Larry Bird is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year, MVP three times straight, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year.
I was born in 79 so cut my teeth on early mid 80s, I count myself lucky and reckon that's why I'm a fan to this day. I had the pleasure of my first basketball watching experience being maybe the best the league ever was. 55 miles south of Chicago too so very quickly we were blessed with MJ.
Me too, Bro. Miss those days, I'm 79 and it's just hard to see what has happened to the game... but I've got my No. 33 Jersey and the "Sporting News" with Larry on the cover. Bird and Magic... never be like that again....
I was lucky enough to see games at the Forum but as far as watching on TV, most games were on tape delay and you had to wait until they were over to watch. So it was the radio where I experienced most of the games in real time. I would have a radio in my backyard and play along with the game on my own hoop based on what I was hearing from the great Chick Hearn. That was before internet so if you didn’t listen on the radio, usually you didn’t know who won the game until you watched the tape delay so it wasn’t that big of a deal. Different times for sure
Thank You, BU. I had to watch this 2 times. So much to absorb. The Birdman was a demon to my Lakers and later to the Sonics. West Coast fan back then. Times change, and seeing what the Birdman did, is amazing. Thanks again.
one of the things that people don't about that cheek fracture was that the trainer told Larry that he was done for the night. Larry waited until the trainer and doctor were distracted and ran back out onto the floor.
Dominique was awesome on the court and he is an excellent gentleman. That 4th quarter shootout between Dominique and Bird is spectacular. They respect each other. What a talented Battle that was....................
Hi BU... I live in Boston and am a HUGE fan of Tom Brady. However, I completely agree with you. The rivalry between Peyton and Tommy is no where near the intensity or depth of the rivalry between Magic and Larry. Furthermore, although Tom and Peyton are friends, they are not the same kind of friends as Larry and Magic. Larry and Magic have a special bond that is very rare.
I grew up in this era. The NBA was going under. It was Larry and Magic that saved the NBA. The finals were being played on delay. Late at night after people went to bed. They took the NBA from midnight to prime time. From almost bankrupt to a world wide phenomenon.
Many people didn't understand Larry being drafted in his junior year. He became eligible for the draft because he enrolled in Indiana first and then left to Indiana St. in 74, and that class had graduated. Making him eligible. Indian Pacers attempted to draft him with their number one pick and found he wasn't going to leave college. So they traded the number one pick to Portland Trailblazers who also attempted to draft him at number one. They passed after they too failed to convince him to leave college early. When the Celtics drafted him at Number six it was a gamble. Boston's rights would expire when the next draft began on June 25, and Bird would have been the likely top pick. After protracted negotiations, Bird inked a five-year, $3.25 million contract with the team on June 8, making him the highest-paid rookie in sports history. Shortly afterwards, NBA draft eligibility rules were changed to prevent teams from drafting players before they were ready to sign, a rule known as the Bird Collegiate Rule.
@@BU_TV In some ways it was, but if they really got to know about who he was, they would have known that when he gave his word, he kept it. That's called character.
I'd like to be younger, but I'm very glad to have grown up in Boston, in the 80's and be a part of Larry Bird's rise to legendary status. We even have the same last name, no relation sadly, but it was (and nostalgically) still is a very special time. Side Note: I was at the gym when he retired, and Magic came out (which btw... no one ever shows) but Magic had on a Larry Bird Celtics jersey under his Lakers uni. Magic said something to the effect of "I've got one more surprise for you. (takes his jacket off) it'll never happen again, but this is for you" and showed that he was wearing Larry Birds Celtics jersey. Rousing applause from the fans, laughter from Larry, but in that moment, when it hit that it was over... as Larry said "Good-bye" Women, Men (of all ages and sizes, kids, trainers... ) No one was exercising, we just watched... eyes glued to the tv's, all proud and heartbroken; there wasn't a dry eye in the building.
One thing about these Bird videos is that it isn't Joe Blow or Fred Journeyman talking about how good he was. These are greats and hall of famers themselves. These are professionals who played with or against him. Magic, Kareem, Michael Cooper, Byron Scott, James Worthy, Dominique, Isaiah Thomas, Salley, Irvin, Barkley, Ewing - the list has no end. If these guys said you deserved to be on the court with them, you are already great. When they admit fearing you? Damn.
You gotta remember, which isn't really covered here....Larry was an unbelievable passer. Defenders had absolutely ZERO clue whether he was going to shoot or pass. And his teammates had to be on their toes ALL the time when Larry had the ball.
