NBA Greatest Trios: Malone, Erving & Toney vs Bucks (1983 ECF Game 5)

[@JardoniJovonovich]

That sixer team was must watch. The Doctor , Moses the offensive rebounding machine , Bobby Jones running on the break like a gazelle , Mo cheeks pushing the ball and setting the offense like a true point guard , and finally the great Andrew Toney before he broke his foot. That team was amazing.

[@ForeignerPhan]

As a lifelong Sixers fan I remember those Bucks teams well. I kinda felt sorry for them since they were darn good but they played in the wrong era. I loved the NBA in those days but I have to say I have a hard time getting into the NBA now. The '83 Sixers had it all. What a great luxury to have Clint Richardson and the great Bobby Jones coming off the bench.

[@kurtadams3021]

Yes indeed my brother. sixers fan for as long as I can remember I'm talking before the Good Dr.

[@kurtadams3021]

By the way I would take the bucks with moncref. junior bringman. Marcus Johnson big Bob Lanier. Brian winters Paul pressy. I think you get exactly what I'm trying to say. Peace

[@ronclarke8546]

@@kurtadams3021reat team in a great era. I just wished I could have seen them more in the regular season.

[@kurtadams3021]

@@ronclarke8546 No weaknesses brother Ron . In my opinion no team from the 90s 2000s or today could handle this great team .

[@dusk6159]

Indeed, the 80s loaded and one of the teams was also those menaceful Bucks! Perennial squads, great battles.

[@speedoflite1]

Bobby Jones a.k.a."WHITE LIGHTNING" could run, jump, pass, shoot the ball deep either wing, and steal the ball w/the best of 'em. Unsung hero Superstar

[@IJones-yz6qm]

speedoflite1..... FACTS!!!

[@liecrusher3506]

Interestingly, he suffered from epilepsy.

[@speedoflite1]

@@IJones-yz6qm 12-yr pro; HOF (2019); NBA Champ 82-'83; 4-time All-Star; 8-time All-Defensive team. ABA/NBA 6th Man of The Year (2).Thrilled Sixers fans to the max!!

[@speedoflite1]

@@liecrusher3506 True enuff. Despite epilepsy, heart condition, defensive focus - he never rec'd a tech foul call during his entire pro career. Amazing

[@dusk6159]

@@speedoflite1 Those 76ers were truly classic, special and loaded. Moses, Doc, Toney Boston Strangler with also the Secretary of Defense all-time lockdown Jones and Mo Cheeks? All coached by Billy C? Sheesh. Fo Fo Fo for sure.

[@3243_]

Moses Malone, R.I.P.

[@brew7676]

That team was ridiculous - totally dominated that season

[@robbie192]

They are like the 85 bears...one amazing yr and then they got old quick

[@brew7676]

​@@robbie192 agreed.

[@robbie192]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C stop w your bullshit you high school nerd...no one cares what you think

[@jdmo]

Game 1 of this series went to overtime, and was some of the finest basketball ever played. Bucks were coming off a sweep of Bird and the Celtics. Sixers had crushed a pretty good Bernard King Knicks team that would take the Celtics to seven games the next year. By this game five the Bucks were done, obviously, but they were the only team to put up a fight against the Sixers in the '83 playoffs. 1983 Sixers were the best team ever.

[@ryanstrnad8442]

+JD Mo As a Bucks fan, we remember when Philadelphia would cause us fits that would end our season year after year. I cried after that first game. In the '81 ECSM, the 76ers won game 7 by one point. we would finally beat them in '86 (in wouldn't you know it, 7 games)

[@jdmo]

+Ryan Strnad I definitely cried after that game 7 in 1981. Lanier was so much better than Dawkins and Caldwell Jones. Marques had outplayed Doc most of the series. But Bobby Jones and Lionel Hollins made the big plays for the Sixers in the final minutes. It was heartbreaking.

