Most former NBA players, and not only them, often enjoy comparing current players with those of the past, triggering an endless chain of comparisons, rankings and much more.
However, it is very difficult to stick to certain comparisons, as we are talking about different eras, changes in rules and above all different styles of play.
Dennis Rodmanwinner of five rings with i Chicago Bulls in the 90s, he decided to talk about another legend of this sport, namely Larry Birdconsidered among the best players ever.
If Larry Bird played in this era, I think he would play in Europe. It would be somewhere over there. The game of him was suited to Boston in the 80′. In today’s world, oh, there’s no way
Dennis Rodman
Jordan’s former teammate then continued, comparing Bird to the newly crowned NBA title winner, namely Nikola Jokic. Serbian has entered by right in recent years in the discussion between the greatest and Pipping he didn’t think twice.
I’m not minimizing him because he was a great player at the time, just like I was. But I’m saying no, I think the Denver guy is better than Bird
Dennis Rodman
It is very difficult to know what effect it would have had Larry Bird in our age and above all what impact it would have brought on modern basketball. One thing is certain, we are talking about one of the greatest champions in this sport.
2023-06-30 13:43:27
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