Bird never made more than 98 3ptrs in a season, Curry made 102 3ptrs in first 20 games this season

[Mantis Toboggan M.D.]

So bird wasn't gettin any attention? Fukk outta here, Steph has a very limited skill set and can be easily taken out of a game. You think other coaches were like yeah lets see what Bird, Magic, Jordan, Kobe or other great players would do and not stick someone to remove them from play? Fact is Curry is very very good, but if someone is on him he will vanish just like in the Finals or just like against the Bucks where he was pretty anonymous.

This in particular

 

[jadillac]

So bird wasn't gettin any attention? Fukk outta here, Steph has a very limited skill set and can be easily taken out of a game. You think other coaches were like yeah lets see what Bird, Magic, Jordan, Kobe or other great players would do and not stick someone to remove them from play? Fact is Curry is very very good, but if someone is on him he will vanish just like in the Finals or just like against the Bucks where he was pretty anonymous.

This is why Coli dudes can't be taken seriously.


He scored 28 in that loss to Milwaukee, just barely under 50% shooting......but according to you hr was shut down.

 

[NoGutsNoGLory]

This is why Coli dudes can't be taken seriously.


He scored 28 in that loss to Milwaukee, just barely under 50% shooting......but according to you hr was shut down.

more than half were free throws. I'm so tired of Steph, fukk him honestly. If this is the best modern basketball can provide than seriously fukk this sport.

 

[Jplaya2023]

where's the context @jadillac

 

[Da_Eggman]

No reason to hate on larry the gawd to big up curry

Bird was in an era where the 3pt was not used like it is now

Bird also had the ability to score in every way and was deadly from any spot on the court

Bird was a better overall scorer at this point

But this year if Curry can keep this pace up he may surpass him eventfully as goat shooter

 

[jadillac]

more than half were free throws. I'm so tired of Steph, fukk him honestly. If this is the best modern basketball can provide than seriously fukk this sport.

Like MJ didn't LIVE at the free throw line

If MJ put bthe ball on the floor and drove it was a foul

 

[Sccit]

AND MAGIC HIT 100+ .. ANOTHER REASON MAGIC > BIRD

STILL WAITIN ON THAT 4 POINT SHOT

 

[Manuel Hot Pepper Lopez]

this guy doesn't have spectacular muscle definition and has been eating fairly well for the past 19 years.

So you're saying modern day Larry Bird would not be utilizing modern day training, supplements, or techniques? Why would he not do any of that stuff.. Look at Durant, dude couldn't even bench 200 coming out of high school and he still skinny. Look at Marotic.. He is doing damage and dude could only dream of having Birds vision and understanding of the game. Larry would be similar to Dirk but with ridiculous passing skills and Pg vision.

Facts

Sarcasm, guys.

 

[sportscribe]

Bird wouldn't stand a chance in todays above the rim game.

Like the San Antonio Spurs don't huh?

Nikkas put too much stock in athleticism.

 

[NormanConnors]

So a PG in 2015 is taking and making substantially more 3s than a PF/SF in an era where the shot had just been implemented and was still viewed with skepticism? What next, a QB today has substantially more passing yds that a HB in the 50s?

 

[NormanConnors]

Bird wouldn't stand a chance in todays above the rim game.

bird was more physical than 95% of today's players, he had the mental and physical game on lock with a high bball IQ at that

 

[WaveMolecules]

Bird > Curry



Not saying he cant become a legend, but lets not get carried away. I remember when derrick rose was a legend, tracy mcgrady, penny, etc etc

All great players who had incredible seasons and spurts of legendary play.

Bird won 3 mvps in a row.

Dont crown him yet.

 

[SpacelySprockets]

Not saying he cant become a legend, but lets not get carried away. I remember when derrick rose was a legend, tracy mcgrady, penny, etc etc

he still is a legend, fukk nikka

 

[WaveMolecules]

he still is a legend, fukk nikka

 

[MooseMouthMthafuga]

I cant get with that michael smith dude


Yea but he would def have to up his handling. Dudes like kawhi, paul george and leBron would be a nightmare for him

Magic was a master ball handler, he just wasn't fancy(With the dribbling, at least.Passing--different story)

once he turned his back to you on the dribble like this

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there was no chance you were getting the ball from him.

Not only that, he'd literally be the best post player these dudes have ever faced.

When Magic hit em with a left handed hook shot

I've seen a very very poor man's Magic(Boris Diaw) devastate teams in this era with his court vision/passing ability.

C'mon breh