1977 Topps basketball card of center Robert Parish, who started his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors but was traded by the Warriors to Boston in 1980. In Boston, Parish joined forces with 2 other talented big men, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, to give the Celtics an imposing front line that became known as the “Big Three”. All 3 players were selected to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-time team. Parish, nicknamed “The Chief” by teammate Cedric Maxwell in Boston, was known for his defense and soft shooting touch, and helped the Celts to 3 NBA titles in Boston, then won a 4th title with Michael Jordan in Chicago. Parish was elected to the basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.
Bruce Feliberty
October 16, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Michael Jordan is not the most effective ever, he win six championship because he had helped from Scottie Pippen, Steve kerr and Denis Rodman. Take away pippen and Rodman, and put average NBA player within the Bulls, Jordan would solely have the ability to win most likely two championship.