I’m so glad he is too and he’s being portrayed in the new series about magic. So that should help bring more of us later adopters of his playing to the light.
I grew up a fan of Dr. J, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan, but the player who could beat you the most ways with the most skills was Larry Bird. Bird had the best combination of inside scoring, mid-range scoring, 3-point scoring, passing, rebounding, defense, basketball IQ, trash talking, work ethic, clutch performance, and leadership. Bird had it all from day 1 in the NBA. The others gained some of these things after several years. Bird was the Batman of the NBA. He was always several moves ahead of the competition, best clutch shooter of all-time, #2 all-time with winning percentage (Jordan is #40), he had the passing gift, and he could beat you more ways than just shooting. Jordan was dangerous when he had the ball. Bird was always dangerous - with or without the ball. "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game, I’d choose Michael Jordan. If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life, I’d take Larry Bird." - Legendary Lakers Coach Pat Riley “I would much rather guard Michael Jordan than Larry Bird, because you have to play the game as a thinker when you’re playing [Bird]. You have to get inside his mind. Larry wasn’t quick, he couldn’t jump really high, but there were just some sleepless nights.” -James Worthy on Larry Bird, via ESPN SportsCentury " The difference between Jordan and Bird was that Jordan made you look slow, Bird made you look stupid. " - James Worthy “Larry Bird can’t jump, and he’s not that quick… But he makes up for it by using his head, analyzing the opponent. It makes him better than the competition… Consequently, he doesn’t have a weakness.” - Michael Jordan
definitely... MJ even said it himself "I don't think one man can beat the Boston Celtics"...because Bird made the entire TEAM dangerous with or without the ball...and as brilliant as MJ was at scoring (even 60+pts), he couldn't beat the all around game of Bird and the affect he had on the rest of his team...MJ dominated scoring (even Bird said he was unbelievable) but couldn't win without adding a more all around game to his toolbag and helping his team be better overall...then came the dual 3-peats
Hey man I get it you watching a Bird highlight reel and you do the typical thing by thinking I'll pull Jordan down and try to pull Bird up and that NEVER works in Bird's favor due to what Jordan did in his career. You like quotes huh?....Bird after Jordan scored 63 in Boston - that wasn't Jordan, that was God disguised as Jordan " There is a COMPLIMENT IN HISTORY that goes higher than that ☝️ he compared a human being to God.
63 wasn't enough though. Bird was about winning and that's what he got. Easier to compliment the loser. I remember Scottie and MJ double teaming Bird on the last shot. And failing. He hit it anyway. 6'9'' and the high release means you almost have to foul him to reach. Or jump early. Then he just passes it. Bird was unstoppable because he was so good. Who else got away with trash talking MJ? Twice. I wasn't watching a highlight reel - I saw it live. But you should watch a couple and the devastated faces he left everybody with. Mark Aguirre and Moses looked like they were gonna start crying in disbelief. You seem to be salty about MJ not getting past Bird ever. Not once. He didn't even get one. Not one!
@@nettlarry oh i never said 63 was enough, it's a team game and I am ABSOLUTELY not salty about Jordan never beating Bird in the playoffs...why?? Understanding, proper perspective, and context is always needed. You " trying " to brag about Bird beating Jordan in his 2nd & 3rd season with awful teammates is like me bragging about how Jordan started beating Bird a whole lot in the late 80's and early 90's when Bird was riddled with injuries and the Celtics had aged out, it doesn't make any sense. I think you got it twisted thinking I'm a Jordan fanboy, no I'm a fan of the game before anything that's why I'm a proud owner of Magic books, Jordan books, Bill Russell books, Kareem Books, Wilt Chamberlain books and I be damn.... I'M ALSO A OWNER OF LARRY BIRD BOOKS AS WELL. ( DRIVE....LARRY LEGEND, I WISH IT COULD LAST FOREVER ) and in Bird Drive, Bird says this about Jordan in the 80's 👇 " It's not that Jordan couldn't win in the 80's, he just didn't have the proper coaching, system or ROSTER TALENT that all the other teams had who were winning during that time and thank God he didn't " That there ☝️ is called PERSPECTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING. Magic Johnson said this in 87' " Jordan is the best player in the world, he doesn't have the CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTERS that Larry and I myself have " PERSPECTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING!! that's all I'm saying.
@@darylabrams2 I totally get all that. I grew up in this era and even had a shirt with a pic of magic and Bird when I was 10 years old...but the end of this video is a slap in the face to Bird imo. This video makes it look like he was lucky to win one championship.
Larry Bird greatest passer of all time re-edit with new footage is a great video of Bird making amazing pass after amazing pass. Best passing video of Bird
Magic & Larry, resurrected the game of basketball......My dad loved basketball, but stopped watching, until the competition between Johnson & Bird was highlighted......What my Dad used to say, about Larry's game, is that it reminded him of someone, who was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball, football, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, and was what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched!
Yep. Just like the WNBA, the NBA used to suck. Ppl hate the WNBA, but they don’t know how boring the NBA used to be. Especially before televised every single game. And this was in the JORDAN ERA. Those lazy bastards would walk the ball down the court EVERY play. There was no full court ball. Unless it was a rare televised game. That’s what Jordan was talking about when he said he joined the Bulls in ‘84. They didn’t give a F***! They were worried about getting drunk and f’ed up. There was hardly any talent in the league. Women’s college basketball doesn’t have the athleticism that guy’s ball does. But it’s definitely more fun to watch than ANY Lebron [‘Ima victim] game does. Fu€k that bit€h!!
