Absolutely! When they joined the NBA there were only a handful of teams making money out of like 22 or 24. Bird and Johnson saved the NBA. Jordan took it to another level.
@@TannerGoatedfuck today’s league honestly, lebron maybe technically “better” like just has to be put high on all time lists but this was the peak of the nba, and it happened atm when the league was also about to fall apart, these dudes were tough sobs leagues just too soft nowadays. magic vs bird was the best rivalry in nba history don’t @me
@@dku001 yeah but Jokic's contribution to the team is surreal. He is great, but he makes the whole team, every player better. It's simple with Jokic playing. Get open and he WILL find you every time. Plus every other weapon in his arsenal. I have never watched Bird, only highlights, and he has had a tremendous career, but keep in mind that Joker is only 28 years old. Damn, with these stats and potentially more championships, we may be witnessing something great. If someone almost averages a triple double, that is simply unseen along with 20, 30 plus points. Yet every season he is under rated. You wanna know why? Because he is not a show man like every other American player ( or an all star ). Interest in basketball and basketball alone. Boring. NBA is about who can put someone on a poster up. Same with Luka. He is physically not a beast, as Jokic, but he is natural. That is what you lack over the pond, the competitiveness, the hunger. It's just all about money and commercials and coverage.
Nigga this not a compliment, there will literally never be another Larry bird unless u were to clone him, there will never be another aiden McNeil either u goofball
That would have to be so humbling. To have a man like Magic say that about you and you can tell he said that from the bottom of his heart. He meant every single word of what he said.
Nah. Those dudes actually love each other. I mean it's virtually impossible to not love Magic. But they're thick for real. Ever since Larry's mom made them lunch that day, they've been true friends. I Believe it's because they understood that the Midwest is where the realest people are from.
I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: Isaiah 45:5 The thing you have spoken is true, and that is the grace of God towards man.
@xavierthomas5835 I agree everything is done through the grace of God through Jesus Christ our savior. But a beautiful compliment should be appreciated from a Christian perspective as well.
Magic is such a great person and friend. You can tell he truly meant it and I agree with him. As much as I hated the Celtics as a die hard Lakers fan, Larry was indeed a legend. I wish we could have seen Larry’s face when Magic said there will never be another Larry Bird - I almost had tears in my eyes.
I hated you Lakers too, but today I tell everybody that y’all’s second team would crush every team in todays league. It’s a miracle we beat you guys at all.
Shit that was the only person that stood in his way without bird it be mj who shit maybe lebron who😂😂 it’s crazy to think lil things have a crazy ripple effect
They’re rivals and friends. Have seen each other at their worst and best and this man said this about his friend. That’s TRUE friendship, respect, admiration and love for his craft.
You got that backwards for real.. love is the easiest thing and the most simple thing there is.. hate takes work chaos takes work.. love is pure it's natural...love is the guide we all should follow..
@@christopherstrebeck4532 look at the world we're living in everyone hates eachother if it's not race it's money it's music preference anything to hate someone it's literally the easiest thing that's why the world is the way it is
They brought Magic to talk about Larry Bird in the Boston Gardens! The amount of respect and love they brought to the game, their games, and countless fans is mind-boggling…yes! Thank you! And more please!❤
Just can't figure why and would like to know if her ever repented where his first born is concerned, young as he was at the time, why did his family not encourage him to do more than bank roll that child, hopefully he repented
They are numbers 1 and 2 on the all time win % list. They are the greatest winners ever in the game. No players have ever just come into the league and start dominating the way did.
Larry was DIFFERENT! He was an all around amazing player, could do anything. The respect is thru the roof for that man and how he handled the ball. Give that man his flowers.
Amazing. I saw a clip where Larry said that Magic was the greatest player he’s ever seen, and I’ve seen a clip where Magic said that Larry was the only man he ever feared on the court. That’s respect.
To hear a competitor with a heart like Magic speak so highly of Bird you know they have a special relationship. They became brothers through some of the most fierce competition the court will ever witness. These guys hated each other. But they always respected one anothers game.