[@ryanstrnad8442]

+JD Mo That was on Easter Sunday. If there was any consolation to that, is when as time was ticking down in that 7th game with Dr. J having the ball and it looking saddenly apparent that we'd lose, Dr. J was driving to the basket and as the buzzer was about to sound, instead of dunking it where he had a golden opportunity to just slam it down right in front of his fans and everything, he just held on to the ball and landed while holding himself back. That gave me instant respect for him. I was in the 3rd grade when this series had happened and it was my first year of following sports. Before this series, about my only impression of Dr. J was in that famous at the time "Dr. Chapstick!" commercial. And I did remember Marcus holding him for most of the series.

[@Head318Hunter]

They were great. I'd like to see a 4 team tournament with the '83 76ers, '86 Celtics, '87 Lakers and '96 Bulls. That would be so much fun.

[@ryanstrnad8442]

4 very good teams that's for sure. That 71-72 Lakers team that won 33 in a row would've been up there as well. This past season's Golden State Warriors team, while they did hit an NBA record 73 regular season wins, they fluttered in the playoffs as we all know. I think them losing it (Almost to Oklahoma City and) to the Cav's showed that they lacked the pshycological strength and balance of what could have been a championship team. But they did get one title (the year before).

[@hermanrjessiejr8866]

People just don't realize how damn good the 82-83 Sixers were!!!!

[@johnhoban5964]

Without question, one of the greatest NBA teams of all times, this comming from a huge Knicks fan. When I heard that Harold Katz went out and got Moses Malone, i told a college friend of mine, who was from Bucks County, that the Sixers will win the 83'Championship, he thought I was nuts. Erving, Malone, Jones, Cheeks, Toney, Richardson, and even Mark Iveroni was a ridicuous lineup.

[@Majesticon]

Andrew Toney was amazing

[@clemenza24]

he was great without the bad feet he is a HOF player for sure

[@brookjersey]

76ers should retire #22. Was late with late Moses' #2. Haven't seen current 76er wearing # 22. Toney's my all time great 76ers with Doc Moses Cheeks and Jones.

[@gynandroidhead]

Darn straight.

[@arthurrocha5109]

Toney was a beast before injuries cut him down too soon. Doc and Big Mo, say no more.

[@andreasgr1740]

maybe the most underrated "BIG THREE'' in nba history...drj and moses had he last 3 nba mvp...toney was great offensive force but had short career due to injuries,he had 4 great sesons though and maybe he should be in HOF.thsese 76ers were amzing,they had cheeks.bobby jones,richerdson...great team!

[@speedoflite1]

Toney from the left - BANG! Toney from the right - BANG! He was Great!!

[@vdogg43]

Larry Legend, thanks for posting these old Sixers highlights!

[@kevinwilkins3248]

I LOVED this team so much. One of the all time greatest teams ever. Such a shame Toney's stress fractures cut him down so young in his career. One of the best shooting guards in the NBA in the early 80s.

[@MRBAMBAM1959]

He had the quickest first step in the NBA before his injuries!

[@kevinwilkins3248]

@@MRBAMBAM1959 If not for those damn foot fractures, he wouldve been a lock as a Hall of Famer.

[@kyletorres202]

maybe but maybe,he will be remembered and may inducted to the HOF.

[@kyletorres202]

just like what happened to Big Bill Walton....and even to Bernard King.

[@MRBAMBAM1959]

He was a pure shooter, the Celtics got DJ because they could not stop Toney.

[@alcopower5710]

What a team……..Erving, Malone, Jones, Toney, Cheeks loved watching these guys 💪

[@arkansoul]

People forget that during this time, the Bucks were a perennial 60-win team. They just never had what it took to take them over the hump to the next level. I loved them anyway...

[@speedoflite1]

Favorite Bucks/Class of 1980s: Coach Nelson (Nellie); Bob Lanier R.I.P. #16; Marques Johnson #8; Sidney Moncrief #4; Jack Sikma #43; Terry Cummings #34.

