Peak Bird vs Peak LeBron — Who You Got in a Series?

Larry Bird or LeBron James at their absolute peak — who are you taking? The Case for Bird: Can play in any system, dangerous on and off the ball. Elite shooter who thrived without spacing. Killer mentality and clutch reputation. The Case for LeBron: Unmatched versatility, could score, pass, rebound, and defend at an all-time level. Helio offense built around him took teams to 10 Finals. Size, athleticism, and durability. Bird’s game flowed with team ball. LeBron’s heliocentric style carried weaker rosters to the Finals. Peak for peak, who are you rolling with in a series? #NBA #LarryBird #LeBronJames #NBADebate #GOATTalk #MyNBAGOAT #Sports

1 days ago

C M

I would take bird the numbers don’t lie plus I watch them. Both play LeBron just has good longer longevity because of all the training supplement and data. I take Larry Bird fights out. He was the one of a kind.

Orinda, CA

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crazy one

Hard to say different era’s. Bird’s was much more physical and pound it inside. Did not call hard fouls then either. In today’s game with the floor spread out and shooting 3’s…Larry would be unbelievable as he’s one of the all time greatest shooters. That being said James would have been great back in Bird’s era too. He has the size and strength to play the physical game. Very hard call but I would lean towards Bird.

Nashua, NH

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Neil Murphy

Bird has a stronger will to win.

Renton, WA

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Donald Nixon

I keep telling people that LeBron Jam3s wasn't better then Bird..... He isn't better then Elgin Baylor.... He isn't better then Grant Hill before the injuries.. He isn't better then Kobe bryant..... Why is he ranked number 2 alltime?

Washington, DC

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