Bob Ryan on PRIME Larry BIRD & Kevin McHALE in 2021-22

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Bob Ryan is a living history book on the NBA, Boston Celtics and the dynastic years of the franchise He can tell stories about the prime of Larry Bird & Kevin McHale careers because he lived it with them.
Bob is joined by podcast co-hosts, and NBA Insider Jeff Goodman, and former NBC veteran, Gary Tanguay. The three always veer back to the history of basketball at some point during each show. It's that segment I am always chomping at the bit to rip apart and get to you, my fellow basketball history enthusiasts and they've proved to be some of our biggest hitting segments on this very young channel.
Stephen Curry haven broken Ray Allen's NBA 3-point all-time record this week, would naturally have Tanguay and Goodman drawing comparisons to today's dynamic stars and those that played in the golden decade of hoops. So, no surprise that Bird's name was bound to come up. Possibly the surprise of the week was Bob telling Goodman and Tanguay about how McHale, the unlikely long distance bomber, started to launch 3 point shots with some consistent frequency.
Find out what.

[@JohnJohn-qj4sc]

Bird and McHale would be the greatest current duo! They would kick butt everywhere!

[@manny4552]

Of course

[@barrymorgan5104]

Larry would be even more of a star now. He would dominate the entire league. As for McHale, who would stop him? It would be impossible for anyone to stop either one of these guys.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

He played zone in the 80’s lol. He’d kill the zone today. He’d be all defense

[@manny4552]

Very true

[@chrisb3738]

McHale shot 60% from the field in '86 with good big men trying to guard him. Today he'd shoot 70% from the field.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Maxwell still holds celtics record for FGP in a season and 2nd in free throw attempts. Imagine him today along side bird or mchale in rotation. And don’t even get me going on Chief.

[@paulmkz]

Bird and McHale in today's no defense league would destroy!

[@kentjax3622]

Bob your high. Bird is in a class all by himself. He would and did change his game to the challenger and there is no doubt he would rain supreme today and forever in basketball. Bird was about as perfect a player as ever made. (period)

[@markbantz9699]

MJ is THE perfect player. Ask Jerry West!

[@williamdavis5449]

Not 5v5, but “player” is correct.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

In the air! Bird is the Goat on the ground!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

You might as well have said ....ask his mom! 😂😂😂

[@ldybozz]

It seems everyone forgot its a team game. Not 3pt shooter. The 80's Celtics had sublime ball movement. Everyone was involved. But personally, my favorite is Larry's full court passes. Under, over, left or right handed = poetry in motion.

[@brasco96wired67]

I don't think Durant is on Larry's level in terms of overall game.

[@ericstrat3579]

We’ll have to check back in another couple of years & see where Durant’s at….

[@scottflipiak614]

​@@ericstrat3579 No, NO, No . . . . Durant is a Great Offensive Player, But Now, Larry was The most Complete Player ever🏀🏀🏀 🏀🏀🏀

[@manny4552]

Probably not

[@bobs-fy4qh]

YOU'RE CRAZY.

[@mark.8949]

I agree, he isn't. Durant is great but not Larry great.

[@wmden1]

I disagree with Ryan that Bird would have more trouble getting his shot off. Bird has the height, the fall away, and the shot mechanics. He wouldn't have to waste energy dribbling out of traffic as much as the shorter Curry does. The 3 point shot has turned basketball into pretty much a game of Horse, which gets boring, after a while.

[@Edd1e8]

Plus, Bird’s jumper was tougher to block as he often released the ball behind his head creating natural separation between him and the defender. Curry’s shot starts much lower and he makes up for it with an ultra quick release Either way, Bird’s decision making was his biggest asset. It’s unfair to say a classic player wouldn’t do well today due to the athleticism of today’s players. That’s bad assumption because if you’re bringing a player over to today’s era, you also have to give them today’s conditioning and sports therapy methods. It’s not like Bird would skip that stuff lol

[@wmden1]

@@Edd1e8 I probably haven't watched enough of these videos. I sure haven't watched any of today's live games. From what I have seen the biggest difference between today and the 1980s is the ball handling. I think the "impressive" ball handling and related aspects of getting a shot off, are directly attributable to the traveling and ball carrying that is not called, even if a player takes 4 steps before shooting, depending on who the player is. The medical care is better, now, but there were some very athletic players, in the past. Wilt is probably the prime example, but he wasn't the only one. Just a few are; David Thompson, Dr.J, George Gerving, Walt Frazier, John Havlicek, Bill Russel, and many more, but I figure you get my drift.

