We all know Larry operated best under pressure. I'm willing to bet most games he played, He liked to keep it close so he could win it in dramatic fashion like Danny Ainge pointed out.
They’ve had 5 guys guarding Bird and it made no difference. Every coach was terrified of Bird at the end of the game. They knew he’d keep the ball, score and win the game.
You the man you understand why hes Larry legend. He was the baddest ass mamaa jamma...3years in a row.MVP. With Kareem Mj.sir Charles Isiah Thomas Magic Sidney moncreif.Thel Dj and do on and so on.
Ok im hoggin the comments...but... I L O V E the commentary on the xman shot '5 seconds on the clock birds got the ball....look out...' thats commentary at its purest. The cadence, the word choice, the intonation captured the moment perfectly.
The meme is wrong. It was actually three game winning shots. The first one was waved off because of a time-out. The second one sent them into overtime. Then the third one in double overtime for the win
On my channel I have a video listing 21 clutch shots/buzzer beaters, originally compiled by Merkin Muffly. I can’t even begin to imagine the effort it took to research all those games, but for me, Merkin Muffly is one of the best sources of Larry Legend information out there 👍
You leaving the scene and committing to the bit is pure gold. I appreciate you. That's how you do it. It's these little moments that make someone's content from something good to something memorable and special.
Auto like...ON. I think youve put Kobe aside mate. Come over to the dark side 😂. 1000 years in the future Larry Bird was finally recognised as the GOAT.
I have a question. Bird played 12 years and 6 games. What did Jordan, Kareem, Magic, Dr J, Kobe, Pippin, Barkley, Worthy, baby lebron accomplish in that same amount of time? What would a healthy Bird accomplish in 20 years? As far as lebron, most of his points are dunks and all of the replays I've seen the other players just get out of the way. So he basically gets uncontested dunks. If Bird got uncontested dunks his numbers would be off the chart. And yes Bird dunked many times, it's all on film. So what did all of those Hall of Famers accomplish in 12 years and 6 games? Larry Bird is the best player that ever played Basketball and why? Larry Bird did everything in the game. He didn't have to make buckets to dominate the game. Enough said! G.O.A.T.
John Salley said it best (Larry Bird always put fear in me and the rest of the league) Salley has him the best small forward ever or by the way so does Kobe Bryant he has him on his all time starting five
You really know and understand the game of basketball well both as a game and as a business. New sub. For me he's top 3 certainly top 5. There's a lot of great guys though. Great commentary!
Not just his back but also heel spurs,broken cheek ,and finger before he even started playing in the NBA. He would have been unstoppable if not for his injuries.
This one is 100%💯💯💯💯DEGINITELY going in my TOP favorites!!!!!! I do NOT know how that I have missed this particular collection. Although I have seen ALL these games re-run SOOOOOOOO many times (MY DAD HAS EVERY SINGLE LARRY BIRD GAME RECORDED ON VCR TAPE!!!!!!!) AND he would love to rewind certain footage a 100 times or more (have no idea how those tapes still will work lol but they do) it unfortunately has been close to 20 years I think since Dad and I had any time cause how we loved "the Bird/Celtics games" (dad as @BU TV knows cause I told him TOTALLY Emulated Larry all the way down to the love of cutting grass except Dad would have to do it back in the day in his "Bird/old day basketball short shorts.....use to embarrass Mom, my brother and lol who THEY DIDN'T GET IT but wanted him to wear long shorts....) Funny quick story I remember when my brother got older he actually WANTED to cut the grass we had an old supercool Yazoo self propel (that's nothing compared to equipment today) we thought we were "uptown" when Dad finally saved up enough to buy one (cause he only used cash unless for work or a dire emergency). But my brother told my dad later he REALLY wanted to do it so he didn't wear those shorts lol and told him "well Dad Larry never cut grass in long shorts cause TH-cam has shown us how he dressed off court in long shorts" (probably Gap or Old Navy or something like that the khaki style lol) I almost fell off the couch laughing when the truth came out on why my brother REALLY wanted to cut the grass at 13 lol. ALTHOUGH WE WOULDN'T BE INSIDE GLUED TO A TV OR VIDEO GAMES!!!!!! sorry long post and some off topic.
