Close the other thread so I started another.
Bird was a one of the greats. He also could not jump, run fast or did not have great moves. He played mostly with his smarts. I don't know many people who honestly would not agree that. Compared to other athletes in the league bird was a slow ole white boy. I think that is what was meant by Isaih. And so many people were saying it back then.
I think what we have here is not Piston rose colored glasses but hatred colored glasses.
I remember the Bulls saying that anyone that came in the paint was going to pay. The Pistons pounded Jordon and his crew mercilessly for years before they dismantled the bad boys. Then they got Rodman who they complain about during the championship play offs, and started winnning. There were no bad boys to keep them in check.
Detroit had two great teams with great players. It is still a team sport and those that realize it will win.
As far as lambeer it was Larry Bird I saw hit him from behind. Pulled his head back punched him then ran backwards. Yes Bill is a jerk but he did not have much athletic talant either. He just knew how to postion his body and get rebounds and had a great shot. INside and out. Made him hard to stop.
Isaih was unbelievable as a player. He was a better shot then Bird in my opinion. He was a small guy like Parker but could score at will. However it was a team sport and he knew how to get the others involved. The playoffs where he sprained his ankle and played showed more guts and attitude of a winner then anyone else ever showed.
By the way Danny ange was the king whinner before lambeer. Someone should have taken him out and spanked the little bratt.
And SBC the C/A debate could mess up anybody but I escaped unharmed, unharmed, unharmed, escap[ed, escaped, escaped, unharmed, unharmed........
Lets stop hating the Pistons folks!
Discussion in 'Sports Forum' started by Timtoolman, Apr 19, 2006.
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I posted this on the other thread, but will copy it here too:
Rodman did not join the Bulls untl their 2nd three-peat. The first 3 championships were won without Rodman.
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Yep your right, agian.
Going back over to the C/A debate. Was doing much better there! -
Isaiah was a great player, no doubt, but let's not get carried away and say that he was a better player than Bird.
There is also that matter of Isaiah kissing Magic Johnson before every game of the 88 Finals. :eek:
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There is also that matter of Isaiah kissing Magic Johnson before every game of the 88 Finals.
Oh yeah, you had to bring that up! shessh I concede. The Pistons are a bunch of gay thugs that just stole the championship! What has the NBA come too!? -
Tim, I suggest you stop being a piston fan, take 2 aspirin and call ccr in the morning.
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You know, you make an interesting point there, Tim. Isaiah kissed Magic. Dennis Rodman wore a wedding dress for a publicity stunt.
Laimbeer was a well known thug. Mahorn wasn't as dirty as Laimbeer, but a tough guy nonetheless.
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I don't think it's possible to come back after having converted to the dark side. :D -
I think Bird was quicker and more athletic than people make him out to be. His legend continues to be this embellished version of the Big Lumbering White Guy, so that in a few generations we will be comparing him to John Daly or Chris Farley on the basketball court. That's simply not the case. The man was quick and the man could move. Yes, he was smart, but that wasn't all brains out there on the court. He was quite an athlete.
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I have to disagree with time regarding Larry Bird. I think Andy is right on here. Not to mention Bird's accuaracy at long rang was impressive.
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You know, you make an interesting point there, Tim. Isaiah kissed Magic. Dennis Rodman wore a wedding dress for a publicity stunt.
Laimbeer was a well known thug. Mahorn wasn't as dirty as Laimbeer, but a tough guy nonetheless.
Hmmm... Makes one think, doesn't it? </font>[/QUOTE]Laimbeer was a sissy. Have you ever played bb against someone who was 100 lbs bigger then you. It makes you mad when you get bumped someone that big. I think Mahorn gave what he got. Laimbeer was an act. He was scared of his own shadow.
Its a shame when a bunch of gay thugs can kick the crap out of the good guys!? -
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Oh the hatred! It runs so deep. :eek:
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Detroit is good but the Mavs and Spurs are BETTER!
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