Almost impossible to play better basketball than this!!! Larry Bird just dominated this important home game in 1984.. He “willed” his team to The NBA Championship and was the best player in the world from 1981-1987.. Such a great time to watch professional basketball in the 1980’s.. Much Thanks to Larry and Magic both!!!
After leading the Celtics to a OT win, with 29 points and 21 rebounds in game4.. now in game5 with the series tied 2-2, game played under 97 °F heat, no air conditioning, players needing oxygen tanks, ref even fainted from dehydration.. Larry is looking as fresh as can be, putting up 34 and 17, EASILY leading both teams in points and rebounds!! That’s why they call him Legend. Prime Bird was unreal!
Greatest intros of all-time. I had chills watching and hearing this. The ANTICIPATION, the DRAMA, the LEGENDARY PLAYERS. In a LEGENDARY ARENA!! It was the best of times!! I love how a dunk is simply called a "jam" or a "stuff". No big deal...you better get your ass back on defense in those days. No time to pose for the cameras like these fools today. Gimme Bird, Magic, McHale, Kareem, Worthy, DJ, Jordan, Isaiah, Dr. J, etc, all day long!!!
Hey brand! You're right!! DJ and Bird had incredible quick hands and accurate bullet passes but weren't the fastest runners! And the high IQ's were a winning combo against the best players of all time!
@@kingfish4242 yet you can drink as much you want without a fine as long as you’re not being disorderly and people think you’re just having a good time, but light a Marlboro and you’ll hear cries of “put it out!!” Interestingly enough those same anti ciggy people are too cowardly to tell some gangsta to put out his marijuana joint. The cognitive dissonance is mind blowing
I think the Garden crowd was louder in this game than it was for Game 7. Oh, and loved the shot of the guy in the stands firing up a smoke at the end of the game.
Lol, growing up I was a Sixers fan so I hated the Lakers and the Celtics! I've nothing but respect for all of these teams now! What a great era of basketball.
Unfortunately the 76ers were a little bit older I’d say and I missed how good they were. Hated the piston’s and probably didn’t respect the bulls enough until I was older.
This was a big win for the Celtics and a great game for Bird. Seems like very few people remember this game. You can sense Bird's determination and will to win.
As a Laker fan, believe me I remember this game. No AC in a boiling Boston Garden. Red turning the heater on in the Lakers locker room and Kareem sucking on the oxygen during time outs. Ugh it still hurts. What a series this was.
My aunt got married the Saturday of that week and it was 102 in the church for the ceremony. No AC. No AC at the reception either. I remember watching this game as a young kid wondering how they could run so much in the heat.
KC always had the same dilemma his whole coaching career with the Celtics does he go to the bench against the really good teams to give the big 5 some rest but risk giving up an immediate 10-2 run or does he leave them in and pray they had enough gas in the tank to get them home in the 4th..bench was solid but never matched up well against the Lakers reserves
Larry Bird puts on a clinic in the steam bath at the Garden. Best all-around player ever!!! Better and more clutch than Lebron James and arguably more clutch than Jordan. As Pat Riley once said, "If the game was on the line I would want Jordan to take the last shot. If my own life was on the line I would want Larry Bird to take the last shot."
Larry just wanted it more than others period, if his body wouldn't hv failed him in the early 90s n bias hadn't of died a few yrs b4, Larry would hv at least 4 chips maybe even 5.
And don't forgot that Byrd cut his hair short in 1988 and never reached finals again. I truly believe he was a better player with long hair mullet. 1986 he had the juiciest full mullet and he was a triple double machine. His absolute prime. Short hair stinky fart Byrd of 1989 he only played 6 games. By 1992 he could barely walk. His short hair and brother Eddie not paving drive way ruined Byrds career. I 100% agree. 1987 Celtics with healthy Byrd, Mchale, Walton, and Bias would of beat the lakers in 6 or 7 games.
I've always said this was Bird's signature game. Against the guy he wanted to beat the most, in a God damn SAUNA (on court, it was around 104 degrees), his will carried them big time over in my opinion, a more talented Lakers team.
