<u>Greatest Rivalry in NBA history?</u>1. Wilt Chamberlain vs Bill Russell. Nobody will ever play each other as much as these two did, They played against each other an astonishing 142 times with Russell and his Celtics edging Wilts 3 teams 85 wins to 57 wins. Wilt averaged 28 points and and 28 rebounds against Russell, While Russell on the other hand averaged 14 points and 24 rebounds against Wilt. It's obvious that Wilt dominates the stat section while Bill Russell always seemed to gain the most wins. It is either the simple fact that Wilt doesn't know how to win or that he lacked the supporting cast that Russell dominated with. People need to keep in mind that Russell played with 8 hall of famers. When it comes down to it Wilt may have always dominated Russell with stats but Russell ended his career with 11 titles compared to Wilts 2.2. Larry Bird vs Magic Johnson. What made this rivalry so great was that it started at the college level, When Magic's Michigan State team defeated Birds undefeated Indiana team in the NCAA championship game. Both had similar skills, But one was a guard and the other was a forward so they rarley guarded each other. It was more of a one-upsmanship thing with these two. They played 37 times against each other with Magic and the Lakers holding a 22-15 edge over Bird and the Celtics. It's AMAZING how similar there careers were. Bird has 3 MVPS, Magic has 3 MVPs. Bird made the All NBA First Team 9 times, Magic made the All NBA First Team 9 times. Both of these players have had amazing careers, Magic has 2 more rings than Bird.Johnson has 5 Bird has 3.<u>Greatest Finals Moment:</u>1.1. Michael Jordan's last second steal and shot against the Utah Jazz which gave the Bulls there 6th NBA championship. That would have been the last shot of his career had he not played for Washington for 2 seasons. It's the perfect image. The perfect player getting his opponent off his feat, Shooting a perfectly released jumpshot, And then standing there is if he didn't have a care in the world. It was a picture perfect moment.Not only did he achieve the game winning steal and basket but he added 45 points to go along with it. Not to mention his 6th NBA title in 8 years. NBA Commish David Stern said it best,"Michael Jordan, get over here. You grace us with your presence."2. Rookie Magic Johnson filling in at center for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He had 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists to give the Lakers the NBA title. That is an amazing statline.<u>Greatest shot in NBA history?</u>1. In the 1970 NBA finals Jerry West his a halfcourt buzzer beater to send the game into overtime. The Lakers lost that game but regardless it was an amazing shot.2. Derek Fisher hits the turn around shot with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to give the Lakers a series lead against the Spurs in the Western Conference playoffs.<u>Greatest Coaching Performances?</u> 1. Red Auerbach leading the Boston Celtics to 8 straight NBA titles. The longest run in NBA history by far.2. Phil Jackson leading the Bulls to 6 titles in 8 years.<u>Greatest Upset?</u>1. The Denver Nuggets become the first 8th seed to beat a No. 1 seed in the 1994 NBA Finals when they elimited the Gary Payton lead Sonics.2. The Golden State Warriors swept the MAJORLY favored Washington Bullets in the 1975 NBA finals. The Warriors upset Washington with a 4 game sweep, I find it funny that even the Warriors thought they were going to lose in the 1st or 2nd round. The arena they played in scheduled another event around the same time assuming they would be done playing, They had to play there games elsewhere.<u>Greatest Dynamic Duo?</u>1. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls.2. Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers.<u>Greatest Championship Team?</u>1. Chicago Bulls (1996). The team featured 4 future Hall of Famers, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Phil Jackson. They still hold the record for most wins in a season with 72.2. Philadelphia 76ers (1983). Lead by Moses Malone and Dr. J. They went a combined 12-1 throughout the NBA playoffs. They beat the tough LA lakers team in the Finals.