@Matthew King There is a difference between hating someone and wanting to beat them. They did everything they could to win over one another but Magic actually wanted to be Larrys buddy. Bird has said that he couldn't be friends outside of the court and fight fiercely inside, so he waited until Magic needed to retire to reciprocate on the friendship. But he still liked Earvin even during the years when he wanted to be better than Magic. 🙂
Having had the extreme privilege to watch Larry and Magic play from college ball through the pros was an experience I'll cherish always! Best time ever for basketball!!
There wasn't one though till after they retired yes they were friends but you can Google 9 million videos of people and Larry himself talking bout how Larry wasn't really friends with anyone and kept to himself he also didn't want to be friends with magic cuz that was his rival. Literally words spoke by Larry himself.
And there will never ever ever be another Magic Johnson. I am just grateful that I got to see both Magic Johnson and Larry Bird play against each other in my "LIFETIME!" Thank you for the "MEMORIES" to both Magic Johnson and Larry Bird!!
Two of the greatest to ever play the game. Hardcore competition brought out a strong bond and respect for one another. I admire both of these men so much.
Magic and Bird. Sworn enemies. Competitors. Rivals from Highschool through the NBA. And obtain respect. U don't have to do dirty work and tear someone down to compete with them
still one of my favorite things in sports...having watched and followed for 60+ years. Bitter rivals for king of the hill as well as championships...through respect and finally finding out they're actually a so much alike at the core, becoming the greatest of friends. And Magic's speech here spoken from the heart...wow
Doesn’t get much better than that, as far as compliments go. What a beautiful, heartfelt moment between them, and doing it publicly, so everyone else can enjoy it with them.
I watched this live because I was obsessed with their rivalry. It is one of the most touching moments in sports. And of course it comes from the great Magic Johnson. Epic!
I love that these two faced off as top talent in college and had that rivalry their entire NBA career and had / have so much respect for one another. I also love that both stayed with their original teams their entire career with both teams already having established a rivalry against each other. It's just poetic all the way. It's things like this that make people love sports.
These two men saved the NBA and are the epitome of friendship....we could all learn a lesson.
Absolutely with out a doubt
Absolutely! When they joined the NBA there were only a handful of teams making money out of like 22 or 24. Bird and Johnson saved the NBA. Jordan took it to another level.
That's Class!
@Basic Truth - Dr. J was good but he didn’t carry the league like Bird and Magic. The Lakers and Celtics were the rivalry.
Truth!! They did!
You know you did something right when your rival speaks about you like this, noble men the both of em
I really thought Magic was gonna hit him with "You told people you were better than me" LOL
Real recognizing real, no hate
Larry Legend
Beautiful 😢
They friends
That is the greatest thing I ever heard an athlete tell another athlete. What a high level of respect.
Bron better than both yo mom even know
@@fhoeschasepape 😂😂😂
@@fhoeschasepape U funny
Word up
@@fhoeschasepape LeMid?
Larry stood by Magic even during Magic’s lowest point.
That's how one knows who true friends are.
They are the true definition of “Friends off the court, Enemies on the court”
Best way to put it
Maguc 🔥🔥🥵😤😳😻😽
the way it should be
Nah. Bill and Wilt. Had dinner at their mothers homes before games. BATTLED on the court.
@@carryeveryday910 Yeah but after Russell retired, their friendship went sour for 20 years.
LB had the nervous laugh 😂 like “bro what are you about to say by in front of all these people”
True 😅
Definitely
Oh sht he gonna expose my labs 😂
For real 😂😂
Lmao 😂
These two are greatness and class personified.
Lebron better than both in my opinion
@@TannerGoated He's better than neither of them.
@@TannerGoatedNot in character or team leadership.
@@TannerGoatedfuck today’s league honestly, lebron maybe technically “better” like just has to be put high on all time lists but this was the peak of the nba, and it happened atm when the league was also about to fall apart, these dudes were tough sobs leagues just too soft nowadays. magic vs bird was the best rivalry in nba history don’t @me
@@bars_____ the league soft cuz ur soft now let that settle
30 years later, there's still not another Larry Bird.
