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Originally Posted by Chiefspants
The subtext to Tom cheering on Patrick is that being 2-0 against him in the playoffs means that as successful as Patrick is, it will only add to Tom's legacy every time Patrick wins since Mahomes will always be a Dee Ford away from conquering Tom in the playoffs. It's similar to Larry Bird vs. Jordan in MJ's early career (Bird was 6-0 vs. MJ in the playoffs).
The thing is, Jordan got so, so good in a later era that no one really remembers Bird vs. Jordan as rivals anymore (they exist in separate eras in the minds of fans). I suspect the same thing will happen with Patrick if he continues having elite success throughout his career (he also bagged a critical win against Tom in New England to pave the way for HFA for his first Super Bowl run).
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Bird only has 3 rings, which is why people have sort of forgotten that he owned Jordan in the Playoffs. If Bird had 6 rings like Michael, a lot of people would give Bird the edge. Larry had too many injuries that derailed his career. But he was an unbelievable player and leader in his prime years. If not for the injuries, he is a GOAT level player in my view.