.

[Roundball_Rock]

If we count coaches don't forget Tex Winter too.

[1987_Lakers]

Lol. You counting Walton? Wow. That's a stretch. I dont see why coaches cant be counted. They play a big role in a teams success.

Obviously Walton was past his prime by that point, but still managed to win 6MOY. He was actually a better rebounder, defender, & passer than Parish, the Celtics defense got better when he was on the court. There was a game vs LA in Boston during that same season & Walton absolutely dominated. 7 blocks in 16 minutes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEbAQaLHT1E

Walton is the reason why they jumped to an elite championship team to an all-time great team.

[97 bulls]

Obviously Walton was past his prime by that point, but still managed to win 6MOY. He was actually a better rebounder, defender, & passer than Parish, the Celtics defense got better when he was on the court. There was a game vs LA in Boston during that same season & Walton absolutely dominated. 7 blocks in 16 minutes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEbAQaLHT1E

Walton is the reason why they jumped to an elite championship team to an all-time great team.
Walton was solid at best. Nowhere near Hall of Fame Caliber by then.

[dankok8]

Celtics would win. That frontcourt is... :rockon:

[1987_Lakers]

Walton was solid at best. Nowhere near Hall of Fame Caliber by then.

I agree, but the funny thing is he would easily be the best center if he was on that Bulls team.

[97 bulls]

I agree, but the funny thing is he would easily be the best center if he was on that Bulls team.

Lol. He wouldn't be the better 6th man.

[Lion's pride]

Boston in 6..

It is very refreshing to see that they are some older and more reasonable thinking fans on here. Most other Forums, posters only see more of their younger generation of the NBA and have no idea what they are missing..

[Mr Feeny]

Lol. You counting Walton? Wow. That's a stretch. I dont see why coaches cant be counted. They play a big role in a teams success.

He's a kid. Why are you surprised. He never watched that team.

[Mr Feeny]

Lol. He wouldn't be the better 6th man.

Again, it's a Kobe supporting Kid. Who hates Michael Jordan. He barely knows what Bill walton looks like. Had to google him.

[1987_Lakers]

He's a kid. Why are you surprised. He never watched that team.

Coming from a guy who said current LeBron is better than peak Shaq or how '87 Magic-Kareem was a better duo than '01 Shaq and Kobe. You have been exposed many times for not knowing shit. You still go following me around, just because I exposed your ass like a year ago. Move on and taking your L like a man.

[Mr Feeny]

Coming from a guy who said current LeBron is better than peak Shaq or how '87 Magic-Kareem was a better duo than '01 Shaq and Kobe. You have been exposed many times for not knowing shit. You still go following me around, just because I exposed your ass like a year ago. Move on and taking your L like a man.

Show me where I said that current Lebron is better than peak Shaq. I'll be waiting.

And ofcourse Magic and Kareem are a better duo than Shaq and his role player side kick. One team was 2 all time greats. The other consisted or Shaq winning with a 40% finals scorer.

"I exposed you." I seem to remember you getting laughed out of the forum.

[1987_Lakers]

Show me where I said that current Lebron is better than peak Shaq. I'll be waiting.

And ofcourse Magic and Kareem are a better duo than Shaq and his role player side kick. One team was 2 all time greats. The other consisted or Shaq winning with a 40% finals scorer.

"I exposed you." I seem to remember you getting laughed out of the forum.


Lebron is better than Shaq and Davis is so much better than Kobe.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?468884-LeBron-is-2nd-all-time-in-career-PER-Anthony-Davis-is-3rd-all-time-Best-duo-ever/page2

Exposed.

Imagine thinking 35 year old LeBron and AD > Shaq & Kobe as a duo. You are a joke.

[1987_Lakers]

Show me where I said that current Lebron is better than peak Shaq. I'll be waiting.

And ofcourse Magic and Kareem are a better duo than Shaq and his role player side kick. One team was 2 all time greats. The other consisted or Shaq winning with a 40% finals scorer.

"I exposed you." I seem to remember you getting laughed out of the forum.

Really? I seem to remember other posters calling you "dumb dumb". Another poster had to point out that Kareem was a role player in the late 80's after you called him "great" in 1988. :roll:

[Mr Feeny]

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?468884-LeBron-is-2nd-all-time-in-career-PER-Anthony-Davis-is-3rd-all-time-Best-duo-ever/page2

Exposed.

Imagine thinking 35 year old LeBron and AD > Shaq & Kobe as a duo. You are a joke.

Where on earth did I say that 35 Lebron is better than peak Shaq?
Do you feel a need to constantly lie?

And yes, it's a better "duo"becausse its the only duo. Shaq was winning titles singlehandedly. That doesnt constitute a duo.

Both lebron and Davis are 5 tiers above what Kobe was

[Mr Feeny]

Really? I seem to remember other posters calling you "dumb dumb". Another poster had to point out that Kareem was a role player in the late 80's after you called him "great" in 1988. :roll:

I seem to remember everyone laughing at you. And seem to remember triggering you into a meltdown. Apparently, I've still got it, judging from your reply.

Again, show me where I specifically talked about 1988 Kareem. I'll be waiting.

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[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Probably Chicago.

Its close and can go either way but '96 Jordan was still in his prime. And unlike '86, he had a crew here. Pippen was one of the best players in the league. Rodman was exceptional in his role. Pretty good shooters in KUkoc and Kerr. And bodies to stave off Parish and Mchale who'd still probably have good numbers.

I like the Bird and Pippen matchup too. Not that Larry wouldn't have great games, but Pippen's length and athleticism wouldn't make it easy for him.

[1987_Lakers]

Where on earth did I say that 35 Lebron is better than peak Shaq?
Do you feel a need to constantly lie?

And yes, it's a better "duo"becausse its the only duo. Shaq was winning titles singlehandedly. That doesnt constitute a duo.

Both lebron and Davis are 5 tiers above what Kobe was

lmao, the evidence is right in front of you and you choose to ignore it. Pathetic. The question in the OP was is LeBron-Davis the greatest duo ever and you came into the thread saying LeBron > Shaq. What the hell do you think that implies? We were talking about the LeBron version of him playing with Davis.

You are only digging yourself a deeper hole.

[1987_Lakers]

I seem to remember everyone laughing at you. And seem to remember triggering you into a meltdown. Apparently, I've still got it, judging from your reply.

Again, show me where I specifically talked about 1988 Kareem. I'll be waiting.

The only one who had a meltdown is you, even a year later you follow me around antagonizing . That tells me you are still butt hurt.


Again, show me where I specifically talked about 1988 Kareem. I'll be waiting.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?468892-Anthony-Davis-was-3rd-in-PER-last-season/page3

Exposed again, you think I'm making this up? :oldlol:

[LostCause]

I actually think the First 3-Peat Bulls would be better equipped for those Celtics