I have a lot of respect for the ‘96 Bulls, but having watched both teams play many, many games back in my basketball loving prime…I gotta go with the Celtics. They played the best team ball ever, no doubt. On a side note, they tore down the Garden, but kept the parquet floor and still play on it today. Not completely gone.
@cesarmedina70807 ай бұрын
No they do not play on the old parquet floor anymore. It was replaced in 1999 and pieces were given to fans and ticket holders. My stepdads mom has a piece of the old celtics floor.
@aramhamparian9641 Жыл бұрын
I think the chemistry on this team trumped every other team in history. Regardless of their records.
@carolynclaire5241 Жыл бұрын
I love Dennis Johnson. He was so fun to watch!! He was seriously talented!!!❤
@BU_TV Жыл бұрын
Gotta put respect on his name
@darenferrell6656 Жыл бұрын
The late great Dennis Johnson was in Birds words the best he ever played with and that is saying a lot. Bird played with some serious talent over the years.
@stevep23805 ай бұрын
A prime Dennis Johnson guarding a prime Michael Jordan would have been amazing to watch.
@timflint3408 Жыл бұрын
For my money they are the best team ever. Followed by the 96 bulls and 87 lakers. Warriors never had the heart to beat those teams. Shoutout to sharpshooter Scott wedman as well
@cindyknudson27153 ай бұрын
And Sichting
@guidosegalla82 Жыл бұрын
I haven't even started watching this yet ,but I can already tell you there's never been a team like a 1986 Boston Celtics they were unselfish and played as a team and played hard ! They wouldn't be anybody !
@demitremorekis8550 Жыл бұрын
Before I finish the video, I got to give a shout out to Big Red for pushing his way to Sampson during that game 5 brawl and shooting to his hips to bring him down to the parquet floor. Looks like Big Bill has been in his fair share of scuffles. No hesitation to help a teammate and brother. You love to see it.
@darenferrell6656 Жыл бұрын
I think Bill had so martial arts training if I am not mistaken. But you are correct, I was watching that part closely too.
@theemaygoogleme151 Жыл бұрын
The Celtics teams in those days were the best half-court team in the league offensively and defensively. After the loss to LA in 85, mainly due to transition, they honed that facet of their game and it was a thing of beauty.
@BU_TV Жыл бұрын
Their conference was tougher too
@MrAitraining Жыл бұрын
Celtics depth on that team was loaded. a healthy Bill Walton as your 6th man. Forget it
@howdoicancel6760 Жыл бұрын
Hands down best team EVER …. 1986 CELTICS ! Never saw five guys play a game of basketball so well together … LEGEND - CHIEF - MCHALE JOHNSON - AINGE
@thinwolf4516 Жыл бұрын
Chief was out for track in junior high and ran the race in the race is one full speed lap around the track. According to his bio he didn't like basketball. The basketball coach would pick him up and take him to practice. He claimed not to like it but as he edged up to 7 feet tall in junior high, he was addvized to learn to like basketball. In the end he did. He was on the warriors team, Red made a steal of a trade to get him to the Celtics. That year was 19 81 season. The rest is history. 1981 was the first Celtics championship in the 80's.
@irishgrl Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see another Ainge fan cuz I LOVE DANNY AINGE!
@sugarnads Жыл бұрын
The. Best. Team. Ever. 33🐐
@bigkw1568 Жыл бұрын
I honestly feel sorry for the younger generation... The 86 Celtics were in my humble opinion the team ever assembled.. Constant motion with back pics with the ball always moving also .. I think you can see why us old farts laugh at this cupcake ass league ..
@pablosonic892 Жыл бұрын
'So, after killing God...' Yeah, he caught me mid-sip, so it was spit-take city and then clean up Isle me. Great stuff, mate. You are crankin' these out at a clip. Cheers!
@LadyShar Жыл бұрын
Parish ran track in school until he got too tall. There is a great interview on Cedric Maxwell channel
@MarySiddell Жыл бұрын
I saw all those games and, while I respect your opinion, I'Il still take the Celtics. Thanks for reacting to this. It's one I hadn't seen.
@BU_TV Жыл бұрын
Likewise i admit this is arguably the greatest team ever. Its such a valid argument i wouldn’t dispute it hard😂
@robertdiehl1281 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Hard to argue with this take.
@tavliburd9643 Жыл бұрын
Your channel is awesome
@BU_TV Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks fam!