(remember @ BU TV I told you that was "OUR THING". BUT NOW when I go for my visit soon THIS WILL BE & HE WILL LIKE YOUR COMMENTARY!!! He hasn't been big on alot lately BUT like I told you on how YOU & I have like this in sync crazy FAVORITES and thoughts in basketball, again DEFINITELY music/rap (I will message you so you can put me on some more good ones like you did when we started with "any G-Unit fans out there? Walton reminds me of Tony Yayo" and then when you quoted that quote about the more money you really see who someone is....and no I didn't say that quote right BUT MAN I LOVE LOVE LOVE that thread & rabbit hole on a few of those artists I had missed SO I AM SO GLAD I commented on that and what song because I had the wrong artist and song) ANYWAYS FOR ANYONE ELSE who doesn't like my convo with my 100& 💯💯💯FAVORITE BASKETBALL reactor then "that person can skip this comment" just saying. I go to sleep watching his reactions, I work watching them (well not on a call of course for anyone who has read what I do) I CURRENTLY had to unfortunately take some short-term disability because work wasn't going to give me enough sick days or personal now as they call them (which I actually like that change in human resource wording because you AREN'T always sick when you have to miss work or need to do something important & back in the day well all us older folks remember THIS GENERATION doesn't appreciate how easy THEY HAVE IT ESPECIALLY IN THE WORK FORCE like on stuff like that even though alot else I do NOT like THAT I DID AND THIS IS WHY I COULDN'T BE A REACTOR I WOULD GET SO OFF TOPIC LOL.....I am a "Bill Walton" or "Magic Johnson" lol I love to talk and people and certain subjects I can ramble lol.
The amazing thing is that Larry didn’t practice 3 point shots! 3 pointers weren’t a major part of the game back then. You took a few way outside shots just to spread out the defense.
I still can't believe that shot didn't go in! Larry was the Greatest! Sadly, there are too many like Reddick that think Larry Bird is "overrated'. Or they are prejudice towards Larry Bird because he is white. There also those from back then ...that are jealous and don't want to admit how good Bird was!
That Washing ton game Bird actually hit 3 game savers or winners. What was not shown was the 3 pointer to tie up the game = a runner from the center of the court, another one legged shot, right after the shot that was waved off. Then came the game winner in overtime. Bird is so overlooked today it is criminal. Bird was a better player than Magic, Magic just has more rings and was on a better team.
Birds my favorite, but I,too, have to say Jordan is the goat. Ive also seen a lot if video evidence of Birds clutch. Not much video evidence for anyone else. Just talk.
I mean what’s the famous quote on who to win the game and who to shoot to save your life and it’s MJ for the win and Larry FIR YOUR LIFE COMING OUT OF THE MOUTH OF ONE IF THE ABSOLUTELY GREATEST to play watch coach EVERYTHING AND HES SEEN SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY AMAZING PLAYS PLAYERS AND GREATEST FAMES ETC SO I TAKE HIS WORD OVER ALMOST ANYONE & Magic and many more agree. I cannot tell you how many coaches my dad has taught on HOW TO COACH AND WHO AND WHAT PLAYERS AND PLSYS TO STUDY TO TEACH OR REMIND GUYS AND GALS AND LARRY TOPS THEM NOT BECAUSE that’s his favorite which is EXACTLY HOW HE USE TO START SEMINARS ETC AND KOBE was his next and Magic and MJ ( it’s just EXTREMELY HARD to teach younger kids and guys and gals how to be like Mike 😂😂) because he was just unbelievable and honestly it’s kinda like that with all those pioneers. Dad because of me & my size and moves started using AI Allen Iverson because that was me or my brother was like John Stockton too. I actually Especially For my size could throw like Larry but I played best at Fast Pitch softball and I was a shortstop because athleticism and quick thin and could catch and throw and I could play deep infield or backup the outfield say they had just made a play or were playing deep to the wall and someone hit one TECHNICALLY out of the normal shortstop range but I could get and I although small had the arm to fire and catch and throw and gets the outs and EXCELLENT on double plays which I combined (BECAUSE DAD AND I STUDIED AND KNEW ALL ABOUT LARRY & his transfer of skills from the field to the court and I did the same. My brother got me lots as a shooter UNLESS it was 3’s and those baseline shots……I was better like Larry on those and I tried my best to pattern off him, AI and Kobe ❤RIP . I CRIED LIKE MIKE. But my brother AND I BOTH HAD CLUTCH DOWN AND HONESTLY played best in those moments and games etc and playoffs and all star anything. My brother was a top notch pitcher and unbelievable closer and I remember my dad vividly saying to him why can’t you be more like your sister and Larry on the court some games lol but he could do things I struggled with and had to “Mamba through” . And I was a DAWG in high school and brother and my brother was a DAWG in high school and college. Our teams and as players lol. 😂 I just am getting to in my head relive some great words nd moments watching all this with you and I could watch a 3 plus hour video of yours. You definitely are my favorite and go to. I like best you don’t “follow the reactor rules’” lol. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH AND YOU CAN HELP MANY I HOPE BECAUSE HOW WELL YOU KNOW THE GAME AND ARTICULATION of breaking it down. You have some great gifts and your voice & personality are perfect for all this.
