Soccer player reacts to LARRY BIRD - "ULTIMATE MIXTAPE"
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James Worthy (Lakers) said "Jordan made you look slow. Bird made you look stupid."
That was the era of the greats!
Yes it truly was! @@SDsailor7
He also said,” I was better than jordan in college… for about two weeks.”
@@TheIcemanthomas That's a understatement. And anyway that was enough to win the NCAA Most Outstanding Player of that year... and of course I can hear MJ's fans and their mantra "but he had a better team"... that was the same team MJ was in.
love that comparison
Legendary coach Pat Riley said if he needed one basket to win the game, he’d want Michael Jordan…if he needed one basket to save his life, he wanted Larry Bird…high praise.
I'm taking Jerry west for my life
There is a reason Jerry is the NBA logo but still I would take Bird. The more pressure the better he got.@@christopherking4932
I would still say that..INLUDING Steph Curry
Not only did Larry have a fractured cheek, he slso had a concussion and was having intermittent double vision. And STILL killed it on the court.
Larry Legend 😊
He also was coach of the year and executive of the year. Nobody else has ever done that. The Best.
As someone who was able to watch Larry play his entire career, it lights my heart up when I see you young people reacting to his career highlights and appreciating just how special a play Larry was.
I lived in Massachusetts when Larry was in his prime. Him, Parrish, and McHale were like the dynamic trio.
The greatest all around player ever.
Him and Earvin.
Larry is one of the 5 greatest players. A champion player, he also coached a champion NBA team.
Larry Bird was not only a great player by himself but also a great team player.
Exactly. Wasn't selfish.
Larry Bird was the best basketball player ever. He practiced more than any other player ever also. He knew where the basket was and how to get the ball into it from every inch of the floor. The night he fractured his cheek then came back to play he said he was seeing three baskets so he aimed for the one in the middle. Watched everyone of his games and enjoyed every moment. Don't think we will ever see as great a player again but I hope that every generation has a player who does his best to be even better than Bird no matter what sport they choose.
Bird was Basketball genius. A living Legend. So much respect for this man and what he has done with the help from a few others like Magic and Jordan to help the NBA become one of the most popular sports in the world. 🏀🔥
Bird was one of the best passers in the league, one of the best scorers in the league, one of the best defenders in the league, one of the best rebounders in the league, near the top of the league in 3-point shooting (long distance) and free throws (free shots when a foul is committed). There are some players in every sport who are in a league of their own, where you start comparing them to the best players that ever played, Bird is one of those. He was just incredible.
....and arguably the most clutch shooter ever.
Most importantly, what always makes the difference to me in GOAT recognition : he was a leader. So happy, i got to see the man play live
Bird would tell you what he was going to do to your face and then do it. They had to double team Bird and even then it wasn't enough. Another thing to think about. The 3 point line was added to the game his rookie year. He developed his 3 point game AFTER he joined the NBA. 100% the most clutch player ever. People whom everybody agrees are GOATS....those GOATS all say Larry is the GOAT.
Larry Bird won his 3rd straight three-point contest (a yearly NBA Allstar-Game contest) in his warm-up jacket after talking mad trash to his opposition (he walked into the locker room and said: "I'm just here to see who comes in 2nd."). He was hyper competitive, an incredible athlete, super versatile scorer, great passer, mad trash talker and astonishingly humble (outside of his trash talking).
Verdy that was a really good reaction. Larry was 6'9" and played small forward. A few of the things he did ... Won the 3 point contest at the all star game 3 years in a row. 1st player to have a 50-40-90 season, which means he shot 50% of his shots (not including free throws) shot 40% from 3 point range and 90% on free throws(foul shots). He accomplished it again the following season. He is the only person every to be league MVP, then coach of the year and then executive of the year. After his playing career in Boston ended he became head coach of the Indiana Pacers and a few years later he became an executive with the team. Jordan had amazing God given talent and worked at some skills. The same is true of a lot of great players. Most of the "stars" of today would not play with the injuries Bird did. One year his bad back was so bad he had to spend the night in traction in the hospital and played the next night. His "trash talking" was legendary, but he would back it up. He would constantly tell other teams coaches and players what he was going to do and then do it. Before a game one night he walked past the other teams bench and said hi to the coach. The coach asked how he was feeling and Larry said I feel like 43 tonight. The coach thought he meant he felt old. At the end of 3 quarters the Celtics were far ahead and they took Larry out. He had 43 points! You did a really nice job on this. You got a like, a comment and a subscribe from me. Looking forward to more of your videos. Happy New Year.