Great rivalry, physicality, hard defense, low post games and a great atmosphere. Todays NBA doesn't compare and is difficult to watch. Yes the talent's great however it's not watchable like it used to be.
It’s insane to me the Celtics won this series. Even Bird says they got lucky this time. This Lakers team is beyond stacked. Arguably their best team of the 80s
I thank GOD I was born 50+ years ago and was blessed to watch this series! The only players since Bird and Magic who played like this on both ends are Duncan, Giannis, Kawhi, and MJ (and I couldn't stand MJ!!!!!!). Lebron, Kobe, and Shaq were great, but the true LEGENDS are the ones who come up the biggest when the lights are brightest!
Ikr!! "McGee would step on his grandmother's face to get a rebound especially an offense rebound" 🤣😆 total war back then!! Lakers and Piston's games were blood baths!!
I don't think there's any other sport where 'homefield advantage' means more than in basketball. I think the reason is because the fans are so much closer to the game than most sports... Almost like they're playing too - it's so close!!
They played different positions so it's an apples to oranges comparison. Magic was a point guard. If I was assembling a dream team and needed a point guard I would choose Magic over Bird. If I needed a forward I would take Bird.
@@johncox770 I’m not denying MJ wouldn’t do that. But I don’t think Worthy meant that as a slight to MJ. In fact, you’d be surprised the answers you hear when you ask players who was their toughest person to guard.
Wow look at how incredibly physical they are. Most physical game I've ever seen. Even more physical than the UFC or any MMA competition. These guys make mike tyson look so bad. Much Wow, such physcial, so great.
He may not have been the greatest athlete but Larry was playing chess while everyone else was playing checkers that was the difference with him it was a mind game
If you were alive when this was happening you know Game 4 and Game 5 of that 84 series were like the Big Bang for the NBA. Game 4 with all the drama and the clothesline of Rambis. This game with the 100 degree temps and no AC..Magic and Bird in their Prime and Jordan a few months away. Will never be topped.
I got to see gm 1 1984 in person as my first Celtic game. I wonder how many modern players could've gutted out 43 minutes in 97 degree heat like bird and others did that night?
Today's wimps would have to take the next game off for "maintenance". Or Covid BS. Plus, half of both teams players would be suspended from the previous game in LA. Back then....play on boys!! Miss that era, alot!! They were tough as nails.
@William Kremin Just before the game they (CBS) were talking to McHale n said "It's going to be 100° in here,McHale:Yeah,but I don't think they're going to call off the game. LOL
This was a great series because it was the one Larry was really determined to beat Magic since he'd only lost to him in championship games before. Never got to win another against him, but that's what happens when you go up against the Showtime Lakers. Their rosters were always a little bit better.
The only time Larry had more Talent around him than magic did was in 1986 when he had a healthy Bill Walton with him and we saw what happened the Celtics always had lots of talent red did a great job of managing the roster but the Lakers always had a little more cream and Magic two of the top five or six players ever play the game like I said Larry had Talent around them the magic always had more except for 1986 and that's the greatest Celtics team ever if they could have kept that team together with a healthy Bill Walton and Len Bias not dying tragically instead of having three rings bird would have had 405
@@Alphasports576 Lakers lineup was always better than the Celtics. It’s just that 86 Celtics team was built to battle the Lakers. That Lakers team had 4 number 1 overall pick. Talent wise the Lakers where more loaded than the Celtics. It’s just that Bird’s game really brought a different dynamic to that Legendary team.
@@johncox770 Bird is a far better team player. He scores, rebounds, assists. Jordan is mainly a high scorer. Bird will make any team play well, Jordan, you have to build a team around him.
@@paulazzar8936 I hope you are not making a case for Bird being better than Jordan. That's just not true. Jordan may be the best NBA player ever. Bird was great but MJ was on another level. I don't really like MJ but my personal opinion of him doesn't matter. Pippen was my favorite Bull, followed by Rodman. Anyway, Bird was one of the greatest but he's not the GOAT.
