Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 10:37 am  |  118 responses

Giveaway: MDB Legends Tees

Your chance to win one of five dope old-school shirts.

Million Dollar Ballers, a new clothing brand from Portland, Oregon, is launching their  “Legends Collection” this week. The T-shirt collection pays tribute to basketball legends that laid the groundwork for today’s stars. Co-owner Greg Beers explains: “With the season in doubt, it felt like a good time to honor some of the game’s founding fathers.”

Fortunately for us—and, more importantly, for you—we were given the opportunity to give away five of the tees right here. So here’s how the contest will work. In the comment section, answer the question below, and you’ll be entered. We’ll choose our five favorite answers and contact the winners (be sure to leave a correct email address when you comment), and those selected will get a dope shirt. You have until next Monday morning, November 21, 2011. Easy enough, right?

Here it is:

Of these five legends: Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who is your favorite and why?

Good luck!

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  • http://www.twitter.com/nflem41 Nicolas Fleming

    If you didn’t say Larry Bird, you are a racist.

  • YVR

    Larry Bird, he taught me and every other unathletic white boy that if you practice stroking hard enough, you might be able to make that money shot when the time comes.

  • Zack Shoom

    Dr. J. Without him there’s no dunk contest; and no uptown reverse funk.

  • Rudy

    If you’re not The Doctor, you’re just a patient. Also, who else would you trust to Rock the Baby?!

  • Joe Morris

    Julius Erving is the first dude that made me go into full-on John Starks mode (“Did this dude just did dis?”)

    He was mindblowing in his athleticism and grace…with speed and style. He was truly great.

  • Nolan Caress

    Larry Legend. People say Magic led the way for point forwards, but he was a guard, Larry was a true forward. At 6-9 he put up some of the most statistically crazy seasons of the modern era, right up there with Lbj’s 28-8-8, Mike and AI droping 35 a night, Loves 20-15, Shaqs rookie year and any other season despite being way less athletic that almost all superstars. Bird constantly gets disrespected by people leaving him out of the top 5 in favor of people like Kobe and Wilt. Birds game also translates to any era. Put him in the sixties he’ll drop 40-15-9 every night. Move him up to 2011 he’ll give he 25-8-6 every game without a doubt. And lastly no one could talk trash like Bird. My favorite NBA story of all time is Legend walking into the locker room before the first 3 point shootout and saying, which one of you guys is going to come in second.

  • Reignman40

    I’m going with Dr.J on this one. He reinvented the way the game is played, without him there would be no Kobe/MJ/LBJ/DWade/Durantula/etc…

    Plus he’s the fish that saved Pittsburgh!

  • http://myspace.com/gametimeweezy Gametimeweezy

    gotta go with the Big O… mr. triple double was wayy ahead of his time

  • Joash

    Larry Bird. He got some serious swag and in an era dominated by stronger faster men he showed that there will always be a place for a smart skill ful player. No matter what the decade.

  • Daniel Jafari

    Kareem is definitely my favorite, nothing is more famous than the legendary sky hook.

  • http://www.michaelstarghill.com/ Michael Starghill

    If I told you a 6 foot 9 inch, less than quick point guard with no jump shot would lead his team to 5 championship titles and win 3 MVPs, would you believe me? It’s gotta be Magic Johnson.

  • http://hotmail.com Andre Rossignol

    Larry Bird once told Pacer Forward Chuck Person on Christmas eve, “I have a Christmas present for you.” The following night Bird hit a deep 3 ball right in a Pacer’s grill and went on to say, “Merry f—–g Christmas. That guy played with a messed up back, hand, and foot and still averaged 20+ every game. Now if Lebron’s hand hurts or Kobe hurts his finger and they have a bad night it all in the paper and on ESPN. Larry Bird didn’t care. As Xavier Mcdaniel once said,”That is one bad dude.”

  • Carlos

    Magic Johnson

    Until the late 70′s the world had never seen a 6’9 point guard who could lead a fast break and distribute the ball like Magic. At a time when the professional game was struggling for life he helped usher in excitement and interest. Many people stayed and became fans because of him. He made the game fun again. Magic was also a winner. He won at every level he played in. If you are looking for a player that will always be synonymous with basketball, Magic is it. People who never actually watch Magic play still call him “the best they have ever seen.” There are some great players who have played this sport. Some that are,were, and will be better than Magic. Very few, if any will leave as big an imprint on this sport like Magic.

