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@fallbackbroham Wow, your statements are delusional. FYI Magic jumped center in game 7 but didn't play center. Jim Chones for LA guarded Darrel Dawkins that game and held him to 14 points. Besides Magic, Jamaal Wilkes had a great game with 37 pts. The Minsky book is about all great NBA players an...

@jcaudill6921 I put Jordan as my #1 because of his speed, scoring, quickness and defense. But Bird did more than just shoot 3's better than Jordan. Bird got a lot more rebounds and was a better passer than Jordan. Bird had 69 triple doubles and played alot fewer games than Jordan. Bird was also v...

@AndreaTaroppio Red Auerbach (old coach) says to Bill Russell, "I haven't scored a point" Bill Russell says to Red "you brought the guys together" and Bird then says to Red "so you're overpaid". It was funny because Bird was teasing Red. Bird had the utmost respect for Red but he couldn't resist ...

@mrbriscoe2001 Yes, Bird's passing skill was second to none! Besides this example is the Sikma pass and there is another bounce pass between Uve Blap's legs of the Dallas Mavericks under "Bird is the word" on you tube. One more I've seen (that makes 4 such passes) is between Joe Barry-Carrol's le...

Thanks for posting. I had this entire game on VHS tape when it was played but lost it when my house was robbed. Bird was unreal at this point. He had monster triple doubles and was playing basketball at a level not seen before. He was also torching some of the western conference teams. Just pilin...

@leekwl It was Magic at the retirement ceremony for Bird in Boston Garden. There was no game scheduled, but Boston fans filled the garden one last time for Bird as all his former teammates from his 3 championship years (and coaches) showed up to pay their respect. Magic said "there will never, ev...

Thanks for posting. Two great performances and two teams loaded with great talent - those were the days!! "The Microwave" was out of his mind with some of those shots and Bird was absolutely brilliant with 47 points? Amazing!!!

@sandelegend If you research material on Bird you will find that he was one of very few NBA players who could change the arc of his shot while retaining accuracy. The best display of this is the famous "over the backboard" shot shown years ago as an NBA highlight. Think that was lucky? No way - t...

@sumskater999 Then I have to mention that LA played in a weaker conference. LA went to 9 finals and coasted to get there. All teams considered in head to head games the East dominated the West in winning % EVERY year in the decade of the 80"s -source is "B-ball abstract". Magic played with the gr...

@drbayoms Everybody knows that in 1980 Kareem was the MVP of that series. Yes Magic had a fabulous game 6 (so did Jamal "keith" wilkes) who poured in 38 points. The media got emotional and voted Magic MVP. He really was MVP twice out of 9 finals. So if Bird was MVP twice out of 5 finals how does ...

@Seaverful Couldn't agree more. The ejection was the correct call.After hearing "that is tough" 7 times from the announcer I just want to say "that is fair" 7 times back!! When anyone mentions racism the first thought is about white hating black. We are all human and have weaknessess. Think black...

@mrbriscoe2001 There is another upload titled "Bird is the word" and a great shot of Bird making a bounce pass between the legs of Dallas player Uwe Blap to a cutting DJ for a layup. The reaction of Blap is to try and close his legs but its too late - the ball is already gone and its 2 points. So...

@Flipper79able You are correct! I love Magic's game but he was a sentimental favorite in the MVP vote in 87 because he took on an increased scoring load (23.9 vs 18.8) from previous year. Remember the eastern conference head to head beat the west EVERY year in the decade of the 80's. Dave Heeren'...

@jason60152 You can have Pistol on your team and when he plays against Bird's team Pistol will be packing up his guns and going home because he got beat. Bird was a better shooter at 53% vs Pete's 44% and Bird pulled down 13.3 rebounds a game to Pete's 6.4. Bird also was a great passer = 4.6 assi...

@Asa23447 Pete gets the nod for better scorer but not shooter. Why? because Pete shot 44% from the field and Bird shot 53%.. Accuracy plays an important part here and Bird was much more accurate. I would also disagree with your statement that Pete was a better passer. Bird threw some incredible n...

Thanks for posting. Best forward combo ever. McHale was unstoppable in the low post and Bird could do everything. It was so much fun to watch these guys play. Neither cared who scored as long as the Celts won!!

Thanks for posting!! I've said it before and I will again, Bird was the best all around B-Ball player ever. Love those full court bomb passes that are just out of reach of the defender yet right to his teammate-incredible! Look at the team defense, quick hands for the steal and then the assist. W...

@wannabeserpento99 You're right - I can't make a judgement on just 1 bad game - every player has them. However, I found it interesting that Kobe got the MVP for that series after having a horrible game 7 as if it had already been decided. I think as a whole fans are guilty of thinking that what w...

Thanks for posting. This was classic Bird, getting the fans riled up and then quieting the crowd down and winning an away game. Your description is spot on as I did read where this was one of Bird's favorite games. He LOVED to win on the other team's floor and before this game started he took a l...

Thanks for the upload. Watching Bird pass the ball was not only breathtaking but also hilariously funny. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, but I think Bird was the best passer to play in the NBA. Magic has made some gorgeous passes, but he also had more opportunities since he played PG....