@BUTV 3rd time watching some of these but I vote you and I made a compilation with breakdowns like you did with your amazing plays but a combo package WITH that interview with Reggie & Isiah specifically off the Indiana Glory but we need a Taylor made package for JJ HATER REDDICK!!!!!! I can’t stomach him.
Some of us watch these videos on our phones. Do you have any idea how hard it is to really see well on a one inch square or less. Think of your subscribers out here and make a full screen of the video and put yourself down in the corner like others do.
Good reaction. You talk about Bird being in the Top 5, I'll go better than that; IMO, Bird is the best basketball player of all time, bar none. And your hero Kobe (In my top 15) gives his Top Starting Five, and guess who's on his list. th-cam.com/users/shortslbi-_7u8uQM
Watching b-ball in the 80s was quite simply the best, period!
I believe it! I grew up with the 90s and 2000s
Larry kept everything exciting. He'll always be my all time favorite.
Re: that 3pt contest, that was the FIRST 3pt contest & Larry hit 11 in a row. Just incredible!!!
Bird is a Legend, everyone else is a goat.
😂😂😂😂
@4:41 you missed a truly legendary moment there: Larry Bird gets a “low” five from an OPPONENT (Bannister) after scoring against them! 😂😂😂😂
Watched it about 20 times. Still looks like its going in
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Larry’s not underrated, he just lets knowledgeable basketball fans like yourself do the talking for him!
Johnny Most is indeed the goat of announcers.
That Bird guy was pretty good too
Well said😂
We all know Larry operated best under pressure.
I'm willing to bet most games he played, He liked to keep it close so he could win
it in dramatic fashion like Danny Ainge pointed out.
Im convinced of the same
They’ve had 5 guys guarding Bird and it made no difference.
Every coach was terrified of Bird at the end of the game. They knew he’d keep the ball, score and win the game.
Larry Bird is uniquely legendary. I too wish him a long life in glory!
Faaacts
You the man you understand why hes Larry legend. He was the baddest ass mamaa jamma...3years in a row.MVP. With Kareem Mj.sir Charles Isiah Thomas Magic Sidney moncreif.Thel Dj and do on and so on.
Charles Barkley quote - "God made Larry Bird slow and not a good jumper just to keep it fair for the rest of us"
Yup🤣🤣
Ok im hoggin the comments...but...
I L O V E the commentary on the xman shot '5 seconds on the clock birds got the ball....look out...' thats commentary at its purest. The cadence, the word choice, the intonation captured the moment perfectly.
Bro its wild
*FANTASTIC* pretty much sums it up.
They don't say that any more do they?🤔
The meme is wrong. It was actually three game winning shots. The first one was waved off because of a time-out. The second one sent them into overtime. Then the third one in double overtime for the win
Sometimes words just aren’t sufficient.
You’re shout out to JJ had me laughing 😂
On my channel I have a video listing 21 clutch shots/buzzer beaters, originally compiled by Merkin Muffly. I can’t even begin to imagine the effort it took to research all those games, but for me, Merkin Muffly is one of the best sources of Larry Legend information out there 👍
Larry Legend
Always kept it entertaining. Never disappointed in so many games!