@indyspotes3310 Жыл бұрын
The problem for the 96 Bulls against this team is matchups. Rodman couldn't handle Bird when he was hobbled late in his career. How do you think he would do against him at the height of his powers? You could put him against McHale, and watch him foul out every game. They could sag Jordan or Pippen, but the the guards would murder you from the outside. And they have nobody to stop Chief. The Bulls were great at transition, turning D into O, but the Celtics hung with the Showtime Lakers. That won't work. Assuming Pippen doesn't have migraines, he would be reduced to an outside shooter; not his strength. Rodman is an offensive liability. And the Celtics guard rotation would limit outside looks from Kerr, etc. The game would be reduced to Jordan doing it all and that just won't cut it. 0 for 6 tells us so. The Celtics have exemplary team defense in fast break and half court sets. They have more offensive weapons and present tougher mismatches. If the series went six, I would be surprised.
@darenferrell6656 Жыл бұрын
When comparing the 96 Bull vs the 86 Celtics team stats the Celtics scored on average 8.9 points more, rebounds Celtics averaged 1.8 more, assists 4.3 more went to the Celtics, Bulls averaged 1.3 steals more, Celtics blocked 2.0 more, Bulls averaged 4.9 three pointers more but three pointers were not shot a lot in the 80’s, Celtics FG% was just slightly better, 3 pointer% was slightly better for the Bulls and FT % went to the Celtics slightly. Those are the facts of the team. Now the Bulls won 5 games more than the Celtics but I would argue that the competition was tougher in the 80’s but I will let that go either way. As for Hall of Famers the Celtics had 5 and the Bulls had 4 so there again close. Now I have to honest here and say once Bird and Magic retired the NBA wasn’t the same and I didn’t watch it near as much in the 90’s. My point is though based on the team stats because for me that is what we are discussing, best team, I have to give it to the Celtics but only slightly. It’s really close and for that reason I understand why you pick the Bulls. However I have never seen a team since the 86 Celtics who could pass the ball as a complete team, every player was not only a great shooter but there passing was mind blowing. It’s why I think kids today should watch the Celtics play the during the 86 season. Well you got your 96 Bulls and I have the 86 Celtics. Flip a coin 10 times and you will see who would have won because it was that close.
@cindyknudson27153 ай бұрын
The Celtics had a great bench in 86, too. KC had a full toolbox.
@demitremorekis8550 Жыл бұрын
Clayton just has a way with words. As much as I like his player "Making the Case" series, he really did well with the team series. This team has some of the most beautiful basketball I've ever seen. Despite their talent, depth and hivemind they would have to recreate that game 6 of the 86 finals for 4 games to beat the 96 Bulls in a series. That season is most motivated and pissed off I've ever seen MJ and company. Once again, I feel like I am blasphemous towards this team for saying that, but I have the 96 Bulls in 6 games.
@marykuettner752 Жыл бұрын
96 Bulls weren't as deep from the bench.
@MarySiddell Жыл бұрын
Danny Ainge started out with the Blue Jays. If I remember correctly he was at 2nd.
@BU_TV Жыл бұрын
I think i did hear he played baseball
@theemaygoogleme151 Жыл бұрын
Red Auerbach bought out his baseball contract and brought him to Boston.
@irishgrl Жыл бұрын
I take the 86 Celtics over EVERYBODY! ☘️ 🏀
@user-fp9qg3qm5b9 ай бұрын
You could also make a case that the Laker teams of that Era were the best ever. Or the Bulls, or the Pistons, or any team with Shaq, or the spurs, wtc.
@FUBAR1986 Жыл бұрын
Peace be with you, brother I just subscribed……
@bryanfox67268 ай бұрын
Warriors were great but their mind-set in no way compares to the 86 Celtics, c'mon, now ... and the Bulls ( not remotely ) ... Even the Mighty 87 Lakers --- the 2014 Spurs are the only team that I can think of (offensively) as Honorable Mention ...
@BU_TV8 ай бұрын
Maybe those 2014 spurs are a bit underrated
@dutchtea8354 Жыл бұрын
This one is good, but I like “1986 Celtics Tribute, the Beautiful Game” even better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWW3lWiHh8utoJY
@darenferrell6656 Жыл бұрын
I just watched it and you are correct. Amazing video, loved how they put together the passing in one film.
@raveouscarlias4479 Жыл бұрын
Yah the 72-10 Bulls squad that had Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Harper, Kukoc, Kerr and Phil and Tex Winters leading them? The 70+ team win that ACTUALLY WON a chip? Yah, I'm taking that team. I still think the 86 Celts are up there for sure. It'd be a HELL of a battle.
@redpilledcovfefe Жыл бұрын
JORDAN NEVER BEAT LARRY BIRD IN THE PLAYOFFS!! EVER!!