  • logues

    Larry Bird because of the nickname (“Larry Legend”), the white boy swag, and of course the crustiest of crustaches

  • Spades

    Kareem. He was softspoken and graceful on and off the court. Not to mention his advocacy for Islam and African-Americans

  • sush

    oscar robertson, because wore canvas tennis shoes and still put up better numbers than k(nor)ing james

  • yeeeeeeeeeeeehbuddy

    Dr.J cause only he can cradle that baby to sleep.

  • http://yahoo lockout stinks 85

    Larry Bird because he wasn’t too fast, he couldn’t jump too high but his numbers were amazing and also some of those game-winners in the Garden are just crazy good………I need these shirts

  • Fuj

    Easy, Kareem because of the goggles. Maybe you need a Kareem goggle shirt!

  • Mikey

    JULIUS ERVING is MY FAVORITE: The one-handed rebounds of that red, white and blue rock; the knee pads; the rush of air blowing his ‘fro during mid-flight of his free-throw line dunk; the deep voice; his artistry way above the rim; the smile on my face when he stole the ball in the open court – guaranteed scoring innovation; the tall socks; the “get me up off the couch with shouts and jumps of joy” as he reaches full speed – cradles the ball – and with one, single, hurricane force slam – completely shatters his opponents and permanently imprints into the memory of a generation: Dr. J’s elegant dominance.

  • Tokyo Baller

    DR.J! All five are no doubt legends but Dr.J was also a fashion icon. He even made knee pads look dope. His ‘fro is well recognized down here in Japan as well.

  • manu

    dr j is the most overrated player ever…lets see him shoot a 3 then well talk

  • BMillion

    Oscar Robertson because he practically gave birth to the triple double!
    Back in the day he didn’t have that lovely three point line so he earned his points 2 by 2! I can’t count the amount of MVPs the guy won on both my hands! While getting triple doubles, MVPs and Fame he also managed to have a shooting percentage higher then I score on my math tests!..Jk.. the big O Is a show!!

  • http://www.slamonline.com SMills

    Oscar “The Big O” Robertson is my man! He’s my favorite of the five because he could do EVERYTHING. Somehow he’s also probably the least recognized out of the 5. Here is a man who is underappreciated and it is truly a shame. He is the definition of an all around player. He’s what every young baller should hope to be. Averaging a triple-double is outrageous! Not even Jordan pulled that off!(My respects to the g.o.a.t). He was also an honest, humble educated man who stood up for what he believed in. I’d be honored to rep the “quadruple doubler” on my chest, that’s real swagger! If there was ever a cat who understood the game it was Oscar, his basketball I.Q is unparalled. Kids growing up want to be flashy like Magic, shoot like Bird or fly like the Doctor. Me, I want to be just like Oscar, he understood what it meant to say “It’s more important to be a good person than a good basketball player”. And for him, thats really saying something.

  • anthony

    Larry bird was a constant perfectionist and settled for nothing less but perfection.

  • Rycejay

    Earvin Magic Johnson is the real deal. Showtime Lakers. Damn Magic, are you passing to me, or to him? Stop faking me out!

  • Brando

    Magic is my favorite. I have all the classic games recorded on my tv. Magic is the first player to have the atletiscm and mind of a point guard and still stand at 6’9! Magic had that signature style with his Showtime no-look passes and lovable smile. He was untouchable, like in the ’92 all star game. He locked down Isaiah T and MJ23 and in the last shot of the game he shot against Isaiah he shot a deep fallaway 3. It was so untouchable that the East all star team didnt even play the last 14 seconds. Plus he did this with a HIV virus and won MVP. Thats how untouchable he was. I also love him cuz he killed the Celtics. “Magic, just what I thought a hook shot of ’12,GOOOOD, THE LAKERS TAKE THE LEAD OFF OF MAGIC JOHNSON’S SKYHOOK!!!!! That’s Magic.

  • Ali

    SHOWTIME, nuff Said!

  • http://dodgers.com Joey E.

    even though i grew up a laker fan, it’s Larry Bird. dude was incredible. an assassin, never backed down, called his team heartless, silky shot from a goofy looking guy. i love larry bird. he had a quote on dan patrick’s show that i just love. he was asked if he had te green light like jimmer fredette did in college and he said “I had a green light since I was in grade school”. I just love the arrogance even to this day. I wish I had some of it in me. I respect Larry and look up to him to this day. i even started shooting like him since i couldnt jump well lol. just love the legend of larry legend and all he stood for and stands for today. from a guy who grew up a laker fan, it means a lot. love ya Larry

  • Tommy Peterson

    Not Dr.J or Magic johnson because they didn’t have consistant jump shots (but they did revolutionize the game). I would say larry bird because he was an underated passer and only took 15 shots per game, which is half of what labron takes and one third of what jordan took, and he still averaged 24 points per game

  • EtheKnickFan

    Big O – Averaged a triple dub, Gave ultimate assist to save daughter, and the only one to get a haircut for the shirt photo!