And bird has the basketball, look out.... love that call
You leaving the scene and committing to the bit is pure gold. I appreciate you. That's how you do it. It's these little moments that make someone's content from something good to something memorable and special.
Thanks man, my body just took over. Helluva shot! My word!
Two seconds is all Larry needed.
Dude you are wise beyond your years.
That is true and the three point line was 23 foot back then
Hits it at the buzzer, ALL RIGHT........
They called him Mr.Clutch, we miss you bird 🐦 ❤ #LB33 bball was awesome, better then your favorite movie 🎬
Auto like...ON.
I think youve put Kobe aside mate.
Come over to the dark side 😂.
1000 years in the future Larry Bird was finally recognised as the GOAT.
🤣 Some people are just *slow* 👍
@@andybilakshow260 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lmfaaaaaaaaao. You wrong for that🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Dont encourage him🤣🤣
I have a question. Bird played 12 years and 6 games. What did Jordan, Kareem, Magic, Dr J, Kobe, Pippin, Barkley, Worthy, baby lebron accomplish in that same amount of time? What would a healthy Bird accomplish in 20 years? As far as lebron, most of his points are dunks and all of the replays I've seen the other players just get out of the way. So he basically gets uncontested dunks. If Bird got uncontested dunks his numbers would be off the chart. And yes Bird dunked many times, it's all on film. So what did all of those Hall of Famers accomplish in 12 years and 6 games? Larry Bird is the best player that ever played Basketball and why? Larry Bird did everything in the game. He didn't have to make buckets to dominate the game. Enough said! G.O.A.T.
You are right,NBA is just a 3 point contest,just like MLB is homerun Derby..
Clutch. Is not enough. We need a different word... oh, wait.. LEGEND
Love to Johnny!!
Bird actually made a 3 to tie it and send it to OT.Then made the game winner and had it called off and THEN, in 2OT made the game winner...
John Salley said it best (Larry Bird always put fear in me and the rest of the league) Salley has him the best small forward ever or by the way so does Kobe Bryant he has him on his all time starting five
thats actually some great commentary from the first clip against the bulls i like the way they called that
The first shot, that was over Pippen and Jordan double team. The 3 point contest the 2nd to last rack, Bird banked the money ball in just for fun.
Someone probably bet him $5.00 that he couldn't 😄
I’ll take Larry Legend on my starting 5 any day of the week.
Larry's 67 years old, i know this because i was born in '56 also.
Bonded!
The thing about bird 🐦 🐦⬛ is that he doesn't care hes underrated. I do. Put some resect on this LEGEND 🕊🦅🪶🦜🐦🐦⬛
4:45 Bird gets the opponent to low five him 🤣
You really know and understand the game of basketball well both as a game and as a business. New sub. For me he's top
3 certainly top 5. There's a lot of great guys though.
Great commentary!
Can you imagine what would have happened had Bird not broken his back? Scary!
Not just his back but also heel spurs,broken cheek ,and finger before he even started playing in the NBA. He would have been unstoppable if not for his injuries.
Kool Kool Kool .. you rock my man... great show.
Thank you for your perspective, your thoughts in all areas of life on earth are pretty spot on, from what I have seen so far. Thanks. !
Appreciate ya fam
#BirdGang is here!! 🥰 Great review!!
