Even more, Dennis Rodman declared that the game would be a “no-contest.”
The NBA has had star-studded trios for a very long time. LeBron James, along with fellow All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, joined the Miami Heat in 2010, ushering in the “Big 3” era, They would go on to win two titles and make it to four straight NBA Finals.
Another team with a “Big 3” was the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, when Dennis Rodman joined Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, two of his former opponents. That team had a ton of success, reaching a then-record 72 victories in 1996 and taking home three consecutive NBA championships.
Rodman responded without hesitation that his Bulls would win a hypothetical matchup when asked which club would prevail. The contentious forward even openly asserted that they would win rather easily.
It would be a forfeit, according to Rodman.
Sharper and Better Defensive Players
Despite LeBron, Wade, and Bosh’s combined offensive talent, Rodman acknowledged that the Bulls still held the advantage in defensive prowess and general experience.
The Heat has more skill than we did, but our guys are more intelligent. We merely have smarter players, that’s all. But what’s this? That’s simple when playing against the Heat, Rodman said.
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While the Bulls were proud to have a player of His Airness caliber, their stifling and unyielding defense was frequently disregarded. Ron Harper, Pippen, and Jordan were all very active defenders. The defensive team’s linchpin, Rodman, was a man-sized brick wall who could shut down opponents.
I could easily knock Bosh out of his freaking game, Rodman continued. How would you believe Scottie Pippen and Dwyane Wade’s contrast? Really? LeBron could be easily defended by Scottie Pippen. How on earth could you cover those two people there, Michael Jordan?
Jordan Would Indulge, as per Dennis Rodman
Rodman also hinted at the idea that Jordan would be able to get his way even more easily in the NBA of today since the rules favor the offense.
“The game has drastically changed. Michael would average 40 points a game, possibly even more, if he were to play the game today at the age of 28, according to Rodman.
Regardless of bias, it’s not difficult to imagine His Airness winning entirely given how he destroyed more physical defenses in his heyday. Jordan would also have an advantage due to his famed competitive drive, regardless of the situation or period.