When Bird fractured his cheek, he was seeing double for the rest of the game. He had to figure out which of the two baskets to aim for, and he still dominated for a glorious comeback.
I thought he said it didn’t seem to matter which one he aimed for. And while it was definitely a majestic performance, it technically wasn’t a comeback, since the celts never actually trailed during Bird’s absence.
Getting older sucks, but I'm so glad I got to see Bird, Magic and Jordan in their primes. It really was a golden era for bball. First NBA game I went to as a kid was Celtics vs Hawks in ATL. Bird vs Nique. Great memories 😊
Especially for college basketball. So many great players stayed in school to graduation, or at least 3 years. In the NBA, the rules changes to hand-checking, lax refereeing on things like sticking out a leg to try and draw fouls, travelling and carrying the ball, and the focus on the 3pt shot have had a negative impact on defensive play.
I'm a born and raised New Englander in my 50's and I was blessed to have watched Larry's whole career. Back then, the Red Sox owned the summer, the Celtics and Bruins ran the winter and we had Borque and Neely for the Bruins. And nobody paid much attention to the Patriots, but we all know Tom Brady changed that. LoL.
In college Larry's team was playing mine. We heard they had a potential all american on their team. So watching them warm up we tried to guess which black player was larry. Well, we were wrong, they won, he set the areana scoring record also with no 3 point line. He's the goat. Peace from Northern Michigan.
You nailed it- Larry had ALL the skills. All the fundamentals of the game plus eyes in the back of his head, plus a game IQ off the charts. Players in the day feared this man, with good reason- he could hurt you in so many different ways. A GOAT without question- who by the way would be a monster in today's cushy NBA.
You can't tell a story about Larry Bird, without Magic Johnson, and you can't tell a story about Magic Johnson, without Larry Bird. Incidentally, their rivalry and friendship saved the NBA from almost certain death in the 80's. That's a really great story, highly recommend.
I totally agree with you. I was lucky enough to watch Larry and Magic play, and I am loving watching young fans see how insanely great this game was played. It was truly a magical time for a basketball fan. You should definitely watch his 50 greatest moments, his long pass was deadly accurate. He was so clutch, that Pat Riley once said "If I had to pick a player to take shot to win a game, I would choose Jordan. If I had to pick a player to take a shot to save my life, I would choose Larry Bird." I have always maintained that Larry Bird was the greatest all around player to ever play the game. The saddest day in Boston, was the day he retired.
Exactly! WHO CAN DO THAT? Who in the NBA in the last 30 years has done even half of the following: * Called their shots. * Called their shots in the FINALS. * Pronounced themselves the winner of the 3 point shoot out before it starts. * Beat a Finals team like the Showtime Lakers * Been a 50/40/90 player * Called their buzzer beater game winning shots * Talked trash to opposing coaches telling them no one on their squad can guard them * Completed 3 years of sweeping MJ and the Bulls out of the playoffs * Played a whole game left handed (after announcing it to the media before hand) and finishing with a 47 point triple-double
x2 Time Founding member of the 50/40/90 Club, 3-time consecutive League MVP, 5 Finals, and 3 Rings. Saw him play at the Gahden. Greatest Small Forward and Team Player Ever --That's my man, Larry Joe Bird.
Hope you watch the re-edited version of his passing, all the trash talking, what other greats thought of Bird. Making the case for Larry Bird by Clayton Crowly.
Great video and reaction. That was a great era in basketball, with so many all time greats, from Magic Johnson, to Moses Malone (who rarely gets mentioned anymore), to Dr. J, Pistol Pete, and many others. The game has changed so much, it's almost unrecognizable compared to those days. There are great shooters today, but almost no defense.
I remember watching several of the games where Bird was just majestic. I was watching when he scored 60 on the Hawks. There has never been another player that posesses ALL of the skills, like Larry. There have been some greats that have multiple skills but Larry was "as near perfect as you can get" and it shows. Thanks for the great video.
It's great you showed respect for past players. So many younger people disrespect them. Todays players display amazing athletic skills, but the game back then was so much more physical, you had to earn a win.
Kobe played left handed the rest of a game one time after tearing his right rotator cuff during the game. He only sat out a play or 2. I just saw a video about it the other day. He hit a wild fade away in the corner for 3 left handed.
Bird was a unicorn. I doubt we ever see another like him in a lifetime. Today’s game is boring. This was the golden age of basketball. Larry, Magic, McHale, Dr J, etc… In their prime they would eat today’s players alive
Hey Justin... just wanted to drop a line here and let you know... I'm @ 7:49 and this is already one of the best reaction videos for this Larry Bird mix that I've seen... thanks for being so respectful to a legend from the past... be blessed my brother. Thank you.
Great channel! You need to check out Birds Ultimate Passing re-edit. Bird could pass, I’m 71 and watched many Celtic games in the 80s. Man. That was a great basketball decade. Regards from Kentucky 🏇.
Awesome reaction!! So much to appreciate of one another... ♥ When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36
Respect to you!!!❤ Spread your positivity and love of history!! Study the greats, become greater!! End the noise of trashing the greats!! I was fortunate enough to grow up in New England, 3 years younger than Bird and yes new England is sports crazed!! I can remember in the 80s hearing many times, we're witnessing history about the Celtics and they started calling him a Legend in '86 on his way to his 3rd straight MVP title, then the next year won 3 straight 3 point contests. Who was there when the Boston Garden literally shook like an earthquake!!! ❤ #Legend
Greatest off hand shooter. Greatest passer. Greatest shooter from every range. Better rebounder than Patrick Ewing. LED THE LEAGUE in defensive win shares 4 TIMES! And still had time to make his teammates better by drawing the double and triple teams, constantly rewarding teammates with dime passes for getting open or downcourt early, always putting in effort scrapping for loose balls on the floor, and sweeping Michael Jordan TWICE in the playoffs. His hard play broke his own back and he still made the all-stars his last seasons, putting up great numbers. Oh, and did I mention over a 9 year span, Larry Bird got 2/3's of ALL MVP VOTES!!!
