Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

[dragon4ever]

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[AlexBrady]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

Indeed, a very special player and a Hall of Famer in every sense of the word. He had such an advanced understanding of the game and had the best anticipation skills of all time (which made up for his lack of athleticisism, especially on the defensive end). His passing skills were very good and he always made the smart pass over the flashy one. He was a 3 space rebounder as well. Bird was also the 2nd best clutch shooter of all time. Though he wasn't a great man defender, he had a masterful understanding of team defensive principles. Also note that he was one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen.

[Bornindamecca]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

That doesn't look like Lebron James....

[LingeringRegime]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

When he played I used to hate him, but now looking back at him and his style of play I have great respect. He really did have 0 athleticism, but his instincts, shooting touch, and Basketball IQ were second to none. One of the all-time greats for sure.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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That doesn't look like Lebron James....

I wonder what Magic has to say about that.

[OSUFan_88]

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I wonder what Magic has to say about that.

(Insert witty Oscar Robertson remark)

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

If Larry Bird was black and more athletic this wouldn't even be an argument.

[Kashanova]

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That doesn't look like Lebron James....

starting already so early in the thread

the video is awesome much props for posting.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

I honestly believe Larry was so great because due to the fact he lacked so much athletic ability, he had to compensate for developing his other skills and instincts which many players were not capable of. He ended up working his butt off and look where he is now.

[ehh]

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Probably the best basketball IQ of all-time.

[jfsolo]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

Probably the best basketball IQ of all-time.

As a biased Laker fan I'm going to say that Bird has the 2nd best BB IQ of all time. Bird's BB IQ is 200, Magic's is 200.5

[AlexBrady]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

Probably the best basketball IQ of all-time.

While Bird's IQ was off the charts, the highest basketball IQ still belongs to Bill Bradley.

[Joey P]

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That doesn't look like Lebron James....

Definitely doesn't look like Scottie Pippen. Bird was ok but to deem him best SF ever isn't correct.

[nightcreeper]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

That doesn't look like Lebron James....

that doesnt look like james or pippen....

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Re: Awesome tribute to the best SF to ever play the game

Definitely doesn't look like Scottie Pippen. Bird was ok but to deem him best SF ever isn't correct.

LOL how many people do you think agree with this?