Never will be
Jokic? :)
@@abracha11 He's great passer and shooter, but not as all around, nor is he as clutch as Bird. But he IS the closest to Bird yet.
@@abracha11 Oh yeah, not to mention that his trash talking ability is way behind Bird 😆
@@dku001 yeah but Jokic's contribution to the team is surreal. He is great, but he makes the whole team, every player better. It's simple with Jokic playing. Get open and he WILL find you every time. Plus every other weapon in his arsenal. I have never watched Bird, only highlights, and he has had a tremendous career, but keep in mind that Joker is only 28 years old. Damn, with these stats and potentially more championships, we may be witnessing something great. If someone almost averages a triple double, that is simply unseen along with 20, 30 plus points. Yet every season he is under rated. You wanna know why? Because he is not a show man like every other American player ( or an all star ). Interest in basketball and basketball alone. Boring. NBA is about who can put someone on a poster up. Same with Luka. He is physically not a beast, as Jokic, but he is natural. That is what you lack over the pond, the competitiveness, the hunger. It's just all about money and commercials and coverage.
One of the greatest compliments I have ever heard a man give another man!
This. You don't hear men giving recognition and admiration enough when it's due. The amount of respect be has for Bird is outstanding. 🎉
@@GREEDxAXED 💯
Amen!
Nigga this not a compliment, there will literally never be another Larry bird unless u were to clone him, there will never be another aiden McNeil either u goofball
Yes one of the best compliments
The ultimate compliment from a rival/friend. There will never ever be another Larry Bird and Magic Johnson ever again. They saved the NBA in the 80s
True. I can’t think of two other superstars from that era besides them. They made the NBA fun to watch back then.
I agree but two words: Stephen Curry
@@510Baby23 not over magic yet
@@Connorwright1212 he is now bro
@@suhnyyong6204 nah
That would have to be so humbling. To have a man like Magic say that about you and you can tell he said that from the bottom of his heart. He meant every single word of what he said.
Dk how that's humbling but cook king
That’s not what humbling means
Humbling ain’t the word
How u know he meant it magic spoke to u prior to this or u just good at reading minds?
@@henryneil567 how you know he didn't mean it? You just good at being so negative or you just a dick?
Magic is a true gentleman, and one of the best basketball player's ever. He and Birds friendship is awesome.
Man, you don't get rivalries like this anymore.
Gotta love seeing rivals with this much respect for each other.
Same thing with Warren Sapp and that cheese head sumbitch Brett Favre.
Mozart and Salieri… I just watched the movie Amadeus
they weren't really rivals
@@brandonfreeman6517 they were literally the star player on rival teams
@@brandonfreeman6517 lol just stop talking. Your echo chamber bullshit.
highest sign of respect. it's just a joy to see that.
It’s to bad that he’s lying cse whyte ppI suck at sports.
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What a touching moment. Mad respect for Magic by showing respect and being vulnerable in front of millions like that
That’s what it’s all about brother to brother 🫱🏾🫲🏻
Nah. Those dudes actually love each other. I mean it's virtually impossible to not love Magic. But they're thick for real. Ever since Larry's mom made them lunch that day, they've been true friends. I Believe it's because they understood that the Midwest is where the realest people are from.
@@JamusChristus wtf are you saying na for? Either way bro said the same thing you’re repeating the same thing guy
@@dharristhadon1608 because you're incorrect. I fixed it for you
@@JamusChristus yeah you didn’t correct anything dumb ass 😂
“I’d walk out the front and Larry would walk out the back. We just understood. I love that man like a brother…”
Always great to see a legend acknowledge another legend in the utmost respect
To be so genuine that nobody else could replicate you. That is a beautiful compliment
I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: Isaiah 45:5 The thing you have spoken is true, and that is the grace of God towards man.
@@xavierthomas5835Amen
These guys just flat out love each other, it’s really cool.
For sure @Mythic
@xavierthomas5835 I agree everything is done through the grace of God through Jesus Christ our savior. But a beautiful compliment should be appreciated from a Christian perspective as well.
