Which outstanding basketball players from the 1980s and 1990s would be more valuable or less valuable if they competed in the NBA today? The names of players that might see their standing change in the modern league include Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, Alex English, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Kevin McHale, and Hakeem Olajuwon. This conversation took place on a recent episode of the Athletic’s “NBA Show.”
Given how the manner of play has changed significantly for players at each of their individual positions, fans of the Boston Celtics found that going back in time to see the two stars of the 1980s stated above was a bit of a mixed bag when it came to contemporary versions of Bird and McHale.
Watch the video attached below to hear the conversation for yourself as the hosts explain how their abilities would fit into the current game.
