Greatest Small Forward Ever

[Eastoff]

Because Clyde was a 2.

I think he and kersey shared the 2/3 spot. But yeah Clyde really was a 2

 

[Ed O]

I don't get why all of you guys are so in love with players that only play for themselves. watching guys like bird is so much fun because they are so freaking talented, yet listen to their coach and play with their teammates. Instead of the whole team being based on one guy, the teams have a system. So much more fun to watch and so much more impressive. I'd like to see what happened to lebron if he didn't take a shot in 5-6 possessions lol, he'd prolly start pouting and have no idea what to do.

LeBron is one of the best passing small forwards ever, I think. Bird was surrounded by all-stars and future Hall of Famers... James has had Ilgauskus and Mo Williams. I don't blame him for shooting as often as he does.

I think that Bird is the best SF ever, but I will be surprised if James does not overtake him by the time he retires.

Ed O.

 

[Denny Crane]

Erving.

Larry Bird and Rick Barry were the best two passing Fs in history, hands down.

Erving was a champion who won with less talent (depth).

16 time all-star in both leagues.
4-time MVP
12-time all-nba 1st or 2nd team (that was with Worthy and Bird in the league)
30/12/5 kind of numbers in the ABA (find me others who put up those kinds of numbers, compare the pace, etc. - in the ABA).
I don't think he ever played on a team that missed the playoffs.

I picked him because he's way more of an athlete than Bird or Barry. He was Jordan before Jordan laced up the shoes.

 

[THE HCP]

Hated doing it, but repped ya!

Replace Bird with Lebron on those Celtic teams and there is no doubt that they win more games and more championships.

Hated doin it? C'Mon man, it's been at least a month since you gave me some love.

 

[Idog1976]

Did someone seriously say LeBron was a better passer then Larry Legend? Someday LeBron will take the SF crown but he needs to win some rings first. The clutch, the insane skills, the complete lack of athleticism, the BBIQ and the fact that he is still the best shooter ever to play the game. LeBron will be better but Larry was truly mindblowing against great competition. LBJ could even become the best ever, but I want to see him win some rings and then we'll talk. LeBron is 1000x the athlete but right now I'd rather have Larry on my team then LeBron.
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[C_note]

If you have any respect for the game, you pick Bird without thinking. Maybe Lebron in 10 years, but even then its iffy...if you don't agree, just go watch a few Bird mix tapes

 

[THE HCP]

The amount of rings a player wins, should not count towards his greatness in my opinion. I'm sure I'm in the minority. But Adam Morrison and JR Rider have rings and Barkley, Malone, Stockton and Drexler do not. Some players land themselves on great teams and some don't. So many different things need to line up just perfectly to win a ring, so I don't hold it against a player if he hasn't won one.

 

[Minstrel]

The amount of rings a player wins, should not count towards his greatness in my opinion. I'm sure I'm in the minority. But Adam Morrison and JR Rider have rings and Barkley, Malone, Stockton and Drexler do not. Some players land themselves on great teams and some don't. So many different things need to line up just perfectly to win a ring, so I don't hold it against a player if he hasn't won one.

Drexler does, with Houston. Otherwise, I agree with your post.

 

[Nikolokolus]

The amount of rings a player wins, should not count towards his greatness in my opinion. I'm sure I'm in the minority. But Adam Morrison and JR Rider have rings and Barkley, Malone, Stockton and Drexler do not. Some players land themselves on great teams and some don't. So many different things need to line up just perfectly to win a ring, so I don't hold it against a player if he hasn't won one.

Squeeze me? Baking powder?

 

[THE HCP]

SHIT!!!!!!! I NEVER make a mistake! Never!

 

[TheFreshPrince]

Erving.

Larry Bird and Rick Barry were the best two passing Fs in history, hands down.

Erving was a champion who won with less talent (depth).

16 time all-star in both leagues.
4-time MVP
12-time all-nba 1st or 2nd team (that was with Worthy and Bird in the league)
30/12/5 kind of numbers in the ABA (find me others who put up those kinds of numbers, compare the pace, etc. - in the ABA).
I don't think he ever played on a team that missed the playoffs.

I picked him because he's way more of an athlete than Bird or Barry. He was Jordan before Jordan laced up the shoes.

shit, all these lebron homers got me forgetting about dr j! He has to be up there with bird too. Those two are 1 and 2 all time for sure

 

[DennisRodman]

If I were to build a team with any player on the list, personally I'd pick Lebron.

Accomplishments-wise, Julius Erving or Bird have to be up there.