Bird's 1983-84 Season Among NBA's Greatest, Celtics Fans Rejoice
Sporting News ranks the NBA's greatest single-season performances, placing Larry Bird's 1983-84 campaign among the top five with Jordan, Curry, LeBron and Kareem; Kobe Bryant's 2007-08 and Magic Johnson's 1986-87 seasons are on the Second Team, while Bill Russell's omission irks Celtics fans and reinforces the franchise's enduring role in NBA history.