I watched every game of this trilogy during the quarantine wanting to figure out who really was better Magic or Bird. After watching all three series the answer is Kareem. He was consistently the most dominant and his performance in 85 is the stuff of legend.
@@dwgwnr1969 And 1980. He was injured for the last game of that series but they wouldn't have gotten to that last game without him. He was league MVP that year.
Honestly, i knows it almost 40 years , however Dick Stockton’s commentary drives me nuts. He always made these subtle passive aggressive statements about the Celtics. “In many ways the Lakers gave the Celtics 2 games “ for starters. He (in my opinion )always favored LA, particularly Earvin. 86-87, started Touting Johnson for MVP before the season even began. Lobbied for Magic to win an all star MVP 1990 even though the west lost! I can go on and on.
Almost impossible to play better basketball than this!!! Larry Bird just dominated this important home game in 1984.. He “willed” his team to The NBA Championship and was the best player in the world from 1981-1987.. Such a great time to watch professional basketball in the 1980’s.. Much Thanks to Larry and Magic both!!!
Perfect take on this.
Bird was the best player from 84 to 87. Even as a Celtics fan, I knew that Moses Malone was the best player from 1980 to 83.
Larry's rebounding smarts is just amazing.
The goat with his 2nd ring.
The dude lighting up a smoke in The Garden when the game first ended is the best thing ever.
I loved that too! Seems like the only inside entertainment place one can enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures is in a Vegas casino
Smoking is kool! Geddit? I don’t! I smoke Marlborough reds! Ha!
Burning a heater in 100+ degree sauna. 😂😂😂😂
@@beedub93 Yeah, why not? What's a little secondhand smoke among friends?😊
Kobe Bryant would've scored 81 points against Larry bird ; dirk nowitzki; Nikola jokic; Kevin Duran would've each scored 50s points against Larry bird
Ohhh. the HOT game. I remember watching this on the tube. A classic.
Larry legend. I could watch these videos all day
too cloudy for me, but it was great.
Me too!!!
Bird had 9 rebounds in 1st quarter. Amazing.
After leading the Celtics to a OT win, with 29 points and 21 rebounds in game4.. now in game5 with the series tied 2-2, game played under 97 °F heat, no air conditioning, players needing oxygen tanks, ref even fainted from dehydration.. Larry is looking as fresh as can be, putting up 34 and 17, EASILY leading both teams in points and rebounds!! That’s why they call him Legend. Prime Bird was unreal!
Without a doubt. Legend!
When it is hot inside you need to drink lots of water that is for sure.
@pcorf I've heard pickle juice is good for physical activity in heat. Perhaps it's the salt?? Only water isn't enough.
Somebody asked Bird if this was the hottest game he ever played in he replied, "Hell I've played in a lot hotter weather back in Indiana" LEGEND!
its impressive to get 34 points in that era because of the ball rotation of the teams. and no superstar treatment.
Greatest player of all time bird no other
Bird was one of the best deep shooters ever. And he was an underrated rebounder.
did you hear towards the end.......Bird had 21 rebounds in the previous game :)
Prob 2nd best rebounding SF.
@@igit_7296 who’s the first ?
@@davemartino5997 Charles B.
@@igit_7296 Barkley's a power forward
At 14:20 a guy lights up. You got to love the 80’s
Who’s bad done more in a gam than the the legend himself. He is everywhere at all times!!!!!
Greatest intros of all-time. I had chills watching and hearing this. The ANTICIPATION, the DRAMA, the LEGENDARY PLAYERS. In a LEGENDARY ARENA!! It was the best of times!! I love how a dunk is simply called a "jam" or a "stuff". No big deal...you better get your ass back on defense in those days. No time to pose for the cameras like these fools today. Gimme Bird, Magic, McHale, Kareem, Worthy, DJ, Jordan, Isaiah, Dr. J, etc, all day long!!!
