In the world of sports, criticizing and giving opinions about players is nothing new. After retiring from the league, stars usually get called up to sports show for providing their unique and in-depth analysis from a player’s perspective. Recently, one such veteran stirred up a controversy with his claims about Larry Bird. Not only did the words raise eyebrows among fans, but even several NBA greats, including Kevin Garnett, questioned it.

A 63-year-old NBA legend voiced his frustration against the “stupid” comments. Fellow Boston Celtics legend KG, loyal to his Boston roots, backed the advocacy made by the 9x NBA all-star.

Hawks legend and Kevin Garnett rally in defense of legacy player

Kevin Garnett, the 2004 NBA Champion, is known for voicing his opinions and being unfiltered with his fans. He often shares intriguing posts on his Instagram for his 1 million followers. The posts are mainly throwback videos, appreciation posts, or his current opinions.

In support of Celtics great Larry Bird, Garnett recently shared a video on his Instagram stories. The video is of a 63-year-old Atlanta Hawks legend lashing out at an ex-NBA player for his “stupid” claims.

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Dominique Wilkins voiced his frustration and anger at the former shooting guard, JJ Redick, for making “stupid” comments.

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Redick made headlines by making a bold claim on the Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird’s ability to play in today’s NBA. In his podcast, the 39-year-old claimed that Bird did not have the physicality to play in today’s generation of the NBA. 

When he heard that Bird wasn’t considered physically capable of succeeding in today’s NBA era, Wilkins exploded.

“He’s stupid. It’s a stupid comment because Larry Bird played in the most physical era ever. He’s 6’10, almost 6’11, and he was physical himself. Like, what league you watching?”

Garnett remained true to his Boston years by sharing the post on his Instagram in agreement with the sentiment.

Debunking the myth of “physicality” in Larry Bird’s era

JJ Redick, the NBA veteran with 15 seasons of NBA under his belt, is known for sharing his acute basketball analysis on his podcast. Recently, the NBA veteran’s “stupid” comments on the Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird have caused a stir on social media. 

In an interview with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on ESPN’s first take, Redick voiced his critical analysis of Bird. During a segment, Russo claimed that Bird is one of the top shooters while discussing the all-time three-point shooters. Without any hesitation, JJ denied the claim.

“Bird is one of the greatest shooters ever, but he’s not a top-five three-point shooter ever. Dog, it’s just math.”

Furthermore, while debating the topic, Redick voiced his disapproval of the “physicality” factor. “Can we get off the physicality thing? Come on, man.” 

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