According to a former Rockets great, Luka Doncic outperforms this NBA legend.
Luka Doncic has had a spectacular six-season NBA career, winning Rookie of the Year and being named to five All-NBA first teams.
Following a win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, he is now only seven wins away from potentially winning his first NBA title. Chandler Parsons, a former Houston Rockets great, is already praising him.
During a segment on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back,” Parsons made the startling declaration, “Hot take—Luka’s already better than Larry Bird was.
“This statement astounded co-hosts Shams Charania, Michelle Beadle, and Lou Williams. Comparing Doncic, who is still in the early stages of his career, to the iconic Larry Bird is a bold remark.
Bird’s legacy in the NBA speaks for itself. Bird’s impact on the game, as a 12-time All-Star, three-time MVP, and three-time winner, is unmistakable.
On the court, he was a force to be reckoned with, appearing on ten All-NBA teams, three All-Defense teams, and winning three three-point contests.
His efficiency as a scorer and contribution to one of the NBA’s top teams are highlights of his incredible career.
Luka Doncic is poised for the NBA Championship.
Not to mention Bird’s college accomplishments, which included being selected national player of the year and a three-time All-American.
His influence extended to the international scene as a part of the historic 1992 “Dream Team” that won gold for the United States in Barcelona.
Doncic has created a name for himself as a top NBA player, but he still has a long way to go to attain the rank of an all-time great, like Bird.
Doncic has enormous potential, but surpassing Bird’s legendary career will take time and sustained performance on the court.
Doncic’s success in leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 2-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals will be crucial.
Only time will tell if Doncic can carry on his excellent trajectory and eventually be considered in the same breath as icons like Larry Bird.
