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, 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! *(Great reaction guys)*
Sandy, reading what your father said about Larry that gave me the chills! I am a Bostonian, witnessed Larry at the Boston garden, but never ever heard a dead on BullsEye accurate description than what your daddy described! Thank you, I never could explain how Larry was, now I can! Hugs girl!
You know what I love about your setup? You're not just repping one team, but a bunch of iconic players past and present. That's the mark of a real fan of the game.
Bird was one steal away from a quadruple double in 3 quarters and sat out the 4th quarter because those numbers didn't matter to Bird. He was about the score board numbers.
That's how he elevated his team members. He wasn't a "me, me, me" person - until the clock was almost out. The Larry wanted the ball every time! I really enjoyed this reaction, y'all rock! Blessings!
There will NEVER be another Rivalry like Bird vs Magic. Clash of the Titans. In the 1980s, 8/10 championships were won by either Bird or Magic. They even played in the NCAA National Championship game the year before they joined the NBA. They saved the NBA from bankruptcy. It was special. Real battles, punching, clotheslining, no tick tack fouls. Men battling men.
I saw almost every game Larry Bird played. I get a big laugh watching these young guys seeing Larry for the first time. But I have to tell you, I laughed at myself during the 85 playoffs. Larry goes and pops another clutch shot at the buzzer, and I came off the couch screaming Bird and imitated his shot as the overhead fan broke my damned middle finger. Larry made a fool out of me, too... :)
A man who would get into the head of an opponent BEFORE the game started and mess it up so bad...a man who made his teammates remember that he was the ultimate brick wall of reliability; a killer attitude regarding his skill set and the confidence to prove it any night; and as ferocious as any competitor ever wished to be.
Non-athletic, chubby white kid who was slow and couldn't jump if I recall the descriptions of the day back then, The only thing he COULD do is run your ass into the ground trying to keep up with him. Think what he would have been like if he actually had all those desirable characteristics
7:20 Larry's defense? Larry Legend led the entire NBA in DEFENSIVE Win Shares four times!! Ohh and Bird finished 2nd in Defensive Win Shares twice! DWS is stat dominated by legendary bigs, so this is an extremely rare feat for a Small Forward! That's right folks Larry Legend was absolutely an elite defender!
Great reaction. Love the jersey. Don't know if you reacted to the videos about his injuries. He broke his back, shattered his knuckle, fractured eye orbiter, fractured his right cheek and finished the gave, double Achilles surgery, had to lay down on planes for away games. He played some games with a fiberglass body brace on. After some games he'd have to go to the hospital and spend the night in traction. Refused pain meds and shots because that man wasn't going to let anything interfere with his thought process. Don't remember the exact titles but one video is about 4 times he was injured and another is about 5 times. One reactor summed up today's NBA when he said today a player will sit out if his Uncle gets hurt. Lol.
It was incredible how he played hurt, what privilege to be able to watch his whole career seeing him at the Boston garden is overwhelming to explain...it makes me sick what the NBA has become. A hang nail today they miss 5 games. Thats all LeBron he ruined the game..
I was at that Game where McHale scored 56 against the Isiah Thomas led Pistons, it was Easter weekend in the early 80’s and the Garden was loud. McHale was putting on a clinic of low post moves that day.
Keep in mind that Sir Charles faced and played with broken Bird, after his back injury , double Achilles surgery broken face, busted up elbows and countless other physical aliments Bird ignored, minimized and just touched through.
Best part of McHale’s 56pt game might be the fact that Benson actually had a meltdown during the game and got ejected. So Bird LITERALLY got 200% revenge. “You made me leave, now ima make YOU leave - but THIS time it’s on NATIONAL TELEVISION!”
i was fortunate to see Larry play live 3 times in the Boston Gardens. their home court then had no air conditioning. so early season and post season games were played in Boston summer heat with no air conditioning. he's also an Olympic gold medalist in basketball. (duh.) as part of USA's Dream Team.
As a 53yr old, I remember seeing Larry play and at the time I hated the Celtics, but his greatness was un-deniable. I was a Bulls fan ever since MJ joined the team when I was in highschool. Larry spoiled MJ's early attempts to make the Finals, MJ didn't get his first ring till Larry retired. Larry is the only player MJ couldn't dominate, with a nod to Isaiah Thomas as he did pretty well against MJ also. Larry was MJ's kryptonite. My top five are 1 MJ. 2 Bird. 3 Kobi. 4 Magic. 5 Bron. Larry is the only person in NBA history to win league mvp, coach of the year (pacers), and NBA executive of the year (GM of the Pacers) He also has an Olympic Gold medal. The dream team was something so special it'll never happen again. Great reaction!
