Where do you rank Larry Bird All time?

[rileymartin]

Bird did something that pretty much no one else in NBA history has done. He won 3 titles when he had no business winning 3 titles.

Even wilt couldn't break through against those Ruseel lead Boston teams 3 times. In any other era other than the 80's, Bird probably wins 7 or 8 titles.

Definitely a top 3 player all time, especially when you throw in the fact that he almost single handedly saved the NBA.

[Carpediem77]

Anywhere from 6-8

[vcsgrizzfan]

#5, behind Jordan, Magic, Kareem and Russell.

I have Bird 5th as well, and behind the same four guys, although I have the order different. I have Rusell first, Jordan 2nd, Kareem third, Magic 4th and then Bird.

[thedangerouskitchen]

..but you have established that Jordan/Russell - Russell/Jordan are your GOAT's, correct?

If Russell played in todays game he'd be another Bimack Biyombo. You can't even consider player before 1985 imo. lol at a player in the 1950's being considered GOAT.

I think we'll have to agree to disagree. IMO all stars who came into the league post-shotclock would be able to succeed, though obviously some would need at least a full summer and training camp to get used to today's league/game. I respect your opinion but I think Russ would dominate in any era:
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Nice clips... !!!

[dwcmwa]

6th

[AbeVigodaLive]

Conventional wisdom has Bird solidly in the 5-7 range... As is the case with this poll. You're trying pretty hard to be difficult/different if your answer is one of the other choices.