I must say, for somebody who doesn't know much about the game, you sure pick things up fast! You are one very smart young lady!❤ Thanks Verdy...
One of the best reaction videos I have seen. You had more appreciation of the man and his game than most of the other guys who say they know the game.
The "no look" passes are about Larry passing to a spot instead of a person. They practice the formations so much that Larry would know (expect) his teammate to be at a certain spot at a certain time. To non-basketball watchers, it looks like the guys are just milling around or standing around the basket, but they all have responsibilities and "lanes" to defend or use (depending on the side).
Awesome reaction! Thank you! When you get a chance - watch "Larry Bird | 50 Amazing Assists" and similar "Larry Bird Greatest Passer of All Time". Also - fun fact: In his rookie year, Larry Bird led the Celtics to 61-21 after they finished 29-53 the previous season without him
You can't go wrong showing us Larry Bird. He was listed as a Small Forward but he did everything. Rebounds and was a Team Player and always trying to get the TEAM INVOLVED in the Game. G.O.A.T. Larry Bird was Larry Legend...
Bird was cocky and confident and backed it up. I got to see him numerous times at the old Boston Garden in 1980 and 1981. He had an uncanny court sense.
" Bird is the Word". The greatest.`
I grew up watching these games with my Grandmother, who loved Larry so much she had his picture next to her while drinking hermorning coffee. I've seen a bunch of reactions to this video, and yours is my favorite. You see the individual talent, the incredible team play and then you hear about his broken cheek. You get how crazy all that is in one player of any sport. And because of his back injury he spent the night before he broke his cheek in traction at the hospital. Larry Bird lives basketball.
You did a great review. Larry and Magic saved the NBA. EVERYONE waited for Lakers Celtics game. When they weren't playing each other, they would broadcast the Celtics game first (east coast time) and the Lakers after (west coast time).
Larry Legend SAVED theGame IF Magic Alone came into theLEAGUE basketball was NOT going anywhere ................................................... just what the game did NOT NEED another GREAT BlacK player.
Bird played his entire career while hurt. He had a bent finger, injured during a softball game before his NBA career, that surgeries failed to fix and a debilitating back injury that eventually shortened his career. The guy was not only an all-time player, he was tough.
Loving the reactions Verdy! Couple quick things - in the 80's scoring between 28 and 33 points per game would usually win you the scoring title, so for Bird to have 27 points left handed after only 3 quarters is awfully good. Also, the clip where Bird intercepts the pass with a half a second left, that was Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Championship. Detriot are ecstatic because they are one inbounds away from winning their third game and can win the series back home in Game 6, but Bird picks off the ball, Celtics win, and go on to win the series, going on to meet the Lakers again in the Finals. The Lakers and Celtics was a huge rivalry and they met four years in a row in the NBA Finals, 1984-87, with each team winning twice. Bird was playoff MVP both years the Celtics won, Magic won MVP in the '87 year.
Good comment. Except the Lakers did not make the finals in '86. Houston beat the Lakers in 6 games to advance to the finals. The Celtics beat Houston in 6 to win the Championship.
Larry Bird is one of the Greatest Basketball players and he played for my Home state NBA Teams The Boston Celtics from my home state of Massachusetts (East coast of the United States). Great job with your reaction VERDY.
Bird has the uncanny ability to always be in the right place at the right time to make the right play every time regardless of injury or athletic ability, supernatural basketball IQ. Combine that with an all or nothing never say die attitude and work ethic and trash-talking, you can see why he’s the Legend.