One of Larry's best called shots was at Atlanta. Dueling with Dominique. The end of the game he went over to Atlanta s bench told the guarding and the bench what he was going to do even telling them as fell back from the fadeaway he would land in the trainers lap. The players watch the players on the end of the bench. 5:29
There's another story about him telling someone that he's gonna shoot a 3 and from where...did it and there was a whistle and he told the guy he was gonna shoot the exact same shot from the exact place and damn if he didn't. Defensively he's made game winning stops...steals. He was bad-ass, that's for sure.😍☘️❤️
He never stopped talking on the court ,he had defensive game ,it was different, but it was there, steals ,tipping balls with fingertips, and hustle was on a 1000 % we know bird could shoot , but his passing:floors most ,he was as good as magic (other players n fans that grew up on him ) we know ,we watched it live ,Mr OG 50-40-90 ,,bird won the first 3 , 3 pt contest , 3 b2b MVP (only 3 have done that ,wilt, Russell, bird ) 3 chips , bird has more rebounds then alot of centers , i love P.E. but bird has him on rebounds, but Sir Charles Barkley, im in awe of him ,love his honesty, bluntness, and OMG ges funny !and on the 1992 Dream Team , Barkley had the most pts ,(look it up ) ,bird was just too well rounded #FACTS ,he gave us our moneys worth , #FACTS , he was Mr.Clutch #FACTS ,he impacted the game without even shooting #FACTS , The man the myth the Legend 🐦💚🏀🔥☘
McHale might be the funniest dude to ever play in the NBA. Bird averaged 24.3ppg, 10.0rpg, and 6.3apg for his career, in the 1980s-90s no less. _That is fucking impressive._ 22-23 Season averages for Joker: 24.5ppg; 11.8rpg; 9.8apg.
I'm over 50. He was even to watch in real time. Constantly doing unbelievable things, constantly. I'm not choosing a goat ( there's 7 or 8 right answers imo) but he belongs in the conversation.
Pat Riley once said if he needed a player to shoot to win the game he would choose Michael Jordan, if he wanted a player to shoot to save his life he would choose Larry Bird.
I watched a video recently of just Larry Bird passing the ball.. incredible.. full court passes.. on the money.. over and over and over.. it was just a mind game with him and he executed every play with perfection.
You have to show these young kids what a complete BB player looks like..My nephews all the time joke with me because they haven't even Bird play.Tell him how Larry played hurt,To play in the pain he played in nobody in the NBA could play with that except Larry.
as an older guy who grew up just outside Boston and watched the C’s all the time during this era…you gotta remember, Bird was doing this in the 80’s and early 90’s before flagrant fouls. you sometimes forgot if you were watching an NBA game or an NHL game. Bird did all this while playing against some of the greatest ballers of all time: Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Jordan, Dr J, Moses Malone, Clyde Drexler, Dominique Wilkins, Bill Laimbeer, Isaiah Thomas, Dennis Rodman, Charles Barkley…and fyi, Jordan was coming into his prime, but Jordan also never beat Bird in the playoffs.
Yeah man. I grew up watching and loving Jordan the most, but Bird was Bad Bad. Definitely top 10 of all time. I mean, he's in the discussion for any spot in the top 10. Kareem said he was the best player he ever played against. He also played against Jordan. That carries a lot of weight with me.
In one of Larry's games, he was ONE STEAL away from a quadruple Double at the END of the 3rd quarter. His stat line was 51 points, 11 assist, 16 rebounds and 9 steals......After 3 quarters. They were up by 30 points so he took himself out of the game. He could have gone for 70 but he was all about wins and never about stats.
If MVP`s are a measure of Greatness, there is only 3 guys that have won 3 consecutive MVP`s, Bird, Chamberlain and Bill Russell! Bird had a Basket ball IQ that was pure Genius, The man played hurt and smack talked other Players and told them what he was going to do and then did exactly what he said. IMO, and stats dont tell the whole story, Bird IS the Baddest man to ever step on the court!
Been watching hopes since 72'.....Larry Legend is easily top 3 all time. Easily best SF ever. His prowess both ends of court and his consistent will to win and play every game like it was his last....very few players come close. Longevity is not a virtue of greatness.....finding was to shut down others - no matter who they were - and bring home WINS...That was Basketball Jesus - Larry Bird!
Bird was never a great 1v1 defender, but he harassed passing lanes, stole balls from unsuspecting or unwary folks, took charges, and got blocks every once in a while.