Magic is such a great person and friend. You can tell he truly meant it and I agree with him. As much as I hated the Celtics as a die hard Lakers fan, Larry was indeed a legend.
I wish we could have seen Larry’s face when Magic said there will never be another Larry Bird - I almost had tears in my eyes.
I hated you Lakers too, but today I tell everybody that y’all’s second team would crush every team in todays league. It’s a miracle we beat you guys at all.
He has aids
Shit that was the only person that stood in his way without bird it be mj who shit maybe lebron who😂😂 it’s crazy to think lil things have a crazy ripple effect
Facts Magic said it well and it was on point
@@juwonroberts8622 it is already like LeBron who.... it would have never been like MJ who tho no matter what Magic or Larry did
The mutual respect and friendship between these to is awesome. There will never ever be another larry bird or magic Johnson
They’re rivals and friends. Have seen each other at their worst and best and this man said this about his friend. That’s TRUE friendship, respect, admiration and love for his craft.
Both were awesome.
greatness and sportsmanship together, such class act.
So humble of him to say that.....priceless!!!!
This gave me chills... This is called Respect
Not to say there wasn’t disrespect back then more so competitiveness but they also knew how to respect one another
Ditto, and this coming from the Greatest point guard too ever play the game, Bow in the presence of greatness!
No shit, me too bro! I have so many fond memories of me and my dad watching this era of the NBA and man, this clip got me amped up too ngl
4REAL4REAL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If Dirk,forget it.
Real man right here never be afraid to show love. Hate is easy love is hard.
This is how Magic got aids.
Easy for u to say tht
You got that backwards for real.. love is the easiest thing and the most simple thing there is.. hate takes work chaos takes work.. love is pure it's natural...love is the guide we all should follow..
@@christopherstrebeck4532 see how easy it was for you to hate my opinion instead of scrolling past
@@christopherstrebeck4532 look at the world we're living in everyone hates eachother if it's not race it's money it's music preference anything to hate someone it's literally the easiest thing that's why the world is the way it is
Greatness recognizes greatness
They brought Magic to talk about Larry Bird in the Boston Gardens! The amount of respect and love they brought to the game, their games, and countless fans is mind-boggling…yes! Thank you! And more please!❤
Love how two rivals became friends
Apollo and Rocky
KSI and Logan 😂🤣
Magic: "You can take that to the bank"
Bird:"My nigga"
Ultimate respect right there.
Ultimate meat riding
@@TannerGoated ok Conner
@@TannerGoated You most have never competed at anything in ur life, if you didyou'd understand that level of Respect.
MAD RESPECT!
@@robbie6833 you are right, @Conner only knows his “meat riding” that is all that’s in his mind.
Magic probably is the most respected and humble person in the whole sport world …. that dude never change pure love..
Jordan took it personal 😅
@@jackbigaj1612 Just like everything else 😂
He is, and the most positive person ever. No doubt
@@benjievarela5430 yeah HIV positive
@@Secondluri 😂 omg that was perfection
There will never ever be another legends like you both.
Their admiration for each other is resounding. Beautiful
I agree 100%
That’s why Michael Jordan is the ultimate villain
He couldn’t stand anybody being his equal
@@h2w25 He showed love to Kobe. Granted it was after his death.
It's so beautiful the sincere, deep respect and admiration among these two legends.
The respect of your peers is often the highest honor.
Factz
God so much class and mutual respect. Greatest rivalry in sports history.
American sports maybe but definitely not world sports.
Magic and Larry were real people that respected everything in life especially the game an each other. What great memories they made for us👍😍
Yeah Magic respected his wife so much he never cheated on and never got HIV
@@BeingConsciousness-yw3zw stop just coming on here to hate
Magic is such a humble dude. As great a player that Magic is he ALWAYS gave props to his peers especially Larry. Awesome!!!!!
Just can't figure why and would like to know if her ever repented where his first born is concerned, young as he was at the time, why did his family not encourage him to do more than bank roll that child, hopefully he repented
Give people their flowers while they are alive so they can hear it
Larry Bird and Magic = A friendship that can't be measured. Ever.