Yes, the Celtics and Lakers already had a long running rivalry going back to the early 1960's (they played each other in the Finals SEVEN times from 1959 to 1969, with Boston winning each time). Bird and Magic played each other in the college championship game in 1979, then they both entered the NBA in the same year with Magic going to the Lakers and Bird to the Celtics. For the next ten years either the Lakers or the Celtics (or both) were in the NBA Finals.
I’m a Bucks fan always, but the team that meant the most to me was the Sydney Moncrief Bucks, and the Bob Lanier Milwaukee Bucks. When it comes to my memories of us facing the Celtics, l honestly have no memories of Bird missing a shot. He had to have, I just can’t recall it. In addition to that, I just wanted to wish anyone who reads this a very Merry Christmas. Peace be with you, and a happy new year.
Same to you😊
Moncrief was SO good. One of the best, if not the best, guard defenders ever (I'm partial to GP as well). And he could get you 20! An absolute legend. Happy New Year to you as well, friend.
May you your family and your friends have a safe, healthy, and happy 2024 and many years after.
Yeah Karl….Marcus Johnson, Mickey Johnson, Brian Winters, etc…I loved those teams!
At the 12:22 minute mark LARRY BIRD absolute flattens a fan and you know that fan still tells that story fondly. You should react to the DREAM TEAM documentary about the 1992 Olympic team from the USA
I recommended this to you after I watched your jordan review & I'm so happy to see you react to it! For not knowing basketball well I'm glad you were able to understand.
Larry had an innate ability to know where his teammates were at all times. Almost like a 3rd eye, which led 2 many no look & tap passes for easy baskets.
In that game he broke his orbital bone he had double vision & was not cleared by the doctors to return to the game but he snuck back. You can tell by the crowds reaction. Classic Larry.
He came from a poor family & his dad commited suicide b4 he made it to the league so the fam could collect his $.
Basketball is everywhere now but when bird was coming n2 the league games were shown on tape delay. He and magic johnson were also rivals in college & pretty much are credited with saving the league & making it as popular as it is today.
The 3 point contest he never even took off his warmup jacket.
If youre interested they have great videos from players about his trash talk that's quite funny.
Thank you so much for watching & reacting!
P.s. this absolutely made my birthday 🎂 Thank you
I love watching a new fan see Larry play. I had the blessing of seeing him play as a young man and truly enjoy the excitement people have when they discover “Larry Legend.” I’ve seen all the highlight videos, retirement video, trash talking videos and videos where his peers express their appreciation for him. When anyone disrespects Larry, I just figure that they just don’t know.
A documentary about the rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson is called A Courtship of Rivals. It's terrific.
Enjoyed your reaction. Watch Bird and a lot of the 80s greats. You wont be disappointed.
I enjoyed your reaction. I have been a fan of the NBA since the 1970s until a few years ago, when I became very dissatisfied with modern play (and players).
IMO, Bird is the absolute best to suit up, Michale Jordan a close 2nd. Yes, he did play hurt a lot, abused his body to extremes that would sit most modern players on the bench, a fact that explains his relatively peak short career. But for the early to late 80s, he was the best. When he fractured his cheek/orbital bone in that fall, he was seeing double/blurred. In 1985 at his peak, in the off season, he was helping to build his mother's driveway, and while shoveling gravel, he severely injured his back. Yet he won the NBA Championship the next year, and made in to his last Finals against Magic and the Lakers in 1987. From then on, his back became more troublesome each consecutive year, until the Olympics, he had to lay down much of the time, playing in much pain. Fun Fact: when Bird entered the NBA as a rookie, he inherited the worst Celtics team in history, they had a losing record of 29-53. By just adding this wonder kid to the starting lineup, the Celtics posted the best record in his debut season, 61-21, making it to the Eastern Conference Finals losing to the 76ers. And of course in his sophomore season, he wins the championship. Jordan couldn't do this.
And here is a fun clip of current player Lance Stephenson telling a tale about his boss, Indiana Pacers President of Operations Larry Bird, how a 60+ year old Bird wowed him and his teammates. Enjoy :) th-cam.com/video/xUs8SiqV2YY/w-d-xo.html
Yes, Lakers-Celtics was THE rivalry of the 1980s in the NBA. Every championship game that decade (1980-1989) had either the Lakers, the Celtics, or frequently both.