MCCHALE'S BIG GAME,.. WAS ACTUALLY 57 POINTS!!! LARRY LEGEND JOE BIRD: 1. HAS THE SMARTEST IQ IN NBA HISTORY!!! 2.HE'S ALSO THE GREATEST SHOOTER, OF ALL-TIME (EVEN BETTER THAN STEPH CURRY),.. FOR VARIOUS REASONINGS!!! 3. IS THE GREATEST TRASH TALKER IN NBA HISTORY!!! 4. & HE'S ALSO THE GREATEST ALL-AROUND PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY,.. AS WELL!!! I KNOW THIS, BECAUSE I'M IN MY EARLY 50'S, & I'VE SEEN IT,.. I WAS THERE!!!
Bird led the league in defensive win shares 4 or 5 times and is tied at #5 all time in defensive win shares with Hakeem behind George miken, Bill Russell and Tim Duncan. He is ahead of Jordan, kobe, lebron, Rodman and everyone else except the 4 guys listed
The ability to just call your own shots and make them is unheard of. I remember being like 8 or so and watching Lakers/Celtics finals and to this day no other game felt so huge. My dad's side of the family was from the LA area so I was not a Bird fan. Bird and Magic arguably saved the league. Both their careers got cut shot, Bird's back held him back in both years and minutes he played, and of course Magic had his medical issue. Both IMHO should always be considered in the debate the best to play the game.
Bird is textbook of what basketball players should be. In 90's there is slogan be like mike. That's nonsense since very little people have physique like MJ. If you want to become good bb player learn from bird. The best all around players in nba thats i have seen.
Pat Riley head coach of the lakers once said, " If i had one shot to win a game, i would use Michael Jordan.. If I had one shot to save my life, I would use Bird.." True story
It’s your opponent that that tells the story of who is great and who isn’t. ALL of Larry’s opponents had, at one time or another, wished they could have called in sick, vacation or something, anything, when faced with the prospect of guarding him. When people talk about LB they always say both names, never one without the other, that’s respect. When the coach of the other team is smiling behind his clipboard as he watches LB demolition of his own defense, you know. When the other teams, are drilling, with the express purpose of lessening his effectiveness, knowing that it probably won’t work, you know.
Bird is at the GOAT table. No questions. Rookie of year 3x.MVP consecutively (4x 2nd place) 3 rings in 5 appearances 3x consecutive 3pt champ 50 40 90 founder Dagger3 pioneer Beat everyone in HOF era in playoffs MJ (3-0 , twice) Rodman Isiah T Hakeem Sampson Dominique Dr J Moses Magic Worthy Kareem Coachnof year Exec of year 2nd highest win % in Nba 12 year career, 7 played with injury 12x AS Larry Legend Larry Legend
McHale has the freaky long gorilla arms and if you pass him the ball inside you’re not getting it back. McHale was a good partner for Bird as was DJ, Parish, Ainge could shoot and would throw hands like Isiah when he had to, heck I’ll even throw Walton on there as goofy as he is since Bird revered him.
Barkley is barely 6’5” rebounding like that. Bird was 6’10” easier to rebound than someone 6’5”. Defensively I think it’s a tie Bird good at steals and mind games. Barkley was better post defender. It’s just he was 6’5” going against 6’9”-7’0” power forwards.
Bird was a team player on a higher level than any one else, past and present. He may not have had as much athletic pyrotechnics as Jordan, but if you were to weigh being a genius team player versus being an athletic superstar, being a genius team player is better for winning.
Can’t imagine how many points he would have had if he didn’t make all the insane passes he made through his career. His sharing of the court and passing was insane !
I think his passing was even more incredible than his shooting. It amazes me that his team mates were aware enough to catch the passes. So many of them came from unusual places/angles.
There is a video out there about Bird vs Jordan. It will show how great Bird. I believe the last time Bird played Jordan and Pippin Bird destroyed them in a fourth. That was bad back and feet Bird. He had the intangibles. The biggest was Bird's Pure Will. He just willed that stuff.
@@ItzJustJP I noticed that. I have enjoyed you videos on Bird. I have seen them many time's. But I enjoy people opening their eyes on Bird. His career was short because he laid his body out. My favorite Bird Quote is when Bird said he hates players watching the ball go out of bounds. I don't know how many times he landed in the crowd and diving out of bounds for a ball. His career was short but for 8 years he was the best damn player in the League. Thank you for your work.
