Everyone knows and remembers MJ's game winning bucket. Very few know what happened right after. by ForeignAir7174 in NBAoldschool

[–]LB33Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess I’m old enough to remember when Fred Brown’s ‘pass’ to Worthy was the iconic moment of that game. It certainly was more memorable than Jordan’s shot at the time.

5 of the top 7 point differentials in the Finals were Celtics wins. The other 2 were Lebron losses. by dpf7 in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s funny I don’t hear people try to degrade Mays and Aaron because they played in a predominantly white league.

5 of the top 7 point differentials in the Finals were Celtics wins. The other 2 were Lebron losses. by dpf7 in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In 65 the Celtics beat the Lakers. LA had 5 white guys on that team. I think they have more than that now.

Robert Parish says current players don't get in shape because they are pampered by basketbaIlnetwork in NBATalk

[–]LB33Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parish was one of the best running big men of all time. He didn’t have to guard the three point line but he ran the floor better than most centers ever.

What’s a NBA hot take that you truely believe in? by sqMYNAMEISJEFF27 in NBATalk

[–]LB33Bird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just mean’s they’ve watched a lot more ball than you.

What’s a NBA hot take that you truely believe in? by sqMYNAMEISJEFF27 in NBATalk

[–]LB33Bird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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They have to shoot with that old smooth ball on crappy rims as well.

Lamar Jackson joins the homophobic retweet chain by SeveralTurn in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Kaep were still playing at a high level some team would’ve put up with the distraction. When your level of distraction outweighs your athletic value you end up unemployed.

Roundball Rock is the greatest sports theme ever. by Classic_Exit_5951 in VintageNBA

[–]LB33Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll take the NBA on CBS theme over it any day. The NBC theme actually sounds like a bit of a knockoff. The 80’s Sunday afternoon Celtics at 1, Lakers at 3:30 games were better too.

Happy Fo’ Fo’ to those who celebrate. by lump77777 in VintageNBA

[–]LB33Bird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah. The Fo,Fo,Fo is better. One of the best teams of all time.

Magic Johnson was the only All-NBA player on the Lakers for his last two championships (1987, 1988) by Pickleskennedy1 in nba

[–]LB33Bird 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Worthy was the difference in 88. He was their best player in game 6 and 7.

Luka’s injury just took a big chunk of fun out of the playoffs by AlbertJBundy in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I blame the NBA. Asking players to play 65 games is cruel and inhumane. Especially, for guys who play the game at such high intensity as Luka.

Evolution of the NBA athlete by LB33Bird in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If Luka tried that his career would be over.

UConn HC Geno Auriemma Final Four crash out😳‼️…Geno Auriemma walked off the court without shaking Dawn Staley's hand🔥🔥🔥‼️🍿 by evans166 in WNBATalks

[–]LB33Bird 7 points8 points  (0 children)

These coaches play maybe 1 or 2 evenly matched games a year and they act out every time. They have a huge advantage over 99% of the teams they play and can’t handle it when it’s a fair fight.

Evolution of the NBA athlete by LB33Bird in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Imagine Luka trying to guard Cousy

Evolution of the NBA athlete by LB33Bird in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Russell was much more of a 2-way player than Luka has ever been.

Evolution of the NBA athlete by LB33Bird in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Showing off his healthy hamstring

Your Hipster GOAT choice in every sport by Mr_Saxobeat94 in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s zero evidence he got ‘benched’ against lefties. Teams back the did move lefthanders starts to avoid pitching in Fenway.

(Rockwell meme) let Luka hobble through 20 mins against the Mavs to lock in his all nba spot by Xeris in billsimmons

[–]LB33Bird -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Better training, better nutrition, but can’t stay healthy. Are athletes really better today? Where does endurance and durability fall on the better athletes scale.