[@fletch4813]

Bird was a powerforward with a small forward's game. he played center in college, and if he was center here, he would be playing like Anthony Davis, only with better shooting and post up moves. Larry would be a monster in todays game

[@keithclark7266]

@wmden1 • What player today would play in your face defense like Michael Cooper did on Bird back in the 80's? Everything is spaced out now. Bird would have absolutely no issues getting his shot off

[@mikjord]

I disagree with Durant clising on Bird. Did Bob Ryan forgot what non hand-checking, Celtic defense did to Durant's game in last year's playoffs? Now imagine if he had to face a Dr. J led 76ers, or Magic's lakers and Isiah's Detroit defenses through the 80's, with no travelling, moving screens allowed? I'm sure is numbers would've plunged deeply and today's top five conversation wouldn't occur.

[@dutchtea8354]

The better question is: could today’s players play in the 80s era?

[@joe3009]

Nope.

[@newerafrican]

😩😩😩 He's touching me!!! He called me a bad name!!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂😂😂

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Mama!!! 😭😭😭

[@matt75hooper]

Three Pointers in Bird's era. Look closely. Bird has people all over him. They played Dee back then. Today- these guys take three pointers with no one near them. Whole different game today. Any 1980s Celtic or Laker team would obliterate teams today.

[@johnostrowski3402]

Durant threatening Bird for top 5? Are you high Bob? Woulda loved to see Durant play in the 80’s. They woulda broke him up into a bag of bones.

[@dannysullivan8929]

Bob Ryan has definitely lost his mind. Kevin Durant is top 10????... Let's get something straight.... Today you cannot hand-check a player like you could back in the '80s.... You can barely touch a player today... without getting called for a foul... Do you have any idea what bird and MHale would do today??.... THEY WOULD ABSOLUTELY DOMINATE.... Kevin McHale is probably the greatest low post player in the history of the NBA with the possible exception of jabbar. He would destroy the league today because today you would not be able to touch him or hand check him at the low post, because if you did you would get called for a foul. And Bob Ryan says that today everybody has to be three-point shooter. This man has definitely lost his mind. I cannot believe he asked the question "what would a team do with Kevin McHale today"? And how does he know that McHale would not develop into a great three-point shooter or at least a decent three-point shooter, if he tremendously worked at it with the proper coaching and motivation. Great athletes evolve... That's what makes them great. magic Johnson was not a three-point shooter either... So going by Bob Ryan's logic, no team would want Magic Johnson today either or Moses Malone or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Wilt Chamberlain or Karl Malone, etc , etc. just like they wouldn't want Kevin mchale. I guess Bob Ryan has unfortunately entered the realms of senility.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

I want to agree with u but that’s a tough one.

[@deathtoideologues]

@@dannysullivan8929 McHale would be a roughly 32% shooter like Laimbeer with practice as he shot free throws at 80%.

[@dannysullivan8929]

​@@deathtoideologues But he wouldn't have to be because he would be even more unstoppable at the low post today than he was in the 80s. You do NOT have to be a three-point shooter today just because Bob Ryan says so. Do you really think that Kareem abdul-jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, Karl malone, Shaq, Olajuwon, etc, couldn't play today?? Really??

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Well said!

[@davidhick964]

I so miss basketball from the days when it was played with fundamentals and real teamwork.

[@wmden1]

Amen to that.

[@fletch4813]

Of COURSE they could play today. The question is: could today's players cover them? Tell me one guy who could cover McHale or Bird (or Worthy, or Magic, or Olajuwon, or Kareem) today?

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

They’d all be fouled out or thrown out for complaining about physicality

[@wmden1]

I agree, and turn a prime, 180 pound, Wilt Chamberlain loose and tell him to score as much as he wants, for a short while anyway, just to prove a point. Boy, I would love to see all named in your comment plus Dominique, and Wilt, even Jordan, turned loose, on the same team. I might even buy a ticket and fly to see that. I believe, strongly, that the modern players would be crying home to their mommas, so to speak.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Well that's an easy 100 point game for Wilt ...again!

