Not saying something is NOT lying.
And you and the other speaker are assuming what is going on in these players minds.
Foolish on the best of occasions.
Hmmmm. That's not the case here. Those players went out of their way to break down why Larry Bird is so great. So, your argument that they are, "not saying something," is a bust. By the way, I actually saw him play back then.
No, I am not assuming what is in their minds. I actually heard them say it.