When it comes to the best of the best, all I ask is that Larry Legend is always in the conversation. You don't have to put him first, but to leave him out is just crazy talk. (I'll put him there by a smidge.) Cheers!
I like your reaction & respect for players of the past. I’ve been a Celtics fan since 1968. Larry Legend is my favorite player. He felt a responsibility to the organization, teammates & fans to win games . What you don’t see in this mix tape is that during the Celtic- Pacer game where Bird fractured his cheekbone & had a slight concussion. After his 3rd quarter return, he was hit on the right side of his face by a Pacer & knocked to the floor. It took him a minute but he got up & continued playing. In the 4th quarter Chuck Person shoved him from behind sending him sprawling on the floor on his stomach. Again Bird got up & continued to play. I can’t imagine the pain of running up & down the court.
If you thought his passing was good in this one you should watch his greatest passes (re-edited). He had some great Hail Mary passes. He could have played QB. You have a great voice❣️
Coming to America in 1981 as an immigrant. One of my best memories was watching Larry Bird play basketball. Didn’t even know how the game was even played back then. But was hooked on watching him play. Such an amazing player. Always a fan of the Celtics and Larry Bird to this day. His basketball IQ was second to none. Love how we are still debating and watching a true great inspiring the next generation of basketball players.
I truly appreciate how you didn't babble through the video. Your reactions were true & short. Larry is the one that got me into watching basketball on t.v. on a black n white television in Elementary. Fan for life. Subscribing to your channel.
If you want to really understand their rivalry you should watch A courtship of rivals bird and magic It is absolutely the best sports documentary I've ever seen You can break it up into 4 parts Well worth it
Every great player today from Jordan to LeBron should bow to those two in Bird and Johnson. The NBA was on life support and practically dead. The Finals were shown on tape delay in favor of TV shows like 77 Sunset Strip and Gunsmoke. We wouldn't even know their names after college. They truly saved the entire league. Bird was a 3 time Champ, 3 time MVP, 3 time 3-point winner but also NBA Coach of the year and NBA executive of the year. Nobody else has done that. Nobody. He also stands up for the greatness of today's players. He is truly special.
It's great to see another person around my age actually watch these guys. (I was born in September of 93.) So many people write these guys off without having seen them play. As you mentioned Larry was a progenitor. His game shows up in so many different greats. As you mentioned Steve Nash and Stephen Curry. Think of John Stockton and Jordan. A great underrated player I highly recommend watching is Mark Price. He played in the 90's and the closest thing I can think of to Bird at the PG position. This Intense white dude BALLER. I'm white dude too, so I'm a bit biased. The reason Price isn't mentioned in the same breath as Stockton is mainly longevity (Stockton played well over 700 more games than Price.) and Jordan was incapable of playing the Cavs before the Finals.
I’m older and when I grew up I as a girl of many boys had to learn how to play ball 🏀🏈⚾️. My boy cousins all wanted to be called LARRY. I couldn’t play with them if I acted like a “Sissy Girl” 🤨🤪. Later when my girls played basketball… I kept calling out plays naturally a habit and the mom’s were like you should assist the Coach and I was like i can’t do that my daughter would not like that at all. 🙆🏻♀️😝 Oh the nostalgia and great memories of hearing my family talk about LARRY BIRD. Thank you for sharing this Reaction.
My favorite Larry Bird story was, magic and Bird were at Bird's mom place to shoot a commercial and the took a break for lunch and larry invited magic to have lunch with him and Larry's mom. Larry's mom comes out and ask Larry, "did you tell him?" Larry goes, "No mom I'm not going to tell him. If you want you tell him." Mrs. Bird proceeds to to tell magic that he is her favourite player.
Bird used to practice three pointers with his eyes closed. I’ve never seen someone pass like he did. Watching Larry and Magic was a special treat. There was respect and friendship between them.
Jokic definitely got screwed out of the honor due to perk and others crying racism cause embiid didn't win the past few years. Now embiid will be mocked forever as a false mvp winner lol
The famous clothesline that mchale put on Kurt rambus.. classic.. Johnny most with colorful commentary and back when there were rivalries like with Bill laimbeer and pistons. Don't forget tree Rollins incident either
I was never a HUGE basket ball fan but it was still a big part of my childhood, living in Compton I remember my dad leaving for weeks at a time for work as a truck driver (before the parent divorced) and it being late at night (for a kid) watching the Bulls and Lakers play in 1988 (i was 9) in my moms room because i couldnt sleep lol, I knew Larry was a beast but wish i would have payed a little more attention before so many of the greats retired ❤
Im 6ft7....in high school, i had a bad motorcycle accident....ruined my career...my number was 33,Byrd was and is my hero,i was a power foward....my last game was in 82.....i had to endure the pain and the want to play but watched Byrd and Magic dominate the 80s.....a side note...Maurice Cheeks taught me a lot about basketball in 78...i won a summer basketball camp at WTSU and Mr.Cheeks was my mentor that summer.....it changed my basketball perspective....i carried what he taught me throughout high school......damn motorcycle, i do still ride.
