🏀 Keith, those players from the Atlanta Hawk's team got in trouble for reacting like that, from Atlanta Head Coach Mike Fratello. I can't remember what their punishment was though.
@@eruptrl8893 I feel sorry for you if you truly believe that. KD is one of the best scorers in NBA but he doesn’t even come close to the offensive IQ of Bird. This guy along with Magic Johnson literally defined the 80s era of basketball and saved the NBA from dying out. In accolades alone, Bird has 2 more MVP and 1 more ring than KD has, not to mention the way KD got his rings will always be remembered as the weakest move in the sport for decades to come. KD has utterly failed to even lead a team to a ring by himself while Larry literally dominated for a decade against the showtime Lakers, a team that included 2 GOAT candidates and several Hall of Famers. The guy is a living legend who would literally tell the opposition what he is going to do next and would still manage to do it and drop buckets exactly as he said. KD has a long way to go to even be considered on half the level of achievements that Bird did. But to each his own I guess 🤷🏻♂️
Rick smit 7 foot 4 inches would've been Larry bird 🌙 nightmare, & would've given Larry bird a migraine headache,, Gheorghe muresan would've ❤️ playing against Larry bird, larry bird would've yelling help, help, no Mas no mas cannot see the 🧺 basket
Before his time, even though it didn't count that contested fadeaway 3-pointer he hit near the end of the game showed how good he could've been in this current era
You see luka doncic dominating in todays game.. He and Larry’s game is very similar in the way that they both play at their own pace. Imagine a Larry bird in todays game. He would dominate
nobody was d'ing him...are you nuts? you need to watch this game and then watch a game with today skills....nobody today is allowing bird to do any of that, they literally was standing still with their hands up in the paint, while he just move around them, nobody contested bird how they would've contested him today, these guys today are jumping out the gm for blocks and rebounds, they will have bird looking like a high school player in a grown man game
@@MichaelBonhomme-zr3zsthe form on the shot though is exactly as you would want to teach it. It’s as if the ball is eager to appease the shooter the way it finds the net
You know it is something special when you are playing in the other teams arena and the entire crowd of opposing fans are going wild for you. Every young player and fan needs to watch this.
I've never seen a player play as clever as Larry Bird... He didn't have much physical ability, but he was the best all-rounder who had everything from shooting, passing, and clutching.
@@mcmerry2846 Well effort but also intellect. U can hussle all u want but basketball is a mind game also, understanding different offensive schemes and techniques u know
Kobe Bryant would've score 81 points playing against Larry bird, kobe Bryant would've ate a grilled 🐦 sandwich, joel embiid would've score 70 points playing against Larry bird would've ate a 🐦 sandwich
I wouldn''t say THEE greatest but absolutely ONE OF the greatest of all time. There's no such thing as THEE greatest, not in a team sport, at least. But Larry is definitely in that big box labeled "Some of the greatest NBA players of all time," along with Wilt, Russell, The BIg O, Magic, Kareen, Walton, Rodman, Kobe, LeBron, Dr. J., Sir Charles, and so on and so on ...
@@vincentbaca790 On February 22, 2007, at the Austin Convention Center, Johnson had a heart attack and collapsed at the end of the Austin Toros' practice.[25] After being rushed to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived and was later pronounced dead.
@@jdmikeg4 probably one of the worst lists ever, my man. Kobe is too goddamn high and Shaq also. Undoubtedly Kareem is too low and in my opinion Magic and Bird but it's just my opinion, everything before are facts. Duncan not being in top 10 is criminal.