[@kyletorres202]

marques johnson even acted on film ,white men can't jump as one of the playground players

[@garypora7214]

The Bucks were just coming off a sweep of the Celtics in the previous round. The Sixers were great! The Bucks were the only team to win just a single playoff game vs. Sixers that year but they were trailing 3-0 in series before that happened.

[@generatorx]

@@speedoflite1 Marques Johnson may have been in the HOF were it not for that career ending neck injury. Sad ending to such a great career.

[@generatorx]

@@speedoflite1 Junior Bridgeman was a decent player as well.

[@rtosborne3]

For at least that one season, Doc, Moses, and Toney were as good as any Big-3 to ever play the game.

[@kurtadams3021]

RIP Big Mo

[@cflo1386]

One of the greatest teams to win a ring.

[@56original]

No team, from ANY era, past and present is beating the 1983 Sixers in a 7 game series. Period.

[@sha9infinite450]

I used to say the same except when I watch the 1986 Boston Celtics and say that team is most definitely a candidate. 1987 lakers, 1989 Pistons and one of those late 90s bulls teams would give them all they could handle. They definitely wouldn’t sweep any of them like they did the Lakers.

[@bobbytaylor6946]

They couldn't beat any of the Miami Heat LeBron teams just to name a few

[@zap_sigma1]

​​@@sha9infinite450 The 96 Bulls, 86 Celtics, 87 Lakers, 89 Pistons & one of the Kobe/Shaq era Lakers teams beat the '83 Sixers. Outside of the '17 Dubs, I don't see any of the current era's teams beating this team. Especially not leflop james. Dude is mentally soft. He just isn't a killer like MJ, Magic, Bird, Kobe & Curry are/were.You can't teach that. Those guys were each born with that. Maybe one of the Spurs title teams challenge them. But most definitely the teams I lead off with not only beat, but could dominate that '83 Sixers teams (for different reasons.) The 86 Celtics were a complete team. The 96 Bulls had prime Jordan, enough said. The 87 Lakers were the best of those "Showtime era Lakers teams. With the Shaq & Kobe era Lakers teams, Kobe was too complete & Shaq too dominant. The 89 "Bad Boys" teams were trouble. And the '17 Warriors were the freaking Death Star offensively. Either of those teams would be a nightmare to face in a 7-game series.

[@sha9infinite450]

@@zap_sigma1 🎯good points

[@mondarinvino107]

Wow. The sixers played such unselfish basketball, they really were a TEAM. awesome vid

[@davepirtle9790]

That's how most NBA teams played back in the 1980s. For us old-timers it's a much better version of basketball than watching guys with no passes jacking up 3 pointers.

[@michaelfrankel8037]

The Boston strangler was a straight marksman and killer.Great first step and deadly shooter.Andrews feet went bad,such an important part of those sixers teams.Moses was as good as any center I have seen.Watched Moses dismantle teams with his relentless work on the glass as well as having a feathery touch from the perimeter.I remember this team so clearly brings tears to my eyes.The smells sounds and memories of the Spectrum are still so vivid even today and I am ever so grateful to have seen those teams live so many times.Brings a tear to my eyes of joy and happiness.Lets go sixers oh yeah Julius Eeeeeeerving as the Zink used to proclaim so eloquently and with passion.Mo cheeks with his lighting quick hands could pick any point guards pocket.I could go on and on but I would never stop.Stay well and keep up the great work.

[@dennisscott5102]

"THE 1982-83 PHILLY 76ERS WAS SUCH A GREAT NBA TEAM,LIKE I ALREADY SAID I LOVED THE PHILLY SPECTRUM!!!!" "FROM 1982-83-1996 THE PHILLY SPECTRUM WAS THE BEST NBA COURT EVER PERIOD!!!!"🏀🆒😎✌

[@matthewpredmore6523]

Watching that ‘82-‘83 Sixers team play shows you team basketball at its finest. A team with two superstars in Doc and Moses, plus a deadly scoring threat in Toney, yet you see them all play together, pass together, and defend together as a team. One play in particular shows this: Lanier goes up for a shot in the key, both Doc and Moses block the shot together. Then Toney takes the ball up court, passes to Cheeks down low, Cheeks passes it to Doc coming down on the wing, and Doc passes it to Moses underneath for the bucket plus the foul. You see that team do this all year to everyone, from the 1st team to the bench players. It was a joy to watch in real time, trust me.