Justin, look this up. The clip where Bird went out of tge game against the Pacers & came back onto the floor. His back was so bad he had to spend the night in traction just to be able to play that game
I grew up watching Larry Bird, Spud Webb, Domique Wilkins, Kareem, etc. Bird's passing game was as ridiculous as his shooting game. Dude even got his own rebounds. On the ar radio, you heard, "Larry Bird for 3!", "Larry Bird from the corner.", "Bird", "Larry Bird", etc.
The shot over the backboard didnt count because of the Wilt Chamberlain rule. Wilt would position himself on the side and just behind the board, then reach those arms out. They would get him the ball and he would just flick it into the bucket. Youre right. It was impossible to guard it. Thus, the Wilt rule. Enjoyed your reaction
Please watch "greatest passer ever with re-edit" to see what an amazing passer Bird was when he played. Many think of Bird as a shooter only but Bird was the best all around player I have ever seen. Bird as a rookie went to a 29 win team and with a new coach and 1 player change to the team (ML Carr) was the main reason Boston won 61 games = a 32 game improvement. Bird won ROY and was 4th in MVP voting. For the next 8 seasons in the MVP Bird was 2,2,2,1,1,1,3 and 2nd again. Bird created the 50-40-90 club and did it 2 seasons in a row. Bird entered three of the 3 point shooting contests and won all three!!
That Pacers game when Larry went off, he'd broken the orbital bone of his eye socket and NO reaction video I've seen yet has noticed this: @ 8:30 when he comes back out on the floor and kneels down, look at his eyes! Pure unmitigated determination and MURDER! He destroyed the Pacers after coming back. I watched that game as it played out!
Man, I loved this vid! Great reaction! Please, take a look on these one, about the game against Indiana Pacers, when larry felt down snd hit his head on the floor... Fractured cheeckbone, double vission, concussion... But the Pacers was giving the sh*t to Celtics without Larry, The legend returns to game without medical permission... Pacers try to make it do hard to Larry as possible... He was hit on his fractured cheeckbone, had a hit on his lower back (remember that Bird had severe damaged his back almost the half of hus career... Watch this vid, man... Larry Legend is a freakin' gladiator! th-cam.com/video/KUd4PG8EyQ8/w-d-xo.html
I never lost a bet in high school when i bet on the Celtics n Larry Bird. I love Larry Bird like no other player. My Mama loved basketball n made me watch w her and as i got older n we were watching the Celtics i suddenly was a huge fan.
I grew up watching Bird play. It blew my mind watching him. I'm glad a new generation is seeing how great the NBA and the stars were back then compared to now. It was a rough game back then. Fighting and punching were normal. Now if you sneeze near someone it's a foul.
It’s about time he gets the recognition he deserves. In my opinion… THE GOAT!
I’m so glad he is too and he’s being portrayed in the new series about magic. So that should help bring more of us later adopters of his playing to the light.
I grew up a fan of Dr. J, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan, but the player who could beat you the most ways with the most skills was Larry Bird. Bird had the best combination of inside scoring, mid-range scoring, 3-point scoring, passing, rebounding, defense, basketball IQ, trash talking, work ethic, clutch performance, and leadership. Bird had it all from day 1 in the NBA. The others gained some of these things after several years. Bird was the Batman of the NBA. He was always several moves ahead of the competition, best clutch shooter of all-time, #2 all-time with winning percentage (Jordan is #40), he had the passing gift, and he could beat you more ways than just shooting. Jordan was dangerous when he had the ball. Bird was always dangerous - with or without the ball.
"If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game, I’d choose Michael Jordan. If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life, I’d take Larry Bird." - Legendary Lakers Coach Pat Riley
“I would much rather guard Michael Jordan than Larry Bird, because you have to play the game as a thinker when you’re playing [Bird]. You have to get inside his mind. Larry wasn’t quick, he couldn’t jump really high, but there were just some sleepless nights.”
-James Worthy on Larry Bird, via ESPN SportsCentury
" The difference between Jordan and Bird was that Jordan made you look slow, Bird made you look stupid. " - James Worthy
“Larry Bird can’t jump, and he’s not that quick… But he makes up for it by using his head, analyzing the opponent. It makes him better than the competition… Consequently, he doesn’t have a weakness.” - Michael Jordan
definitely... MJ even said it himself "I don't think one man can beat the Boston Celtics"...because Bird made the entire TEAM dangerous with or without the ball...and as brilliant as MJ was at scoring (even 60+pts), he couldn't beat the all around game of Bird and the affect he had on the rest of his team...MJ dominated scoring (even Bird said he was unbelievable) but couldn't win without adding a more all around game to his toolbag and helping his team be better overall...then came the dual 3-peats
Hey man I get it you watching a Bird highlight reel and you do the typical thing by thinking I'll pull Jordan down and try to pull Bird up and that NEVER works in Bird's favor due to what Jordan did in his career.
You like quotes huh?....Bird after Jordan scored 63 in Boston - that wasn't Jordan, that was God disguised as Jordan "
There is a COMPLIMENT IN HISTORY that goes higher than that ☝️ he compared a human being to God.
63 wasn't enough though. Bird was about winning and that's what he got. Easier to compliment the loser. I remember Scottie and MJ double teaming Bird on the last shot. And failing. He hit it anyway. 6'9'' and the high release means you almost have to foul him to reach. Or jump early. Then he just passes it. Bird was unstoppable because he was so good. Who else got away with trash talking MJ? Twice.
