Did Larry bird pay Kobe the ultimate compliment?

Question

Larry said Kobe is the only 1 that could start on the original dream team out the whole redeem team.

Answer 1

He said Kobe is no Michael Jordan. I heard it!

Answer 2

That is a pretty big compliment. But you know who Kobe would have to replace though...

Answer 3

A huge statement and pretty true, dont hate kobe

Answer 4

yea i dont agree with him .. kobe himself said chris paul is the best player on that team .. and that paul should have won the MVP .. i dont even agree with kobe tho .. Dwayne Wade has been the most impressive player so far  in the olympics when not in faul trouble

Answer 5

Kobe paid Larry and blackmailed him.

Answer 6

Larry Bird didn't say nothing like that Larry is too humble for that plus in my opinion nobody on that team could've started on the original Dream Team try replacing anyone in this starting lineup

SG- Michael Jordan

PG- Magic Johnson

SF- Larry Bird

PF- Charles Barkley

C- Patrick Ewing