You got that right, men's basketball back then
It’s one of his many legendary games. One of my favourites. He completely, utterly dominated a great team, who were absolutely powerless to stop him.
I was in the Army during this series and it was the best Finals ever, the break room was rocking!
10's of thousands of fans cooped up in a 100 degree plus building. That's some dedication for your team.
True!!!!
Never, ever, ever saw Larry Bird give less that 110% in every game. Big game or small game. He gave his best.
This is maybe his best Finals game. I know he likes his game 6 in 86 but this is unreal. He played so smart here.
He was the difference in the game, clearly
By far the most important series Bird ever played in. As he said afterward, he “won it for Terre Haute.”
@@VancouverChokers that is who?
complete monster on the boards. And i always heard kareem never missed the hook shot , well he missing alot this game he was selling hard
You got that right!!
Denis Johnson was my fav player ever. So steady and clutch. Slow but quick. A strange combination.
Dennis Johnson was so clutch!! He and Bird had an ESP connection also!! Loved the late great DJ. So happy his number is next to bird's!!
Hey brand! You're right!! DJ and Bird had incredible quick hands and accurate bullet passes but weren't the fastest runners! And the high IQ's were a winning combo against the best players of all time!
Shame he wasn't inducted into the HOF earlier. He passed away too soon.
He was tremendous. He was money at the free throw line.
Yes like the Sam Jones of the Russell Era.
14:18-14:21 to think you can just light one up after a great win. Such a different world we live in now.
This was the tail-end of the smoke anywhere you want era. By the dawn of the 90s, no smoking sections were in full effect
Different yes, also much worse.
@@wizard1687 Yea, fire one up in an arena now you get arrested lol
@@kingfish4242 yet you can drink as much you want without a fine as long as you’re not being disorderly and people think you’re just having a good time, but light a Marlboro and you’ll hear cries of “put it out!!” Interestingly enough those same anti ciggy people are too cowardly to tell some gangsta to put out his marijuana joint. The cognitive dissonance is mind blowing
Yea saw that too.. as someone who loathes cigarettes I find it outrageous.
Incredible collection of legends on both teams. Larry outshined em all that day.
True!!!
I think the Garden crowd was louder in this game than it was for Game 7.
Oh, and loved the shot of the guy in the stands firing up a smoke at the end of the game.
I hated the Lakers growing up as a Celtics fan. Have to respect how good they were. 2 of the top 3 teams in history in my opinion.
Lol, growing up I was a Sixers fan so I hated the Lakers and the Celtics! I've nothing but respect for all of these teams now! What a great era of basketball.
Unfortunately the 76ers were a little bit older I’d say and I missed how good they were. Hated the piston’s and probably didn’t respect the bulls enough until I was older.
They had a great team tho
@@H0kieJoe Philly had a great team 81-84
Absolutely those series between Boston and Philadelphia were really tough!!
(13:28) GOAT
Larry Bird was a player with two very huge balls.
This is imo one of Bird's top 5 games of his career
WOW, took me right back, the crowd was electric and Larry Legend. The NBA was Fantastic!
You’re right about that!!!!
Cooper was a warrior! Epic battle between he and Larry.
him*
@@theephraimite Thank you.
Yup, and Larry said cooper was the best defensive player he ever played against, And Cooper said Larry was the best he ever faced.
@@echoromeo384 And Larry always kicked his ass. Built him up to tear him up.
@@73Trident Didn't kick his ass in '85 or '87.
MY TRUE GOAT!
What's up girl. You're on every Larry Bird video I see.
@@echoromeo384 😂😂😂 if you see her every where it means you are also every where
@@stephanefokou3838 I sure am.
What an amazing atmosphere and game! Magic and Larry saved the NBA and it’s easy to see how they brought so much attention to the NBA
I still hear Musburger’s words, “In game 4 they declared war. The Celtics were going to do things their way whether the Lakers liked it or not.”
This was a big win for the Celtics and a great game for Bird. Seems like very few people remember this game. You can sense Bird's determination and will to win.
