IT WAS MAGIC & LARRY THAT SAVED THE NBA, AND IS THE REASON WHYYYYYY THE PLAYERS MAKE WHAT THEY MAKE NOW HB! 💯😊MAGIC WAS THE 1ST POSITIONLESS PLAYER, HE HAD THE 1ST BIG CONTRACT WHICH WAS ( 25 YEAR 25 MILLION ) FROM DR. BUSS 👍
The Magic vs Bird rivalry began in college. Magic and Michigan State played against Bird and Indiana State for the NCAA Championship. Magic and Michigan State won the game and the championship. The next year both turned pro, Magic going to the Lakers and Bird to the Celtics, two teams that were already longtime rivals. Consider that before Magic and Bird turned pro, the NBA had sunk so low that playoff games were shown on tape delay after the 11:00pm news. The Magic vs Bird rivalry was a key reason the NBA returned to prime time.
Magic's bounce passes off the dribble were sick as Exorcist pea soup vomit. His bionic vision was deadly as Dr. Kevorkian incisions. He's the reason I fell in love with the sport in 1980. We'll never see another one like him. 6'9 thoroughbred that dropped dimes like Frank Lucas snitches.
The sky hook was mastered by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Others used the hook shot before Kareem, but after the NCAA banned dunking the basketball after Kareem's freshman year (another player for whom the NCAA changed the rules to contain - the first being Wilt Chamberlain), Kareem and his college coach John Wooden, worked extensively on perfecting the shot. Making adjustments to prevent anyone from stripping the ball from behind, and making it nearly impossible to block without goaltending (Wilt Chamberlain is the only player I've actually seen film of blocking Kareem's Sky hook). I say all that to setup up Magic learning to do a similar hook shot after joining the Lakers and playing with Kareem. The media dubbed it the "baby sky hook." By the 1990's, the hook shot fell out of fashion as the next generation of centers started developing better post moves and footwork and expanded their shooting repertoire. In grade school I played center, and anyone who played the position in the 1970's and 80's learned to shoot the hook shot with either hand in either direction. But it wasn't an easy shot to master, as it required a high arc and extremely good touch to be effective, and most players failed to understand that. You had to be able to aim it almost like a long-range jump shot..... either going for all net, or being able to place it perfectly off of the backboard, in an instant decision. Thus, as time went on, and Kareem retired, the shot fell out of favor, and for a short time was mutated into the "half-hook" that Shaquille O'Neal used to shoot. You rarely see it anymore at any level.
I heard GG ask why did they call him "Magic". I think I can help with that question. The nickname Magic was given to him by a sportswriter by the name of Fred Stabley, jr all the way back to when he was in high school. It was right after a game in which he had 36- point, 18-rebounds, and a 16-assist performance for Everett High School. Which this led the team to a state championship in 1977. One of funniest things that I heard about Magic was the story about when he was invited to dinner to Larry Bird's house. When he was there, Larry's mom said to Larry: "Did you tell'em?". To which Larry replied: "No, I'll let you tell'em". Then Larry's mom told Magic that he was her favorite basketball player. Now, that's funny. lol
Isiah was that guy too. He was #2 PG all time until Steph just passed him couple years ago. Zeke beat Jordan, Bird and Magic in one postseason... Then repeated! 🏆🏆
@@OrondeBranch Yes, Zeke avg 9.5 ast to Steph's 6.5 ast, but playsoff the ball more than the usual or not, at the end of the day, you ARE the position you DEFEND. Steph is the PG/ Harden is a SG/ Bron is a SF. Isiah is my hometown hero but I cant make an argument for him against Steph's accolades - 2x MVP, 2x Scoring Champ, and 4 rings, is better than Isiah's 0 MVPs, and 2.5 rings (cheated by refs out of a 3-peat).