I saw him in real time. Literally nobody ever stopped Larry. He ate up the best! Larry was torching Rodman. Larry says to Chuck Daily: “Hey Chuck, are you going to have somebody guard me tonight? I’m wide open!” This was on RODMAN…
He was built like a gym teacher but u say he a much then he smacks and paddle u and feel the power hey man bird led the league in rebounding folks forget that the greatest I'm say number behind magic and Micheal he's firmly 3
Those siddle movements aren't taught those moves compliment a player that lacks size,speed and the jump outta of the gym game freeze passes u don't see anymore u know it only Indiana and north Carolina posess those techniques
I watched this video and enjoyed it. I am 71 years young and fully realize how things can be manipulated. I realize that there are many, many great basketball and football (American version) and baseball players. So MANY of them are. And reading the comments on YTube on this entry 'amused' me. The same old: "Hey, my man is better", etc. So and so is better, etc. Like that can be proven (the point is moot). My point is: enjoy the competition, even in the Olympics. The athletes love competing...and winning. And recognize the efforts and the athletic ability. Comparing one to another, at least just for comparing, is for...others. It is so subjective, just like in music. I just enjoy. "
Larry Bird was the greatest player to ever play the game. And I'm a Lakers fan, and I have zero problem sayin that. He was just incredible! Pick a team from everyone in that era, and they would absolutely SMOKE these punks in today's game. No question about it!
People don’t speak about his athleticism enough, because you can see how physical strong he is when he’s in the post Also, Bird’s footwork is absolutely beautiful in the post He was bullying the Hawks, physically wore out Dominique in the post
What a show! The beyond legend from the soils of French Lick. I imagine him growing up and just loving putting the ball through a rusty old hoop on dirt ground. I could keep going, but he had toughness, spirit and drive like no other.
Larry Bird forever: nonostante i Celtics fossero il miglior collettivo in merito al coinvolgimento di ogni giocatore del quintetto base nell'azione, li ho sempre seguiti vedendo la prima volta tre giocate di Larry Bird, sono bastate per non avere dubbi su quale squadra tifare e chi (ancora oggi!!!) ritengo il più gran giocatore per me nell' Nba di quel periodo (e non solo!), fenomenale Larry Bird #33!!!
When Bird had a hot hand you could defend him text book with a hand in his face and an elbow in his ribs and he would still drain it right in your face!
I've been shouting it from the rooftops,If u were around in that era,there was ZERO debate,LARRY BIRD was THE best player on the plane!!Magic had yet to take his game to new heights and even when he did in 87, Bird still should have gotten his fourth consecutive MVP award,it was his best year,bar none and the C's needed him more then ever as Chief was plagued by injuries and take his stats side by side with Magics or MJ's and it's ludicrous he did not get the MVP,he took a beat up C's to the finals and took the machine SHOWTIME LAKERS clicking on all cylinders to 6 gms!!Bird was out of his mind that year and somehow Magic gets the MVP?!?!Magic decided to learn how to shoot that year and upped his a g by like 6 pts but it still fell by 6 to Birds,plus Bird still did his all around game,but it's just insane today that people wanna try and put Magic ahead of Bird,the only argument should be Bird and MJ period!!U don't change what was just because another player comes along,u have to add EVERYTHING in,Era,level of competition,which Bird played in easily the most competitive of all time!!And imo,I Believe Larry Legend is simply getting the cool thing to do these days,just like Eminem Larrys skin is working against him!!Because weather u were white,black, brown,etc....If u were there u cant deny how insaneky good he was!!
The Hawks' bench reactions are freaking hilarious 🤣
🏀 Keith, those players from the Atlanta Hawk's team got in trouble for reacting like that, from Atlanta Head Coach Mike Fratello. I can't remember what their punishment was though.
@@ReadEphesians612 I think they all got 3k in fines from the organisation lol
@@Lidkopingtigern Thanks, I knew it was something...👍🏾
They just couldn’t resist reacting on greatness
2:25 was hilarious reaction 😂😭
The infamous game where even the Hawks bench went nuts. Only Larry Legend 😂
KD is better
@@eruptrl8893 I feel sorry for you if you truly believe that. KD is one of the best scorers in NBA but he doesn’t even come close to the offensive IQ of Bird. This guy along with Magic Johnson literally defined the 80s era of basketball and saved the NBA from dying out. In accolades alone, Bird has 2 more MVP and 1 more ring than KD has, not to mention the way KD got his rings will always be remembered as the weakest move in the sport for decades to come.