I wasn't watching a highlight reel - I saw it live. But you should watch a couple and the devastated faces he left everybody with. Mark Aguirre and Moses looked like they were gonna start crying in disbelief. You seem to be salty about MJ not getting past Bird ever. Not once. He didn't even get one. Not one!
@@nettlarry oh i never said 63 was enough, it's a team game and I am ABSOLUTELY not salty about Jordan never beating Bird in the playoffs...why?? Understanding, proper perspective, and context is always needed. You " trying " to brag about Bird beating Jordan in his 2nd & 3rd season with awful teammates is like me bragging about how Jordan started beating Bird a whole lot in the late 80's and early 90's when Bird was riddled with injuries and the Celtics had aged out, it doesn't make any sense.
I think you got it twisted thinking I'm a Jordan fanboy, no I'm a fan of the game before anything that's why I'm a proud owner of Magic books, Jordan books, Bill Russell books, Kareem Books, Wilt Chamberlain books and I be damn.... I'M ALSO A OWNER OF LARRY BIRD BOOKS AS WELL. ( DRIVE....LARRY LEGEND, I WISH IT COULD LAST FOREVER ) and in Bird Drive, Bird says this about Jordan in the 80's 👇
" It's not that Jordan couldn't win in the 80's, he just didn't have the proper coaching, system or ROSTER TALENT that all the other teams had who were winning during that time and thank God he didn't "
That there ☝️ is called PERSPECTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING.
Magic Johnson said this in 87' " Jordan is the best player in the world, he doesn't have the CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTERS that Larry and I myself have "
PERSPECTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING!!
that's all I'm saying.
MJ whined and cried about “Jordan rules” and that’s when the NBA began going into the crapper! Nobody remembers how soft MJ was against the Pistons.
I remember watching Magic and Larry play, the game was more fun back then, IMO.
I don't like how at the end of this clip it turned into a Magic Johnson highlight reel.
100%
@@mattstrathis4328Bird and Magic will always be tied together. Tremendous respect for each other but fierce competitors.
@@darylabrams2
I totally get all that. I grew up in this era and even had a shirt with a pic of magic and Bird when I was 10 years old...but the end of this video is a slap in the face to Bird imo. This video makes it look like he was lucky to win one championship.
Facks. The NBA back then was insane. Lakers, Celtics, Bulls, Pistons, Jazz, Blazers.
You’re one of the first basketball reactors that get it as to why Larry is one of the greatest. Kudos to you.
Larry Bird greatest passer of all time re-edit with new footage is a great video of Bird making amazing pass after amazing pass. Best passing video of Bird
Magic & Larry, resurrected the game of basketball......My dad loved basketball, but stopped watching, until the competition between Johnson & Bird was highlighted......What my Dad used to say, about Larry's game, is that it reminded him of someone, who was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball, football, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, and was what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched!
Interesting comment! Loved your dad’s words about Larry Bird! Priceless!
I'm like your dad I was in my twenties when Larry Bird was King. Watched him every chance I got. But basketball got POLITICAL I'm done
Yep. Just like the WNBA, the NBA used to suck. Ppl hate the WNBA, but they don’t know how boring the NBA used to be. Especially before televised every single game. And this was in the JORDAN ERA. Those lazy bastards would walk the ball down the court EVERY play. There was no full court ball. Unless it was a rare televised game. That’s what Jordan was talking about when he said he joined the Bulls in ‘84. They didn’t give a F***! They were worried about getting drunk and f’ed up. There was hardly any talent in the league. Women’s college basketball doesn’t have the athleticism that guy’s ball does. But it’s definitely more fun to watch than ANY Lebron [‘Ima victim] game does. Fu€k that bit€h!!
The Legend of Larry Legend ! He’s on my B-ball Mt Rushmore, for sure.
When Bird fractured his cheek, he was seeing double for the rest of the game. He had to figure out which of the two baskets to aim for, and he still dominated for a glorious comeback.
I thought he said it didn’t seem to matter which one he aimed for. And while it was definitely a majestic performance, it technically wasn’t a comeback, since the celts never actually trailed during Bird’s absence.
He had two hands .. shouldn't be that hard for da-bird
I've watched these clips many times but it doesn't matter how many times you see them it is ALWAYS fun to watch.
Getting older sucks, but I'm so glad I got to see Bird, Magic and Jordan in their primes. It really was a golden era for bball. First NBA game I went to as a kid was Celtics vs Hawks in ATL. Bird vs Nique. Great memories 😊
Especially for college basketball. So many great players stayed in school to graduation, or at least 3 years.
In the NBA, the rules changes to hand-checking, lax refereeing on things like sticking out a leg to try and draw fouls, travelling and carrying the ball, and the focus on the 3pt shot have had a negative impact on defensive play.
I'm a born and raised New Englander in my 50's and I was blessed to have watched Larry's whole career. Back then, the Red Sox owned the summer, the Celtics and Bruins ran the winter and we had Borque and Neely for the Bruins. And nobody paid much attention to the Patriots, but we all know Tom Brady changed that. LoL.
Im a NYer but Larry is a basketball god
Larry's retirement there was NO GAME! Boston Garden sold out.
Red Sox never ran anything until the 2000s fool
@@Trappy-C I didn't mean championship wise, but the fan base was ALWAYS there and THAT'S what I meant by ran the summer.
@@Trappy-C And name calling says more about you than me.
Yo.. Great reaction..
I saw that game vs. Indiana..
Fractured cheek..
