Boston Celtics: Larry Bird (BEST)
Make no mistake: behind the the low-key, aw-shucks persona which Larry Bird created to play up his “hick from French Lick” nickname, there was a raging fire within Bird to absolutely vanquish any opponent whom he played against.
Along with being one of the most relentless workers off the court in NBA history, Bird played the game like Bobby Fischer played tennis or Beethoven composed symphonies: with a level of knowledge and execution that seemingly surpassed even mastery. In a city with a hallowed history of professional athletes like Boston, and a team with so many Hall of Famers like the Celtics there probably isn’t a player more revered than Bird himself.
Boston Celtics: Joseph Forte (WORST)
After leaving school after completing his sophomore year in Chapel Hill, Joe Forte was the 21st overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, selected by the Boston Celtics (ahead of guys like Tony Parker and Gilbert Arenas).
Forte spent his first two seasons on two different NBA teams (after the Celtics gave up on him after just one year), struggling to transition from shooting guard (his natural position) to point guard, averaging 1.2 points and 0.7 assists per game. Seattle released him after Forte’s second season in the NBA, and the rest of his career was spent in the NBA’s Developmental League and/or playing hoops overseas.
Clare Delaney says
please. tell someone. that what the celtics really need to do is trade Stevens. and Ange
Boston Blackie says
Boston’s worse as determined by production vs expectation: Len Bias
Derek says
Naaaaaaa Sixers worst was Christain Welp !!!
Preston says
Trey Burke should not be on the worst list.
MIckey Nezumi says
Sorry, meant Bobby Fischer, not Bobby Fisher.
John Camp says
You mean the grandmaster chess champion right, not the dorky chauvinistic tennis player.
Mickey Nezumi says
Larry Bird would never have made this list if he played basketball like Bobby Fisher played tennis.