Richard Jefferson engaged in a big battle with fans on Twitter. After the former player-turned-analyst claimed he loves to see the superteams assembled this offseason, NBA fans went off on him, saying that not every team with three stars should be considered a superteam.
After he mentioned the Chicago Bulls from 1996 through 1998, things went down, and several fans tried to lecture RJ on this topic. When somebody said the team’s only stars were Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Jefferson explained how important Dennis Rodman was for that team while being another star in the league.
He joined at 34 and left at 36 so nice try. His 3 years there he averaged 15, 16, 15 rbs per game while being maybe being the best defensive PF in the game. He was A SUPERSTAR in his role just like Gobert is. Oh should we talk about Kukoc? Go check out his numbers.
He joined at 34 and left at 36 so nice try. His 3 years there he averaged 15, 16, 15 rbs per game while being maybe being the best defensive PF in the game. He was A SUPERSTAR in his role just like Gobert is. Oh should we talk about Kukoc? Go check out his numbers.. 🤣
— Richard Jefferson (@Rjeff24) August 4, 2021
This didn’t stop there, as other fans tried to discredit RJ’s takes, but the 2016 NBA champion was ready to fire back at everything.
Very good role player 🤣😂.. that statement got me. Oh and when you add Steve Kerr (the best percentage 3p%) is like having Joe Harris with KD, Kyrie and Harden…. but ok! You got this
— Richard Jefferson (@Rjeff24) August 4, 2021
I hope you’re joking.. cuz MJ passed to Steve Kerr to WIN A RING. With all due respect Joe has a lot more to do before reaching Steve Kerr status. I feel like you’re trolling now 🤣😂.. no one is that dense!
— Richard Jefferson (@Rjeff24) August 5, 2021
It was a different era clown boy. It’s about the spacing that it creates to allow for the STARS to work. Doubling MJ would leave one of the best 3% in the history of the game open. Yea in 95 he attempted 3-4. In 02 we lost to the Spurs and Steve hit crucial shots in game 6… pic.twitter.com/NLoPcVyOuF
— Richard Jefferson (@Rjeff24) August 5, 2021
More fans joined the conversation, explaining their points of view, some agreeing with the sharpshooter while others said something different.
He was the best rebounder and defense player in the league just because you don’t value those stats over scoring doesn’t change the fact that he was a superstar
— 🏴☠️💕 (@ICarryHD) August 4, 2021
Some people don’t know how good Rodman was. He was my favourite player in that Bulls team. Maybe I was fascinated by both his game as well as the eccentric hairstyles. He stood out (and is a HOF).
— Mfatshu (@DigitsLaw) August 4, 2021
Bro are you a casual. Rodman was washed and coming off the bench by the time the 98 playoffs came. Pippen missed like half the season. And could barely play in the finals because of his bad back.
Rodman was well past his prime and pip wasn’t even an all star by 98’
— A1Hoopz (@A1Hoopz) August 5, 2021
https://twitter.com/goatshooter30/status/1423059319629697024
Damn Richard going hard body for his fella there.
😂 klutch media at its finest pic.twitter.com/tDyoAd5Wpn
— Art (rip Bean) (@Art_man_23) August 5, 2021
Rodman also averaged 5 points per game with the Bulls
— Dan (@TheTanManDanLee) August 4, 2021
I get you RJ, the Bulls achieved greatly with those players did notable us a SUPERTEAM as the definition of the word in today’s game. You will disagree and I love you man but just my opinion. SuperTeam’90 vs SuperTeam 2021 different meaning.
— Zachiery (@Zachiery1981) August 5, 2021
I didn’t know Gobert was a superstar? I guess Clint CApela is a superstar as well. He leads the league in rebounding. Everyone is a superstar! Jordan groomed pippen from draft day into what Chicago needed him to be. Rodman All-Star yes. Super star stretch for limited skill
— Leroy Gonzales (@sparta024) August 4, 2021
Or we really comparing Gobert to Rodman??
— DAT (@8390613) August 4, 2021
Looking for a spot in Brons team huh?
— Vee (@fiamm44) August 5, 2021
Kukoc wasn’t a allstar just a good sixth man
— Malak (@malak414_404) August 4, 2021
Hear me out tho, what about the first three peat session? Where was the super team there? MJs Bulls beat Magic’s Lakers and the Lakers had bonafide Hall of Famers then. How about the Bulls? Were they a super team then?
— Secret Plyable Laker (@cavewynter29) August 4, 2021
Superteams are a hot topic in the NBA right now. After the Lakers assembled one with Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook, these debates have been hotter than ever, and RJ jumped on that train, even firing back at Charles Barkley for criticizing LeBron James’ superteams. As usual, not everybody will agree with certain opinions, but there’s nothing we can do to change anything that happens in the league.