KD has utterly failed to even lead a team to a ring by himself while Larry literally dominated for a decade against the showtime Lakers, a team that included 2 GOAT candidates and several Hall of Famers. The guy is a living legend who would literally tell the opposition what he is going to do next and would still manage to do it and drop buckets exactly as he said. KD has a long way to go to even be considered on half the level of achievements that Bird did. But to each his own I guess 🤷🏻♂️
@@eruptrl8893 😂
@@rohanmondkar9467 damn you destroyed him in one paragraph
@@rohanmondkar9467 weakest move along with Lebron creating a super team.
Not even touching the rim. Just pure net, even when he's practically falling over. Absolutely unreal.
The hawks bench reaction is crazy 😂😂😅
this guy was miles ahead of everyone else when it comes to shooting, wow.
His shot was so pure. Nothing but net almost all night.
The greatest shooter of his time.
Shepen curry & clay Thompson just fall over laughter
@@Loydstardeli2017Bird would destroy Klay. Curry maybe the only one better than him
Rick smit 7 foot 4 inches would've been Larry bird 🌙 nightmare, & would've given Larry bird a migraine headache,, Gheorghe muresan would've ❤️ playing against Larry bird, larry bird would've yelling help, help, no Mas no mas cannot see the 🧺 basket
People get on here and say anything huh
Before his time, even though it didn't count that contested fadeaway 3-pointer he hit near the end of the game showed how good he could've been in this current era
You see luka doncic dominating in todays game.. He and Larry’s game is very similar in the way that they both play at their own pace. Imagine a Larry bird in todays game. He would dominate
Bird game is similar to curry with 6-9 a monster!
nobody was d'ing him...are you nuts? you need to watch this game and then watch a game with today skills....nobody today is allowing bird to do any of that, they literally was standing still with their hands up in the paint, while he just move around them, nobody contested bird how they would've contested him today, these guys today are jumping out the gm for blocks and rebounds, they will have bird looking like a high school player in a grown man game
@@conflicto7575 he only made 649 3's his whole career...he's no where near curry
@@whippedhurdle5217 no jokic is the close one
His shot was so pure it’s ridiculous..We can see parts of this guy play today through the likes of Luka and Joker. What a player this guy was..
It's amazing how almost every shot is nothing but net. Perfect arc every time. One of the most beautiful shots of all time.
@@insanusmaximus2857They dodnt show the misses 🤣 Obviously a great game regardless
Mayonnaise club
@@MichaelBonhomme-zr3zsthe form on the shot though is exactly as you would want to teach it. It’s as if the ball is eager to appease the shooter the way it finds the net
You know it is something special when you are playing in the other teams arena and the entire crowd of opposing fans are going wild for you. Every young player and fan needs to watch this.
Even had the opposing team’s bench going crazy.
Hilarious bench complilation 🤣
1:30
2:20
3:13
3:53
Thanks for posting those time stamps.
Thank you
Goat
The unmatched touch of Larry legend
Kobe Bryant would've ate 🐦 sandwich from French lick, Indiana & with 🕯 candle 81 on the bread
@@Loydstardeli2017 Get a life Bird was UNSELFISH .
@@Loydstardeli2017 Are you a dindu?
Larry “Legendary” Bird
The man who would talk shit and have the skills to back it up.
Hell yeah!
Not just talk shit but tell you the play and where he's gonna shoot it from and still drill it 😂
Tayshaun prince would've given Larry bird a migraine headache,
@@Loydstardeli2017 KANGZ
Bird is a example on „you can be slow & dangerous“. One Of My Fav Ever.
It's like Magic. Dallas Magic.
I've never seen a player play as clever as Larry Bird... He didn't have much physical ability, but he was the best all-rounder who had everything from shooting, passing, and clutching.