Concussion..
Double vision..
Came back and kicked ass!!!
In college Larry's team was playing mine. We heard they had a potential all american on their team. So watching them warm up we tried to guess which black player was larry. Well, we were wrong, they won, he set the areana scoring record also with no 3 point line. He's the goat. Peace from Northern Michigan.
😧 wow! He came out and surprised everyone I’m sure lol. That’s an amazing story! Thanks for sharing
You nailed it- Larry had ALL the skills. All the fundamentals of the game plus eyes in the back of his head, plus a game IQ off the charts. Players in the day feared this man, with good reason- he could hurt you in so many different ways. A GOAT without question- who by the way would be a monster in today's cushy NBA.
I started watching Russell, West and Wilt. My favorite era was the Bird, Magic era. They were so good that many others were not properly recognized.
You can't tell a story about Larry Bird, without Magic Johnson, and you can't tell a story about Magic Johnson, without Larry Bird. Incidentally, their rivalry and friendship saved the NBA from almost certain death in the 80's. That's a really great story, highly recommend.
I totally agree with you. I was lucky enough to watch Larry and Magic play, and I am loving watching young fans see how insanely great this game was played. It was truly a magical time for a basketball fan. You should definitely watch his 50 greatest moments, his long pass was deadly accurate. He was so clutch, that Pat Riley once said "If I had to pick a player to take shot to win a game, I would choose Jordan. If I had to pick a player to take a shot to save my life, I would choose Larry Bird." I have always maintained that Larry Bird was the greatest all around player to ever play the game. The saddest day in Boston, was the day he retired.
thanks for respecting the man he deserves it, to many today degrade the old stars, larry today would still be top 10 maybe top5
No he would dominate today's NBA!!! NO DOUBT!!!!
Exactly! WHO CAN DO THAT? Who in the NBA in the last 30 years has done even half of the following:
* Called their shots.
* Called their shots in the FINALS.
* Pronounced themselves the winner of the 3 point shoot out before it starts.
* Beat a Finals team like the Showtime Lakers
* Been a 50/40/90 player
* Called their buzzer beater game winning shots
* Talked trash to opposing coaches telling them no one on their squad can guard them
* Completed 3 years of sweeping MJ and the Bulls out of the playoffs
* Played a whole game left handed (after announcing it to the media before hand) and finishing with a 47 point triple-double
The Bird trash talking stories were great as well
Go back and look at the end of the three point contest when he holds his finger up like "Number one." Look at his finger.
x2 Time Founding member of the 50/40/90 Club, 3-time consecutive League MVP, 5 Finals, and 3 Rings. Saw him play at the Gahden. Greatest Small Forward and Team Player Ever --That's my man, Larry Joe Bird.
The 1992 Dream Team documentary is a must see. 11 future hall of famers. And the last time both Larry and Magic played
I had a really good time watching this with you. Thanks.
Hope you watch the re-edited version of his passing, all the trash talking, what other greats thought of Bird. Making the case for Larry Bird by Clayton Crowly.
Outstanding react.....more Larry!
Bird had the best court awareness of anyone in the NBA. ever!
Great video and reaction. That was a great era in basketball, with so many all time greats, from Magic Johnson, to Moses Malone (who rarely gets mentioned anymore), to Dr. J, Pistol Pete, and many others. The game has changed so much, it's almost unrecognizable compared to those days. There are great shooters today, but almost no defense.
I remember watching several of the games where Bird was just majestic. I was watching when he scored 60 on the Hawks. There has never been another player that posesses ALL of the skills, like Larry. There have been some greats that have multiple skills but Larry was "as near perfect as you can get" and it shows. Thanks for the great video.
Larry retired because of his severe back pain. If not for that he probably would have played several more years. Great reaction, you did a great job.
I'm a baseball fan. I had no idea that growing up in the prime of these legends what I was missing. Maybe I would have appreciated basketball better!
I really enjoyed “A Courtship of Rivals”. I didn’t expect to enjoy it, but it was great.
I love Larry ,I don't know how many mixtapes I've watched from people, but it's been quite a few.😂
It's great you showed respect for past players. So many younger people disrespect them. Todays players display amazing athletic skills, but the game back then was so much more physical, you had to earn a win.
Kobe played left handed the rest of a game one time after tearing his right rotator cuff during the game. He only sat out a play or 2. I just saw a video about it the other day. He hit a wild fade away in the corner for 3 left handed.
not just dominant shooter, his whole game was dominant
Bird plays basketball like Neo when he sees the matrix
Heck yeah! He was a dangerous man!
Bird was a unicorn. I doubt we ever see another like him in a lifetime. Today’s game is boring. This was the golden age of basketball. Larry, Magic, McHale, Dr J, etc… In their prime they would eat today’s players alive
Don't forget about Paul Mokeski.
Hey Justin... just wanted to drop a line here and let you know... I'm @ 7:49 and this is already one of the best reaction videos for this Larry Bird mix that I've seen... thanks for being so respectful to a legend from the past... be blessed my brother. Thank you.
Great reaction. Larry Legend 🐐
Great channel! You need to check out Birds Ultimate Passing re-edit. Bird could pass, I’m 71 and watched many Celtic games in the 80s. Man. That was a great basketball decade. Regards from Kentucky 🏇.
Awesome reaction!! So much to appreciate of one another... ♥ When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:36
Thank you for reacting to my favorite small forward of all time, excellent reaction❤
Bird has always been my favorite!
Respect to you!!!❤ Spread your positivity and love of history!! Study the greats, become greater!! End the noise of trashing the greats!!