[@leebrandt8597]

Durant is great and the best player right now. But threatening Larry? Why? Durant has shot 44% from midrange, while Larry made 51%, while the majority of his shots were from midrange (60% of his shots). So Larry was a better jump shooter, a better passer, better rebounder, and his defensive rating is way better than Durant's. So what are we discussing?

[@arautus]

Durant's great, but he's a second-string forward to Bird. Could Durant pass like Bird? Not even close. There is no better clutch player than Bird in the history of the game.

[@corbyschnarr3580]

Exactly 💯

[@Edd1e8]

And Larry isn’t think skinned like KD. Guy gets offended at the wind blowing

[@manny4552]

Your right

[@danieljudge4787]

The 3point shot and the total lack of traveling calls have co-contributed to the downfall of the game as it was initially conceived.Larry Siegfried made a living shooting jump shots from behind a screen,foul line extended.He couldn't make an NBA team today.Can you imagine what basketball would be like if Kareem had never had to develop a sky hook or Cowens a jump hook.How about Clyde Lovelette, who could hit hook shots from the corner.He didn't (couldn't) need to jump as a result.No more back to the basket play from the likes of McHale or Chamberlain.Now.a player drives down the lane without a thought of passing, jumps to the moon and if the dunk isn't there, flips it out to a team mate who selfishly fires up a tres.I don't watch the NBA anymore.The only way to fix this is to decrease the diameter of the basket by 3 to 4 inches.Then let's see how many 3's are attempted.

[@wmden1]

I agree, especially with your first statement. I hadn't thought of reducing the size of the hoop, but it would certainly bring back the post up game, and the natural role of the big men. I think the game would be better without the 3 point shot. What other major ball sport gives bonus points for distance of a shot, or a kick?

[@davidhick964]

@wmden1 Yes indeed, sir! Let's get the 3 point shot out of there! Happy New Year to you.

[@manny4552]

They should only allow threes in final two minutes of each half.. like the great John havlicek once suggested

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

That's not a bad idea!

[@gregb2680]

My question is how many players today could battle the 80s teams without the 3 pointer. Would be fun to watch tho. Does anyone today even have a low post game or any shot blocking skills .

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Well that's a game it's over before it's even begun! Hands down teams from the 80s would slaughter them! LOL

[@billydandthehoodoos]

Bob Ryan is spot on.. Larry didn't even have a 3point line in college.. Larry just shot from wherever and it usually went in.. Steph had a 3point line in his crib..haha 😄..

[@irishgrl]

OF COURSE THEY COULD!

[@Colstonewall]

Bird would dominate even more so in today's soft ass league. You can't even touch a guy today (on defense) without a foul being called. Bird had monsters guarding/mugging him on a nightly basis. He'd kill guys today. His post game, rebounds and creativity would dominate. Add his long range shooting and there's no one that could touch him.

[@paulmartinson7200]

Larry made all around him better, take a bad team and make them great

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Well that 1980 team essentially was stacked w HOFers.

[@paulmartinson7200]

@@NBAHistoryCLNS his college team was nothing without him, he immediately had a great impact on the Celtics team. shit almost beat Jordan as a coach

[@adiracquetball]

Bird would dominate in any era. Please Bob or Jeff or Gary what player goes to a 29 win team and wins 61 games with basically the same roster. Only one! Legend.

[@bernardqblack]

They would DOMINATE

[@yambo59]

When are people going to stop asking if Larry and the like could play in todays league-?? What a stupid fucking question they were champions then and they would be champions now.They would adjust if necessary to todays game and still dominate if not more so, who and what the hell would stop them-??!!!

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

…i actually think the game would develop for them. Throughout history, to this day with steph curry, the all-time greats would have the rules, styles changed around their dominance. Also, it’s an amazing question BECAUSE ppl keep asking it and it’s polarizing, generational and indicative of how much the game has evolved (some would say devolved). You think it’s a stupid question here but u should see the way the fans of todays PLAYERS behave on twitter. They act like this amazing mint content is a beat of shag rug from the 70’s, if only they knew what a “shag rug” was 😂

[@manny4552]

Of course your right

[@j20tower]

And they would dominate today as well.

[@mikewhite6288]

Hell yeah, and they would use up people big time. The NBA players today are not the same caliper players that were back in the bird McHale era. The question is, could the players today play with bird and McHale. The answer is NO.