When Irving, Magic, Jordon and a bunch of other of the best ever say Larry is the best or in the top 5 ever, you need to listen. I watched Larry play and it’s hard to explain how ridiculously great he was. He should be in everyone’s top 5 all time greats. He makes it on Mount Rushmore every time.
I know the game has changed but man I miss this the trash talking & physicality in the 80' & 90'. The match-ups were also amazing. I do enjoy 3 point shooting it todays game, but back in the day was used more as a strategic weapon but I have no doubt if Larry was playing today he would be up with the best in terms of 3 point shooting numbers. The guy would be on the practice court all day & night lol I do miss the mix of more driving to the post, slam dunking over players, sky hooks etc Think the talent is around in todays game to mix it up more. Love the reaction videos. Much appreciated😊✊
@@BU_TV Hell, Larry with today's medical technology would've gotten proper treatment for his spinal injury humping concrete around at his mom's house in the offseason and his career would've been a lot longer. Not to mention nutrition, workout regimen, etc.
In perspective bird in the finals worked the boards against Hakeem Olajuwon in the finals…the same guy who was probably the best center in the nba for the next decade plus with Ralph Sampson who was also no joke…but also on top of that scored his ass off…guy was amazing
You are so right 👍...i grew up with Bird and Magic and that rival was as good as it got... greatest basketball IQ's I ever seen ...i miss them both... great reaction my friend 👍
Reggie had a big point: today's rules, with the turnstile defenses - he'd be open for shots, and passing lanes would be wide open. No disrespect to LeBron, who's performance over time is incredible. Your point about James being ball dominant is also spot on.
I am not from Boston , but was able to watch live Celtic games when the legend was playing i will say none of the games were boring unlike todays games over priced and over hyped . The unselfish play the killer instinct was on full display Bird hands down top three of all time.
What sticks in my memory was the feeling right before a game and we'd say, "What's he gonna do tonight?" Damn, you never knew but it was going to be a show, something weird like a shot from behind the backboard, or a shot off his own rebound, or a buzzer beater. The passing, that's another time you never knew where the ball was going. He had it all mapped out mentally. He knew. We didn't but he knew and he surprised us over and over.
the era, the violence of the era. Men were playing men then. Especially in the eastern conference. Bird played finess but played the brutality of that era. Bird, magic , ishai , jordan, and most the guys who played then, cared about winning every night. No nights off.
Bird and Magic is one of the most beautiful, one of the most important and, without a doubt, THE best rivalery story in sports. Period. Nothing else is even in the same League. Its Bird and Magic at the top, all alone as on a throne. Then Id say there is like two or three empty tiers under them before the runner up can be found. Thats how far their story out ranks anyone elses. Without them the NBA would not exist and with its dissappearance, literally every NBA superstar thst followed. You cant understate the absolutely world altering effect it would have if Larry and Magic never met. What would happen if Brady & co vanished? I harbor no malicious intent or feeling go either of them but mets be honest
16:34 the Magic/Bird rivalry changed the NBA forever and an argument can be made that they saved the NBA. There’s numerous videos to back that up. No other individual rivalry has had as dramatic an effect on a sport. They just make the sport more enjoyable and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Morning, I have heard Luca Doncic called the reincarnation of Larry Bird. After watching him, I would agree. A comparison between Larry and Luca might make an interesting video. Doncic is described as slow, like Larry. I heard one comment about that saying " Doncic" plays at his own speed and you cannot stop him. Sounds like a perfect description of Larry Bird being slow. You are right about the rivalry between Bird and Magic being the best in professional sports. That kind of rivalry is only possible in basketball where a rivalry between teams can be in any sport but the ability to do head to head with a specific competitor and keep stats between them for years is only possible in basketball. One thing I have noticed that would make a good stat. What percentage of shots does a player make that are 'net only'. That 1st 3 pt shoortout, Bird rattles the 1st one then it is net, net, net...
i have seen similarities between luka and larry. no of course he’s not as good but he has the same crazy all over the place non-current way of passing and playing. tough to put in words what i see
Bird n Magic.. thanks. Anyone who love this game owes u both. All these excellent players and coaches said it all. 🎉 unbelievable. Like it was scripted
I love the fact u are wearing a lakers hat man. The "I hate L.A tee shirts"were very popular back in the day. Respect. I remember that Atlanta battle when i was 9.
your funny trying to read some of those statements so damn fast and sometime you didn't get it done i had to laugh so some advise just stop the tape and read it and make a comment if you like it seems near the end you did stop the tape i think but still loved your reaction
Here's a stat for you! The number one and number two players in NBA history with the highest winning percentage is magic #1 with Larry at #2 about a half of a 100%age point behind him
People talk about Kobe LeBron and Durant as all timers COMPLETELY leaving out Magic and Larry. How!? Know this as fact, those newer players wouldn't have a job as pro basketball players without Larry legend Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson...know that.