YEP! Bird probably the best all-around player ever. Highest IQ on the court for sure. Being you are a soccer player, passing is a big part of your game, to see the full extent of Larry's passing---Watch "Larry Bird Greatest Passer of All Time (Re-edit w/ New Footage)". Great observations and commentary!!
You obviously now have to check out the Magic Johnson mix tape as well to complete the trilogy of the 3 greatest players of that era, or maybe even any era. Magic was truly magical and had a great rivalry with Bird in the early to mid 80's and a bit with Jordan in the late 80's to early 90's.
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson saved the NBA when they both entered the league their rookie year for the 1979-1980 season. Interest in professional basketball was nearly at an all-time low. TV stations were actually pre-empting basketball games with other programming, or showing a taped game at midnight instead of live during the afternoon or prime time.
They were rivals in college, competing against each other in the NCAA championship game. Both extremely talented and intense competitors. Many college basketball fans followed their careers and competitive rivalry into the NBA, and pro-basketball saw a resurgence in popularity. NBA basketball in the 80s and 90s is unrivaled.
Bird and Magic were on a different level from everyone else...these guys had the highest basketball IQ's I ever seen...go Boston 🍀Bird, Kevin and Robert 🏆🏆🏆 best pick #3 ever
Legend has it the guy he faked@2:03 is still looking for the ball to this day!
Excellent first time reaction! I subscribed for much more Larry Bird! Thank you.
Larry Legend 🤘
Larry is my favorite. And I appreciated you pausing when you wanted to speak. Loved your reaction 😊
WE FU***ING LOVE LARRY!! LARRY LARRY!!!
I knew that Larry Bird must have been very good because he was part of the Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics. But your video showed me how good and how complete he really was, and how important he was for the Boston Celtics. So I can really understand your reaction to the video.
You're so far from reality! He wasn't just "good". He was the main reason Boston Celtics used to scare a shit out of the entire NBA in the 80s! He could do absolutely everything, and was easely the smartest NBA player ever in the history of the game. way ahead above everyone else. (by the words of all his own opponents)
@@jalesbarjo4740 I can say the same to you. Let's not pretend the Celtics never had a team stocked with future hall of famers, and all stars. This is also coming from someone that has Bird over Lebron all time.
@@nucl3arboNg would any of those players have made it to the hall of fame if they didn't had Larry Legend as a teammate during their career? That's my question!
Also, where was The Celtics team before his arrival, and where did it made it after?
@@nucl3arboNgThat team of future "Hall of Famers" went 42-40 without Bird in 1988-1989 when Bird only played 6 games that season. That team of future "Hall of Famers" became VERY average without Larry Bird.
An actual team of future Hall of Famers would have had a better record than 42-40, even without their best player missing. The Bulls when Jordan missed an entire season to pursue baseball is a perfect example of that. The 1993-1994 Bulls had a record of 55-27.
Bird had unbelievable ball control and with the ability to be aware of all around him… made him an unstoppable force in his sport. Playing in shear pain.. a mind over matter. I have done that but after the play or work. Whatever the action, the pain is excruciating after all calms down. Larry Bird was and is not one of the best… He was and IS the best EVER! Long live the king
Merry Christmas Verdy! ⚽ 🏀 🌲Great reaction as usual. Larry Bird was amazing.
Larry Bird was the BEST all-round player the league has ever seen, PERIOD. He was dangerous from anywhere on the court even behind the back board. His passing was second to NONE. He did things effortlessly that other player could only dream of doing or have nightmares about. Larry Bird saved the NBA from oblivion, when he came to the NBA it was getting tape delayed for re-runs of Gunsmoke. Then Magic came to the league and the two of them have a fierce rivalry on the court but became fierce lifelong friends of the court. I'll say it again Larry Bird was as near to perfection as you could find. The Child Larry picks up at the end is his son Micheal "Baby" Bird.
Larry Bird Top 5 NBA ALL TIME 🏀
Great reaction!! You know that the video is the star and you watch like the rest of us. Excellent job!!!