1995-1996 team was not even the best bulls team let alone the best championship team. As an old school followe i would've though you would know this.Oh and horry's 3>derek's.And the guy in my avatar blows red out of the water. I'd love to see what he could do against Phil. It'd be a massacare.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Melo061 @ Aug 10 2006, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And the guy in my avatar blows red out of the water. I'd love to see what he could do against Phil. It'd be a massacare.</div>Yeah, maybe because Red is 89 years old. Oh, and how the hell is that the best Bulls team? 72 wins, the record, and the 3-headed monster in Jordan/Pippen/Rodman surrounded by good role players (Harper, Kerr, Longley, etc).<u>Greatest Rivalries</u>1. Boston Celtics vs. LA LakersThe rivalry still stands, even to kids who weren't alive to witness the true rivalry. Bird, McHale, Parish, DJ, etc. vs. Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Cooper, etc. - what a great rivalry.2. Kobe vs. Raja... haha just kidding:2. Reggie Miller vs. Madison Square Garden/Spike LeeReggie has hit waaay too many big shots in MSG, with all that hate from the fans, all the booing, all the trash talk, etc. Reggie didn't care, he went in there and handled business, and sank the hearts of Knick fans every time he stepped in the arena. Great stuff.<u>Greatest Finals Moments</u> (Tony's 2 answers are inarguable)1. Jordan's "Last Shot"Unbelievable. I remember watching this in my living room when I was only 9 or 10 years old. That was unbelievable. People say "ahh, Jordan pushed Russel!" Maybe a little, but he still caught him with the crossover. Beatiful crossover, steps back, squares up... nuthin but the bottom of the net. That really was a storybook ending (then he came back.. again).2. Magic as a rookieCan't disagree with Tony here either. 42/15/7, playing center instead of PG, ROOKIE, to win the title. Unbelievable.<u>Greatest Shots in NBA History</u>1. Again, Jordan's "Last Shot"Say what you want, it was just a jumper from the top of the key. But it was so great because it was the best player ever's last shot in the NBA (at the time), clinching the Bulls 6th title (and 2nd 3-peat), etc. It was just beautiful.2. Jerry West's heave was sick. Forcing OT too. Talk about clutch.Side note: Fisher's 0.4 was unbelievable, but I will have to be honest - they did not start the clock in time. It really is physically impossible for someone to catch, turn, and shoot (with the ball being out of their hands) in 0.4 seconds.<u>Greatest Coaching Performances</u>Again, I have to agree 100% with Tony here.1. Red Auerbach - come on, I don't care what time frame it was in. 8 straight championships is out of this world.2. Phil Jackson - 2nd best coach of all-time. 6 titles in 8 years is incredible, especially with the competition in the league then.<u>Greatest Upsets</u>1. Has to be Nuggets - 1st team to ever pull a 1-8 upset. That's history.2. How about the 1998-1999 New York Knicks? 8th seed and they made it to the NBA Finals. Granted, they lost 4-1 to the Spurs powerhouse twin-towers of Duncan/Robinson, but any time a #8 seed makes it to the NBA Finals, it's a once in a blue moon experience. We won't see that again for a long long time.<u>Greatest Championship Teams</u>1. 1996 Bulls. Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Jackson.. 72 wins in the regular season (record to this day). Absolutely incredible.2. 1986 Celtics. They won 67 games in the regular season and had players like Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, Dennis Johnson, Danny Ainge, Bill Walton, etc. So many HOF's. This title captured an NBA record their 16th title.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Melo061 @ Aug 10 2006, 04:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>1995-1996 team was not even the best bulls team let alone the best championship team. As an old school followe i would've though you would know this.Oh and horry's 3>derek's.And the guy in my avatar blows red out of the water. I'd love to see what he could do against Phil. It'd be a massacare.</div>why don't you post your own moments instead of attacking others? 95/96 was amazing. John Salley all the way baby!!!!!-Watch it man
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Renton @ Aug 10 2006, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>John Salley is one funny guy. Is he still in acting nowadays?</div>Not sure, but I watch Best Damn almost every night. Salley is the definition of "THE MAN." Dude is hilarious.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Aug 10 2006, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Not sure, but I watch Best Damn almost every night. Salley is the definition of "THE MAN." Dude is hilarious.</div>I think he was in Bad Boys 1 or 2.... at least that was the last time I thought: "Hey, that's John!"But then in dutch, or else it would be weird.
<u>Greatest Rivalry in NBA history?</u>1. Wilt/ Russell2. I personally liked Reggie Miller/MJ. Fun to watch them bi*ch at each other.<u>Greatest Finals Moment:</u>1. MJ's last REAL shot.2. As a Suns fan, a rememberable one, of course, is John f*cking Paxson's shot. -.-<u>Greatest shot in NBA history?</u>1. In the 1970 NBA finals Jerry West his a halfcourt buzzer beater to send the game into overtime. The Lakers lost that game but regardless it was an amazing shot.2. Derek Fisher hits the turn around shot with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to give the Lakers a series lead against the Spurs in the Western Conference playoffs.I agree wit Tony<u>Greatest Coaching Performances?</u> 1. Red Auerbach2. Phil Jackson<u>Greatest Upset?</u>1. The Golden State Warriors swept the MAJORLY favored Washington Bullets in the 1975 NBA finals. The Warriors upset Washington with a 4 game sweep, I find it funny that even the Warriors thought they were going to lose in the 1st or 2nd round. The arena they played in scheduled another event around the same time assuming they would be done playing, They had to play there games elsewhere. I put this at 12. I don't know. <u>Greatest Dynamic Duo?</u>1. Jordan/Pippen2. Stockton/Malone<u>Greatest Championship Team?</u>1. Chicago Bulls (1996). The team featured 4 future Hall of Famers, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Phil Jackson. They still hold the record for most wins in a season with 72.2. Philadelphia 76ers (1983). Lead by Moses Malone and Dr. J. They went a combined 12-1 throughout the NBA playoffs. They beat the tough LA lakers team in the Finals.Sure. I agree with tony again
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Something-To-Say @ Aug 11 2006, 02:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>shut the hell up you douche bag. why don't you post your own moments instead of attacking others? 95/96 was amazing. John Salley all the way baby!!!!!</div>http://pweb.netcom.com/~bjalas/basketball/bulls/duhbulls.htm
Greatest Rivalry in NBA history?1. Wilt Chamberlain vs Bill Russell2. Bird vs MagicGreatest Dynamic Duo?1. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls.2. Kareem and Magic of the LakersGreatest Championship Team?1. Chicago Bulls-MJ, Pippen, Rodman, Kukoc, etc. T-2. Philadelphia 76ers-Moses, Dr. J, Barkley, Mo Cheeks, etc.T-2. Los Angeles Lakers-Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Byron Scott, Cooper, etc.