I'm guessing Maxwell ( 8:21 )didn’t watch any of the ISU games that were broadcast in Boston during Bird's senior year. Or the college play-offs that year.
I watched my first NBA title in 1960. The ONLY "G.O.A.T" has 11 NBA Rings, 2 NCAA titles, 1 Gold medal, 5 MVPs, 12ALLStar Games. American Medal of Freedom. No discussion apply.
not surprised there wasn't a 30pt avg as his starting team pretty much concluded games all in double digits! They shared the ball. No one was chasing their legacy or stats
Tim "The Big Fundamental" Duncan was a 5× NBA champ, 2× NBA MVP, 3× NBA Finals MVP, 15× NBA All-Star, and the only NBA player to ever be selected to the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams for 13 consecutive seasons. I remember seeing Duncan play when he was at Wake Forest and played against Vince Carter and my Tar Heels, they had some classic games back in the '90's.
Hmm,watching Larry play live with the Celtics just made it seem like, this guy isn't athletic and he didn't have a lot of athletic but why was he just unstoppable. And I saw it first hand for myself how that man did the things he did. Even watching a live game you were like what? Hold on, no they'll replay it. Or we will because to play back after the game and see what the hell did he just do. You saw it but you just had to shake your head in disbelief. You were like what? How did he continually do what he did and then we started to figure this guy Larry Joe Bird out. But you never stopped shaking your head I'm disbelief.
Imagine a team trying to go to the podium and draft a kid still in college, Like I know these are the guys that are graduating this yr, but it’s the junior from Indiana state that I wanna select lol 😂
If you were 50/50 on Larry vs LeBron.....You never seen Larry or any other NBA Legends flop tryn to get bunk fouls the way LeBron does. Sac Up And Be A Man. Bird Was A Man.
its scary to watch Bird, then realize hes just as good defensively and mentally tough, he went toe to toe with Kareem and Dr. J.. who the f00k does that ?
Football is similar to basketball you need a great quarterback but the other players that win the game, basketball it was the big man, then guard, the the forward, it important the getting the ball to the one who can score.
These clips are before Luka and Jokic which is why they keep comparing him to Dirk, but even now, I think most people would still put Larry at the top. And it's not just the fact that those guys are all white for the comparison, it's the versatile game they all had. Larry was the template, but still the gold standard.
What they don't know is Bird is 20th in ppg, 54th in rpg, 47th in apg, 38th in spg, and 217th in bpg, 61st in defensive rating, 30th in defensive win shares, 7th in Box+/-, and 2nd in winning percentage, ALL-TIME. That adds up to 476. The next closest guy (you want a LOW number) is 608 that I can find--and Jordan gets an 802. To measure a player's ALL-AROUND game, these are the stats that just make sense--all the measurables, no HYPE factor. See where your guy ranks. A true fan should have an idea of who got the 608--hint--it's an 80s player, and not Magic Johnson. Kareem got a 697.
Karl Anthony Towns??? He’s a nice player but Larry would torch him. Size?? Larry was a legit 6’9 with an amazing fade away jump shot that couldn’t be blocked. Not to mention that Larry’s basketball IQ was off the charts! The first 40/50/90 guy (did it twice), Larry would be a matchup nightmare in todays game with no hand checking and getting fouled if you sneeze on a guy. Larry would average about 35/12/9 in todays game and his best 3 seasons can be stacked up against anyone in the history of the league. Larry’s defense is also underrated as he was 3x 2nd team all defense and top 50 all time in defensive win share (for the young analytics junkies). Nothing Larry Joe Bird couldn’t do on the court. P.S. I had previously said my top 5 all time (of players I have seen play) were Jordan-Bird-Magic-Lebron-Kareem with Steph as a close 6th. My apologies to Kobe as he is my 6th ahead of Steph. Kobe is the only player I have seen since Jordan and Bird to have the same killer instinct. Kobe was another assassin!!!
No no no no lol you are correct! Larry was by far a better passer! If Larry didn’t put in his mother’s driveway he would have been much better at the end of his career and would have played much longer!
O my God. No one in NBA today knows how to play any defense and I mean any defense . Magic , MJ , Bird , Barkley , Kareem would have a field day on offense . Imagine marking Bird without knowing how to defend .
