1993 Chicago Bulls, vs 1986 Boston Celtics

[Lebron23]

Who do you think wins in a best of 7 series?

[Da_Realist]

86 Celtics. They may be the best team of all time. Maybe some of those Wilt or Russell teams could match up better but the 86 Celtics would control the paint against the Bulls. Bird and MJ would even each other out.

[GrapeApe]

Celtics. 1996 Bulls would be a better comparison.

[IllegalD]

Depends.

If the teams stay as they are, 86 Celtics. If you replace Bird with LeBron, the 93 Bulls easily. Maybe even a sweep.

[bizil]

1986 Celtics without a doubt! Too much HOF caliber depth. All five of Boston's starters averaged at least 19 points in a season during their career at some point. Then they had a hobbled Bill Walton who was still effective enough to be Sixth Man of the Year. To be frank, the Bulls teams with Harper, Rodman, and Kukoc would be a better matchup. And even in that case, I would still take the 86 Celtics.

[Round Mound]

1986 Celtics without a doubt! Too much HOF caliber depth. All five of Boston's starters averaged at least 19 points in a season during their career at some point. Then they had a hobbled Bill Walton who was still effective enough to be Sixth Man of the Year. To be frank, the Bulls teams with Harper, Rodman, and Kukoc would be a better matchup. And even in that case, I would still take the 86 Celtics.

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[Fire Colangelo]

Depends.

If the teams stay as they are, 86 Celtics. If you replace Bird with LeBron, the 93 Bulls easily. Maybe even a sweep.

Never used this phrase before....

but this must be the definition of rent free

somehow just HAD to force LeBron into the thread

[ClipperRevival]

The 1986 Celtics team is regarded by a good amount of people as the GOAT team ever so you would have to favor them. Really, when you look at the 1991-1993 Bulls, it was a trio of MJ, Pip and Grant and a bunch of role players. They didn't have great depth. Cartwright, Grant, Williams, King and Purdue would have to play above their normal level to slow down Boston's legendary front court. But anytime you have the GOAT, you can't just write him off. But considering all factors, I would favor the Celtics.

[Bawkish]

'86 Celtics

a HOF caliber starting 5 against MJ/Pip, who were fatigue most of the year because of Dream Team is definitely a mismatch

[GreatHILL]

Who do you think wins in a best of 7 series?

bulls in 5

even the 1993 suns would beat the 86 celtics

[FreezingTsmoove]

Bulls in 4

Whos stopping MJ? Scottie locks down Bird

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Celtics in 4 or 5. They have the best player, best teamwork/passing, versatility and the depth/frontcourt

[Round Mound]

bulls in 5

even the 1993 suns would beat the 86 celtics

(and i am the biggest Sir Charles Stan in ISH)

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

(and i am the biggest Sir Charles Stan in ISH)

Charles was a great player. 4th greatest PF and top 20 alltime player

[Round Mound]

Charles was a great player. 4th greatest PF and top 20 alltime player

True

Offensively he is the Best PF Ever. But He Could also play SF if needed.