It aint super official till Beach Bunny roll up😂
@@BU_TV 😂🤣😍
This one is 100%💯💯💯💯DEGINITELY going in my TOP favorites!!!!!! I do NOT know how that I have missed this particular collection. Although I have seen ALL these games re-run SOOOOOOOO many times (MY DAD HAS EVERY SINGLE LARRY BIRD GAME RECORDED ON VCR TAPE!!!!!!!) AND he would love to rewind certain footage a 100 times or more (have no idea how those tapes still will work lol but they do) it unfortunately has been close to 20 years I think since Dad and I had any time cause how we loved "the Bird/Celtics games" (dad as @BU TV knows cause I told him TOTALLY Emulated Larry all the way down to the love of cutting grass except Dad would have to do it back in the day in his "Bird/old day basketball short shorts.....use to embarrass Mom, my brother and lol who THEY DIDN'T GET IT but wanted him to wear long shorts....) Funny quick story I remember when my brother got older he actually WANTED to cut the grass we had an old supercool Yazoo self propel (that's nothing compared to equipment today) we thought we were "uptown" when Dad finally saved up enough to buy one (cause he only used cash unless for work or a dire emergency). But my brother told my dad later he REALLY wanted to do it so he didn't wear those shorts lol and told him "well Dad Larry never cut grass in long shorts cause TH-cam has shown us how he dressed off court in long shorts" (probably Gap or Old Navy or something like that the khaki style lol) I almost fell off the couch laughing when the truth came out on why my brother REALLY wanted to cut the grass at 13 lol. ALTHOUGH WE WOULDN'T BE INSIDE GLUED TO A TV OR VIDEO GAMES!!!!!! sorry long post and some off topic.
(remember @ BU TV I told you that was "OUR THING". BUT NOW when I go for my visit soon THIS WILL BE & HE WILL LIKE YOUR COMMENTARY!!! He hasn't been big on alot lately BUT like I told you on how YOU & I have like this in sync crazy FAVORITES and thoughts in basketball, again DEFINITELY music/rap (I will message you so you can put me on some more good ones like you did when we started with "any G-Unit fans out there? Walton reminds me of Tony Yayo" and then when you quoted that quote about the more money you really see who someone is....and no I didn't say that quote right BUT MAN I LOVE LOVE LOVE that thread & rabbit hole on a few of those artists I had missed SO I AM SO GLAD I commented on that and what song because I had the wrong artist and song) ANYWAYS FOR ANYONE ELSE who doesn't like my convo with my 100& 💯💯💯FAVORITE BASKETBALL reactor then "that person can skip this comment" just saying. I go to sleep watching his reactions, I work watching them (well not on a call of course for anyone who has read what I do) I CURRENTLY had to unfortunately take some short-term disability because work wasn't going to give me enough sick days or personal now as they call them (which I actually like that change in human resource wording because you AREN'T always sick when you have to miss work or need to do something important & back in the day well all us older folks remember THIS GENERATION doesn't appreciate how easy THEY HAVE IT ESPECIALLY IN THE WORK FORCE like on stuff like that even though alot else I do NOT like THAT I DID AND THIS IS WHY I COULDN'T BE A REACTOR I WOULD GET SO OFF TOPIC LOL.....I am a "Bill Walton" or "Magic Johnson" lol I love to talk and people and certain subjects I can ramble lol.
They do not call you LEGEND just because you are just above average.
There is and always be one Legend in NBA only!
Great video loves your comments and laughed out loud when you walked off thanks BU
Boston has two of best clutch players in Bird and Brady
The amazing thing is that Larry didn’t practice 3 point shots! 3 pointers weren’t a major part of the game back then. You took a few way outside shots just to spread out the defense.
Could you imagine….if…. Woo!
I still can't believe that shot didn't go in! Larry was the Greatest! Sadly, there are too many like Reddick that think Larry Bird is "overrated'. Or they are prejudice towards Larry Bird because he is white. There also those from back then ...that are jealous and don't want to admit how good Bird was!
That Washing ton game Bird actually hit 3 game savers or winners. What was not shown was the 3 pointer to tie up the game = a runner from the center of the court, another one legged shot, right after the shot that was waved off. Then came the game winner in overtime. Bird is so overlooked today it is criminal. Bird was a better player than Magic, Magic just has more rings and was on a better team.
Birds my favorite, but I,too, have to say Jordan is the goat. Ive also seen a lot if video evidence of Birds clutch. Not much video evidence for anyone else. Just talk.
As a Lakers fan Bird would tie my stomach in knots if the game was close in final 2 minutes.
