Larry Bird Thinks LeBron James Is Potentially The Best Player In NBA History

[1987_Lakers]

"Quit whining about LeBron," Bird said. "Enjoy him while he's here. He's unbelievable. He's one of the greatest, if not the greatest ever.”

https://www.si.com/fannation/backinthedaynba/news/larry-bird-thinks-lebron-james-is-potentially-the-best-player-in-nba-history

:lebronamazed:

[bison]

‘One of the greatest if not the greatest’ is a conditional and politically correct statement. Bird called Jordan God for Christ’s sake.

[1987_Lakers]

‘One of the greatest if not the greatest’ is a conditional and politically correct statement. Bird called Jordan God for Christ’s sake.

In a game in which MJ lost.

[RRR3]

‘One of the greatest if not the greatest’ is a conditional and politically correct statement. Bird called Jordan God for Christ’s sake.
He also said stop whining, listen to Bird.

[1987_Lakers]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EWgkn1oh_do

[Full Court]

In a game in which MJ lost.

Then just think how great he was after he three-peated. TWICE.

:lol

[Airupthere]

Then just think how great he was after he three-peated. TWICE.

:lol

Damn, just based on one game? Meanwhile some have to stay overtime to break all records just to even be mentioned in the discussion?

[Kblaze8855]

He flatly said he was as good as anyone who ever played early in the 11-12 season in a sit down interview. And that was before he won.

[FKAri]

LeBron absolutely has the potential to have a chance to be in the running to be among the greatest players of his era.

[Hey Yo]

‘One of the greatest if not the greatest’ is a conditional and politically correct statement. Bird called Jordan God for Christ’s sake.

Then Bird watched LeBron's career and now knows who the new GOAT is.

[Hey Yo]

Then just think how great he was after he three-peated. TWICE.

:lol

One 3peat, quits to rest, loses in the 2nd round and then a *3peat.

4 without resting >>>>> 3 without resting.

[Xiao Yao You]

One 3peat, quits to rest, loses in the 2nd round and then a *3peat.

4 without resting >>>>> 3 without resting.

Wasn't the same player after his so-called rest so it didn't do him any favors. Never losing as the favorite > losing multiple times as the favorite

[Hey Yo]

Wasn't the same player after his so-called rest so it didn't do him any favors. Never losing as the favorite > losing multiple times as the favorite

He was still in his prime

[1987_Lakers]

Wasn't the same player after his so-called rest so it didn't do him any favors. Never losing as the favorite > losing multiple times as the favorite

MJ lost as the favorite in '95

Eastern Conference Semifinals: -185 (Magic +165)
The Jordan rumors were circling for months. In a modern market, I feel like there's an ESPN Woj report on how he might consider a return "eventually" and every talk show is devoting an hour to it.

The fact that he came back and they were still favored vs. the Magic is a big indicator of how quickly the market moved once the playoffs began. Imagine holding a Magic series ticket. You won the last bet against Jordan in a playoff series.

Of note, in Game 6, the Bulls led 102-94 with under 3:30 to play. The Magic outscored them 14-0 the rest of the way to eliminate them in six… in Chicago.

https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/betting-odds-history-1990s-chicago-bulls-dynasty-michael-jordan

[Xiao Yao You]

MJ lost as the favorite in '95

Eastern Conference Semifinals: -185 (Magic +165)
The Jordan rumors were circling for months. In a modern market, I feel like there's an ESPN Woj report on how he might consider a return "eventually" and every talk show is devoting an hour to it.

The fact that he came back and they were still favored vs. the Magic is a big indicator of how quickly the market moved once the playoffs began. Imagine holding a Magic series ticket. You won the last bet against Jordan in a playoff series.

Of note, in Game 6, the Bulls led 102-94 with under 3:30 to play. The Magic outscored them 14-0 the rest of the way to eliminate them in six… in Chicago.

https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/betting-odds-history-1990s-chicago-bulls-dynasty-michael-jordan

shouldn't have been. He was still in baseball condition not NBA shape

[Full Court]

One 3peat, quits to rest, loses in the 2nd round and then a *3peat.

4 without resting >>>>> 3 without resting.

How many three peats does Lebron have? Don't feel like looking it up right now. :lol

[Hey Yo]

shouldn't have been. He was still in baseball condition not NBA shape

But not in 96... technically his 10th year in the league and still considered his prime. Just like many other 10yr players, past or present

[John8204]

Larry is clearly just biter over all those playoff games and series sweeps Jordan had over him.

[SATAN]

Larry is clearly just biter over all those playoff games and series sweeps Jordan had over him.

Casual.

[Bawkish]

Haven't posted in almost 3 months and still this debate is all over the boards

it's like a disease, it gets treated for a short while but it pesters for a lifetime

[TheMan]

In a game in which MJ lost.

That makes what he said even more impressive.

[TheMan]

Haven't posted in almost 3 months and still this debate is all over the boards

it's like a disease, it gets treated for a short while but it pesters for a lifetime

It won't be a "debate" after LBJ retires, which will be sooner rather than later, especially since his kid looks like he won't amount to jack shit in the NBA. The NBA and their media cohorts will quickly look for the new "GOAT".

[Axe]

it's like a disease, it gets treated for a short while but it pesters for a lifetime
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTgJlaYykOeriV0g-CmztDbyLIB7OzQHuDISg&usqp=CAU

[Street Hunger]

It's very tough to figure out how to judge modern day players versus 1980s players