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Re: Underrated/Overrated Greats
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Originally Posted by Minstrel
I disagree that there's a difference between "better" and "greater."
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Hmmm...
Let's say, for arguments' sake, that Tim Duncan performs 22-10 for the next 5 years while winning 3 more championships, 2 more Finals MVP, 2 More MVPs, 5 All-defense team and 3 All-Nba team.
That would give him 6 rings, 4 MVPs, and a perennial (for his time) All-Nba in both teams...
Could he be considered GREATER than, say, Larry Bird?
Could he considered a BETTER basketball player than Larry?
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