Thank you for posting--what a great game!!! Loved to watch Bird and Wilkins go at it-- these guys really put on a show!! Seems like no matter what Wilkins did Bird seemed to have the answer and always edged Nique out wth the better performance and the win. Grea action on both ends - thanks!!

Thank you for posting!! I never saw this game. When Bird had his rhythym no one could guard him. Look at the variety of defenders he can shoot over, or use his body as a shield and shoot with either hand. Can you imagine trying to guard Bird? His shooting was a thing of beauty, and his passing an...

@schnooks17 No link, it is from "Kings of the court" book by Alan Minsky published in 1995.The winning % for Bird is stated on page 82. I have a special Chicago Tribune with every game Jordan played in and his % was just over 68%. I read a book on Bill Russell and per the appendix his winning % w...

@chitownbluesy Saw your car in MCR and "Pamela" is a beauty.Can't get enough of these super nice and reasonably priced old GP's!! Who did the motor? Someone in Chi-town?

@365degrees I love the Olds 442 with trumpet exhausts, esp the w-30 with red inner fenders, stripes and the force air hood. However, such an Olds is a heap of money today! The GP is way under valued and really the interior of the GP looks better with the way the dash is made and the bucket seats ...

Holy crap!! Look at that launch - lifted the front wheels and was gone..that takes some incredible torque. Love the old Grand Prix's!!! Hope he's running a Pontiac motor--does anyone know??

@MerkinMuffly I'd have to agree. Watching Bird led to seeing him do things so fast I think it was an instinctive thing. The kind of things that you CAN"T teach players to do. I think by playing so much basketball he kind of taught himself to trust his instincts and that enabled him to do such cre...

@omnivorous65 I think it is good to make comparisons as people don't always see things the same way and opposing views can help enlighten. I don't mean to bash Dirk - he's a great player but I put Bird at a higher level. Bird had a superb all around game. Few people realize how good his defense w...

Great post showing Bird's all around skills early in his career. Bird is completely outplaying David Greenwood who was a star for UCLA. Greenwood probably never saw any player of Bird caliper in college--welcome to the NBA. Love to watch Bird shoot lights out and listen to Rick Barry and Bill R...

Always loved watching Bulls - Celtics games and Bird and Jordan. Bird was such an amazing shooter!! Had to laugh as Chicago commentators said Bird shoots a set-shot -"good" in Brad Seller's face as Sellers was talking to him. Never talk trash to Bird! He could shoot over Sellers even though Sell...

@icannn206 Jimmer is a great shooter, fun to watch but Bird is better. Jimmer shot 45% VS Bird's 53% and Bird averaged 30 pts per game WITHOUT a 3 point line!

Another great post -It is long overdue to show Bird's great hands, instincts and defense. Against Jordan & Bulls in 87 Bird made a steal late in 4th Qtr to ice game & silence crowd. After game Bird said "I had it the whole game" "I waited until the 4th Qtr" -killer instinct + B-ball IQ-Bird recog...

Love Magic's enthusiasm for the game and his recognition of Bird's skills. He got to see first hand that Bird wasn't just a scorer or a gunner - but that he was an exceptional passer with great vision and feel for the game. He knew Bird was for real after watching him humble Jack Givens (kentucky...

@champnnj27 Kobe all around better skilled than Jordan? Jordan is hands down a better defender, shooter and passer. Look up the shooting %, # of blocked shots and assists per game. Even if Kobe ends up with more rings that is not a valid argument - Bill Russell has 11 in 13 seasons! 3 of Kobe's r...

Thanks for the upload-this is so much fun to watch. What a great player and creative passer. Such great court vision. Can you imagine trying to defend Magic at 6-9 pushing the ball up the court. People forget that Magic was a great dribbler and ball handler because of his passing skills. Magic an...

@Unpaidsk8r Everyone is entitled to their opinion and most often people remember a players last few years. Magic had great enthusiasm and fans the world over loved him. Bird's last few years were injury plagued and few remember that Bird clearly outplayed Magic the first 7 years of their careers....

@BigTimePride Well said indeed! Nobody before or after Bird has displayed his skill set. Look at what he could do - amazing shooter, not just long range and free throw but could also shoot with either hand, use his body as a shield to draw fouls = great post up player. Rebounding machine, determi...

Thats a great story -- both guys too proud to break the ice and too much peer pressure to extend the olive branch. It was because of Bird's mom that these guys became friends and props to Magic for being brave enough to make the trip!!

There's a good reason Magic didn't like Bird early on in their careers, and most of it was because Bird was a better player than Magic and everybody knew it. Magic's MSU team was far better than the ISU team, Bird was the college player of the year with ease. Bird also was the rookie of the year ...

Would love to see the rest of the action--there is more of this game to see right??

You know I've never seen this before. I have seen the famous clip where Bird shoots over the backboard and the ref waves it off , but that was a regular season game. This guy was incredible - talk about degree of difficulty!! And he makes it look like it was no big deal.