Your girl funny she said “she pictured magic with a rounder face” that’s because now a days the shape of his face structure and head is in the shape of a circle lol. Now since he’s bald it looks different and I always thought that
Old Celtics fan here, took me awhile to watch this😅I hated Magic, especially when he grew that dam goatee, because my Celtics fast break was good, our big men filled the lanes better than everyone but Showtime😢Celtics weren't slow but against LA and that giant point guard we were mortal😅
You would both enjoy "Magic and Bird: A Courtship of Rivals"..... it's a long video but a great breakdown of their rivalry th-cam.com/video/axbIoHqFaa8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xqy70leBVo6Q_5k4
Yeah this is the real MJ my 🐐 won a chip in college and then won a NBA chip rookie year love Lbj but not him jordan bird noboby but him did that i guess it was the hiv thing why his name not mention with jordan or bron but 5 NBA chips and 1 college 🐐 and started a wave mf still talking about ...Showtime
I don't mean to be disrespectful....but let's talk about hooping not stupid beeswax like some things be said by the female...she doesn't even look interested the way you do and her comments be superficial ..I'm sorry no disrespect however I'm insulted as a celtic/laker fan OLD SCHOOL! PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE B/BALL FANS CAN TAKE IT WRONG
Being a Showtime Lakers fan in the 80s was truly MAGIC!!
Magic is hands down the PG GOAT and second place isn’t even close.
u should react to a courtship of rivals magic vs. bird a great documentary that will show u the greatest rivalry in NBA history
IT WAS MAGIC & LARRY THAT SAVED THE NBA, AND IS THE REASON WHYYYYYY THE PLAYERS MAKE WHAT THEY MAKE NOW HB! 💯😊MAGIC WAS THE 1ST POSITIONLESS PLAYER, HE HAD THE 1ST BIG CONTRACT WHICH WAS ( 25 YEAR 25 MILLION ) FROM DR. BUSS 👍
They saved it but mj grew it.
The Magic vs Bird rivalry began in college. Magic and Michigan State played against Bird and Indiana State for the NCAA Championship. Magic and Michigan State won the game and the championship. The next year both turned pro, Magic going to the Lakers and Bird to the Celtics, two teams that were already longtime rivals. Consider that before Magic and Bird turned pro, the NBA had sunk so low that playoff games were shown on tape delay after the 11:00pm news. The Magic vs Bird rivalry was a key reason the NBA returned to prime time.
He was not forced to retire. He chose to and then came back 4 years later.
Magic STARTED AT ALL POSITIONS DURING THAT SERIES! STAAAAAARRRRTTTEEEDD!!!
And he was a rookie too
Magic's bounce passes off the dribble were sick as Exorcist pea soup vomit. His bionic vision was deadly as Dr. Kevorkian incisions. He's the reason I fell in love with the sport in 1980. We'll never see another one like him. 6'9 thoroughbred that dropped dimes like Frank Lucas snitches.
The sky hook was mastered by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Others used the hook shot before Kareem, but after the NCAA banned dunking the basketball after Kareem's freshman year (another player for whom the NCAA changed the rules to contain - the first being Wilt Chamberlain), Kareem and his college coach John Wooden, worked extensively on perfecting the shot. Making adjustments to prevent anyone from stripping the ball from behind, and making it nearly impossible to block without goaltending (Wilt Chamberlain is the only player I've actually seen film of blocking Kareem's Sky hook).
I say all that to setup up Magic learning to do a similar hook shot after joining the Lakers and playing with Kareem. The media dubbed it the "baby sky hook." By the 1990's, the hook shot fell out of fashion as the next generation of centers started developing better post moves and footwork and expanded their shooting repertoire. In grade school I played center, and anyone who played the position in the 1970's and 80's learned to shoot the hook shot with either hand in either direction. But it wasn't an easy shot to master, as it required a high arc and extremely good touch to be effective, and most players failed to understand that. You had to be able to aim it almost like a long-range jump shot..... either going for all net, or being able to place it perfectly off of the backboard, in an instant decision. Thus, as time went on, and Kareem retired, the shot fell out of favor, and for a short time was mutated into the "half-hook" that Shaquille O'Neal used to shoot. You rarely see it anymore at any level.