I was fortunate enough to grow up in New England, 3 years younger than Bird and yes new England is sports crazed!! I can remember in the 80s hearing many times, we're witnessing history about the Celtics and they started calling him a Legend in '86 on his way to his 3rd straight MVP title, then the next year won 3 straight 3 point contests. Who was there when the Boston Garden literally shook like an earthquake!!! ❤ #Legend
React to more Larry Legend!! Perhaps his Greatest Passer Re-Edit video. SUBBED!!!
I’m going to check it out!
I've always been a Lakers fan but I was also a Bird fan. Magic and Bird were so fun to watch.
Larry Legend ❤🎉
11:50 You see him grab his baby at the end there? That kid was 6 months old and 5'9"
I graduated high school in 1984. I grew up right in the middle of all this action. The NBA is not on the same level anymore.
You should watch all of the video with NBA players and legends telling Larry Bird stories. There’s a ton of them!
Greatest off hand shooter. Greatest passer. Greatest shooter from every range. Better rebounder than Patrick Ewing. LED THE LEAGUE in defensive win shares 4 TIMES! And still had time to make his teammates better by drawing the double and triple teams, constantly rewarding teammates with dime passes for getting open or downcourt early, always putting in effort scrapping for loose balls on the floor, and sweeping Michael Jordan TWICE in the playoffs. His hard play broke his own back and he still made the all-stars his last seasons, putting up great numbers. Oh, and did I mention over a 9 year span, Larry Bird got 2/3's of ALL MVP VOTES!!!
Just ran across your video and I enjoyed a bunch. I’ve seen a hundred reactions to this one but I enjoyed yours the best ! Your a wise man
When it comes to the best of the best, all I ask is that Larry Legend is always in the conversation. You don't have to put him first, but to leave him out is just crazy talk. (I'll put him there by a smidge.) Cheers!
I like your reaction & respect for players of the past.
I’ve been a Celtics fan since 1968. Larry Legend is my favorite player. He felt a responsibility to the organization, teammates & fans to win games .
What you don’t see in this mix tape is that during the Celtic- Pacer game where Bird fractured his cheekbone & had a slight concussion. After his 3rd quarter return, he was hit on the right side of his face by a Pacer & knocked to the floor. It took him a minute but he got up & continued playing. In the 4th quarter Chuck Person shoved him from behind sending him sprawling on the floor on his stomach. Again Bird got up & continued to play. I can’t imagine the pain of running up & down the court.
If you thought his passing was good in this one you should watch his greatest passes (re-edited). He had some great Hail Mary passes. He could have played QB. You have a great voice❣️
Check out a video of how cold Bird was as a rookie, You will enjoy It, Loved the reaction.
I've seen Bird's mix-tape dozens of times. Still gives me goosebumps. Might be my favorite video on TH-cam.
NOBODY wanted to guard Bird!!
To see you smiling watching larry was gold. A. B. From Australia 🏀🏀
Coming to America in 1981 as an immigrant. One of my best memories was watching Larry Bird play basketball. Didn’t even know how the game was even played back then. But was hooked on watching him play. Such an amazing player. Always a fan of the Celtics and Larry Bird to this day. His basketball IQ was second to none. Love how we are still debating and watching a true great inspiring the next generation of basketball players.
I grew up in the Boston area in the 80’s. One of my best memories is going to a game at the old Boston Garden for my 12th birthday. Good times…
I truly appreciate how you didn't babble through the video. Your reactions were true & short. Larry is the one that got me into watching basketball on t.v. on a black n white television in Elementary.
Fan for life.
Subscribing to your channel.
Born 1972 having seen Larry Bird on Tv dominate basketbell= Priceless
Back when they used to do it for the love of the game, and you can tell it. Who comes back in after a face fracture now?
Justin, I like how you use your channel! You don't make so many stops that we can't see the tape. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Bird is the real GOAT 🐐
If you want to really understand their rivalry you should watch
A courtship of rivals bird and magic
It is absolutely the best sports documentary I've ever seen
You can break it up into 4 parts
Well worth it
Great reaction to my favorite of all times!! The reason I started watching basketball was because of Larry Legend!!!
Great reaction ,thanks for that! Subbed with pleasure! Kind regards from North Germany!
Every great player today from Jordan to LeBron should bow to those two in Bird and Johnson. The NBA was on life support and practically dead. The Finals were shown on tape delay in favor of TV shows like 77 Sunset Strip and Gunsmoke. We wouldn't even know their names after college. They truly saved the entire league. Bird was a 3 time Champ, 3 time MVP, 3 time 3-point winner but also NBA Coach of the year and NBA executive of the year. Nobody else has done that. Nobody. He also stands up for the greatness of today's players. He is truly special.
What a great reaction really enjoyed it!!!!
It's great to see another person around my age actually watch these guys. (I was born in September of 93.)
So many people write these guys off without having seen them play.
As you mentioned Larry was a progenitor.
His game shows up in so many different greats.
As you mentioned Steve Nash and Stephen Curry.
Think of John Stockton and Jordan.
A great underrated player I highly recommend watching is Mark Price.
He played in the 90's and the closest thing I can think of to Bird at the PG position.
This Intense white dude BALLER.
I'm white dude too, so I'm a bit biased.
The reason Price isn't mentioned in the same breath as Stockton is mainly longevity (Stockton played well over 700 more games than Price.) and Jordan was incapable of playing the Cavs before the Finals.