[@manny4552]

Your right

[@C-Culper4874]

Bird and McHale could play well in any Era. Great players can. If they showed up and played their style now the league would be in trouble. I don't think any player today can play the post like McHale. Birds midrange game would be a killer. Those two paired up would be hard to deal with. Fundamentals beats athleticism over the long run. The NBA or the NFL, for that matter, isn't something a young person learning their sport should watch for a lesson in basics.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Has anyone checked out Big 3.... that Ice Cube started?! I love the way he has it set up. He's brought back hand checking and numerous other things. Each guy has there salary....but there's an incentive to win because there's a bonus if you do! A heck a lot more exciting to watch than today's.. Playpen ...with the babies in it!

[@davidhick964]

Yes. The answer is yes. Next video, please.

[@bobbyc6028]

the NBA could not compete with bird & mchale.

[@franktjmackey9416]

Larry and Kevin would dominate in today’s NBA

[@roycehuffman399]

clickbait cover should read "Could Bob Ryan write a column today?" Answer to both questions is "Yes!"

[@billydandthehoodoos]

These two guys Bird and McHale (or Mike and Scottie). they all would EXCEL in today's NBA!

[@DCdc-rn8sz]

great players will always be great no matter era they play...they will just make the adjustments

[@manny4552]

Well said

[@julianmarsh8384]

For Bird, his game intelligence made all the difference when he played and it would again, if he was in his prime...he would consider what was going on around him and make the necessary adjustments...if you took Bird in the 80s and put him in a time machine and landed him in the NBA today and told him to go out and play, he'd look around, laugh his ass off, and destroy these guys.

[@johnnyreed8537]

Bird's era was much more talented in the fundamentals and basics of basketball. The give and go, backdoor passes, pick and rolls, playing in and out using the big man etc.. The 3 pt shot is the game today which sometimes makes the game unwatchable. Teams shooting 40-50-60 threes a game just takes away the purity of the game. And all of the modern big guys camp out around the 3 pt line whereas protecting the rim and grabbing rebounds is secondary. I'll take the old NBA any day!

[@davidherdman9798]

The 3-point shot has not 'ruined' basketball. Rather it has opened it up and made the court bigger. Teams have a much larger space to guard. That is actually refreshing. In Bird's day it was "points in the paint" and games were dominated by Abdul-Jabbar, Malone, Shaq, and others. Now, there is still a place for those big guys, but there is also a place for the talented point guard who can distribute AND shoot the 3. Just look at the tapes. See how bunched up the games in the 80s were, and how wide open they are now. Bird understood the value of the 3-point shot better than just about anyone. He was great at it. And when he was making them (so easily it seemed) it tended to demoralize the other team. That was great as far as he was concerned. And now we are seeing the talented forwards who can get to the rim, defend well, AND shoot 3 point shots. Great. The defense has to plan for that possibility. That is one reason Bird was so successful. No one really could guard him beyond the arc. I love Bird. Favorite player of all time. But Curry has proved that a much smaller player can be even more dangerous because of that 3-point shot, distribute to the open guy, and he has the 'handles' that make other players fall on their butt.

[@co30walkk]

You see Luka and Joker right ? Of course then Bird and McHale would kill in this era.

[@cano21]

They definitely wouldn't suck!

[@eduardopaz1583]

With all the 3 point shooters and all the floor spacing, prime McHale would average 30.

[@chewy98ta28]

You will get balance if you change the shot from a three point shot to a 2.5 point shot. Low post and midrange shots will then become more valuable and there will be an extra guy in the low post instead of having 3 or 4 guys hanging behind the three point waiting for a penetrator to kick it back out.

[@ruminator3570]

The three-point shot should be eliminated for two quarters in a game preferably the first half. You can re-implement it in the second half. Here's a crazier idea. The shot clock can be divided either by 3 or by 4 if it's 24 seconds. For the first six or eight seconds have the area of the post be worth three points and two points everything outside of that range. This will incentivize the fast break or post play. For the following intervals of six or eight seconds you keep moving it further out until it gets to three point range. A good place to test this theory would be the All-Star game if people still care about it.

[@broncobilly4029]

Of course, Bird & McHale could play today. Get them on a modern conditioning program and a little extra focus on the three-point shot, they'd be elite now too.