The GOAT debate is so stupid. It’s based on position. You can’t compare a guard to a forward because their stats reflect differently. If you want to do a GOAT debate you have to do it position by position. The accolade that transcends position is legend … and there is exactly 1 of those … LARY JOE BIRD!!! He’s the only player that has ever been placed in that position … by his peers. They people he beat year after year. The teammates he played with year after year. The honest players that came after Bird. They all place Bird and only Bird as the legend of basketball!!!
Where did he get 3 years a college?! Larry had 4 years a college! LOL. Yeah BU...I completely agree with you! I don't understand that statement at all ...he would have to adjust to the size of the players... give me a break! 😂😂😂.
I feel like the NBA should release more video footage from their vaults, but we have some people out there that has some wonderfully recorded VHS to digital
Larry Bird is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year, MVP three times straight, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year.
Good luck topping that
Larry GOAT is undeniably indisputable.🤔
And...first ever and 3x consecutive 3pt. contest winner and founder (and multiple year member) of the 50/40/90 club.
And first to ever poop 💩 on a 💩
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I'm 62 now and I sure do miss those days watching Larry and everyone else from that era play ball. Larry was something special.
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I was born in 79 so cut my teeth on early mid 80s, I count myself lucky and reckon that's why I'm a fan to this day. I had the pleasure of my first basketball watching experience being maybe the best the league ever was. 55 miles south of Chicago too so very quickly we were blessed with MJ.
Me too, Bro. Miss those days, I'm 79 and it's just hard to see what has happened to the game... but I've got my No. 33 Jersey and the "Sporting News" with Larry on the cover. Bird and Magic... never be like that again....
You and I are the same age. I miss it too.
The only man in basketball 🏀 to get the opponent to cheer him on like that
Yep… that’s saying something and the man played 3 quarters of an NBA game with his left hand. He scored 27 points left handed. Who does THAT?
@@johndardi1334 who plays 3/4s and is one steal from a quadruple dbl.. Larry Joe Bird
It was an absolute privilege to watch the NBA in the 1980's.
I wish i was there
Yes it was.
Bird and Magic were magic
I was lucky enough to see games at the Forum but as far as watching on TV, most games were on tape delay and you had to wait until they were over to watch. So it was the radio where I experienced most of the games in real time. I would have a radio in my backyard and play along with the game on my own hoop based on what I was hearing from the great Chick Hearn. That was before internet so if you didn’t listen on the radio, usually you didn’t know who won the game until you watched the tape delay so it wasn’t that big of a deal. Different times for sure
Thank You, BU. I had to watch this 2 times. So much to absorb. The Birdman was a demon to my Lakers and later to the Sonics. West Coast fan back then. Times change, and seeing what the Birdman did, is amazing. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it! My dad said the same
one of the things that people don't about that cheek fracture was that the trainer told Larry that he was done for the night. Larry waited until the trainer and doctor were distracted and ran back out onto the floor.
I think any great player will be a great player in any Era. (For me, Larry Bird especially. )
I mostly agree with this mmmhm
Agreed!
Could Shaq play if they call fouls like today? 😚
He is also the originator of the 50/40/90 club in multiple seasons!
coooooorrect!
Dominique is a humble dude too. Asked him or bird. Didn't answer. Just gave bird props. Hell of a player too
Dominique was awesome on the court and he is an excellent gentleman. That 4th quarter shootout between Dominique and Bird is spectacular. They respect each other. What a talented Battle that was....................
Hi BU... I live in Boston and am a HUGE fan of Tom Brady. However, I completely agree with you. The rivalry between Peyton and Tommy is no where near the intensity or depth of the rivalry between Magic and Larry. Furthermore, although Tom and Peyton are friends, they are not the same kind of friends as Larry and Magic. Larry and Magic have a special bond that is very rare.
You are very right!
True
LaBron is not a top shelf passer, he is a ball hog and expects to get the ball and shoot, or you are riding pine
@@Zephyrmec why even mention him? lol
And a cry baby!
About halfway through this video it sneaks from a really good highlight reel to a jaw dropping highlight reel!
Someone is paying attention!
I grew up in this era. The NBA was going under. It was Larry and Magic that saved the NBA. The finals were being played on delay. Late at night after people went to bed. They took the NBA from midnight to prime time. From almost bankrupt to a world wide phenomenon.
Mutual respect . Will to win. Supreme talent.