I’m older and when I grew up I as a girl of many boys had to learn how to play ball 🏀🏈⚾️. My boy cousins all wanted to be called LARRY. I couldn’t play with them if I acted like a “Sissy Girl” 🤨🤪. Later when my girls played basketball… I kept calling out plays naturally a habit and the mom’s were like you should assist the Coach and I was like i can’t do that my daughter would not like that at all. 🙆🏻♀️😝 Oh the nostalgia and great memories of hearing my family talk about LARRY BIRD. Thank you for sharing this Reaction.
Love the background and dig the vibe.
✌️😎
My favorite Larry Bird story was, magic and Bird were at Bird's mom place to shoot a commercial and the took a break for lunch and larry invited magic to have lunch with him and Larry's mom. Larry's mom comes out and ask Larry, "did you tell him?" Larry goes, "No mom I'm not going to tell him. If you want you tell him." Mrs. Bird proceeds to to tell magic that he is her favourite player.
Nice job, man. I enjoyed it.
Born New Englander and life long Boston fan. Bird will forever be my favorite player in the league.
Really enjoyed your reaction to some of Larry’s moves……god he was good.
Bird used to practice three pointers with his eyes closed. I’ve never seen someone pass like he did. Watching Larry and Magic was a special treat. There was respect and friendship between them.
Larry so far is the Last to Win 3-MPV in a Roll.
Jokic definitely got screwed out of the honor due to perk and others crying racism cause embiid didn't win the past few years. Now embiid will be mocked forever as a false mvp winner lol
The famous clothesline that mchale put on Kurt rambus.. classic.. Johnny most with colorful commentary and back when there were rivalries like with Bill laimbeer and pistons. Don't forget tree Rollins incident either
I was never a HUGE basket ball fan but it was still a big part of my childhood, living in Compton I remember my dad leaving for weeks at a time for work as a truck driver (before the parent divorced) and it being late at night (for a kid) watching the Bulls and Lakers play in 1988 (i was 9) in my moms room because i couldnt sleep lol, I knew Larry was a beast but wish i would have payed a little more attention before so many of the greats retired ❤
Im 6ft7....in high school, i had a bad motorcycle accident....ruined my career...my number was 33,Byrd was and is my hero,i was a power foward....my last game was in 82.....i had to endure the pain and the want to play but watched Byrd and Magic dominate the 80s.....a side note...Maurice Cheeks taught me a lot about basketball in 78...i won a summer basketball camp at WTSU and Mr.Cheeks was my mentor that summer.....it changed my basketball perspective....i carried what he taught me throughout high school......damn motorcycle, i do still ride.
Justin, look this up. The clip where Bird went out of tge game against the Pacers & came back onto the floor. His back was so bad he had to spend the night in traction just to be able to play that game
Great video really enjoyed your comments
I grew up watching Larry Bird, Spud Webb, Domique Wilkins, Kareem, etc. Bird's passing game was as ridiculous as his shooting game. Dude even got his own rebounds. On the ar radio, you heard, "Larry Bird for 3!", "Larry Bird from the corner.", "Bird", "Larry Bird", etc.
Love this reaction !
People dont realize how big Larry was. He was a legit 6"10
I was a Junior in High School when Bird and Magic came on the scene. It was the best time ever to be an NBA fan.
The shot over the backboard didnt count because of the Wilt Chamberlain rule. Wilt would position himself on the side and just behind the board, then reach those arms out. They would get him the ball and he would just flick it into the bucket. Youre right. It was impossible to guard it. Thus, the Wilt rule. Enjoyed your reaction
Can't believe people say he was unathletic!
Please watch "greatest passer ever with re-edit" to see what an amazing passer Bird was when he played. Many think of Bird as a shooter only but Bird was the best all around player I have ever seen. Bird as a rookie went to a 29 win team and with a new coach and 1 player change to the team (ML Carr) was the main reason Boston won 61 games = a 32 game improvement. Bird won ROY and was 4th in MVP voting. For the next 8 seasons in the MVP Bird was 2,2,2,1,1,1,3 and 2nd again. Bird created the 50-40-90 club and did it 2 seasons in a row. Bird entered three of the 3 point shooting contests and won all three!!
That Pacers game when Larry went off, he'd broken the orbital bone of his eye socket and NO reaction video I've seen yet has noticed this: @ 8:30 when he comes back out on the floor and kneels down, look at his eyes! Pure unmitigated determination and MURDER! He destroyed the Pacers after coming back. I watched that game as it played out!
Thanks for sharing with us man. Nice job! #33 GOAT
Man, I loved this vid! Great reaction! Please, take a look on these one, about the game against Indiana Pacers, when larry felt down snd hit his head on the floor... Fractured cheeckbone, double vission, concussion... But the Pacers was giving the sh*t to Celtics without Larry, The legend returns to game without medical permission... Pacers try to make it do hard to Larry as possible... He was hit on his fractured cheeckbone, had a hit on his lower back (remember that Bird had severe damaged his back almost the half of hus career... Watch this vid, man... Larry Legend is a freakin' gladiator!
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I never lost a bet in high school when i bet on the Celtics n Larry Bird. I love Larry Bird like no other player. My Mama loved basketball n made me watch w her and as i got older n we were watching the Celtics i suddenly was a huge fan.
I grew up watching Bird play. It blew my mind watching him. I'm glad a new generation is seeing how great the NBA and the stars were back then compared to now. It was a rough game back then. Fighting and punching were normal. Now if you sneeze near someone it's a foul.
Loved the reaction.
1st time watched your show. I LIKED IT.