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Michael Jordan vs Larry Bird
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls · 1963– 66% · #1 in the world
- Larry Bird Boston Celtics · 1956– 34% · #8 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Michael Jordan over Larry Bird, 66% to 34%. Michael Jordan is #1 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking. Larry Bird is #8, and #1 of the 19 of the Boston Celtics.
The case for each
Michael Jordan: Six titles in six Finals with Chicago, six Finals MVPs, five MVPs and ten scoring titles; the player most fans and players still name as the greatest.
Larry Bird: Three titles with Boston and three straight MVPs (1984-1986): a forward who shot, passed and talked his way through the 1980s rivalry with Magic Johnson.
Side by side
| Michael Jordan | Larry Bird | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #8 |
| Team | Chicago Bulls | Boston Celtics |
| Born | 1963 | 1956 |