Many people didn't understand Larry being drafted in his junior year. He became eligible for the draft because he enrolled in Indiana first and then left to Indiana St. in 74, and that class had graduated. Making him eligible. Indian Pacers attempted to draft him with their number one pick and found he wasn't going to leave college. So they traded the number one pick to Portland Trailblazers who also attempted to draft him at number one. They passed after they too failed to convince him to leave college early. When the Celtics drafted him at Number six it was a gamble. Boston's rights would expire when the next draft began on June 25, and Bird would have been the likely top pick. After protracted negotiations, Bird inked a five-year, $3.25 million contract with the team on June 8, making him the highest-paid rookie in sports history. Shortly afterwards, NBA draft eligibility rules were changed to prevent teams from drafting players before they were ready to sign, a rule known as the Bird Collegiate Rule.
Preach Betty! Thanks for the facts l. It was a gamble
That is the most precise and fact driven explanation for how it all went down . 😊 thank you for that
@@BU_TV In some ways it was, but if they really got to know about who he was, they would have known that when he gave his word, he kept it. That's called character.
Don't forget the Respect and Love for each other. 🏀
I’m 64 years old, bird & magic is the greatest rivalry I’ve ever seen. Yes they are great friends 💪🏽💯💯💯❤️
You can see how much hes fans love larry bird.
🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
Oh yeah he got the luv
I'd like to be younger, but I'm very glad to have grown up in Boston, in the 80's and be a part of Larry Bird's rise to legendary status. We even have the same last name, no relation sadly, but it was (and nostalgically) still is a very special time.
Side Note: I was at the gym when he retired, and Magic came out (which btw... no one ever shows) but Magic had on a Larry Bird Celtics jersey under his Lakers uni. Magic said something to the effect of "I've got one more surprise for you. (takes his jacket off) it'll never happen again, but this is for you" and showed that he was wearing Larry Birds Celtics jersey. Rousing applause from the fans, laughter from Larry, but in that moment, when it hit that it was over... as Larry said "Good-bye" Women, Men (of all ages and sizes, kids, trainers... ) No one was exercising, we just watched... eyes glued to the tv's, all proud and heartbroken; there wasn't a dry eye in the building.
One thing about these Bird videos is that it isn't Joe Blow or Fred Journeyman talking about how good he was. These are greats and hall of famers themselves. These are professionals who played with or against him.
Magic, Kareem, Michael Cooper, Byron Scott, James Worthy, Dominique, Isaiah Thomas, Salley, Irvin, Barkley, Ewing - the list has no end. If these guys said you deserved to be on the court with them, you are already great. When they admit fearing you? Damn.
All facts
I'm impressed your knowledge and class throughout this Bird montage....God bless Peace
Likewise bless!
You gotta remember, which isn't really covered here....Larry was an unbelievable passer. Defenders had absolutely ZERO clue whether he was going to shoot or pass. And his teammates had to be on their toes ALL the time when Larry had the ball.
I'd love to see videos highlight his passing abilities. Pete Maravich is the only player I've seen who could do the passing game like Larry Bird.
Facts!
@@brianmurphy811 when he got to the 3 point line if he was double teamed that means someone is open and he found them
When Irving, Magic, Jordon and a bunch of other of the best ever say Larry is the best or in the top 5 ever, you need to listen. I watched Larry play and it’s hard to explain how ridiculously great he was. He should be in everyone’s top 5 all time greats. He makes it on Mount Rushmore every time.
top 2 or Bust.
I know the game has changed but man I miss this the trash talking & physicality in the 80' & 90'. The match-ups were also amazing. I do enjoy 3 point shooting it todays game, but back in the day was used more as a strategic weapon but I have no doubt if Larry was playing today he would be up with the best in terms of 3 point shooting numbers. The guy would be on the practice court all day & night lol I do miss the mix of more driving to the post, slam dunking over players, sky hooks etc Think the talent is around in todays game to mix it up more. Love the reaction videos. Much appreciated😊✊
All facts, I appreciate ya!
@@BU_TV Hell, Larry with today's medical technology would've gotten proper treatment for his spinal injury humping concrete around at his mom's house in the offseason and his career would've been a lot longer. Not to mention nutrition, workout regimen, etc.
I was in highschool for this game.
I saw Bird back in the day at the Gardens -so glad too.
Had to be quite a joy
Best Bird compilation I've seen! Thank you!! You left out the Dream Team moments...
Thanks you! Dream Team video is up as well
Dude I'm a Duke fan but I have to agree with you on JJ Reddick... gives the school and basketball a black eye...