[@Kickingit06]

Saying things like Kevin Durant could pass Larry Bird if he just gets one more ring is just such an idiotic thought process.

[@jamesharper3711]

Larry Bird was one of the best Shooters to ever played a game no ifs and or butts Kevin McHale on the other hand was just a fantastic player greater than his own right one of the best low post players to ever play the right who would stop him

[@jayesonmack3108]

I think Reggie Miller would probably be the 3point King if he played in today's Era.

[@victorsixtythree]

I have an idea about how to reduce the reliance teams have on taking so many three pointers. Right now the three pointer is worth a full 50% more than a two pointer. That's just way too high a percentage and teams gear their entire offenses around taking threes. How about reducing it to a two-and-a-half pointer so it becomes only 25% more than a two pointer? (I know it would be ridiculous to have scores with half-points like "final score 102.5 to 101" but maybe you could make the two pointer a four pointer and then make the 2.5 pointer a 5 pointer?) My other idea is to eliminate the corner three which is closer than a normal three since the arc of the three point line straightens out when it gets to the corners. Just keep the arc going, don't straighten it out, and let the three point line hit the sideline out of bounds line. No more having guys park themselves in the corner waiting for a three point attempt!

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

The host of our Celtics post game live on CLNS has been preaching about 2.5 point shot. It’s an interesting concept.

[@user-yw9ge7cw8z]

86 celtics would toy with an clobber the current nba teams

[@corbyschnarr3580]

Fuk yes is the only answer,,if anyone thinks#33🐐, wouldn't average a triple double,,there delusional

[@jonwuebker4498]

The NBA should put in a limit of 15 made 3 pointers per game for each team. After a team makes 15 3s, all baskets after that would count as two. Would help balance out the game, plus add an interesting strategy element: does a coach save his threes more for the second half of a game, etc? I think they should try it. The game now is a slave to the analytics: Jack up 3s all day. Boring. Btw, I’ve been watching the nba regularly since 1976.

[@jimmyboy131]

My opinion for a while now is limit 3s to two per player per game. I'm so tired of watching a player drive to the basket...then he kicks it out to the 3 point line. Almost every single time!

[@yechielaharon9317]

2 three pointers are worth 3 two pointers. If they changed the scoring to where a regular basket is worth 3 points and beyond the arc would be worth 4 points it would fix everything. 2 beyond the arc baskets would be worth 8 and 3 regular baskets would be worth 9 and this would shift the power a little bit back into the importance of making a regular bucket

[@yechielaharon9317]

4/10 × 3 = 12 6/10 x 2 = 12 4/10 x a 4 pt bucket = 16 6/10 for the new 3 pt bucket = 18

[@h0gwartz]

if Durant just needs another ring to be considered top 5, I'm sure he will shop himself around to the next team on the verge of winning one...that sure beats working to make your own team better

[@kenneth7826]

Yes they could..no problem

[@angiewilliams8472]

NNNNOOOOOO BOB RYAN,.. I'M LARRY LEGEND BIGGEST FAN, TRUST!!!😂😄😌😁

[@robertmcfarland620]

I am sure, having watched Larry Bird throughout his career along with Kevin McHale, Larry would have practiced his "3 point" shots to the place where he would have dominated the NBA as no. 1 ... even today. Larry could have had a lifetime game score far above 30+ points a game ... But he chose to involve his Team & not be the "individual Narcist" we see today.

[@db3467]

Bob send me the stuff you have been smoking.

[@UpChuckTheBoogie]

Did ryan say durant is aproaching larry🤣🤣🤣😂

[@brandonterzic]

Bird was better than Durant. Better passer and rebounder. Both of em are marksmen

[@angiewilliams8472]

I'M ALMOST 50!!!

[@margarinetaintedgreen8140]

Bird didn’t really practice 3s. Bird did anything to win. I could only imagine what he would’ve done if 3s were such a big deal. Just constant, constant practice. He’d have been terrifying from 3.

[@manny4552]

The question is stupid ... It should be could today's guys guard these guys for very long

[@mattwatts33]

Larry would average 30 ppg if he took the average amount of 3’s they take now.

[@manny4552]

Of course they would be big stars today... Stupid question

[@dbsti3006]

With today's medical advancements, Bird and McHale would at minimum be a thorn in their sides.

