Wasnt Bird a bit cocky? I know MJ was as was Kobe. I would say Russ was too and I know Chamberlain was. If being cocky is something we are not looking for in our players then what are we looking for?
I would much rather have a guy with JB's attitude then a meek, mild mannered 'nice guy' who says something like "well we should make the finals if all goes right, health, home court, proper seeding, and blah blah blah'.
I'm glad JB is this confident. Now go out and back it up JB like we know you can!