[@marcoindiano4683]

what a fantastic team!

[@kurtadams3021]

What a Great TEAM. No weaknesses

[@davesiow3590]

Agreed from what I saw on this clip. They seemed so balanced - inside / outside offence, fast break, defence and of course rebounding.

[@kyletorres202]

their NBA record in '83 playoffs still holding tough.

[@bro.vaughn4737]

Great, great team!

[@PoliticusRex632]

Greatest trio? So we're just going to ignore the future HOF point guard and sixth man? Mo Cheeks and Bobby Jones are two of the most underappreciated players in history.

[@generatorx]

That Sixer team was one of the best defensively as well.

[@RoofDoctorsJoanne]

'83 Sixers were my favorite team ever. We got Moses & it was a beautiful year.

[@NadavHbr]

That year they were certainly one of the best trios ever. 4-4-4...

[@reginaldfoster7204]

With "The Last Dance" currently in rotation giving well deserved props to MJ and those great Bulls teams. FWYH! This Sixer team was also one of the all time greats. Look at the effortless execution of a Champion

[@johnford5568]

rebounds, rebounds, rebounds, moses

[@jaleelmuhammad2222]

I would place my money on that incredible Philly team anytime versus ANY of these top tier teams today! Doc, Moses and Bobby Jones were up in age but they still brought the Thunder! Great defense, great offense, coaching and cohesion! What a team!!! Peace and love from Chicago.

[@michaelshy6762]

best Sixers team EVER!!

[@iess2006]

Every kid should learn to play like Bobby Jones first. Andrew Toney was an assassin. Swept the showtime Lakers, one of the top 5 greatest teams of all time.

[@panama8009]

Lakers without Worthy, would have been more competitive. However, as life long Lakers fan, it was Sixers year.

[@mrgreenjeans1794]

great series. Every game was competitive. Bucks had a great team that ran into an even better team. On the edge of my chair every game.

[@billw4805]

Now this was basketball

[@surfshack2]

Great upload. Thank you. It was a pleasure watching this!

[@bulichew9971]

I'll put this team against any of the greatest teams. They be pushing that ball down the floor like no team I've seen...

[@leodurocher5454]

their starting lineup was 2 all time greats, 2 all star caliber players and the 6-9 white stiff...Bobby jones was one of great 6th men in nba history, great defender, could shoot, pass and fit in seamlessly with any team. Everyone knew they would win it in 83 once moses came....kind of a one hit wonder because J was getting older. They were still good after 83 but not great, leo celtic fan....the fakers never had to go thru a excellent team like Philly to get to finals like celtics did

[@scottdavidson7001]

Leo Durocher good analysis. Bucks, Philly, Boston and L.A. were ridiculously good ball clubs.

[@jehuslay5238]

Spoken like a true hater...

[@kyletorres202]

the sixers i think were the 1st team ever that got beaten in the 1st round playoffs to the New Jersey Nets after nailing their 1st NBA title the previous year.

[@davepirtle9790]

​@@kyletorres202 was that the nets with Bernard king?

[@MRBAMBAM1959]

Yes, they lost in a 5 game series and that was a weird series bcause neither team won a game on their home court. I thought they would repeat as champs for sure.

[@jamesmorrison185]

That team was the best ever in NBA history they destroyed the celtics and the lakers that year those teams won 8 NBA titles they lost 1 playoff game numbers speak for them self.

[@stephen562]

Loved this team

[@freethinker4536]

Plus BOBBY JONES.. he was the DENNIS RODMAN OF THE BULLS when it comes to defense and rebounds.

[@scottdavidson7001]

Andrew Toney a scoring machine.