Great reaction, Verdy!! Larry Bird was great to watch!!!
One of the greatest basketball players to ever suit up - Larry Legend
Bird is the Wayne Gretzky of basketball, he aways knew where everyone was.
Good reaction. He’s my second best all time NBA player.
If I may make a recommendation, watch and react to the Magic Johnson Ultimate mix tape. Magic and Larry's career became so intertwined that it is impossible to talk about one without the other. That was the rivalry that defined the NBA in the 1980's.
There is a documentary called Courtship of Rivals. It will explain the rivalry between Magic and Larry. Worth watching. Larry and Magic saved the NBA. It was failing and they revived it.
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were rivals throughout their careers. They played against each other in the NCAA (college) finals. It is still the most watched college basketball game of all time, and it was in 1979. Then they went to the Lakers and Celtics, who were bitter rivals. Bird and Johnson eventually became good friends, and they are credited with saving the NBA and taking its popularity to a new level.
Great reaction. They dont talk about he hurt his back and played his last seasons with a SEVERELY injured back when he paved his moms driveway.
I love basketball. When you see this basketball, and you try to compare this to today’s ballet. Those guy before plays like Aztecs 💪💪💪🔥
The "left-handed game" was the last regular game of the season and Larry said he will play that way for at least 3 Q... In the last period he switched back to right because the game was to close. When asked "Why, he said he was saving his right hand for the Lakers in the playoffs.
A recent subscriber. Try the video of Larry playing hurt. He had an amazing tolerance for pain without it effecting his game. Players today rarely do this in any sport. Larry always wanted the win period.
Bird and Magic rivalry started in ncaa finals,Bird played for Indiana state and Magic for Michigan State
27 is a great score for anyone. Pressing with your offhand is just crazy. Yeah, Bird was amazing. I'm 62 and saw him during his whole career. Basketball was pretty great in the eighties. Lots of amazing players. Yes, Lakers v Celtics....Magic v Bird. Huge!!!
My late father was a big fan of Larry Bird, seeing as they both came from small towns in Indiana.
That and he could play some mean basketball.
Making the case, Larry Bird is an even better video that give a lot of information on his years playing.
Merry Christmas MS Verdy, basketball is my fave and Boston is my team.
Mine too!
Nice reaction. Well done. Larry Bird is the best all around basketball player EVER!!
I lived in LA in those days and had season tickets to the Lakers. Every time Boston came to town the games were on a different level. Byrd vs Magic Johnson.
The Bird passing video is great fun!
1) The "left-handed game" was 27 points through 3 quarters. He actually had 47 in the game; the game got close enough that he wanted to make sure he won it so used his right hand as well in the 4th. 27 points is definitely a noteworthy scoring total -- close to the averages of the top superstars -- even if he hadn't scored the rest of the game.
2) In the game where he fractured his cheek, he also had a concussion and was seeing double. He aimed for the left basket the first time and it went in, so he kept aiming for that basket.
3) Even some of the places where you don't comment verbally, your facial expressions show you noticed some of the moves. :)
4) Larry is also a great human being -- when Magic was diagnosed with HIV, Larry was one of the first to reach out to give him support. Also, when Larry retired, he declined an opportunity to delay the decision for two weeks, which would have kicked in a contract extension and given him an extra $10 million.
Magic and Larry will forever be associated with each other. You can't say one without the other. And if you want to see a great documentary on them I highly recommend Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals.
Great reaction video Verdy!!! Fun to watch with someone who hasn't grown up with the sport! Thanks for sharing! 🤓
The night Bird retired the old Boston Gardens sold out on a non game night that tells you how good Larry Bird was and how much he meant to the city of Boston
Great reaction; you nailed all the aspects of Larry Bird! For a large majority of my youth is was Lakers vs Celtics. Next ... Magic Johnson followed by Kareem =)
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️
One of my most impressive facts about Bird is the game that after three quarters he was 1 steal (I think a steal) from having a quadruple-double. Yet, because of the Celtics' huge lead, Bird opted to sit out the rest of the game. Amazing in more than one way!