Most people pick Magic as the best player in the 80's. Bird won Rookie of the Year over Magic in 1980. Bird won 3 consecutive NBA MVP's and finished 2nd another 5 times. Let this sink in. From 1981-1988 Larry Bird received 67% of all 1st Place MVP votes.
I love the story when bird yelled at the opposing team's coach,,hey frank,,you got anybody on the bench that can guard me,,course these guys cant,,coach looks at his bench and simply says,,No,,larry legend
Gotta say this, Barkley could have been an amazing defensive player...his footwork, his strength,his instinct . He just didn't want to. Charles is an all-time great, both as a player, and now, as a commenter, but he half-assed defense for most of his career.
Hey guys, great reaction, I got a good one for ya. Larry Bird Vs Michael Jordan. It may change a few minds on just how close these two are in the GOAT debate..😊
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, 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! *(Great reaction guys)*
Thank you so much for the story! ❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate it!
Spot on. I saw a practice video where he'd set cans up on the bleachers and knock each one off with the basketball.
Bird said when asked about the check from the 3pt contest.. He said my names been on this check for 2wks 😂😂😂
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Sandy, reading what your father said about Larry that gave me the chills! I am a Bostonian, witnessed Larry at the Boston garden, but never ever heard a dead on BullsEye accurate description than what your daddy described! Thank you, I never could explain how Larry was, now I can! Hugs girl!
It is criminal the amount of disrespect Larry gets from these younger fans. Dude is top 3 all time, and in my opinion the greatest ever.
Yeah it’s crazy! Like smh
He gets more respect now than he did in the 80's. Finding a black dude back then to admit that Bird was great wasn't easy.
@@redrick8900it’s like trying to get black dude to take responsibility as a father.😅
@@dickcnormis1444 Okay racist.
Best bball player ever, not greatest. imo
You know what I love about your setup?
You're not just repping one team, but a bunch of iconic players past and present.
That's the mark of a real fan of the game.
Thank you so much for the compliment! I am a fan of the game! I love old and new school players! I live and breathe basketball.
Bird was one steal away from a quadruple double in 3 quarters and sat out the 4th quarter because those numbers didn't matter to Bird. He was about the score board numbers.
Facts!!!
That's how he elevated his team members. He wasn't a "me, me, me" person - until the clock was almost out. The Larry wanted the ball every time!
I really enjoyed this reaction, y'all rock! Blessings!
Now you gotta show your friend Larrys ultimate mix tape, greatest passing re/edit video, trash talk videos and so many more
There will NEVER be another Rivalry like Bird vs Magic. Clash of the Titans. In the 1980s, 8/10 championships were won by either Bird or Magic. They even played in the NCAA National Championship game the year before they joined the NBA. They saved the NBA from bankruptcy. It was special. Real battles, punching, clotheslining, no tick tack fouls. Men battling men.
Kareem, Magic and Legend brought the NBA back from the brink. Players today owe so much to these three guys.
Kareem? Best C ever IMHO, but he didn’t really move the needle. Magic vs Bird + Jordan
Wow... "Legend". No Larry, no Bird, not even Larry Legend but, Legend. Spot on.
Bird and Magic saved the NBA! Jordan just helped it become global.
I saw almost every game Larry Bird played. I get a big laugh watching these young guys seeing Larry for the first time. But I have to tell you, I laughed at myself during the 85 playoffs. Larry goes and pops another clutch shot at the buzzer, and I came off the couch screaming Bird and imitated his shot as the overhead fan broke my damned middle finger.
Larry made a fool out of me, too... :)
Nice! Lol that’s a dope funny story! He done it to everyone!
A man who would get into the head of an opponent BEFORE the game started and mess it up so bad...a man who made his teammates remember that he was the ultimate brick wall of reliability; a killer attitude regarding his skill set and the confidence to prove it any night; and as ferocious as any competitor ever wished to be.
Facts!!!
For a guy that wasn't fast, he was all over the place.
Non-athletic, chubby white kid who was slow and couldn't jump if I recall the descriptions of the day back then, The only thing he COULD do is run your ass into the ground trying to keep up with him. Think what he would have been like if he actually had all those desirable characteristics
It was his vision, knowledge of positioning in the game and rapid decision making. It made up for lack of speed and jumping ability.
7:20 Larry's defense?
Larry Legend led the entire NBA in DEFENSIVE Win Shares four times!!
Ohh and Bird finished 2nd in Defensive Win Shares twice!
DWS is stat dominated by legendary bigs, so this is an extremely rare feat for a Small Forward!
That's right folks Larry Legend was absolutely an elite defender!