[@Amick44]

I don't know if you've ever heard Bird or Barkley speak about Toney, but they have the utmost respect for him. Bird said he was the guy (on Philly) Boston feared the most. Charles always said he felt Andrew was the guy he wanted to have the ball in the clutch.

[@scottdavidson7001]

Mick A Danny Ainge said he feared Toney only next to Jordan.

[@Amick44]

I believe it. Until Boston obtained DJ, he killed em' regularly. Didn't call him the Boston Strangler for nothing!

[@kevinwilkins3248]

@@Amick44 Yes, the Boston Strangler! Toney would've been an automatic HOFer if not for those damn stress fractures.

[@Amick44]

@@kevinwilkins3248 May have been. He was certainly a handful, to say the least.

[@vdogg43]

Thanks for posting Larry Legend!

[@gynandroidhead]

That, was my team in my formative years. Andrew Toney was a beast.

[@cschoen100]

Unbelievable that Sixers team didn't win another championship...especially after Barkley came onboard.

[@BornToBeRollingStone]

Well Moses and Toney had to deal with injuries after 1983, Erving and Bobby Jones were aging. And let's not forget the Celtics. In 1985, the 76ers played the Celtics in the ECF but the Celtics were at their peak.

[@Amick44]

And Philly panicked and dumped Moses too soon. Much to Dr J's chagrin. Owner Dixon didn't wanna pay Moses after not making the finals. Hell, you don't win every year.

[@franknberry6397]

Mick A Owner was Katz not Dixon and Malone wasn't getting along with Matt Goukas the head coach.

[@ronclarke8546]

That was an unforgiveable mistake. Moses had a lot left. He would have extended Julius's career - especially with Barkley on board. Huge mistake.@@Amick44

[@Amick44]

@@ronclarke8546 It was. Erving was highly upset about it (Moses' being traded) and rightfully so. Barkley considered Moses his mentor, BTW.

[@lovenlightman]

They played superb defense back then.5:09

[@clarencenelson9252]

The Original big 3 . Malone .Dr.J .and Toney

[@poppopartist3870]

Tony would light you up like Vinnie

[@garystone3476]

Back when Basketball was still great. I can't even watch it these days.

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

The best team in the Nba playing the most entairtaining style of bb..in this video you can clearly see why Doc is the best Combo forward of all times..Scoring,attacking the rim,open court nightmare and a constant threat for steals blocks and offensive boards..that man retired no 3 to 30000 points and 10000 boards had 3 offensive boards per game way more than many centers and more that all current nba bigs and no 2 all time in steals(still no 8) and no 10 all time in blocks whitch is insane(still no 23)..too bad the. Sixers forced him down to 17 fga per game from his usual 22,23 in ABA to accomodate McGinnis and never created special system for him in the paunt where he was a real brut force above the rim even out of his prime...

[@karl6852]

Great passing by the Sixers.

[@usctrojans001]

Yea Dr J & Malone were Super Stars but Maurice Cheeks & Andrew Toney would kill me as a Laker Fan. That Pull Up Jumper from the Top of the Key, you knew it was coing but could not be stopped. That Dr J Dunk on Cooper was Amazing, too bad I was on the receiving end of the Celebration. Best time ever to be an NBA Fan back in the 80's!

[@thebionicbassplayer]

To me, you can't limit that team to a trio. Their starting 5 was one of the best of all time.

[@TyroneSettles]

The 82-83 Sixers were ans remain a top 5 all time NBA Championship team

[@male3339]

My favorite team the 76ers Ivaroni was not a starting caliber player they still won with a starting 4 and Bobby Jones off the bench . The 66-67 team and this team 2 of the greatest teams ever.

[@thegroveness]

The announcer loved the Sixers!

[@tomneises6178]

As a Bucks fan, it's so great to hear the voice of Eddie Doucette.

[@lpurnell4827]

It’s a shame how Toney’s career was cut short. He was so good.

[@J.J.Barrientes]

People talk so much about lebron in 2011 when bird getting swept and outplayed by Sidney moncrief is just as bad.