Magic and Larry....basketball gods blessed us with them. I feel so privileged to have watched them play. THANK YOU.
They are numbers 1 and 2 on the all time win % list. They are the greatest winners ever in the game. No players have ever just come into the league and start dominating the way did.
Larry was DIFFERENT! He was an all around amazing player, could do anything. The respect is thru the roof for that man and how he handled the ball. Give that man his flowers.
Amazing. I saw a clip where Larry said that Magic was the greatest player he’s ever seen, and I’ve seen a clip where Magic said that Larry was the only man he ever feared on the court. That’s respect.
Number 4 and 5 all time
@Frank Schaefer You're too high.
@@TheSportsShow473 1 MJ 2 Bron 3 Kareem 4 Magic 5 Bird 6 Kobe 7 Shaq 8 Wilt 9 Bill 10 Curry 11 Duncan 12 Olajuwon 13 Durant
@@frankschaefer8890 why is kobe not top 5
@@frankschaefer8890 u ok
To hear a competitor with a heart like Magic speak so highly of Bird you know they have a special relationship. They became brothers through some of the most fierce competition the court will ever witness. These guys hated each other. But they always respected one anothers game.
@Matthew King
There is a difference between hating someone and wanting to beat them. They did everything they could to win over one another but Magic actually wanted to be Larrys buddy. Bird has said that he couldn't be friends outside of the court and fight fiercely inside, so he waited until Magic needed to retire to reciprocate on the friendship. But he still liked Earvin even during the years when he wanted to be better than Magic. 🙂
A😅😂 hahaha
Fr man both bird and magic are so iconic
from college to the NBA they had a long standing rivalry
Having had the extreme privilege to watch Larry and Magic play from college ball through the pros was an experience I'll cherish always! Best time ever for basketball!!
You guys are so loved. You've brought the world such joy.
The respect they had for each other is unmatched!! So many battles. Competition at its highest level!
These two great men became the best of friends but also there will never be another magic.
The fact that he even thinks that he is replaceable just shows home much of a humble guy he was.
So much love between them 2 dudes. Funny how sports can be a metaphor for Life n link ppl together
Great great comment I always say the same thing 😊
Sports is life
This was such a wholesome moment. I haven’t seen this kind of care in the NBA since the late 90s
Bcuz now it's all about me, me, me, me.
@@1lyonman766 I don’t think the players do that to themselves, I think media and their agents do that and it’s tainted the game quite a bit.
That's why I laugh at these fucks taking a weak as fuck wwf bump and crying foul
The admiration from magic is so wholesome, magic himself could never be replaced.the respect between the two can never be denied.
30 plus years later this still holds true. What a time to be a kid growing up in the 80s and watching them battle the whole decade it was amazing.
I'd pay good money to watch a biopic focusing on Larry and Magic ❤ the ultimate rivalry/friendship
There wasn't one though till after they retired yes they were friends but you can Google 9 million videos of people and Larry himself talking bout how Larry wasn't really friends with anyone and kept to himself he also didn't want to be friends with magic cuz that was his rival. Literally words spoke by Larry himself.
_Courtship of Rivals_ tells their story.
The set up for the complement was nice. Good job MJ
I see what you did there....sneaky!
Ultimate respect and competitiveness. Gotta love it.
Ultimate meat riding
@@TannerGoatedok conner
Their friendship is so solid it brings tears to my eyes, What a wonderful thing🏀🏀🏀
Greatness recognizes greatness.
curry better
And there will never ever ever be another Magic Johnson. I am just grateful that I got to see both Magic Johnson and Larry Bird play against each other in my "LIFETIME!" Thank you for the "MEMORIES" to both Magic Johnson and Larry Bird!!
LeBron James and Dirk. Lol jk jk
Prime Magic Johnson and Prime Larry Bird ; there's nothing better!!!
Ditto
No Other Words Need To Be Spoken 🧐🙏🏽
Lebron > Magic and Doncic > Bird, nuff said
That was downright poetic… 👏👏👏
these men have the ultimate most respect for eachother. continue to live in paradise humble men
These two had some fierce battles but the respect and love these two have for each other is how the game should be played. Two of the absolute best👍
The greatest two players ever you guys single-handedly saved the whole NBA I'm glad I live to watch you guys play against each other it was beautiful
Yelp ❤
Two of the greatest to ever play the game. Hardcore competition brought out a strong bond and respect for one another. I admire both of these men so much.