Loved Musberger
This was before they changed finals formal to 2-3-2. Otherwise game 5 would have been in LA
As a Laker fan, believe me I remember this game. No AC in a boiling Boston Garden. Red turning the heater on in the Lakers locker room and Kareem sucking on the oxygen during time outs. Ugh it still hurts. What a series this was.
@@caesarfiorini1728and Dick Stockton and Tommy Heinson as well 😁
Best playoff game I've ever seen..
My aunt got married the Saturday of that week and it was 102 in the church for the ceremony. No AC. No AC at the reception either. I remember watching this game as a young kid wondering how they could run so much in the heat.
The studio graphics in the opening 90 seconds of the broadcast: in 1984, they looked SO cool, so cutting edge, so futuristic. Really brings me back!
Amazing nostalgic memories 😁😊
This was a really fantastic game, and Larry willed his team to victory. He was just AMAZING.
Bird and the Celtics pulled off an amazing feat in this series. In my opinion the Lakers were the better team, but I was rooting for the Celtics.
KC always had the same dilemma his whole coaching career with the Celtics does he go to the bench against the really good teams to give the big 5 some rest but risk giving up an immediate 10-2 run or does he leave them in and pray they had enough gas in the tank to get them home in the 4th..bench was solid but never matched up well against the Lakers reserves
@@scottbuono2507 Lakers definitely had a deeper bench, I mean Greg Kite, yikes!
Which makes Bird even more of a Legend.
Bird said he trained to play the full 48.
Larry Bird puts on a clinic in the steam bath at the Garden. Best all-around player ever!!! Better and more clutch than Lebron James and arguably more clutch than Jordan. As Pat Riley once said, "If the game was on the line I would want Jordan to take the last shot. If my own life was on the line I would want Larry Bird to take the last shot."
Thommy Heinson is hilarious 😆
I’m not certain who he was referring to when he said “he’ll step on his grandmothers face to get an offensive rebound!”
He was talking about Mike McGee from the Lakers 😂😂
That cracked me up too.
DJ and Bird shared a brain.
Years of playing and practicing together helps
The Legend faces the Magic in Showtime Lakers- Celtics.
"What's the big deal about 100°? It's just another day in French Lick."
Not only a legendary series, but how about that legendary CBS opening theme.
No doubt! Only the theme from This Week in Baseball eclipses this, in my opinion. Miss the 80s
That opening sent shivers.
Dude ..that's the original shit !! Totally hummed it while I would dazzle the nerf hoop league
Larry just wanted it more than others period, if his body wouldn't hv failed him in the early 90s n bias hadn't of died a few yrs b4, Larry would hv at least 4 chips maybe even 5.
And don't forgot that Byrd cut his hair short in 1988 and never reached finals again. I truly believe he was a better player with long hair mullet. 1986 he had the juiciest full mullet and he was a triple double machine. His absolute prime. Short hair stinky fart Byrd of 1989 he only played 6 games. By 1992 he could barely walk. His short hair and brother Eddie not paving drive way ruined Byrds career. I 100% agree. 1987 Celtics with healthy Byrd, Mchale, Walton, and Bias would of beat the lakers in 6 or 7 games.
Totally
That is a 100 on that one
6
6 Boston should’ve won 81 , 84-88
I've always said this was Bird's signature game. Against the guy he wanted to beat the most, in a God damn SAUNA (on court, it was around 104 degrees), his will carried them big time over in my opinion, a more talented Lakers team.
Winning Time brought me back her and he was kicking their ass this whole series.
34 points, 17 rebounds. “But he’s not athletic.”
To be honest, Bird didn't look very athletic even though he was one of the all-time greats.
@@johncox770 looks can be deceiving.
......but he had a motor that was always running.
My main point is that if you get 34 and 17 then you can play the game in a lazy boy chair for all I care.
Great rivalry, physicality, hard defense, low post games and a great atmosphere. Todays NBA doesn't compare and is difficult to watch. Yes the talent's great however it's not watchable like it used to be.
Better career rebounder than the great Patrick Ewing. Amazing.