  • keithsweat

    Larry Bird since he looks Like Brian Krakow from My So Called Life and Brian Krakow is the man,therefor Larry Bird is the man.

  • http://slamonline Bryson Johnson

    My favorite player of all time is Oscar Roberston.”The Big O” “My Hero” He defined the ultimate overall player. I mean come on now. He average a triple double. Not Magic,Not Jordan,Not Bird. You get the picture now. NO ONE ELSE. Plus he wasn’t flashy either. He so smooth and fundamental it wasn’t even funny. So my choice is the Oscar Roberston

  • Kyle

    Magic Johnson. It’s all about loving the game to me and it was obvious that Magic loved the game – the ease with which he played and the constant smile he wore. Also, the fact that he still wears that same smile and shows that same love even through adversity.

  • Jack Shelton

    Dr. J how can you pick anyone else. His nickname is DOCTER j…be serious he did things no one could do. And made philadelphia on the map

  • Noah Over

    It’s tough between Kareem and Magic, but I have to go with Magic. Why? because there has never been a more versatile player. How many point guards do you know that can shift over to center when the team needs him to? Just one, thought so. and he was good at it. Bonus! I mean point guard and center are like opposite positions, but Magic can play them both and no one else can say they have done something like that. Oh and I forgot it was during the Finals his rookie season. stats were something like 42 points and 15 rebounds for this guy playing out of position. The finals mvp that year, only rookie to do so and only one to do so out of position

  • Michael Hagan-Daniel

    The assassin with the golden stache. hes the reason why white guys still have confidence to play in today’s game. Larry bird is “that dude”.

  • Leon (UK)

    Julius Erving!

    No player can fly above the rim like this player.

    The first that ever did it from the freethrow line.
    The first to wrap the ball behind the backboard for a layup….damn he was amazing. Watching him was just a Hightlight real. Every time he had the ball was like….wait for it….here he comes. Boom !!!

    Dr J is the king above the rim

  • http://www.roadmaptosales.com Jason Hyde

    Larry Bird. Intensity….

  • G

    Magic! The skills, the smile, the business acumen… he’s one of a kind! Who can forget the ‘Magic Hour’?

  • louis

    DR j because he revolutionized basketball, without him basketball would not be where it is today!

  • frank rivera

    Magic: The NBA Logo should be changed and Magic’s figure should replace the old one. What he has done for the NBA and the community can not be matched. He led the Lakers to multiple championships, overcame Aids and still carried himself as the smiling Magic man we have come to know and love. His ability on and off the court is matched by very few.

  • http://www.raptorsrepublic.com Mr.Goode

    …but really though, if it wasnt for KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR..there might as well be only three shirts up there…the top 3

  • Donna K

    I like Larry Bird mainly since he is from Indiana.

  • pokeNbeenz

    Magic – cuz he gots the HIVVY and still ballin’.

    Them shirts is tight like like a vice grip.

  • YoYoPedro

    Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Because believe it or not, a guy with that name answered an ad for a roommate recently, and I met the guy, but didn’t feel like it would work out. A few weeks later, my girlfriend tells me that the dude showed up as a registered sex offender in an app on her iPhone!

  • Sweetness

    MVP multiple times
    Amazing assists, athlete yet
    Genuine smooth, plain out greatest PG of all times
    Incredible person off and on court despite HIV, he use it to help other with it
    Cant forget played for the Lakers and I’m a Lakers fan :)

    So I gotta go with Magic even though Kareem Abdul-Jabbar came pretty close.

  • Tonya Muhammad

    Magic Johnson because he has been a legend on and off the court. Can’t stop em attitude, take it to them every game and always a leader! He was a true role model on the court and when obstacles arose, he continued to be a role model and still is to this day! Magic……True synonym of swag!

  • sideburn2go

    Oscar Robertson was always my favorite of these, the man did it all. He was a game changer in multiple ways scoring rebounding and dropping dimes. You have to fear a guy with a game like that especially in the time period he played in.

  • pujolsateri

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

    sky. hook.

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