NBA legend Larry Bird caused quite the stir on the Dan Patrick Show this week, when he was asked about LeBron James. Not only does Bird think that James will win multiple championships, but he also stated that "The King" is within distance of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
“Everybody is a little different, but I will tell you what? That LeBron James is about as good as I’ve ever seen," Bird said. "I mean this guy is unbelievable. I’m not going to say he’s a Michael Jordan and all that, but he ain’t too far behind. He ain’t too far behind Kobe either. He just hasn’t made some plays down the stretch, and he will. He will win multiple championships before he’s out of this league. You can’t be as good as him and not win.”
We're not sure why people continue to bring these three players into the same sentence. It's a hopeless argument. Until LeBron actually DOES win a championship or eight, there is no point in discussing, because that is the entire focal point of one side. Even if he does, the comparison is just wrong. They are completely different players that have taken entirely different career paths and have varying skill sets. Not to mention the teams they have played on are on completely different levels. Please, people, just stop.
[via Sports Radio Interviews]
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Yaya February 5th, 2012 at 01:09 AM
It's brought up because LBJ could possibly go down as the best player ever, or at least second after MJ. The guy is already considered the best all around player. The comparison is valid cause the discussion is BEST player. Magic Johnson is brought up as one of the best players and he was a PG and had different game than MJ. The best player can be at any position and have any style. I know Kobe spent his career mimicking MJ (which is why he will never be the GOAT), but like Mike, LBJ is changing the game with this play. He's not just a player who wants to do MJ dunks and score a lot of points. He is an all around player and that is what you will see more of in the future. I bet if Bird had said he wasn't even close, you would have loved this story lol.
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Frank Floyd February 8th, 2012 at 11:49 AM
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Frank Floyd February 8th, 2012 at 11:52 AM
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Larry Bird February 9th, 2012 at 11:53 PM
What is that last paragraph about, are you saying you know better than me, Larry Bird? Who the hell are you? If anybody wants your opinion, they will give it to you pal.