[@speedoflite1]

Moses Malone took Philly to "the promise land." the orig relentless beast mode down low. "shot and a foul" was innate talent to draw fouls; automatic at the free throw line. quiet team leader. ‘Fo, Fo, Fo’ preceding '83 playoffs

[@iess2006]

Word....most underrated center of all time. Up there with Wilt and Russ on the defensive end imo. Also, mentor to the Dream...people forget about that.

[@speedoflite1]

@@iess2006 Defense wins Championships. Embiid is league leading clown instead. btw Moses was a great passer. Consistent too.

[@crumdoggy]

Cheeks was an underrated point guard

[@deniswilson8152]

Wonder what if with toney

[@GreybeardSD]

The sixers needed Malone. He gave them the third star that LA and Boston had. This was also a very good Bucks team that beat Boston in the semifinals. What if the sixers had Malone since 77 or 78. History would be very different.

[@doseloverstar4991]

R.I. P. Moses Malone Big 5 forget big3 These were the Original Super Teams

[@jameskitchen5436]

Toney was a cold blooded killer

[@keithwilmore8616]

One of the greatest teams in NBA history! Loss one game in their championship run!!!!!! 4/5/4😁

[@dwightluckey227]

Those were the days: fo fo fo 😆 🤣 😂

[@akimmalik1329]

Bobby Jones great on defense and ran the court for easy dunks and layups on offense. He deserved more attention for his play. Toney was Amazing and Cheeks was a director but he made me laugh always dribbling right side right handed 🤣🤣🏀🏀

[@generatorx]

That pass from Bobby Jones 3:37

[@brucedavis3816]

Any ideas on y the sixers faded out after this? Seems like Moses got old and slow overnight.

[@johnwhite4810]

ERRRRRRRRRRVING!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Riles3152]

How did this historically great team manage to lose in the first round to the New Jersey Nets the very next year, with essentially the exact same team?

[@greganderson1445]

I was in the7th grade and was wondering the same thing then and now. I guess they were content with that one title.

[@mrgreenjeans1794]

Drugs. Coked up Michael Ray Richardson. Injuries: Andrew Toney's undiagnosed untreated stress fractures in his feet stole his shot.

[@MEconcretepool]

I didn't know that george jefferson played for the Bucks!!!

[@vambo13257]

As great as these players were, they do not win a title without Bobby Jones. Of course they don't win it without Moses or Dr. J either.

[@jehuslay5238]

That's the funniest comment on here...Hahahaha

[@Head318Hunter]

Moses wore Laniers ass out. When Toney got hot he got HOT.

[@ryanstrnad8442]

Lanier was getting old and worn out by this game.

[@Amick44]

Yeah, he wore Kareem's ass out too. But the press never said anything about that. Moses (skipping college) didn't have Kareem's UCLA pedigree and spoke little with the press. But, the players knew.

[@Amick44]

He (Lanier} was. Bob's prime was in Detroit.

[@yelyto__4476]

💕 💕 💕

[@toddsanders2987]

Why is Andrew toney not in the NBA hall of fame

[@VACman345]

This 76ers team vs 96 bulls who would win?

[@vonholland64]

Vincent Cantera 76ers

[@cwatson5761]

76ers. Bulls have no answer for Malone. Toney would give Jordan as much trouble as Jordan would give back plus I could see Bobby Jones getting the assignment too. Pippin can't guard doc. Malone vs Rodman on the boards.

[@ryanstrnad8442]

This '82-'83 "Fo-Fo-Fo" team, along with the '95-'96 Bulls WERE the two best team I have ever seen. That is, until this year with the Warriors (58-6 as of 3/12). BUT, this Warriors team still needs to win the title to begin the debate. BTW, one of the best NBA play-by-play men ever calling this game (Eddie Doucette).

[@kyletorres202]

do remember one male Sixer fan said,BIG MO,LITTLE MO,THE DOCTOR,MARC IVARONI,ANDREW TONEY,NO BALONEY...SIXERS ALL THE WAY !!!

