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Robert Parish on what connects his Boston Celtics, Warriors, Bulls all-time squads
TL;DR
Robert Parish discusses the connections between the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors, emphasizing their shared coaching philosophies and playing styles. He believes that if the same physical rules applied today, the games would be more intense and competitive.
Key points
- Robert Parish connects Celtics, Bulls, and Warriors through coaching.
- He emphasizes the importance of ball and body movement in their play.
- Parish believes older rules would make games more physical and competitive.
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Robert ParishSteve KerrMichael JordanKevin DurantStephen CurryKlay ThompsonDraymond GreenAndre Iguodala
Boston CelticsChicago BullsGolden State Warriors
When one speaks of the greatest teams in the history of the NBA, one tends to think of squads like the version of the Golden State Warriors with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala, the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls of 1995-96, and the Boston Celtics from their 1986 title run.
And while there may be a throughline from that Dubs squad to the Bulls via Warriors coach Steve Kerr (and from the Bulls to Boston with Hall of Fame big man Robert Parish, if a season removed), the latter also sees a throughline in how they played. "Those teams mirrored how we played," said Parish via Essentially Sports' Mark Medina. "There was a lot of ball movement and a lot of body movement; there was solid coaching. Thatâs where it starts, with the coaching."
"Every great team mirrors the coaching philosophy," he added. "I think it wouldâve been exciting -- It wouldâve been physical, too. If we had the same rules that we had back then when we were active players, it would be a more physical ballgame. There would be a lot more contact and less freedom of movement. I think that would add to the allure of the two teams competing."
Q&A
What does Robert Parish say about the coaching styles of the Celtics, Bulls, and Warriors?
Robert Parish highlights that all three teams share a strong coaching philosophy that emphasizes ball movement and body movement.
How does Robert Parish think the physicality of NBA games would change with older rules?
Parish believes that if the NBA used the same physical rules from his playing days, games would feature more contact and be more competitive.
What impact did Robert Parish believe officiating had on the outcome of games?
Parish stated that the best officials allow players to decide the game's outcome rather than making unnecessary calls, which he feels would have benefited his era.
