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Marco Polo · 12-20-2010, 10:02 PM

http://nba-facts-and-rumors.blogs.cb...48484/26563058

In a wide-ranging interview with Miami radio station WQAM and transcribed by Sports Radio Interviews, former Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman argues that he and former teammates Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen could defeat the Miami Heat's big three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in a game of three-on-three.

After first letting the radio audience know that Bill Laimbeer "wasn't a [male private part]" and suggesting that popular television talk show host Oprah Winfrey should retire, Rodman said that an imagined match between the Bulls' core and the Heat's current star-studded lineup would be "no contest. That's not even a question."

Rodman's statement should come as no surprise: former NBA players almost uniformly believe they are more talented than their modern-day counterparts, and Rodman has the ultimate ace in hole because he won three NBA titles with the Bulls and the newly-constructed Heat have yet to win anything.

With that said, it's difficult to argue that the Heat would be able to give the Bulls a real money in a three-on-three game. Jordan is clearly the best player out of the bunch, Pippen is the prototype for a LeBron-stopper given his strength, length and quickness, and Rodman would get so far inside Bosh's head the Heat forward might start openly weeping on the pavement. The Bulls would also be able to switch every pick on the perimeter, as Jordan, Pippen and Rodman are all talented, versatile defenders, while the Heat wouldn't have that luxury, as Bosh would have no chance against Pippen, much less Jordan. When you stop to think about it, it's comical that Bosh is even included in these hypothetical conversations concerning NBA Hall of Famers.

The only threesome that could give the Bulls a run for their money would be one with a talented, humongous center in the middle, someone like Shaquille O'Neal or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who could overpower or play above Rodman on the block. You're simply not beating that team on the perimeter, it's impossible.

Taking this further, I'm not sure whether James, Wade and Bosh could defeat the Boston Celtic's trio of Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett or the Los Angeles Lakers' trio of Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol. Boston would have a distinct playmaking and intensity advantage while Los Angeles could match Miami's perimeter versatility and boasts added low-post length and skill in Gasol.

Finally, though, there's no shame in not being able to stay with Chicago's legendary group for the Miami Heat. They've got larger, real-life problems anyway, as they look to extend their 12-game winning streak on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks are one of the league's hottest teams, having won nine of their last 10 games.

Wallcrawler · 12-21-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

Rodman is right, and it's not close.

Unless the game is officiated, in which case the Bulls team gets trounced in a 3 on 2 handicap after Rodman is quickly ejected after a couple quick techinical fouls.

CoMoChief · 12-21-2010, 01:08 AM

Well no shit it wouldn't be close....though I would have to argue that given LBJ's size, he has somewhat of an advantage should he be able to penetrate to the lane. He's a freak and it's hard to stop someone like that. You'd just have to guard him tight at the top of the key and not give him any room, which Jordan would do.

and Rodman would eat Bosh for breakfast lunch and dinner down low on the boards. Wouldnt be a contest.

**Gadzooks** · 12-21-2010, 01:15 AM

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kcxiv · 12-21-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KCBOSS1

I don't think so. Jordan, yes, Pippen, Yes... Rodman the weak link

lol, you posting in this thread is like me posting in a political thread. What we would have in common is either of us wouldnt know what the **** we were talking about.

Rodman in his prime the weak link? are you ****ing kidding me? Dude was a ****ing beast. He wasnt a scorer and with Pippen and Jordan he wouldnt need to be AT ALL. He would take Bosh's ass to ****ing school.

BigCatDaddy · 12-21-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KCBOSS1

I don't think so. Jordan, yes, Pippen, Yes... Rodman the weak link

I thought Bill Winnington was the 3rd member of the Chicago Big 3.

Quesadilla Joe · 12-21-2010, 02:01 AM

Jordan, Kukoc, and Longley could beat the Heat's big three.

RippedmyFlesh · 12-21-2010, 02:06 AM

Not a lakers fan but kareem magic and worthy could give either 3 a run.

BillSelfsTrophycase · 12-21-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

Not a lakers fan but kareem magic and worthy could give either 3 a run.

Those 3 would kill the Heat

Lakers big 3 vs Bulls big 3 would be epic

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-21-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

Not a lakers fan but kareem magic and worthy could give either 3 a run.

James Worthy is an incredibly overrated NBA player. He was a really good player, but after the age of 31, he never made an All-Star team again. Incidentally, that just happened to be when Magic stopped playing alongside him.

As far as Rodman's quote:

Jordan is better than LeBron
Pippen is better than Wade
Rodman is better than Bosh.

You couldn't construct three guys who are better physically equipped to defend the Heat's three than Pippen on LeBron, Jordan on Wade, and Rodman on Bosh.

RippedmyFlesh · 12-21-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

James Worthy is an incredibly overrated NBA player. He was a really good player, but after the age of 31, he never made an All-Star team again. Incidentally, that just happened to be when Magic stopped playing alongside him.

As far as Rodman's quote:

Jordan is better than LeBron
Pippen is better than Wade
Rodman is better than Bosh.

You couldn't construct three guys who are better physically equipped to defend the Heat's three than Pippen on LeBron, Jordan on Wade, and Rodman on Bosh.

Worthy could finish which is what magic and kareem needed. And there were probably a lot of players at the time who could have fit that role but he was fun to watch in it I liked his style he seemed perfect for show time. Basketball more so than any other sport I can get swayed by style over substance I guess.

Mojo Jojo · 12-21-2010, 06:09 AM

Three others that beat the Heat 3...Lakers...Wilt Chamberlaim, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor.

**Baby Lee** · 12-21-2010, 06:36 AM

Groves · 12-21-2010, 09:27 AM

Every time I see this thread I think, "Why would Shawn Merriman or Bill Romanowski be playing basketball?"

Hammock Parties · 12-21-2010, 09:33 AM

What about Mashburn, Jackson and Kidd? THE THREE J'S BABY! JAMAL, JIMMY AND JASON!

Chiefaholic · 12-21-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KCBOSS1

I don't think so. Jordan, yes, Pippen, Yes... Rodman the weak link

Weak link? Something tells me you didn't watch a lot of Bulls games during his tenure there. Dennis was incredible at rebounding and getting in the heads of the opposition

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