It's what makes sports fun: You can passionately make a case about the brilliance of Magic, while the guy in the office across from you thinks Bird was the most clutchplayer who's ever graced the court.
But given Richards's pedigree as a clutch postseason performer he won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2004 as the playoffs' most valuable player Tortorella's decision raised eyebrows, to say the least.