As a hopefully-welcome diversion to a disappointing Celtics season, I broach the following to my readers - and welcome them to join in. Here are my choices for the Magnificent-7, along with a few guidelines in choosing them.
I broke my own rule when I put Russ into The Magnificent-7. He had a weakness. he could not shoot - at least beyond 10 feet. Only 15.1 PPG for his career, along with 56% on free throws. See my reasoning tomorrow and join in. https://t.co/99cOwo0pJR
— Tom Lane (@CelticsSentinel) May 7, 2021
As I stated in the above tweet, I did break my rule for "no significant weaknesses" in putting Bill Russell into the mix. He would never be compared to Sam Jones as an outside shooter, nor would he be close to Bob Cousy as a ball handler. But he was so damn dominant in most other categories - and such a winner - he can' be left out.
As far as picking the sole player still on the hardwood, Lebron James, many may not like him as a person, but this guy has been simply dominant from the start. With Oscar Robertson and Jerry West, many weren't around to see them, or maybe forgot just how great they were.
And if someone can find weaknesses in Larry Bird's game, let me know. "Mediocre defense"some may say, but he was a 3-time, second-team All-Defense player. The two MJs, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, need no introduction.
So, to fill some time until the playoffs, let me know via Twitter which single player (one at a time) you would replace - who would take his place - and why. Be savvy. Be persuasive. Be civil. We will be voting on your choices on Twitter.
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