What a great beginning.
It’s insane to me the Celtics won this series. Even Bird says they got lucky this time. This Lakers team is beyond stacked. Arguably their best team of the 80s
Omg. Larry is still my HERO!
I thank GOD I was born 50+ years ago and was blessed to watch this series! The only players since Bird and Magic who played like this on both ends are Duncan, Giannis, Kawhi, and MJ (and I couldn't stand MJ!!!!!!).
Lebron, Kobe, and Shaq were great, but the true LEGENDS are the ones who come up the biggest when the lights are brightest!
One4 of the best NBA Finals games ever!!
Back when the NBA playoffs were flat out war.
Ikr!! "McGee would step on his grandmother's face to get a rebound especially an offense rebound" 🤣😆 total war back then!! Lakers and Piston's games were blood baths!!
Agreed on that!!!!
Larry Bird era um Deus.
Baseball and basketball are the best sports. Football is the best event sport.
I don't think there's any other sport where 'homefield advantage' means more than in basketball. I think the reason is because the fans are so much closer to the game than most sports... Almost like they're playing too - it's so close!!
Guess you forgot that homecourt advantage was useless in '85.
With all due respect for Magic, how can anyone compare him to the GREAT Larry Bird???
bird was a clinic on how to play basketball
They played different positions so it's an apples to oranges comparison. Magic was a point guard. If I was assembling a dream team and needed a point guard I would choose Magic over Bird. If I needed a forward I would take Bird.
@johncox770 Jordan was a guard, too. He dominated just like Larry. Well, almost.
arguably Larry's greatest game. " I'd rather guard Michael Jordan than Larry Brid. You play a chess game against Bird"- James Worthy
Jordan would drop 40+ points on Worthy.
@@johncox770 I’m not denying MJ wouldn’t do that. But I don’t think Worthy meant that as a slight to MJ. In fact, you’d be surprised the answers you hear when you ask players who was their toughest person to guard.
Worthy also said Jordan would make you look slow, Bird made you look stupid.
@@dalegriffin6768 No. This isn't about race.
This is about specific people and their specific skill sets.
I miss those days. The old Historical Boston Garden. Doesn't get any better than that.
How great is this!!!!
Bird is doing that to 8 time all defense, 5x World Champ Michael Cooper, by the way
Wow look at how incredibly physical they are. Most physical game I've ever seen. Even more physical than the UFC or any MMA competition. These guys make mike tyson look so bad. Much Wow, such physcial, so great.
These Sunday games was the sh...t! U had to be there! 80 's baby
He may not have been the greatest athlete but Larry was playing chess while everyone else was playing checkers that was the difference with him it was a mind game
In 1986, AP declared him Athlete of the Year.
This one was for Terre Haute.
Damn I love Bird what am I saying I love the entire team DJ was clutch and Kevin and Chief and Danny what a team
And this is against some people that can really play. This is the best of the best.
Greatness personified
A huge building like that with all those bodies and no A/C. That mustve been a real sauwnah in there 😂😂
The quality of this vid is superb!!
The bird!!!
damn he was good
If you were alive when this was happening you know Game 4 and Game 5 of that 84 series were like the Big Bang for the NBA. Game 4 with all the drama and the clothesline of Rambis. This game with the 100 degree temps and no AC..Magic and Bird in their Prime and Jordan a few months away. Will never be topped.
I got to see gm 1 1984 in person as my first Celtic game. I wonder how many modern players could've gutted out 43 minutes in 97 degree heat like bird and others did that night?
Today's wimps would have to take the next game off for "maintenance". Or Covid BS. Plus, half of both teams players would be suspended from the previous game in LA. Back then....play on boys!! Miss that era, alot!! They were tough as nails.
@@danabaker596 how true! Great comment...players now are certainly babied a lot more
@William Kremin Just before the game they (CBS) were talking to McHale n said "It's going to be 100° in here,McHale:Yeah,but I don't think they're going to call off the game. LOL
This was a great series because it was the one Larry was really determined to beat Magic since he'd only lost to him in championship games before. Never got to win another against him, but that's what happens when you go up against the Showtime Lakers. Their rosters were always a little bit better.
