The burning question of

[elmouse03]

Who was the best player of the 80s?

Jordan had the stats

Magic had the titles

Bird had the hardware

 

[Ghost In The Machine]

Best player - no doubt Jordon.

Although they were great players, Magic and Bird come a distant second and third, IMO.

 

[huskers1217]

Jordan was the best all around player

 

[Smoke]

I actually think that's a good question. As much as I liked Jordan, Magic and the Lakers were the shit in the '80's.

 

[l3bron]

Can any player match a Prime Bird?

 

[elmouse03]

Can any player match a Prime Bird?

IDK. I think Jordan and Magic are the closest because they played in the era when he was in his prime as were they.

 

[Deuce Bigalow]

1980-1989

Magic
5 titles
3 finals MVPs
3 MVPs
4 assist titles
2 steal titles

Bird
3 titles
2 finals MVPs
3 MVPs
ROY

Jordan
DPOY
MVP
ROY
3 scoring titles
1 steal title

Kareem
5 titles
finals MVP
MVP

Based on accolades, Magic was the best

 

[Ghost In The Machine]

^ nice stats list.

Welcome.

We're trying to get the NBA forum jump started here.

 

[csu35430]

80's would be Bird ..... 90's was Jordan

 

[Deuce Bigalow]

80's would be Bird ..... 90's was Jordan

you sure about that?

1980-1989

Magic
5 titles
3 finals MVPs
3 MVPs
4 assist titles
2 steal titles

Bird
3 titles
2 finals MVPs
3 MVPs
ROY

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Bill Lambeer

 

[wildturkey]

Magic. He was more polished at the time. Jordan didn't pass him till the 90s when everything finally came together and he took his place as the GOAT.

 

[anythingispossible]

Who was the best player of the 80 Magic