Bird also led the league 4 times in defensive win shares.
That I didn’t know! I will put that down in trivia!
Larry Bird. One of the greatest of all time. He was a all around player. He could score,rebound,,pass,and play defense.
Great reaction. Love the jersey. Don't know if you reacted to the videos about his injuries. He broke his back, shattered his knuckle, fractured eye orbiter, fractured his right cheek and finished the gave, double Achilles surgery, had to lay down on planes for away games. He played some games with a fiberglass body brace on. After some games he'd have to go to the hospital and spend the night in traction. Refused pain meds and shots because that man wasn't going to let anything interfere with his thought process. Don't remember the exact titles but one video is about 4 times he was injured and another is about 5 times. One reactor summed up today's NBA when he said today a player will sit out if his Uncle gets hurt. Lol.
Thank you so much! And yes I done a reaction video on the toughness and injuries of Larry Bird. That is crazy! All he went through!
It was incredible how he played hurt, what privilege to be able to watch his whole career seeing him at the Boston garden is overwhelming to explain...it makes me sick what the NBA has become. A hang nail today they miss 5 games. Thats all LeBron he ruined the game..
Chuck was a better shot blocker maybe, but yeah I think Bird was a better defender overall. And Bird was a transcendent passer.
Yes I agree!!
@@ItzJustJP thanks for the response fam! I'll be watching more of you guys for sure. I dig the hanging out with friends vibe you got going.
I was at that Game where McHale scored 56 against the Isiah Thomas led Pistons, it was Easter weekend in the early 80’s and the Garden was loud. McHale was putting on a clinic of low post moves that day.
Nice!!! Thats dope!! Man of a 1000 moves lol
Then Larry came back with 60 against the Hawks....
@@bobbys4327I've never seen mchale score a 3 pointer , obviously Larry's 60+ game was awesome but 56 with no 3 pointers is pretty epic.
Show him some more. Try Larry's 50 greatest passes.
Keep in mind that Sir Charles faced and played with broken Bird, after his back injury , double Achilles surgery broken face, busted up elbows and countless other physical aliments Bird ignored, minimized and just touched through.
Great reaction with your friend. I'm sure he's going to be a big fan of Larry Bird.
Lol he did apologize lol
Best part of McHale’s 56pt game might be the fact that Benson actually had a meltdown during the game and got ejected. So Bird LITERALLY got 200% revenge. “You made me leave, now ima make YOU leave - but THIS time it’s on NATIONAL TELEVISION!”
Lol 😂 yes I seen that! I died laughing lol 😂
@@ItzJustJP The world needs to know every last detail of all the trash talking that went on in that game.
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If you haven't already seen it, there's a Larry Bird Greatest Passer out there for you to watch. Crazy good. Thank you both.
Hello yes I have done a reaction video not too long ago on it! Great video! I appreciate it!
i was fortunate to see Larry play live 3 times in the Boston Gardens. their home court then had no air conditioning. so early season and post season games were played in Boston summer heat with no air conditioning. he's also an Olympic gold medalist in basketball. (duh.) as part of USA's Dream Team.
As a 53yr old, I remember seeing Larry play and at the time I hated the Celtics, but his greatness was un-deniable. I was a Bulls fan ever since MJ joined the team when I was in highschool. Larry spoiled MJ's early attempts to make the Finals, MJ didn't get his first ring till Larry retired. Larry is the only player MJ couldn't dominate, with a nod to Isaiah Thomas as he did pretty well against MJ also. Larry was MJ's kryptonite. My top five are 1 MJ. 2 Bird. 3 Kobi. 4 Magic. 5 Bron. Larry is the only person in NBA history to win league mvp, coach of the year (pacers), and NBA executive of the year (GM of the Pacers) He also has an Olympic Gold medal. The dream team was something so special it'll never happen again. Great reaction!
Facts!!!! Thank you very much!!
I'm old enough to have watched Larry's entire career! I amm 100% convinced he would dominate the sissies in today's league!!!
