Dominique Wilkins was honored by the Atlanta Hawks with a statue today. It’s a tremendous honor for the Human Highlight Film.
Nique is a legend. We’ve seen it first hand in Boston a lot. Larry Bird has seen it first hand in some epic battles. And as we know, Bird had some words to say to Nique in those battles.
So now, as he is honored by his long-time team, the team he is most associated with, Bird certainly took the opportunity to send a hearty congratulations to his rival….
… or….
Larry Bird on video says of Wilkins statue: “I’m pretty sure it’s not made in a defensive stance.” #ATLHawks
— Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) March 5, 2015
Just awesome.
Of course we guys know that barbs like that are simultaneous ball-busting respect and a reminder that “hey you couldn’t stop me either.”
Oh, and no, it’s not in a defensive stance. It’s what it had to be:
Congrats Nique. If Heaven exists, be prepared for Bird to trash talk you there too someday.
(H/T CBS Sports)
