NBA Memories: Bird vs. ‘Nique 2
Posted on
June 15, 2010 by
Joe Gill
Larry Legend and the Human Highlight Reel put on a show for the ages.(Photo NBA)
The playoffs are where superstars shine. Adrenaline and pure will take over.
If you believe you can’t be stopped, usually you can’t.
However, sometimes when your game goes to a new level, this challenge inspires your competitor to wrestle the spotlight away from you.
This happened on May 22, 1988.
It was the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.
It was Game Seven.
Celtics versus Hawks.
Bird against ‘Nique.
It was for all the marbles.
The question was what superstar would shine brightest on the big stage of the NBA Playoffs.
The answer.
BOTH of them.