😂😂😂😂
Coming from a dukie
In perspective bird in the finals worked the boards against Hakeem Olajuwon in the finals…the same guy who was probably the best center in the nba for the next decade plus with Ralph Sampson who was also no joke…but also on top of that scored his ass off…guy was amazing
Bird really was of the highest caliber tier
I just subscribed. Dude that was awesome. You said things about Larry I’ve been saying for years. Absolutely loved it. Also 100% with you on KAT.
Thanks for the sub and facts! We gotta keep it 100 with Bird and the other greats! KAT😂
Who’s your top 5 all time? I got mj bird Kareem wilt magic.
That was one heck of a response Michael Jordan gave.
You are so right 👍...i grew up with Bird and Magic and that rival was as good as it got... greatest basketball IQ's I ever seen ...i miss them both... great reaction my friend 👍
@@TonyWaller-oy8ls man what a joy that must have been to grew up watching 80s ball. I appreciate ya
Reggie had a big point: today's rules, with the turnstile defenses - he'd be open for shots, and passing lanes would be wide open. No disrespect to LeBron, who's performance over time is incredible. Your point about James being ball dominant is also spot on.
I am not from Boston , but was able to watch live Celtic games when the legend was playing i will say none of the games were boring unlike todays games over priced and over hyped . The unselfish play the killer instinct was on full display Bird hands down top three of all time.
I really love the Larry Bird videos. Thank you for sharing. Id love to see a video featuring his ball handling and passing.
"It ain't bragging if you can do it," Don Meredith.
NO 1 is a GOAT IF You become a Legend You have DONE your part'
Larry had heart for the game it's about the team not stats awesome 👍
What sticks in my memory was the feeling right before a game and we'd say, "What's he gonna do tonight?" Damn, you never knew but it was going to be a show, something weird like a shot from behind the backboard, or a shot off his own rebound, or a buzzer beater. The passing, that's another time you never knew where the ball was going. He had it all mapped out mentally. He knew. We didn't but he knew and he surprised us over and over.
Great comment. Thanks for sharing.
☘️ Larry Legend
the era, the violence of the era. Men were playing men then. Especially in the eastern conference. Bird played finess but played the brutality of that era. Bird, magic , ishai , jordan, and most the guys who played then, cared about winning every night. No nights off.
Bird and Magic is one of the most beautiful, one of the most important and, without a doubt, THE best rivalery story in sports.
Period.
Nothing else is even in the same League.
Its Bird and Magic at the top, all alone as on a throne.
Then Id say there is like two or three empty tiers under them before the runner up can be found.
Thats how far their story out ranks anyone elses.
Without them the NBA would not exist and with its dissappearance, literally every NBA superstar thst followed.
You cant understate the absolutely world altering effect it would have if Larry and Magic never met.
What would happen if Brady & co vanished?
I harbor no malicious intent or feeling go either of them but mets be honest
16:34 the Magic/Bird rivalry changed the NBA forever and an argument can be made that they saved the NBA. There’s numerous videos to back that up.
No other individual rivalry has had as dramatic an effect on a sport. They just make the sport more enjoyable and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Morning, I have heard Luca Doncic called the reincarnation of Larry Bird. After watching him, I would agree. A comparison between Larry and Luca might make an interesting video. Doncic is described as slow, like Larry. I heard one comment about that saying " Doncic" plays at his own speed and you cannot stop him. Sounds like a perfect description of Larry Bird being slow. You are right about the rivalry between Bird and Magic being the best in professional sports. That kind of rivalry is only possible in basketball where a rivalry between teams can be in any sport but the ability to do head to head with a specific competitor and keep stats between them for years is only possible in basketball. One thing I have noticed that would make a good stat. What percentage of shots does a player make that are 'net only'. That 1st 3 pt shoortout, Bird rattles the 1st one then it is net, net, net...
Luca isn't close to as good as Bird was, despite how good Luca is.
Tell me what ya think: th-cam.com/video/03Dj_GJh9qc/w-d-xo.html
😂☠️
As I think it was Byron Scott said, "Luca makes Larry Bird look like a sprinter." LOL
i have seen similarities between luka and larry. no of course he’s not as good but he has the same crazy all over the place non-current way of passing and playing. tough to put in words what i see
Bird n Magic.. thanks. Anyone who love this game owes u both. All these excellent players and coaches said it all. 🎉 unbelievable. Like it was scripted
Thanks for letting it roll
I love the fact u are wearing a lakers hat man. The "I hate L.A tee shirts"were very popular back in the day. Respect. I remember that Atlanta battle when i was 9.
