@@ja2415 They were teammates on the original USA Olympic Dream Team. Team was actually too good. Was zero competition and like watching the Harlem Globetrotters if they were a real team and not an act.
@@fishsquishguy1833😂Fact's. The Dream Team was scary good. Could you imagine being a coach playing against the Dream Team trying to draw up a defensive play to stop Magic, Bird, Jordan, Barkley and David Robinson 😮 😂😂
@@scottflipiak614 Loaded with tent and maturity and natural ability guaranteed an exciting game to watch....most of all they were gentlemen and showed respect to one another!
God bless both of them! They truly saved the game of basketball, and they gave us fans so much joy. I’m glad that I was alive during that era to be able to watch them play. 👏🏼❤️🏀
The look on Magic’s face when Larry said he just saw the best player ever was so emotional. These guys had so much respect for each other. 2 of the greatest ever.
The uncanny friendship and respect that evolved from two amazingly talented competitors is a rare thing to see these days. Thank you Larry and Magic for providing the world tremendous excitement and entertainment in watching each of you showcase your talent to such a high level of proficiency.
When two (at one point) arch enemies lay down their swords and move ahead in life with the good things. The warrior era mattered. This matters too. Thank you both for being inspirations
at their level and pure love and respect for the game, the perceived differences in talent are insignificant. a perfect rivalry. they drove each other to be better .. the best
Magic was exactly that MAGIC. I feel lucky to see him play during the 80’s. The whole competition between Lakers and Celtics was Magic and both teams had incredible once in a lifetime players.
Larry Bird's genuine humility along with his absolutely well deserved ego is what makes him so damn funny. I could listen to stories about him all day.
Two GREAT players surrounded by GREAT teams! Let’s not forget it’s a team game…neither of them could have been who they became without those teammates and those organizations.
The work of great players in all sports it so beautiful hear them talk it so comforting want listen hours and hours on everything they have experience throughout there good and bad life so beautiful god bliss your health and your greatness ❤ you all Larry bird you are best bro 🍺🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇦💋⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When you listen to Bird talk about Magic, or Jordan talk about Bird, or Magic talking about both of them you're hearing how true GOATs speak! None of this, "I'm the greatest of all time!" garbage for doing something once that others have done multiple times. Larry Legend accomplished more with less natural physical ability than the others, Magic did things at 6'9" that no one had ever done (be it PG or filling in for Kareem and dominating), and Jordan of course had the strongest will to win of any player!
Larry bird all time great mean fighting machine that ever being made in the USA my god what player on earth that you can look up to say want to try be like him Larry Bird
The stories they tell touch you in ways no others can ....... Tugs at your heart strings (can't wait til they make a movie l'm definitely going to go see it both of them a basketball fun enjoyable to watch I never was a Celtics fan always been a die-hard Lakers fan but you cannot help but root for both of them they are both Legends I actually got to watch Larry Bird when he played for Indiana State playing Wichita State and he used to kill us thank you both for such wonderful years of great basketball it will never be the same thank you
Larry Bird Is Called "Larry Legend" For A Reason..He Was A Baaaaaaaaaad Man On The Basketball Court..And I'm Admiddetly Biased Being A Big Fan Of "Magic" Johnson Who In My Humble Opinion Is The Greatest Basketball Player Ever
Larry Bird and magic Johnson are two of the best players to ever play the game. The respect they have for each other is remarkable I watch them growing up it was a true honor to see them play
Imagine u been played from college with someone and growed up together in the same level both of them legends and respected each other woww that's so cool ❤
Another thing that’s awesome about this story is that Magic is on record in several interviews talking about that same all star game from his perspective and saying basically the same thing about Bird. In one interview he says “Bird was slicin’ and dicin’ the previous years NCAA MVP and I called home and said; y’all gotta see this dude named Larry Bird cuz that boy can play!”
The mutual admiration they have for each other is a beautiful thing.
No homo.
Two great human beings
It's beautiful to hear a player of this magnitude speak so highly of another...this generation needs more of this kind of influence..
It's called real friends...
@@keithrobinson7187 yes, but it is not the same!
Carolyn, yes this generation of entities, spoiled Brats!
@@bradleymiller7375yet everyone’s God of basketball, Michael Jordan rarely praises anyone
Yes we do Sweet Carolyn 😘
These 2 men saved the NBA TOGETHER!!!!! And they genuinely love each other!!! This is beautiful. I wish America could do this more
I agree but sadly 😢 look what the NBA has become
USA could do this .and was doing this .then government got involved.and now thay divide us .
@michaelhutchison7120 were any of the failed coup participants on Jan 6th ballers?
@michaelhutchison7120 were any of the failed coup participants on Jan 6th ballers?
@michaelhutchison7120 were any of the failed coup participants on Jan 6th ballers?
Two amazing players who show respect for each other. Thank God for men like these
It would have been nice, both was on the Same Team,
not like a player who said that himself is the GOAT. You know who
@@ja2415 They were teammates on the original USA Olympic Dream Team. Team was actually too good. Was zero competition and like watching the Harlem Globetrotters if they were a real team and not an act.