that was DUMB of him he was MAD (KINDA) ABOUT MC HALE NOT PLAYING THE LAST FEW MINUTES AND GETTING A FEW MORE POINTS 56
Larry Bird is considered by professional basketball players to be in the top 3 of all time. It's usually Jordan, Johnson, Bird. Larry hurt his back and had to retire early, if not, who knows what people would be saying? He had other things than court skill, like leadership, 'clutch' and grit that are not in stats. You might not understand some of the references like "The Hick From French Lick". He is from the famous tiny town of 'French Lick', Indiana and became a legend in his own lifetime.
note, "a lick" is a place to get salt and minerals in the diet, named so because animals can be seen 'licking' for them there, usually around springs. It's not something weird or derogatory.
Merry Christmas, Verdy. For some really good entertainment you should watch some Larry Bird trash talking videos. He's awesome at it because it's not trash he's talking and he has a great sense of humor. But the best thing is that the competitors telling the stories are laughing their butts off while telling about being beaten. It's kind of heart warming to see that kind of respect.
I was lucky enough to be a young teen in the early 80s and got to watch Bird and gang take on the Lakers for Championships. Was fun. You could put the entire team on Bird and he'd simply shoot over them for 3 points.
I really enjoyed your reaction to Larry bird. The best part is you don’t know all the rules or what kind of points a player should score. You’re a sports player though. You understand what it takes to be great. Confidence, getting everyone involved, taking and making the shot when it counts, calling your shot. You called it like you were a real fan of the game and that’s what made this so enjoyable to watch. You made a comment about how he has eyes on the back of his head. Announces use to say that about bird! Great reaction!!!
Legendary Los Angeles Lakers coach Pat Riley once observed, "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save the game, I'd pick Michael Jordan. If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life, I'd choose Larry Bird."
That is how vitally important (or "clutch") Larry Bird was. Just so you know, pretty much every player who commented in that video about Larry Bird has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Larry Bird absolutely dominated the game when he played...and tortured many of the opposing players with his trash talk at the same time.
The same goes for MJ and the other greats of that era, Bird was not only amazing. He was amazing against some of the best of all time. They all had some of the fiercest competition that's ever been seen. Yet each of them earned their spot as one of the all time bests.
Larry bird was tenacious! No flash just results.
Larry legend GOAT😊
One of the greatest players ever!
there will never be another player like him...period...
Birds passing videos are amazing as well
Merry Christmas, beautiful Verdy
YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE A BASKET BALL LEGEND
The rivalry/friendship between Bird and Magic Johnson is just beautiful! Btw if you havent you should check out Magic Johnson aswell Verdy
La prochaine réaction au basket, faut que ce soit les histoires de trashtalking de Larry Bird! Trop marrant, et impressionnant à la fois!
J'adore tes "réagis" (comme on dit en France!). Continue donc. On te suit depuis l'Algérie.
🎉😂❤LARRY LEGEND ❤😂🎉
No comments about the greatness of Bird's skill , just a quick note to wish you a Merry Christmas from one Canadian to another 🕊 ✌ 🖖 🇨🇦 🌏 .
This is great thing about Bird (and Michael Jordan), their fan base can always say 'he was ours'. Nowadays... we have guys who bounce around to try and chase championships, and no one can make that claim for any of these clowns. And that's a problem.
Larry Bird is the only person to win MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year awards. Also, he is just one of three to win three consecutive MVPs (Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell are the other two). Additionally, Larry was the first to ever make the 50/40/90 club (50% Field Goal, 40% 3-Pointers and 90% Free Throws) and he did that in back to back years. Further, he won the first three 3-point contests held at the All Star games. These are just some of his many accomplishments which helped earn "The Hick From French Lick" his other moniker of "Larry Legend."
Thanks Verdy, nice reaction.
He actually had 47 points that night against Portland and hit the game winner in overtime. But 27 of the 47 was left handed.
22 LEFT HANDED KNOW your FACTS
I don't know anything about soccer...I know less about basketball but I loved your reaction to this video and I love the poster of Robert Plant & Jimmy Page (Led Zep) behind you!!! ❤👍✌
I'm in love with this girl
She's so goddess