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/backint...in-nba-history

[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.

[Airupthere]

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

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.

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/be...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/be...michael-jordan

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