Kobe and MJ had the same relationship
@@fishsquishguy1833😂Fact's. The Dream Team was scary good. Could you imagine being a coach playing against the Dream Team trying to draw up a defensive play to stop Magic, Bird, Jordan, Barkley and David Robinson 😮 😂😂
All class, all day! Larry legend!
More like a loser of a father
But, Larry is THE legend!
Theses retired NBA player's are making me feel old. Back then it was so much fun to watch them play. The good old days. I miss them days.
HE WAS GREAT MAN BOTH OF THEM
Iron sharpens iron😎
So humble, Larry Legend, that's how you show respect.
Those were the days I loved watching the NBA. Not so much now anymore.
That generation of Basketball players were the Greatest.
So True . . . .
Reggie Miller even had said that
The League & NeWer Players were becoming Immature,
which made His Retiring easier🏀🏀🏀
Say that! Showtime Lakers were Fire!!❤
@Clarice Holmes True . . . .
But The ShowTime Lakers were OverLoaded with Talent
@@scottflipiak614 Loaded with tent and maturity and natural ability guaranteed an exciting game to watch....most of all they were gentlemen and showed respect to one another!
Trash talking apparently runs in the family 😄
😂😂
Trash talking runs through all sports families and barbershop too!! I love it. Swagger!!
😂😂
😂😂😂😂
True 😂😂😂
The Legend gives credit where credit is due!
Brothers are savage lol
😂😂
Those 2 will forever be messing with each other, lots of laughs
Thank you Larry and magic for introducing me to basketball. Great men as well.
God bless both of them! They truly saved the game of basketball, and they gave us fans so much joy. I’m glad that I was alive during that era to be able to watch them play. 👏🏼❤️🏀
The look on Magic’s face when Larry said he just saw the best player ever was so emotional. These guys had so much respect for each other. 2 of the greatest ever.
The uncanny friendship and respect that evolved from two amazingly talented competitors is a rare thing to see these days. Thank you Larry and Magic for providing the world tremendous excitement and entertainment in watching each of you showcase your talent to such a high level of proficiency.
Yup, that's what a brother would say! 😂
Bird's mom settled it when she said magic is her favorite player
Yes, I saw Larry telling the story about bringing Magic home for dinner!
@@roncar1761 Yes sir, invited him over said that his Mom had them sandwiches made, after a commercial they had made together.
The son she never had 😂
No Larry Bird is.
@@MrT67 Does that make her the mom Magic never had?
Larry Freakin' Legend! Straight savage on that hardwood! Compliment & respect given from a diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan.
True legend
Two of the greatest players i ever seen 🙌
Every NBA player since should thank these 2 legends for saving the NBA
Great speech!
I'm blessed to have been able to watch Bird and Magics entire careers..... and I was a die hard 76ers Julius Erving fan! Mad respect to both.....
The pure respect that Majic and Bird have for each other is humbling
When two (at one point) arch enemies lay down their swords and move ahead in life with the good things. The warrior era mattered. This matters too. Thank you both for being inspirations
Priceless!!!!!
Some of the shots I watched Larry Byrd make as a kid were unbelievable.
Bird shows respect...how can you not like that in sports
RESPECT TO BOTH
When basketball was worth watching.
You’re just old it’s ok
@@methos1592 You are young, it is okay, you just missed the great ones.
@@USA24541 amen 🙏 to that.
@@USA24541 WORD ! 👍
That was NBA No Doubt
Respect 🫡
Happy these guys are more than competitors but friends who honestly respect one another. 👍
at their level and pure love and respect for the game, the perceived differences in talent are insignificant. a perfect rivalry. they drove each other to be better .. the best
These 2 brought me back to watching the nba w/ a PASSION as a LAKER!!!!! The 80s rivalry between these 2 teams was incredible! I miss these 2!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
The Love & Respect They Have For One Another is Amazing.
But then again Larry’s Mom told Larry Magic was her Favorite!
Magic was exactly that MAGIC. I feel lucky to see him play during the 80’s. The whole competition between Lakers and Celtics was Magic and both teams had incredible once in a lifetime players.
Two magnificent human beings...
Both Legends
Both Bird & Magic are full of class
That's RESPECT to each other
They were and are such great friends. I grew up watching this rivalry and have to say that it was the golden age of baseball!
I'm glad then I was old enough to watch both of these guys play in a last 2 or 3 years.
I was born in 1972.
Larry Bird's genuine humility along with his absolutely well deserved ego is what makes him so damn funny. I could listen to stories about him all day.
what a true Gentleman! FACTS!!
Larry was 👍 GREAT!
Larry and magic 2 legends who have an amazing respect for ine another
magic with 5 and bird with 3. if both had not had health issues, they won the championship in 8 of their first nine seasons. that is almost perfection
Two GREAT players surrounded by GREAT teams! Let’s not forget it’s a team game…neither of them could have been who they became without those teammates and those organizations.
