Originally posted on 03/01/2024:

Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
Boss, you from Boston?

I really question anyone who doubts Bird. IMHO, he read the game better than anyone (with the possible exception of Magic). Un-selfish, constantly looking for the optimal play.

Consider the balance of Pts/Reb/Ast. Name me a player in league history who was:
1) 6'9" or taller, and
2) With those passing skills.

That answer = Bird + Magic. Can't be anyone else.

And Magic wasn't a great outside shooter early in his career. He worked on it more later in his career.

For productivity from an NBA forward, Larry is on a very short list. If you include Erving's high-flying ABA days, I might even allow Erving/Bird to be graded a Draw.

Watch the NBA finals from 1977. Portland won b/c they were a good passing team and played un-selfishly. Philly lost because they weren't great passers and because there were too many individuals.
Yes Chucky from Boston. Watched nearly all of Larry Legend’s games