Larry Bird Revealed the Moment He Told Magic Johnson Michael Jordan Was the Greatest
Despite recognizing Jordan’s occasional off nights, Bird never doubted his talent. From the first time he saw Jordan play, Bird knew he was witnessing something extraordinary.
"Michael Jordan was and is a completely different type of player from anyone I had seen before," Bird once said. "He's literally on a different level. Magic and I do all our stuff on the floor. When I first saw Michael play, I recognized there was a different era coming in. Ten years down the road, you're going to see a lot of Michael Jordans out there.
A lot of them will be taking the ball from one hand to the other and switching it around, going underneath, spinning around, and doing all this different stuff."
Bird wasn’t alone in his admiration for Jordan. Throughout the NBA, players and coaches recognized Jordan’s unique blend of skill, athleticism, and competitive fire. He quickly became the most dominant player in the league, earning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and changing the way the game was played.
Jordan’s legacy has endured long after his playing days ended. For many, he remains the greatest basketball player of all time, a title that has been challenged but never truly taken. His influence is still felt in the NBA today, where players strive to emulate his work ethic and competitive spirit.
Larry Bird’s reflections on Michael Jordan offer a glimpse into the mutual respect between two of the game’s greatest players.
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