I love this. Fierce competitors for a solid decade that led to tremendous respect and friendship. This is how it should be.
Magic: "You can take that to the bank"
Bird:"My nigga"
@@blueman5753
😂 ✌🏻✊🏻
this made me cry so hard!!! The deserved respect!!! Love this moment. I'd be blessed to ever have one
Magic and Bird. Sworn enemies. Competitors. Rivals from Highschool through the NBA. And obtain respect. U don't have to do dirty work and tear someone down to compete with them
They were never enemies. That's media and fan based nosense.
@@kimmeyson4u the term enemies isn't meant as literal as u reference. They weren't looking to capture and decapitate each other
@@gabrieltrevino1673 perhaps only using words you mean to describe their relationship would be better.
@@kimmeyson4u yup the competition drove these two guys especially against each one another 😊
Never played each other in highschool
These two had a brotherly rivalry. Love em both.
SOooo..... much love, friendship, and RESPECT between these two GOATS😂😂😂
Two of the best. They made the 80'S NBA. Bird and Magic, God Bless
That's a true friendship between two legendary players
2 of the greatest that ever played. Loved that era with lots of great players
Their friendship, Respect and Brotherly love for each other is so priceless 😁😁😁🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍
I was having a fuckin dumpster fire of a day today and this just totally made me feel better, love these two guys ♥
The admiration that they had for each other is unmatched!!!
Incredible compliment from a incredible legend to another legend
Just remember, the greatest of your adversaries make your victories all the more valuable.
Awesome! Magic was an awesome player... his respect for Bird is also awesome!
You could tell in his voice that he was telling the truth. These 2 men saved basketball in my opinion and I’m so glad I got to see them play!
Damn, bring back the 80s, what a rivalry, what competitors, and such respect....
And it was simply Larry's mom making lunch that forged the friendship.
Magic is just an amazing human
Too bad he didn’t use a condom
Love him too ❤
So great to see such competitive rivals show each other so much respect.
Magic always had a way with words!
still one of my favorite things in sports...having watched and followed for 60+ years. Bitter rivals for king of the hill as well as championships...through respect and finally finding out they're actually a so much alike at the core, becoming the greatest of friends. And Magic's speech here spoken from the heart...wow
Dope words from friends that competed against one another, at the highest level.
Their friendship is so wholesome
the fact the whole room was going crazy shows you how great he was.
Larry Bird, you can't put it in words how awesome he was!
Kobe better
@@JakeSmith-go9ciNo shit sherlock
I think we all forget sometimes just how good Magic was!! He also helped pull the sport out of the darkness of the mid seventies!
This made me tear up. This is the definition of rivalry and class.
Doesn’t get much better than that, as far as compliments go. What a beautiful, heartfelt moment between them, and doing it publicly, so everyone else can enjoy it with them.
Even Cell cries.
You gotta love their respect for each other years after they were on court rivals. They both know they pushed each other to be better.
I watched this live because I was obsessed with their rivalry. It is one of the most touching moments in sports. And of course it comes from the great Magic Johnson. Epic!
Such a great rivalry. So much respect and class
Well put. What you said reminds me of the rivalry between Hunt and Lada.
I love that these two faced off as top talent in college and had that rivalry their entire NBA career and had / have so much respect for one another. I also love that both stayed with their original teams their entire career with both teams already having established a rivalry against each other. It's just poetic all the way. It's things like this that make people love sports.
that is what respect for your competition looks like 2 undeniable legendary men
Great rivalry. Nice to see the respect they have for each other.
Man, these guys are legendary. I loved watching them compete.
True sportsmanship and admiration amongst friends.
True as it gets. Bird is a genuine and kind guy who at the end of the day just asks for respect
Love the respect these two have for each other
What a level of respect. Need more of that in this world, no matter the career.