Omg! Look up your history! You will love it! AMAZING PLAYETS! OLD SCHOOL!
6:28, well sweetie ledgend has it that his "johnson" is actually "magic".
MY GIRL!!!! That's my Top 3 in that order, MJ, Bird & Magic...
I watch this show and I'm surprised at how much you don't know about the legends of basketball
They ARE YOUNG
Lakers and Celtics rivalry goes back
To the ‘60s . Russell vs West
I heard GG ask why did they call him "Magic". I think I can help with that question. The nickname Magic was given to him by a sportswriter by the name of Fred Stabley, jr all the way back to when he was in high school. It was right after a game in which he had 36- point, 18-rebounds, and a 16-assist performance for Everett High School. Which this led the team to a state championship in 1977. One of funniest things that I heard about Magic was the story about when he was invited to dinner to Larry Bird's house. When he was there, Larry's mom said to Larry: "Did you tell'em?". To which Larry replied: "No, I'll let you tell'em". Then Larry's mom told Magic that he was her favorite basketball player. Now, that's funny. lol
Isiah was that guy too. He was #2 PG all time until Steph just passed him couple years ago. Zeke beat Jordan, Bird and Magic in one postseason... Then repeated! 🏆🏆
Steph passed WHO?! Nahhh. Steph is a SG that plays point. Can’t pass Zeke and you NEVER averaged 9ast/gm and your PF really runs the offense.
@@OrondeBranch Yes, Zeke avg 9.5 ast to Steph's 6.5 ast, but playsoff the ball more than the usual or not, at the end of the day, you ARE the position you DEFEND. Steph is the PG/ Harden is a SG/ Bron is a SF. Isiah is my hometown hero but I cant make an argument for him against Steph's accolades - 2x MVP, 2x Scoring Champ, and 4 rings, is better than Isiah's 0 MVPs, and 2.5 rings (cheated by refs out of a 3-peat).
That was mr.kareem abduldgabar's shot...the hook shot LOOK HIM UP GUYS !
80s and 90s was the best basketball EVER.
Magic is the best point guard ever!!
Check out Jason Williams. An ultimate passer too
She has a good top 5. I would switch the order a tad but i would have the same people.
Young cristiano Ronaldo was insane bro🔥🔥
Your girl funny she said “she pictured magic with a rounder face” that’s because now a days the shape of his face structure and head is in the shape of a circle lol. Now since he’s bald it looks different and I always thought that
😂😂😂
Old Celtics fan here, took me awhile to watch this😅I hated Magic, especially when he grew that dam goatee, because my Celtics fast break was good, our big men filled the lanes better than everyone but Showtime😢Celtics weren't slow but against LA and that giant point guard we were mortal😅
Cool reaction…now can you guys please react to Steph Curry’s Ultimate Career Mixtape next please ? 😢🙏🏼
You would both enjoy "Magic and Bird: A Courtship of Rivals"..... it's a long video but a great breakdown of their rivalry
th-cam.com/video/axbIoHqFaa8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xqy70leBVo6Q_5k4
Lebron vs Magic. Thoughts?
You did this one two months ago.
You guys done any Kobe videos?
Yes check out our library!
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That be your woman cool...please be right about it I like your channel...will subscribe and be great on positive remarks that aren't silly
And LeBron is a better passer than Magic Johnson? Lol Wow!
Yeah this is the real MJ my 🐐 won a chip in college and then won a NBA chip rookie year love Lbj but not him jordan bird noboby but him did that i guess it was the hiv thing why his name not mention with jordan or bron but 5 NBA chips and 1 college 🐐 and started a wave mf still talking about ...Showtime
I enjoy your guys's reaction videos but on this one you interrupted the flow of a fast-paced with too much pausing and yapping
I don't mean to be disrespectful....but let's talk about hooping not stupid beeswax like some things be said by the female...she doesn't even look interested the way you do and her comments be superficial
..I'm sorry no disrespect however I'm insulted as a celtic/laker fan OLD SCHOOL! PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE B/BALL FANS CAN TAKE IT WRONG
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