Lmaaaaao i hear ya
bird is the goat. end of story, imagine what he could do if his body didnt fall apart. he was beyond clutch...he was LEGEND
I mean what’s the famous quote on who to win the game and who to shoot to save your life and it’s MJ for the win and Larry FIR YOUR LIFE COMING OUT OF THE MOUTH OF ONE IF THE ABSOLUTELY GREATEST to play watch coach EVERYTHING AND HES SEEN SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY AMAZING PLAYS PLAYERS AND GREATEST FAMES ETC SO I TAKE HIS WORD OVER ALMOST ANYONE & Magic and many more agree. I cannot tell you how many coaches my dad has taught on HOW TO COACH AND WHO AND WHAT PLAYERS AND PLSYS TO STUDY TO TEACH OR REMIND GUYS AND GALS AND LARRY TOPS THEM NOT BECAUSE that’s his favorite which is EXACTLY HOW HE USE TO START SEMINARS ETC AND KOBE was his next and Magic and MJ ( it’s just EXTREMELY HARD to teach younger kids and guys and gals how to be like Mike 😂😂) because he was just unbelievable and honestly it’s kinda like that with all those pioneers. Dad because of me & my size and moves started using AI Allen Iverson because that was me or my brother was like John Stockton too. I actually Especially For my size could throw like Larry but I played best at Fast Pitch softball and I was a shortstop because athleticism and quick thin and could catch and throw and I could play deep infield or backup the outfield say they had just made a play or were playing deep to the wall and someone hit one TECHNICALLY out of the normal shortstop range but I could get and I although small had the arm to fire and catch and throw and gets the outs and EXCELLENT on double plays which I combined (BECAUSE DAD AND I STUDIED AND KNEW ALL ABOUT LARRY & his transfer of skills from the field to the court and I did the same. My brother got me lots as a shooter UNLESS it was 3’s and those baseline shots……I was better like Larry on those and I tried my best to pattern off him, AI and Kobe ❤RIP . I CRIED LIKE MIKE. But my brother AND I BOTH HAD CLUTCH DOWN AND HONESTLY played best in those moments and games etc and playoffs and all star anything. My brother was a top notch pitcher and unbelievable closer and I remember my dad vividly saying to him why can’t you be more like your sister and Larry on the court some games lol but he could do things I struggled with and had to “Mamba through” . And I was a DAWG in high school and brother and my brother was a DAWG in high school and college. Our teams and as players lol. 😂 I just am getting to in my head relive some great words nd moments watching all this with you and I could watch a 3 plus hour video of yours. You definitely are my favorite and go to. I like best you don’t “follow the reactor rules’” lol. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH AND YOU CAN HELP MANY I HOPE BECAUSE HOW WELL YOU KNOW THE GAME AND ARTICULATION of breaking it down. You have some great gifts and your voice & personality are perfect for all this.
But people will argue!
Mate do something on Bill Walton. He was a fantastic player and teammate.
yeah there's a great clip out there "Bird / Walton"
They were running the league.
@BUTV 3rd time watching some of these but I vote you and I made a compilation with breakdowns like you did with your amazing plays but a combo package WITH that interview with Reggie & Isiah specifically off the Indiana Glory but we need a Taylor made package for JJ HATER REDDICK!!!!!! I can’t stomach him.
I wish my car had that kinda clutch.
Lmaaaao
You know what video I haven’t seen? “Lebron Clutch Highlights”
Idk if this serious or taking a jab at Lebron😂😂😂😂😂
In my all time line up MJ is my point guard Bird my small forward Kareem my center Kobe my power forward gp just to shake things up lol
They don’t show you the shot to tie the game
"Shout-out to JJ Redick" 🤣😂🤣
Some of us watch these videos on our phones. Do you have any idea how hard it is to really see well on a one inch square or less. Think of your subscribers out here and make a full screen of the video and put yourself down in the corner like others do.
Bro you are trippin😂
Larry Legend would destroy Reddick in a 3-point shootout. Even if J.J. was 30 years old, and Bird at his current age in his 60's!
Lmaaao
I know you have Larry top 5 now, but where did you have him before you went on this Larry journey?
Before the journey I had Larry around 6 or 7
Good reaction.
You talk about Bird being in the Top 5, I'll go better than that; IMO, Bird is the best basketball player of all time, bar none. And your hero Kobe (In my top 15) gives his Top Starting Five, and guess who's on his list. th-cam.com/users/shortslbi-_7u8uQM
Bird is in a class of his own,the rest just sit and wonder..
Bro you need to watch Jokic highlights he is the NBA GOAT💜