Better than Jordan?
Larry Bird was a threat on the court. He ranks fifth all-time in triple-doubles with 59. An excellent defender his 1,556 career steals rank 27th all-time. He was the first player in NBA history to shoot 50 percent or better on field goals, 40 percent on 3-pointers, and 90 percent on free-throws in a single NBA season. The three-time league MVP won three titles in his 13-year career. Stephan Savoia, Associated Press