These two guys are a class act. They both are the GOATS.
That is pure respect.....😊😊😊
Love me Some Larry Legend
This is called CLASS
Love the respect these two have for each other.
His brother busting his chops😂😂
The work of great players in all sports it so beautiful hear them talk it so comforting want listen hours and hours on everything they have experience throughout there good and bad life so beautiful god bliss your health and your greatness ❤ you all Larry bird you are best bro 🍺🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇦💋⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great rivalry, and friends ❤
We still love you Larry’s. You were just as great. The two of you brought out the best and each other. Thank you for the memories.
Never EVER better! Larry Legend is the GOAT
Only a Great One
Can say that. About another ..
Great One.......
Best rivalry in NBA history.
In respect, in sportsmanship, in race relations,in character, in friendship.
Set the standard for all true sportsmen.
Not only are they hard to goats! Look at the respect they had for them themselves each other, and the game of basketball
Awesome…real competition
Great Men Know Great Men😢🎯😎
The greatest basketball skill magic and bird bring to the game is their ability to elevate the play of everyone on the floor.
You go BROTHER...Speak truth son...
Two legends of the game
Legendary stuff for the ages ❤🎉humbly celebrating each other
LARRY YOU'RE A CLASS ACT. YOU A MAGIC ARE TWO OF THE BEST ALL AROUND TEAM PLAYERS EVER!!!
I'm a Celtic fan, but love these 2 legends❤ Celtics and Lakers greatest rivals in the NBA history 🎉
Larry Legend, one of the absolute best!! This is what one calls respect and love for each other. Both men, class acts.
When you listen to Bird talk about Magic, or Jordan talk about Bird, or Magic talking about both of them you're hearing how true GOATs speak! None of this, "I'm the greatest of all time!" garbage for doing something once that others have done multiple times. Larry Legend accomplished more with less natural physical ability than the others, Magic did things at 6'9" that no one had ever done (be it PG or filling in for Kareem and dominating), and Jordan of course had the strongest will to win of any player!
Speaking truth.
Humble....
That's MAN!!!!
Larry Bird has One of the Best sense of humor and a Funny Guy. Sounded like he got it from his Older Brother 🤣....
I’m fortunate enough to have been a kid during this era of the nba.Damn,so many legit legends!!
Thank god i had the privilege to watch both of them in action 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Larry bird all time great mean fighting machine that ever being made in the USA my god what player on earth that you can look up to say want to try be like him Larry Bird
The Birdman! The best! “TheChef”
The stories they tell touch you in ways no others can ....... Tugs at your heart strings (can't wait til they make a movie l'm definitely going to go see it both of them a basketball fun enjoyable to watch I never was a Celtics fan always been a die-hard Lakers fan but you cannot help but root for both of them they are both Legends I actually got to watch Larry Bird when he played for Indiana State playing Wichita State and he used to kill us thank you both for such wonderful years of great basketball it will never be the same thank you
Magic’s game 6 in the finals against the
76ers, best game ever by anyone.
• rookie
• road game
• jabbar out
• finals
• 42pts
• played center
•
Bird and Magic are two of the 5 greatest players ever.
Love hearing Larry Bird Live all his stories - 5th time I heard this one
Larry Bird Is Called "Larry Legend" For A Reason..He Was A Baaaaaaaaaad Man On The Basketball Court..And I'm Admiddetly Biased Being A Big Fan Of "Magic" Johnson Who In My Humble Opinion Is The Greatest Basketball Player Ever
Love Larry Bird ❤
How humble. The Hick from FrenchLick.
One of the greatest to ever play the game!!! Long live the birdman!!!!!❤
Larry Legend always willing to acknowledge the talents of others ... and a great sense of humour to boot 😅
BIRD FOREVER ❤💯
Bird/Magic brothers forever!
Larry Bird and magic Johnson are two of the best players to ever play the game. The respect they have for each other is remarkable I watch them growing up it was a true honor to see them play
Imagine u been played from college with someone and growed up together in the same level both of them legends and respected each other woww that's so cool ❤
Another thing that’s awesome about this story is that Magic is on record in several interviews talking about that same all star game from his perspective and saying basically the same thing about Bird. In one interview he says “Bird was slicin’ and dicin’ the previous years NCAA MVP and I called home and said; y’all gotta see this dude named Larry Bird cuz that boy can play!”
Magic feels the same way about Larry. Two legends and good friends
Watch the Letterman interview with both Magic and Bird. Truly something special.
Happy Memorial Day to you both and God bless you and your families where ever you are this day.
Love it.....
When skills and performance are matched by class and charisma, you get the magic vs bird era of basketball.
GOAT.....LARRY LEGEND !
Both have my respect
Larry Bird the best basketball player to Magic Johnson Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant Shaquille O'Neal
This is coming from Larry Bird. When someone as good as that says this about your game... You can't ask for anything else