One of Larry's best called shots was at Atlanta. Dueling with Dominique. The end of the game he went over to Atlanta s bench told the guarding and the bench what he was going to do even telling them as fell back from the fadeaway he would land in the trainers lap. The players watch the players on the end of the bench. 5:29
There's another story about him telling someone that he's gonna shoot a 3 and from where...did it and there was a whistle and he told the guy he was gonna shoot the exact same shot from the exact place and damn if he didn't. Defensively he's made game winning stops...steals. He was bad-ass, that's for sure.😍☘️❤️
Oh yeah that game against Bullets in double overtime
He never stopped talking on the court ,he had defensive game ,it was different, but it was there, steals ,tipping balls with fingertips, and hustle was on a 1000 % we know bird could shoot , but his passing:floors most ,he was as good as magic (other players n fans that grew up on him ) we know ,we watched it live ,Mr OG 50-40-90 ,,bird won the first 3 , 3 pt contest , 3 b2b MVP (only 3 have done that ,wilt, Russell, bird ) 3 chips , bird has more rebounds then alot of centers , i love P.E. but bird has him on rebounds, but Sir Charles Barkley, im in awe of him ,love his honesty, bluntness, and OMG ges funny !and on the 1992 Dream Team , Barkley had the most pts ,(look it up ) ,bird was just too well rounded #FACTS ,he gave us our moneys worth , #FACTS , he was Mr.Clutch #FACTS ,he impacted the game without even shooting #FACTS , The man the myth the Legend 🐦💚🏀🔥☘
McHale might be the funniest dude to ever play in the NBA.
Bird averaged 24.3ppg, 10.0rpg, and 6.3apg for his career, in the 1980s-90s no less.
_That is fucking impressive._
22-23 Season averages for Joker:
24.5ppg; 11.8rpg; 9.8apg.
he won the first three three point contests in a row
I'm over 50. He was even to watch in real time. Constantly doing unbelievable things, constantly.
I'm not choosing a goat ( there's 7 or 8 right answers imo) but he belongs in the conversation.
Pat Riley once said if he needed a player to shoot to win the game he would choose Michael Jordan, if he wanted a player to shoot to save his life he would choose Larry Bird.
I love how good of friends Bird and Magic have become. Thier interview on Letterman is priceless! Y'all should definitely check it out.
4 strainght years NBA finals (2-2), 50/40/90, and 3 MVP in a row during that time
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You should show your friend Larry Bird’s mix tape. It proves that Larry truly is one of the GOATS
Bird was the word 🤘
Larry was unstoppable and did everything!best ever
I watched a video recently of just Larry Bird passing the ball.. incredible.. full court passes.. on the money.. over and over and over.. it was just a mind game with him and he executed every play with perfection.
Oh yeah!!! 👏👍
I think people confuse talented players with great players many times.
You have to show these young
kids what a complete BB player looks like..My nephews
all the time joke with me
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Bird play.Tell him how Larry
played hurt,To play in the
pain he played in nobody in
the NBA could play with that
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as an older guy who grew up just outside Boston and watched the C’s all the time during this era…you gotta remember, Bird was doing this in the 80’s and early 90’s before flagrant fouls. you sometimes forgot if you were watching an NBA game or an NHL game. Bird did all this while playing against some of the greatest ballers of all time: Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Jordan, Dr J, Moses Malone, Clyde Drexler, Dominique Wilkins, Bill Laimbeer, Isaiah Thomas, Dennis Rodman, Charles Barkley…and fyi, Jordan was coming into his prime, but Jordan also never beat Bird in the playoffs.
oh yeah back in the day rules were different and was an inside-out game. You right about Jordan! 100% correct!
Thx Paul Larry legend ty JP for showing people how good Larry Legend was ❤❤
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I love it when guys talk about what they know!!
When the legends talk about you years later you have to be special!
I love your channel... I'm going back and watching old videos... keep it up...
Thank you so much! I appreciate you!
Finally someone appreciates that boop over the head fake, then the shot, as much as I. Like something my dad would do to me in the driveway LOL
Lol 😂
Yeah man. I grew up watching and loving Jordan the most, but Bird was Bad Bad. Definitely top 10 of all time. I mean, he's in the discussion for any spot in the top 10. Kareem said he was the best player he ever played against. He also played against Jordan. That carries a lot of weight with me.
Love the celts..but yeah giving the ultimate respect to those lakers' teams..
Those were some epic basketball games
I used to watch them on tv, turn the sound off, and then turn on the radio to listen to Jonny Most.
😂😂😂😂IF LARRY BIRD WAS ACTIVE NOW..HE'D MAKE EM CRY!!!!
Lmao 😂😂😂😂
In one of Larry's games, he was ONE STEAL away from a quadruple Double at the END of the 3rd quarter. His stat line was 51 points, 11 assist, 16 rebounds and 9 steals......After 3 quarters. They were up by 30 points so he took himself out of the game. He could have gone for 70 but he was all about wins and never about stats.
That was against the Jazz in 85 right?