[@davidsanford7935]

Is that the great Eddie Doucette calling the game for the Bucks?

[@johnlothrop1937]

Celtics fan... How great were the Sixers back then. What games between Celtics and Sixers ..none better or more intense. Whether in Philly or Boston..

[@erikbrown2682]

I got respect for that whole team possibly the greatest single year team ever. Who sweeps that LA team in 4 games ? Lol they did. But Moses ( the most underrated center ever that I believe no 1 could handle today he would have trashed prime shaq. ). And Tony who for 1 season that he was health was the only player that was as devastating as bird hell bird did better against Jordan then tony

[@brettrobinson2901]

Remember these Bucks had just SWEPT the Larry Bird led Celtics 4-0....

[@kurtadams3021]

The sixers had Dr. J .Moses Malone. Andrew Toney . Maurice Cheeks. Bobby Jones . Clint Richardson. . Like I said the Bulls had Jordan. Teams with one great player couldn't win back then . When jordan won the league was horrible. Watered-down. I'm just stating facts .

[@poppadoccrutchfield9912]

i agree with you...this sixers teams beat the celtics 3 out of 4 yrs to get to the finals...2 out of 3 without moses...

[@jdmo]

+Poppa Doc Crutchfield Agree with you and Kurt. But remember, this Bucks team -- Marques Johnson, Bob Lanier, Sidney Moncrief, Brian Winters, Junior Bridgeman, Alton Lister and rookie Paul Pressey -- swept the Celtics in 1983. The Sixers with Moses never beat the Celtics in the playoffs.

[@kurtadams3021]

+JD Mo Yes sir I remember that Bucks Team . if they played in the 90s they could've won multiple titles.

[@jdmo]

Yeah, I get tired of hearing how great the Pacers, Jazz and Knicks were in the 1990s, only to be denied a title by Jordan. I don't think Reggie Miller starts in Philly or Milwaukee 1981-87. Pippen sure doesn't, to try to make a relativity point here. Dr. J called it "The Great Misfortune of the Bucks" to be in the East with the Sixers and the Celtics in the early 1980s.

[@kurtadams3021]

+JD Mo I totally agree . Those teams where mediocre at best .Bucks Sixers Lakers Celtics of the 80s where great teams .

[@jeffboyce2426]

George Gervin Larry Kenon James Silas

[@leodurocher5454]

obviously iavaroni was best player on this team

[@kurtadams3021]

😂Lmao

[@karl6852]

No baloney. But they didn't need him. But then, I think you were the greatest Cubs manager ever.

[@johnny1963ify]

Yeah and typical Philadelphia sports they won the champion and got bounced in the 1st round the next year by the Nets.

[@kurtadams3021]

Jordan's Bulls would get swept by this Great team . The only great player the bulls had is jordan.

[@vdogg43]

+Kurt Adams I have heard other people say that. The Bulls were great, but so was this team.

[@kurtadams3021]

+vdogg43 It's true brother. Big MO would average 40. and so would Dr.J

[@mgdiaz2158]

And pippen.

[@brucescott4261]

Kurt Adams ...I second that.

[@kevwmobile3238]

Parrish, Mchale, and Bird.

[@mja91352]

A team that wins only one championship can hardly be considered "one of the best teams in NBA history." With that collection of tale t, it is fair to say that they underperformed,

[@jermainejames3741]

Andrew toney needs his number retired he was a killer

[@CoreyT127]

Arguably the greatest team ever? 65-17 reg season in th a era. Only 1 playoff lose 12-1 ! Went up 3-0 in every series. Id take 86 Boston over them IMO.

[@ronclarke8546]

That would be a great playoff series! But I'd still give the edge to the '82 Sixers.

[@ric2097]

Jones , Clemons Johnson , Clinton Richardson. Was a versatile bench those 3 covered all 5 spots..throw in Sedale threat, Earl Cureton playing hard when called on...underrated group