<u>Greatest Rivalry in NBA history?</u>1.Lakers Celtics2.Heat Knicks<u>Greatest Finals Moment:</u>1.Magic 42/15/7 as a rookie filling in for Kareem in 1980.2.Isaiah Thomas scoring 26 in the third quarter against LA on a badly sprained ankle.<u>Greatest shot in NBA history?</u>1.As far as difficulty in a clutch situation, Jerry West's heave against New York in 1970 comes in first.2.Going by the same criteria Michael Jordan's hanging shot over Cleveland in 1989.<u>Greatest Upset?</u>1.The Warriors sweeping the heavily favored Bullets in the 1975 Finals.2.The Pistons beating the heavily favored Lakers, 4-1, in the 2004 Finals.<u>Greatest Dynamic Duo?</u>1.Jordan and Pippen2.Stockton and Malone<u>Greatest Championship Team?</u>1.Tie between the 1986 Celtics and 1987 Lakers2.1996 Bulls
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lakaboy42 @ Aug 11 2006, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><u>Greatest Rivalry in NBA history?</u>1.Lakers Celtics2.Heat Knicks<u>Greatest Finals Moment:</u>1.Magic 42/15/7 as a rookie filling in for Kareem in 1980.2.Isaiah Thomas scoring 26 in the third quarter against LA on a badly sprained ankle.<u>Greatest shot in NBA history?</u>1.As far as difficulty in a clutch situation, Jerry West's heave against New York in 1970 comes in first.2.Going by the same criteria Michael Jordan's hanging shot over Cleveland in 1989.<u>Greatest Upset?</u>1.The Warriors sweeping the heavily favored Bullets in the 1975 Finals.2.The Pistons beating the heavily favored Lakers, 4-1, in the 2004 Finals.<u>Greatest Dynamic Duo?</u>1.Jordan and Pippen2.Stockton and Malone<u>Greatest Championship Team?</u>1.Tie between the 1986 Celtics and 1987 Lakers2.1996 Bulls</div>And then doing jack sh*t in game 7, ah i'm only joking. That preformance was off the chain
<u>Greatest Rivalry in NBA History?</u>1. Magic Johnson VS. Larry Bird, Lakers VS. Celtics2. Bill Russell VS. Wilt Chamberlain<u>Greatest Finals moment:</u>1. Magic's statline: 42 pts, 15 rbs, and 7 asts as a ROOKIE in the NBA FINALS. 2. MJ's shot against Utah. <u>Greatest shot in NBA history?</u>1. Derek Fisher's AMAZING shot, 0.04 seconds..2. MJ's hanging jumper against Cleveland.<u>Greatest Upset?</u>1. Dikembe Mutombo's 8th seeded Nuggets beating the 1st seeded Sonics in the 1st rd of the playoffs in 1994. 2. Warriors sweeping the Bullets in the 1975 NBA Finals.. <u>Greatest coaches?</u>1. Red Auerbach2. Phil Jackson<u>Greatest Dynamic Duo?</u>1. MJ/Pippen from the Bulls.2. Magic/Kareem from the Lakers. <u>Greatest Championship teams?</u>1. 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls.2. 1986-1987 Los Angeles Lakers.
:g: Winning 72 games doesn't make u the Greatest Championship Team...........Showtime Lakers is the best team of All Time (pick any year).
Im really sorry for bumping this but here are nba.com's versions of these rankings:EDIT: Nevermind, Broken link.
Greatest Rivalry in NBA History?1. Lakers/Celtics-They combined for 30 NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS!2. Wilt Chamberlain/Bill Russell-If only Wilt had some teammates.Greatest Finals moment:1. Magic Johnson as a rookie pulling in 42 points 15 rebounds and 7 assists against the 76ers in 1980-Jamaal Wilkes had 37 points but, who cares? 2. Wilt's 24 points and 29 rebounds on two broken hands-I'd like to see ANY center today try that. Greatest shot in NBA history?1.Jerry West's 60 footer against the Knicks in 1970. 2.Who know's, there have been so many.Greatest Upset?1. New York Knicks killing the favored Lakers in the 1970 Finals. 2. Boston Celtics beating the favored Lakers in the 1969 Finals. Greatest coaches?1. Red Auerbach-An arrogant ***hole, but great nonetheless.2. Phil JacksonGreatest Dynamic Duo?1. Magic and Kareem2. Bill Russell and Red Aurbach. Greatest Championship teams?1. 1967 Philadelphia 76ers-They will kick the sh*t out of ANYBODY.2. 1987 Los Angeles Lakers.