I remember the numbers but I didn't remember who it was against
Magic & Bird changed everything for the better in the NBA they made the NBA awesome for about a decade plus with & without them
Facts!!!! Made them a lot of money
If MVP`s are a measure of Greatness, there is only 3 guys that have won 3 consecutive MVP`s, Bird, Chamberlain and Bill Russell! Bird had a Basket ball IQ that was pure Genius, The man played hurt and smack talked other Players and told them what he was going to do and then did exactly what he said. IMO, and stats dont tell the whole story, Bird IS the Baddest man to ever step on the court!
Charles was my favorite player, as a kid... I get him giving respect
Hey Paul, ty JP❤
He said hello! No problem at all!
Been watching hopes since 72'.....Larry Legend is easily top 3 all time. Easily best SF ever. His prowess both ends of court and his consistent will to win and play every game like it was his last....very few players come close. Longevity is not a virtue of greatness.....finding was to shut down others - no matter who they were - and bring home WINS...That was Basketball Jesus - Larry Bird!
That fake at 13:00 is probably my favorite play of all time LOL🔥
Oh yeah that was a great play! 🔥🔥
@@ItzJustJP facts
Only a fool would believe bird was slow on the court he sure beat the hell out of alot of players !
"There are many G.O.A.T.s but only ONE Legend".
Bird was never a great 1v1 defender, but he harassed passing lanes, stole balls from unsuspecting or unwary folks, took charges, and got blocks every once in a while.
MCCHALE'S BIG GAME,.. WAS ACTUALLY 57 POINTS!!!
LARRY LEGEND JOE BIRD:
1. HAS THE SMARTEST IQ IN NBA HISTORY!!!
2.HE'S ALSO THE GREATEST SHOOTER, OF ALL-TIME (EVEN BETTER THAN STEPH CURRY),.. FOR VARIOUS REASONINGS!!!
3. IS THE GREATEST TRASH TALKER IN NBA HISTORY!!!
4. & HE'S ALSO THE GREATEST ALL-AROUND PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY,.. AS WELL!!!
I KNOW THIS, BECAUSE I'M IN MY EARLY 50'S, & I'VE SEEN IT,.. I WAS THERE!!!
Bird led the league in defensive win shares 4 or 5 times and is tied at #5 all time in defensive win shares with Hakeem behind George miken, Bill Russell and Tim Duncan. He is ahead of Jordan, kobe, lebron, Rodman and everyone else except the 4 guys listed
Mmmmmmmm trivia question there!!!
If there was a magical time machine that could bring a rookie Larry Bird to 2023, he would be MVP every single year until he retired.
I think modern basketball would bore the shit out of him. I think some, Larry included, actually thrived in the more brutal physical basketball.
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️
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The ability to just call your own shots and make them is unheard of. I remember being like 8 or so and watching Lakers/Celtics finals and to this day no other game felt so huge. My dad's side of the family was from the LA area so I was not a Bird fan. Bird and Magic arguably saved the league. Both their careers got cut shot, Bird's back held him back in both years and minutes he played, and of course Magic had his medical issue. Both IMHO should always be considered in the debate the best to play the game.
Larry was quick when he needed to be 🏀🔥🐐
Right!!
Bird is also the originator of the 50/40/90 club!
Bird is textbook of what basketball players should be. In 90's there is slogan be like mike. That's nonsense since very little people have physique like MJ. If you want to become good bb player learn from bird. The best all around players in nba thats i have seen.
To see these games live are great childhood memories. Basketball was completely different. It was great watching learning from this time.
The biggest difference between Bird and LeBron is mental. LeBron doesn't have killer instinct.
La Bron couldn’t carry Larry Birds jock strap
One game against Larry Bird and he was living rent free in your head the rest of your career.
Pat Riley head coach of the lakers once said, " If i had one shot to win a game, i would use Michael Jordan.. If I had one shot to save my life, I would use Bird.." True story
GOAT"S GOAT
Thx JP what up to your friend ❤❤
I tell him
It’s your opponent that that tells the story of who is great and who isn’t. ALL of Larry’s opponents had, at one time or another, wished they could have called in sick, vacation or something, anything, when faced with the prospect of guarding him. When people talk about LB they always say both names, never one without the other, that’s respect. When the coach of the other team is smiling behind his clipboard as he watches LB demolition of his own defense, you know. When the other teams, are drilling, with the express purpose of lessening his effectiveness, knowing that it probably won’t work, you know.
Bird is at the GOAT table. No questions.
