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Got to give a shout out to another big man, 3x MVP Jokic. Basketball IQ off the charts.

Yep..we have also discussed him here previously.

Greatest "non athletic" player I have ever even seen other than Larry Bird maybe...

I ranked Bird as the greatest NBA player ever (yes, better than Jordan).

Nash was my favourite to watch. Same trajectory as the Sedins, very little athleticism but eventually mastered his unique blend of IQ and skills to dominate offensively.

But technically, SGA is already the greatest Canadian NBA player ever.. at 27. That's crazy and unbelievable, tbh.

Carl Yagro wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2026 12:34 pm I ranked Bird as the greatest NBA player ever (yes, better than Jordan).

Curious. Would be interested to read your defense of that position.

Jordan puts Bird in his top 5 of all time and to this day says if it was between Bird and Curry as his shooter in a must win game he'd take Bird.

Not sure how much Socialz or Pod shit y'all see but Larry Bird is highly renowned and well discussed as perhaps THE greatest trash talker of all time.

As an aside....another great White Boy to watch play was Jason Williams.

Took street ball to the NBA.

Hands of a wizard.

I have Stockton above Nash.

I can see Bird up there but top five is awfully lofty and crowed. Bill Russell is my #1, Jordan #2, after that, in any order you choose, Alcindor, Wilt, Robison, Duncan, Kobe, Bird and the list goes on.

Bird telling opponents exactly what the play was and then going out and executing it is cold. It is odd the way history hasn't been so kind to Magic appreciation as it has been to Larry, maybe his reputation could use some aid.

Not a big SGA fan, skilled yes, but the foul baiting is a huge minus. Similar for Luka's whining. Jokic is a beast

donlever wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2026 1:00 pm Jordan puts Bird in his top 5 of all time and to this day says if it was between Bird and Curry as his shooter in a must win game he'd take Bird.

Not sure how much Socialz or Pod shit y'all see but Larry Bird is highly renowned and well discussed as perhaps THE greatest trash talker of all time.

As an aside....another great White Boy to watch play was Jason Williams.

Took street ball to the NBA.

Hands of a wizard.

Yeah, I wasn’t questioning Bird’s talent. The dude is a legend. I just can’t think of a single player I’m giving the ball to over Jordan when it’s make or break.

Fully agree on Williams. His no-look passing was on a level with Magic…..but with more flash.

Topper wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2026 1:35 pm It is odd the way history hasn't been so kind to Magic appreciation as it has been to Larry, maybe his reputation could use some aid.

Filthy.

Might be interesting to do an all-time starting 5…..

Curry
Jordan
Bird
Duncan
Russell

I know you weren't questioning Birds talent.

I'm just conversing on the subject.

Magic
Kobe
Jordan
Bird
O'Neal

My alternate

Magic
Kobe
Pippen
Garnett
Shaq

Russell
Bird
Robinson
Jordan
Rodman

Tops, is that David Robinson you’re referring to?

Oscar?

Carl Yagro wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2026 3:47 pmOscar?

Yeah I’m not sure. He’s spelled it without the “n” in two separate posts. So I’m wondering if he’s using a voice to text and meaning Oscar Robertson instead.