I love Larry Bird. My brothers and I used to watch a Larry Bird VHS all the time.
I think you are on to something wrt your second question. He could fill a role on any team for any generation.
I think the 5 v 5 question is interesting but in general will favor tall people who are mobile. Kevin Durant would be tough to beat. In 5 years, the answer might be Wemby.
In 5 years, the answer might be Wemby.
No kidding. Team Wemby would have like an 85% block rate and no one else is tall enough to disrupt their passing lanes.
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Turnovers from ball handling and dribbling would be a problem
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Team Wemby wouldn't need to dribble.
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