Skip Bayless Explains Why Larry Bird Is Better Than LeBron James

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People often forget how good Larry Bird was at basketball. The 12x All-Star, 3x MVP, and 3x NBA Champion was basically unguardable, thanks in large part due to a shooting stroke that was way before his time. Seriously, the guy was dominant on the perimeter during an era that was still largely characterized by inside, post play.

But when it comes to comparisons to LeBron James, Larry almost always comes second.

At least, for people not named Skip Bayless. In a rather heated debate with Shannon Sharpe on “Undisputed,” he explained why he is of the belief that Larry legend is actually ahead of “King” James.

The conversation started when LeBron praised Larry Bird on Twitter, insisting he’d be great in “any era.”

Skip took that post to be a subtle shot by LeBron towards Michael Jordan. The theory presented by Mr. Bayless is that Bron was trying to remind everyone how great Bird really was to diminish MJ (who is 0-6 against Bird in the postseason).

Needless to say, the evidence backing that claim is lacking, but the conversation eventually shifted to Skip just straight-up calling Bird better than James. Again, there’s the lack of evidence to prove that point is staggering.

LeBron has more MVPs, more All-Star appearances, more points scored, and just as many All-Star appearances. Oh, and the number of game-winning shots? Bird has only made 15 in his career, while LeBron has already made 18.

Statistically, LeBron has the edge over Bird — there’s no arguing that. But there will always be those that rank Bron lower than him, for seemingly nothing more than his mentality and approach to the game itself.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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