[@swampmusic9222]

Nobody knows how to defend a guy in the low post or even deny an entry pass today...its a joke... Bird and McHale would have triple doubles every night but probably lose scoring only 2 points at a time.

[@vernonhurley1300]

I'll say a bad word about Steph. He filed in court to keep a low income housing development to be put near his home. This from a social justice warrior. So it's okay to tell others they have to do something but not you.

[@freedomliberty7611]

Steph just doesn't want regular people living near him.

[@jimmyboy131]

Would Bird thrive today? I think so. "In a half court situation Larry Bird was evil. You couldn't beat him." - Dominique Wilkins

[@williamdavidcraigjr7841]

They would shred the soft defenses

[@ronaldclatterbuck5953]

KD not even on the same Planet as Bird..Are you nuts..I would put Kevin on the low block and say stop him if you can..He would destroy todays low post bums..

[@eulissbenoit816]

They wouldn't want to play today because the NBA is to watered down today

[@4orrcountry]

THE dumbest question EVER. Stupid. Those '80s guys would beat the krap out of today's players. Why? Because they played DEFENSE, has more skill (they rebounded, passed and ballhandled better), they shot 3's (though not as often as today's players) and they would have run today's players out of the building. Yes, the NBA was a better game in the 70s, 80s and 90s. If you don't believe me, I invite you to Google, go on KZbin, sit back and enjoy.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

I agree w you mostly. Accept The late/mid 90’s was some bad basketball. 70 Point games etc. lol. Early 90’s was a good transition from 80’s…. Magic/Bird… to MJ.

[@manny4552]

Your right

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

The threes today are outta control to the point it's ridiculous, it's not even good basketball, I wouldn't want to see Bird and McHale playing today in this shit league, they were perfect right where they played in when NBA basketball was fffffffffffffantastic!!!!!!

[@GB-ez6ge]

No, they couldn't play today. They would foul out in the first quarter. Now they call a foul for a stank eye.

[@samtaylorjr.9234]

Quite honestly, even asking this question reveals the amazing ignorance.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Doubt bob ryan is ignorant but ur reply proves worth the question 😂

[@julianmarsh8384]

Right about one thing; you can't really compare the two time periods of basketball...the NBA today sucks and having "great players" in a fked up game doesn't mean much, does it?

[@julianmarsh8384]

You have said it exactly right.

[@SHARKVADERS]

So, Nash, Dirk and Luka get any shot they want outside of 5 feet on the floor, but BIRD would have trouble getting any shot he wanted? THAT IS COMPLETE NONSENSE.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Of course Curry is making more 3s there is nobody blocking him! LOL. Nobody plays defense anymore ....every time they breathe on another guy wrong.... they get a foul!

[@jondubb35]

Bird would average 42-16-12, in todays NBA. Easy.

[@manny4552]

Jeff is a nitwit... Bob Ryan is really smart

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

They're placing too much importance on stats! Why don't we start focusing on teaching these guys the fundamentals of basketball! Before there even allowed on the court In the NBA! What we have are bunch of athletes. The greater percentage of them ...have no idea how to actually play the game!

[@MichaelWilliams-bd5vy]

I absolutely can't even stand to look at Bob Ryan because if Curry was white he would be saying how great a player he is. Not foiling anyone 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BCH19821091]

Why is tanguay a part of this He has less than nothing to contribute He only has a job cuz his wife is a millionaire

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Well, I own the company and i don’t know Gary’s wife or her financial status. I was honored to have him join the team and he allows bob/Jeff to play their more natural analyst opinion roles and Gary directs traffic like the Pro he is. I’ve been a fan of Gary’s since 2007 or so. He’s extremely talented whether u like his opinions or not.

[@Pronzini1]

McHale would not be a big star in Today's game. He couldnt keep up.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

The game would likely adjust for guys like mchale and Kareem.

[@C-Culper4874]

@@NBAHistoryCLNS They would have to. McHale had a 60% year against players that had a post game.

[@manny4552]

Lol .. come on

[@deputy3690]

Who really cares. Nobody knows.

[@GG-nx1ji]

Of course they could. I hate how the past greats get disrespected.

[@ralphnewton8269]

Kd is good, but he’s no where near birds greatness