LAL all day fam!
Word
your funny trying to read some of those statements so damn fast and sometime you didn't get it done i had to laugh so some advise just stop the tape and read it and make a comment if you like it seems near the end you did stop the tape i think but still loved your reaction
I took it on as a challenge😂😂😂
Here's a stat for you! The number one and number two players in NBA history with the highest winning percentage is magic #1 with Larry at #2 about a half of a 100%age point behind him
Ty for that stat!
@BU_TV About a 10 game difference. Over 13 years.
People talk about Kobe LeBron and Durant as all timers COMPLETELY leaving out Magic and Larry. How!? Know this as fact, those newer players wouldn't have a job as pro basketball players without Larry legend Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson...know that.
Love that guy's reactions. Don't know who he is. But dudes funny. Hittin' the bottom of the net. He's unconscious
Just happy 😃 he missed versus Lakers in 87’ 👍….
Thanks “Legend”….
Doing it all with a mullet too
I'm guessing Maxwell ( 8:21 )didn’t watch any of the ISU games that were broadcast in Boston during Bird's senior year.
Or the college play-offs that year.
actually McHale scored 56. then 9 days later Larry scored the 60.
Preach.... magic and larry
In 88 Larry would have been 32 years old
And of course the spirit crushing trash talk is the icing on the cake.
A 399 batting avg is not a . 400 batting average? Bird was just the best player to ever play the game
I get it but fails to make the books lol
I watched my first NBA title in 1960. The ONLY "G.O.A.T" has 11 NBA Rings, 2 NCAA titles, 1 Gold medal, 5 MVPs, 12ALLStar Games. American Medal of Freedom. No discussion apply.
Hmmmm that sounds like Dennis Rodman! 🥲😂 or maybe Bill!
not surprised there wasn't a 30pt avg as his starting team pretty much concluded games all in double digits! They shared the ball. No one was chasing their legacy or stats
Truth.
More people need 2 c birds legendary game. Hard as stone. A man should all strive 2 b
Tim "The Big Fundamental" Duncan was a 5× NBA champ, 2× NBA MVP, 3× NBA Finals MVP, 15× NBA All-Star, and the only NBA player to ever be selected to the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams for 13 consecutive seasons. I remember seeing Duncan play when he was at Wake Forest and played against Vince Carter and my Tar Heels, they had some classic games back in the '90's.
And this has what to do with this video?
He was the badest dude period.
Best words Steven A ever said. 'I'm not so sure'
So damn humble. And cocky. So different
Hmm,watching Larry play live with the Celtics just made it seem like, this guy isn't athletic and he didn't have a lot of athletic but why was he just unstoppable. And I saw it first hand for myself how that man did the things he did. Even watching a live game you were like what? Hold on, no they'll replay it. Or we will because to play back after the game and see what the hell did he just do. You saw it but you just had to shake your head in disbelief. You were like what? How did he continually do what he did and then we started to figure this guy Larry Joe Bird out. But you never stopped shaking your head I'm disbelief.
My dad said the same thing
I lived watching the games live from the time they entered the NBA , untill larry retired it was Magic Johnson and Larry bird NBA …
Nothing but net, Larry Bird . Should be the title of his bio pic
For someone who was slow and unathletic, he sure made a few guys look awkward falling down with that step back 😂😂😂
Magic vs Bird is the best rivalry ever, it spanned over two generations, college and pros. It literally saved the game of basketball 🏀
When he returned in that game he had a broken cheek bone.
Imagine a team trying to go to the podium and draft a kid still in college, Like I know these are the guys that are graduating this yr, but it’s the junior from Indiana state that I wanna select lol 😂
I don't believe that the NBA draft was even a televised event back in 1978. Heck, the games mostly weren't
@ Vince Lombardi: winning isn't everything... the WILL to WIN IS THE ONLY THING!
If you were 50/50 on Larry vs LeBron.....You never seen Larry or any other NBA Legends flop tryn to get bunk fouls the way LeBron does. Sac Up And Be A Man. Bird Was A Man.
I’m definitely not a fan of flopping and honestly I’m not a fan of taking charges
its scary to watch Bird, then realize hes just as good defensively and mentally tough, he went toe to toe with Kareem and Dr. J.. who the f00k does that ?
I cant but I could of😂
Now if Jordan says that about Bird then I'm inclined to believe it.
Mike keeps it real
Football is similar to basketball you need a great quarterback but the other players that win the game, basketball it was the big man, then guard, the the forward, it important the getting the ball to the one who can score.
