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in 1985 and 1986 Larry Bird was outscored by Kevin McHale and on better efficiency, yet he still won Finals MVP.
Did Bird choke?
[U]1985 Finals averages[/U]
[B]McHale = 26 on 60%[/B]
Bird = 24 on 45%
[U]1986 Finals averages[/U]
[B]McHale = 26 on 57%[/B]
Bird = 24 on 48%
Do we let Bird slide too much on things like this? Or when he averaged 15 ppg on 42% playing 43 mpg in the '81 Finals one year?
It is kind of weird how Magic and Bird escape all the criticism modern players and players before them get criticized for.
The Celtics lost the '85 Finals, making that point irrelevant
FMVP isn't only about scoring.
[QUOTE=Marchesk]It is kind of weird how Magic and Bird escape all the criticism modern players and players before them get criticized for.[/QUOTE]
Very, very true. I saw one year in the Finals Magic was the 5th option on his team with like 16 ppg :lol
[QUOTE=iamgine]FMVP isn't only about scoring.[/QUOTE]
Well yeah, but is that still a bit odd? Like did everyone even know McHale punked Bird offensively each year?
[QUOTE=SouBeachTalents]The Celtics lost the '85 Finals, making that point irrelevant[/QUOTE]
True! Although he was still punked :lol But yes you are right
Was Bird ever outscored by Jason Terry?
[QUOTE=warriorfan]Was Bird ever outscored by Jason Terry?[/QUOTE]
Curry lol
[QUOTE=warriorfan]Was Bird ever outscored by Jason Terry?[/QUOTE]
:lol
[QUOTE=warriorfan]Was Bird ever outscored by Jason Terry?[/QUOTE]
I just said he scored 15 ppg on 42% playing 43 mpg :lol
Hell, rookie Kobe probably outscored Bird :roll:
[QUOTE=Rico2016]Well yeah, but is that still a bit odd? Like did everyone even know McHale punked Bird offensively each year?[/QUOTE]
Odd how?
[QUOTE=iamgine]Odd how?[/QUOTE]
I thought Bird was the clear cut #1 option in Boston yet he has been outscored in his prime twice by someone we barely mention.
[QUOTE=Rico2016]in 1985 and 1986 Larry Bird was outscored by Kevin McHale and on better efficiency, yet he still won Finals MVP.
Did Bird choke?
[U]1985 Finals averages[/U]
[B]McHale = 26 on 60%[/B]
Bird = 24 on 45%
[U]1986 Finals averages[/U]
[B]McHale = 26 on 57%[/B]
Bird = 24 on 48%
Do we let Bird slide too much on things like this? Or when he averaged 15 ppg on 42% playing 43 mpg in the '81 Finals one year?[/QUOTE]
what do you think fans/media/legends are thinking about right now... larry birds finals scoring
or the fact that lebron just missed the playoffs in his first season out west totally destroying his legacy
[QUOTE=Rico2016]I thought Bird was the clear cut #1 option in Boston yet he has been outscored in his prime twice by someone we barely mention.[/QUOTE]
Take away Bird and McHale scores less on worse efficiency.