Rookie of year
3x.MVP consecutively (4x 2nd place)
3 rings in 5 appearances
3x consecutive 3pt champ
50 40 90 founder
Dagger3 pioneer
Beat everyone in HOF era in playoffs
MJ (3-0 , twice)
Rodman
Isiah T
Hakeem
Sampson
Dominique
Dr J
Moses
Magic
Worthy
Kareem
Coachnof year
Exec of year
2nd highest win % in Nba
12 year career, 7 played with injury
12x AS
Larry Legend
Larry Legend
Bird was fearless, but EVERYONE feared Bird.
McHale has the freaky long gorilla arms and if you pass him the ball inside you’re not getting it back. McHale was a good partner for Bird as was DJ, Parish, Ainge could shoot and would throw hands like Isiah when he had to, heck I’ll even throw Walton on there as goofy as he is since Bird revered him.
Facts!!!
Barkley is barely 6’5” rebounding like that. Bird was 6’10” easier to rebound than someone 6’5”. Defensively I think it’s a tie Bird good at steals and mind games. Barkley was better post defender. It’s just he was 6’5” going against 6’9”-7’0” power forwards.
Bird was a team player on a higher level than any one else, past and present. He may not have had as much athletic pyrotechnics as Jordan, but if you were to weigh being a genius team player versus being an athletic superstar, being a genius team player is better for winning.
Have him Watch. " Making the case - Larry Bird G.O.A.T" i grew up watching the man dominate
Can’t imagine how many points he would have had if he didn’t make all the insane passes he made through his career. His sharing of the court and passing was insane !
I think his passing was even more incredible than his shooting. It amazes me that his team mates were aware enough to catch the passes. So many of them came from unusual places/angles.
There is a video out there about Bird vs Jordan. It will show how great Bird. I believe the last time Bird played Jordan and Pippin Bird destroyed them in a fourth. That was bad back and feet Bird. He had the intangibles. The biggest was Bird's Pure Will. He just willed that stuff.
Yes I just put that video out today.
@@ItzJustJP I noticed that. I have enjoyed you videos on Bird. I have seen them many time's. But I enjoy people opening their eyes on Bird. His career was short because he laid his body out. My favorite Bird Quote is when Bird said he hates players watching the ball go out of bounds. I don't know how many times he landed in the crowd and diving out of bounds for a ball. His career was short but for 8 years he was the best damn player in the League. Thank you for your work.
@@kurtsherrick2066 thank you so much and facts!
Larry legend ❤ hope your mother is watching 😂😂😂
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Larry Bird did it all and did it better than any other player. That's what makes up a GOAT. Not rings and high flying dunks. #33 LARRY BIRD #GOAT
Poor Charles
Lmao 🤣
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also has a horrible golf swing
@@bobbys4327 It's beyond horrible, alien like. :)
Most people pick Magic as the best player in the 80's. Bird won Rookie of the Year over Magic in 1980. Bird won 3 consecutive NBA MVP's and finished 2nd another 5 times. Let this sink in. From 1981-1988 Larry Bird received 67% of all 1st Place MVP votes.
A quote of James Worthy; " Jordan will make you look slow, but Bird made you look stupid." Remember Mr. Worthy played against both.
Loved your enthusiasm. I would love to see a reaction to Dennis Rodman. You don't hear much about him. but he is definitely one of the best!
Oh yeah he is so underrated! I done a reaction on Dennis Rodman highlights before. He was so good! Top 5 rebounder of all time. Great defender
Birds no look passes are unreal
Right! I said wow! Lol
THANK YOU FOR THE SAINT JUDE SUPPORT 😇🤕
I think this is one of the reasons why their careers where shorter then aside from playing for 3 years in school
When I stayed at willow glen east apartments in Indianapolis, my dad got me a gig cutting Larry birds yard. Never met him. But I cut his grass
Nice!!!
True GOAT
I love the story when bird yelled at the opposing team's coach,,hey frank,,you got anybody on the bench that can guard me,,course these guys cant,,coach looks at his bench and simply says,,No,,larry legend
😂😂😂 yeah ML Carr
Bird >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Barkley. The end.
Legend ❤🎉
Yes he was!!!
A healthy Larry Bird would own the league today.
Gotta say this, Barkley could have been an amazing defensive player...his footwork, his strength,his instinct . He just didn't want to. Charles is an all-time great, both as a player, and now, as a commenter, but he half-assed defense for most of his career.
Hey guys, great reaction, I got a good one for ya. Larry Bird Vs Michael Jordan. It may change a few minds on just how close these two are in the GOAT debate..😊
Thank you!
@ItzJustJP in the title to that video is You never beat me, The best Larry Bird vs Michael Jordan story ever told.