GOAT
You know, you could pause the video to read the captions.
I like the challenge like Bird hahaha
Id love it,if Larry would show up somewhere and hit some buckets,how cool would that be ? 🔥
It showes he was human aswell he did miss shots.
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Everyone says Larry was slow, I agree slow afoot but his hands were cat like also quick reaction time like he seen the game in slow motion.
These clips are before Luka and Jokic which is why they keep comparing him to Dirk, but even now, I think most people would still put Larry at the top. And it's not just the fact that those guys are all white for the comparison, it's the versatile game they all had. Larry was the template, but still the gold standard.
Larry definitely
What they don't know is Bird is 20th in ppg, 54th in rpg, 47th in apg, 38th in spg, and 217th in bpg, 61st in defensive rating, 30th in defensive win shares, 7th in Box+/-, and 2nd in winning percentage, ALL-TIME. That adds up to 476. The next closest guy (you want a LOW number) is 608 that I can find--and Jordan gets an 802. To measure a player's ALL-AROUND game, these are the stats that just make sense--all the measurables, no HYPE factor. See where your guy ranks. A true fan should have an idea of who got the 608--hint--it's an 80s player, and not Magic Johnson. Kareem got a 697.
got links to a page?
Who is 608????
Karl Anthony Towns??? He’s a nice player but Larry would torch him. Size?? Larry was a legit 6’9 with an amazing fade away jump shot that couldn’t be blocked. Not to mention that Larry’s basketball IQ was off the charts! The first 40/50/90 guy (did it twice), Larry would be a matchup nightmare in todays game with no hand checking and getting fouled if you sneeze on a guy. Larry would average about 35/12/9 in todays game and his best 3 seasons can be stacked up against anyone in the history of the league. Larry’s defense is also underrated as he was 3x 2nd team all defense and top 50 all time in defensive win share (for the young analytics junkies). Nothing Larry Joe Bird couldn’t do on the court. P.S. I had previously said my top 5 all time (of players I have seen play) were Jordan-Bird-Magic-Lebron-Kareem with Steph as a close 6th. My apologies to Kobe as he is my 6th ahead of Steph. Kobe is the only player I have seen since Jordan and Bird to have the same killer instinct. Kobe was another assassin!!!
No need to apologize to Kobe😂 KAT? His name makes me cringe. Another big soft serve icecream
@@BU_TV have to apologize. Can’t disrespect Mamba like that!!! Kobe was the real deal!!
The trainer told him its done, retire. He turned his back, and bird ran out on the court. Post faceplant
No no no no lol you are correct! Larry was by far a better passer! If Larry didn’t put in his mother’s driveway he would have been much better at the end of his career and would have played much longer!
It all comes down to that driveway!
O my God. No one in NBA today knows how to play any defense and I mean any defense . Magic , MJ , Bird , Barkley , Kareem would have a field day on offense . Imagine marking Bird without knowing how to defend .
45:00 everybody today is bigger / faster - so was most of league back in the full contact days.
@ Bird: how many players have come to a team in the cellar and his rookie year went to the playoffs /college. and pro won rookie of the year etc.
yeah that 'size' comment was ridiculous!
The 1 clip the announcer said birds in the croud b4 he was, like they knew he was going 4 that mf ball
magic and larry....talk about how they made the nba viable
Great video
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Love JWs story. Told well
The GOAT debate is so stupid. It’s based on position. You can’t compare a guard to a forward because their stats reflect differently. If you want to do a GOAT debate you have to do it position by position. The accolade that transcends position is legend … and there is exactly 1 of those … LARY JOE BIRD!!! He’s the only player that has ever been placed in that position … by his peers. They people he beat year after year. The teammates he played with year after year. The honest players that came after Bird. They all place Bird and only Bird as the legend of basketball!!!
Where did he get 3 years a college?! Larry had 4 years a college! LOL. Yeah BU...I completely agree with you! I don't understand that statement at all ...he would have to adjust to the size of the players... give me a break! 😂😂😂.
He had to sit out his first year
Okay so they meant his basketball years ....ty
2nd goat
Who is 3?
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Too bad we can't find these games on TH-cam anymore. Only highlights.
I feel like the NBA should release more video footage from their vaults, but we have some people out there that has some wonderfully recorded VHS to digital
@@BU_TV wish I had the name of their channel.
@@sapphonymph8204 if i stumble across some I will let ya know. I would like to react to full games but im not sure if they will block it entirely
The 2 best GOAT of all time in the NBA history,,Larry Bird # 1 and Michael Jordan # 2,period......