Boston.com · Mar 1, 2023
Former Laker Michael Cooper defended Larry Bird in argument with J.J. Redick
Larry Bird shoots a free throw during a Celtics-Lakers game in 1984.Though he was a fierce Celtics rival for the entirety of his career, Michael Cooper vehemently sided with Larry Bird in a recent debate over the famous Celtic’s place in NBA history.
Cooper’s defense of Bird resulted from a recent discussion of all-time three-point shooting. J.J. Redick, a former NBA player and current ESPN analyst, asserted that he didn’t think Bird was a top-five all-time three-point shooter during a debate with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.
Apparently, this touched a nerve with Cooper, who spent much of his career trying to stop Bird.