The only time Larry had more Talent around him than magic did was in 1986 when he had a healthy Bill Walton with him and we saw what happened the Celtics always had lots of talent red did a great job of managing the roster but the Lakers always had a little more cream and Magic two of the top five or six players ever play the game like I said Larry had Talent around them the magic always had more except for 1986 and that's the greatest Celtics team ever if they could have kept that team together with a healthy Bill Walton and Len Bias not dying tragically instead of having three rings bird would have had 405
@@Alphasports576 Lakers lineup was always better than the Celtics. It’s just that 86 Celtics team was built to battle the Lakers. That Lakers team had 4 number 1 overall pick. Talent wise the Lakers where more loaded than the Celtics. It’s just that Bird’s game really brought a different dynamic to that Legendary team.
@@jermaineloyola7724 The Lakers also had better reserves; Celtics had no bench.
magic went to a team that had jabbar enough said
Haha - guy sparking up a cigarette at the end 😆
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!
Its 97* in the Boston Garden? Guess AC was not an option in 1984. Great game. I would rather watch these old clips than todays NBA games.
@3:49 Kurt Rambis slinging that elbow 😡
Lakers wilted; Bird flourished
17 yes 17 rebounds by a small forward in a championship game the man was THE SHIT!!!
Those of us who were in Terre Haute when Larry was at ISU knew this stuff was going to happen. Fun!
Aside all racism, LARRY BIRD IS GOAT.
Bird is my favorite player of all time, but Jordan was definitely better. Bird is in the all-time top 5.
@@johncox770 Bird is a far better team player. He scores, rebounds, assists. Jordan is mainly a high scorer. Bird will make any team play well, Jordan, you have to build a team around him.
@@paulazzar8936 I hope you are not making a case for Bird being better than Jordan. That's just not true. Jordan may be the best NBA player ever. Bird was great but MJ was on another level. I don't really like MJ but my personal opinion of him doesn't matter. Pippen was my favorite Bull, followed by Rodman. Anyway, Bird was one of the greatest but he's not the GOAT.
@@johncox770 Bird is the best. He beat Jordan, check it out.
@@johncox770Jordan never beat Larry in a playoff game
"He'll step on his grandmother's face to get a rebound!" - Tom Heinsohn
the guy at 13.13-13.14 "now let's have a smoke" in 97 degree Garden. The 80s!
14:19 - Red not the only one light up a victory smoke in the Garden HA HA HA!
Larry Legend
The Lakers were the better team in 84. But Boston just wanted it more
playing in 100 degrees weather is insane
Hey Sir, how about some videos of those old Miluakee Bucks teams that had Marques Johnson, Terry Cummings and Sidney Moncrife?
I watched every game of this trilogy during the quarantine wanting to figure out who really was better Magic or Bird. After watching all three series the answer is Kareem. He was consistently the most dominant and his performance in 85 is the stuff of legend.
U are correct..hes why 85 and 87
@@dwgwnr1969 And 1980. He was injured for the last game of that series but they wouldn't have gotten to that last game without him. He was league MVP that year.
The "GOAT" 🐐
The best Finals ever!
🐐🐐🐐
When did they drop the "world championship series" moniker and go to "finals" 85?
"He'll step on his grandmother's face to get a rebound." Former Celtic coach and TV analystTom Heinsohn about journeyman Laker McGee.
Honestly, i knows it almost 40 years , however Dick Stockton’s commentary drives me nuts.
He always made these subtle passive aggressive statements about the Celtics.
“In many ways the Lakers gave the Celtics 2 games “ for starters. He (in my opinion )always favored LA, particularly Earvin. 86-87, started Touting Johnson for MVP before the season even began.
Lobbied for Magic to win an
all star MVP 1990 even though the west lost!
I can go on and on.
Larry Bird had some foot speed.
Yes indeed!!!!