But it was Bob Ryan that made the initial comparison

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But it was Bob Ryan that made the initial comparison

Author: Chris94 (27088 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 11:32 am on Jun 10, 2008

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I agree that whoever made that statement is a dolt.

But it was Bob Ryan - nobody knows more about Boston sports - who initially said that Pierce is the most explosive offensive player ever to put on a Celtic uniform.

Note, by the way, that he didn't say Pierce was better than Bird - just more explosive.

Replies to: "But it was Bob Ryan that made the initial comparison"

An ESPN talking head was at it again re: the Pierce/Bird comparison yesterday - McSweeney - 10:21am 6/10/08 (39) [View All]
- One player from these two teams would start on the 80s squads - FratBoy - 12:30pm 6/10/08
  - Anybody who would take Garnett over McHale if you needed points - JohnDoe - 4:11pm 6/10/08
    - Really? - NDNEIL - 4:35pm 6/10/08
  - I agree with Neil and Bettis. Both Kobe and KG would easily be starters. - McSweeney - 2:23pm 6/10/08
  - I would start KG over McHale - NDNEIL - 12:41pm 6/10/08
  - I think KG could start over both McHale and AC Green... - Bettis6 - 12:39pm 6/10/08
    - I think Gasol would get on the court. - saNDiego03 - 3:15pm 6/10/08
      - You, sir, are insane - FratBoy - 5:35pm 6/10/08
        I think Gasol is the 4th best player after Magic, Kareem, and Kobe. - saNDiego03 - 12:50am 6/11/08
    - As a PF, Id take McHale - FratBoy - 2:21pm 6/10/08
- But it was Bob Ryan that made the initial comparison - Chris94 - 11:32am 6/10/08
- My guy, Bill Walton, pooh-poohed it yesterday.... [IMAGE] - Bettis6 - 11:22am 6/10/08
  - Bill Walton is right up there with Brent Pussburger in terms of shitheadedness - LanceManion - 12:33pm 6/10/08
    - What if I tell you that Stephen A. Smith is my second favorite analyst? - Bettis6 - 12:41pm 6/10/08
      - I'll light a candle for you in church. Dear Lord. [NT] - LanceManion - 12:46pm 6/10/08
        I'm not a big fan of tweeners... - Bettis6 - 12:57pm 6/10/08
        So I gather - [NT] - LanceManion - 12:58pm 6/10/08
  - Re: My guy, Bill Walton, pooh-poohed it yesterday.... - STLRamFan1 - 12:17pm 6/10/08
    - Do you think Boston has anything to do with it? - Bettis6 - 12:25pm 6/10/08
      - Re: Do you think Boston has anything to do with it? - STLRamFan1 - 2:25pm 6/10/08
        There are 10 teams that outdraw LA in terms of straight-up arena attendance - McSweeney - 3:49pm 6/10/08
        Re: There are 10 teams that outdraw LA in terms of straight-up arena attendance - STLRamFan1 - 6:20pm 6/10/08
  - Your guy? That saddens me, Bettis. - McSweeney - 11:28am 6/10/08
    - Does anyone else see the resemblance? - IrishinMass - 3:10pm 6/10/08
      - Hey now, my Knicks hatred is tenuous as it is - McSweeney - 3:36pm 6/10/08
        Fair enough. - IrishinMass - 3:49pm 6/10/08
    - Reggie Miller is my favorite player ever. - jakers - 2:26pm 6/10/08
      - I really admired Reggie too. - saNDiego03 - 3:13pm 6/10/08
      - You're preaching to the choir - McSweeney - 2:45pm 6/10/08
        Sadly, it didn't even have to come to that. - jakers - 2:59pm 6/10/08
        Ahh yes, the Mark Jackson ass-back maneuver - McSweeney - 3:34pm 6/10/08
    - Throw it DOWN Big Fella! [NT] - lady_irish - 12:09pm 6/10/08
    - Yeah, I know. I used to hate him.... - Bettis6 - 11:37am 6/10/08
      - I probably hated the Knicks in the mid to late 90s more than I hate the Patriots now - McSweeney - 11:52am 6/10/08
        I remember that moment very well... - Bettis6 - 12:01pm 6/10/08
- For all the people that have tried to start a new football league - Slacker - 10:40am 6/10/08
- Bird was not a complete player? - NDNEIL - 10:38am 6/10/08
  - Re: Bird was not a complete player? - STLRamFan1 - 12:14pm 6/10/08
- They're trying to sell the finals - Hank Scorpio - 10:33am 6/10/08