The Michael Jordan era of the Chicago Bulls is arguably one of the best teams in NBA history. The Bulls’ roster consisted of talented players like Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, and Steve Kerr. Moreover, MJ’s Bulls stand as the yardstick for an ideal team as they are often dragged into comparisons. Similarly, a former Boston Celtics star’s recent comparison sparked a huge debate in the NBA world, where fans swarmed in with their opinions via social media.
The Chicago Bulls garnered global attention after their domination of the NBA in the 1990s as they reached six playoffs between 1991-1998. Moreover, Jordan led the Bulls to two three-peat championships during his legendary career.
’08 Celtics star’s comments on Michael Jordan & co. leave fans fuming
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In a ‘Sideline Sources’ article, a former Boston Celtics star, who remained anonymous, made claims that attracted heat online from NBA fans. Notably, the Celtics star was part of the 2008 NBA Championship team. The 2008 Celtics roster consisted of the likes of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. According to the report, he said the current Celtics team could beat the 2008 NBA champions and compared them to Michael Jordan’s Bulls in the 90s. He said, “They [The current Celtics team] are built more like the Chicago bulls with MJ playing like Brown, Tatum playing like Pip, Smart is wild like Rodman, and Al is like Ron Harper.”
NBA fans took to the comments section by storm as they swarmed with their opinions on the former Celtics star’s hot take on his Instagram. One user, seemingly upset with the statement said, “Take this bull**** down.”
Following are some more reactions from NBA fans:
“He just compared Brown to MJ what he says is irrelevant idc who it is.”
“Mj playing like jaylen brown and Tatum playing like pippen ain’t it the opposite??”
“This gotta be Perkins, MJ playing like Brown.”
“Tatum plays nothing like Pippen.”
“The Celtics are good. But 90s Bulls good? You lost your mind.”
“08 Celtics are a wild bunch man always saying some off the wall things.”
“Let us win a chip first before these stupid comparisons get outta hand.”
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Though the fans fume over the comparison, the current Celtics have had a good outing in the current NBA season so far.
Celtics at the top of the table
The Boston Celtics are currently on the top of the Eastern Conference points table with a 32-12 record. Moreover, the team is currently on a six-game winning streak after their thumping victory against the Charlotte Hornets.
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