When Michael Jordan went out of his way to defend Bird’s inclusion on the Dream Team. MJ rejected the idea that Bird being on the iconic team was just symbolic.
▪️ “I don’t care how old or how much pain Larry Bird is in,” Jordan said. “Name me a forward in this league who is not on the team yet who can rebound, throw the outlet pass to start the fast break, shoot the 3-pointer, play in the half court and have the…