What separates MJ and Lebron from other great players is their defense.
Larry Bird would have averaged 40 points today with his deadly shooting
Regarding question 2, unlikely
I agree. Bird was a very good defender (smart, tough, high motor), but Lebron and Jordan (also Wilt and Kareem) are amongst the best defensive players ever.
I think Bird today would have stats somewhere between Luka and Jokic, while also being a strong defender.
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