He was a pretty good defender in his prime too, also considering his lack of athleticsm
@@kennn30 defense is effort.
@@mcmerry2846 Well effort but also intellect. U can hussle all u want but basketball is a mind game also, understanding different offensive schemes and techniques u know
He was pretty athletic but ig that’s what casuals say
Michael Jordan wasn't the best basketball player ever it was Larry Bird as far as all around basketball player
Larry Bird the greatest player of all time .
Machiel Jordan 63 points playing against Larry broken 💔 back bird
Machel Jordan outscore Larry bird, bunch of time ate a 🐦 sandwich for lunch
Kobe Bryant would've score 81 points playing against Larry bird, kobe Bryant would've ate a grilled 🐦 sandwich, joel embiid would've score 70 points playing against Larry bird would've ate a 🐦 sandwich
@@Loydstardeli2017 Larry kicked Jordons butt.
I wouldn''t say THEE greatest but absolutely ONE OF the greatest of all time. There's no such thing as THEE greatest, not in a team sport, at least. But Larry is definitely in that big box labeled "Some of the greatest NBA players of all time," along with Wilt, Russell, The BIg O, Magic, Kareen, Walton, Rodman, Kobe, LeBron, Dr. J., Sir Charles, and so on and so on ...
Underrated moment: DJ passing up the uncontested 3 to give Larry the assist on his 60th points. The connection those two shared was almost unearthly.
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I think now Dj has passed...I remember he played early for Phoenix, then Seattle, Larry Bird said he was the best defensive player ever..
@@vincentbaca790 On February 22, 2007, at the Austin Convention Center, Johnson had a heart attack and collapsed at the end of the Austin Toros' practice.[25] After being rushed to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived and was later pronounced dead.
People didnt shoot wide open threes back then, its logical that DJ passed
That floater in between 3 hawks almost hit the rafters and I can watch it over and over he was beyond special
Bird is underappreciated these days. He's easily a top 5 player to me but he's lower on a lot of people's lists.
I have Bird on my top 10.
1 - MJ
2 - Lebron
3 - Kobe
4 - Shaq
5 - Kareem
6 - Magic
7 - Bird
8 - Bill Russell
9 - Wilt
10 - Steph Curry
@@jdmikeg4 probably one of the worst lists ever, my man.
Kobe is too goddamn high and Shaq also. Undoubtedly Kareem is too low and in my opinion Magic and Bird but it's just my opinion, everything before are facts. Duncan not being in top 10 is criminal.
Shaq is 1 of 2 players to ever 3peat and win 3finals mvp in a row.. he’s in my top 5 and Kobe for sure is too high I’ll agree to that
Bird to me is on the NBA's Mount Rushmore.
(@@jdmikeg4) Whether he believes it himself or not, Michael Jordan put Larry Bird #1, including LeBron James on that list
Larry Bird is a Top 10 Player EVER and it’s not even close
Durant is better
@@eruptrl8893 no 🤣😂
2nd greatest player of all-time after jordan 🤷♂️🎯
@@eruptrl8893 in your dreams, Bird was the ultimate leader, Durant not so much lol, besides bird was 10× the passer Durant ever was
@@hairjordan2620 2 Finals MVP to 2 Finals MVP so how could Bird be a better leader seems pretty even to me
On top of that, it's well documented that Bird was constantly telling the Hawks where he would shoot the next ball from, and he hit it anyway XD
Never get tired of watching this!
He’s the best post player at small forward ever I think and his middy was smooth too he really did everything
Larry was so good
LARRY BIRD SHOOT LIKE A ARROW!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Wow, he was truly amazing. It's great fun watching these old games...
The best of the best Larry Bird the man of the game
That floater that went half way to the rafters is the sweetest thing I have ever seen
Larry Bird, hands-down is the best basketball player that ever graced the court
HE IS 2 ME.
McHale congrats Bird after holding a Celtics record for two weeks. Nothing beats 80s and 90s era basketball!
Hawks coach Mike Fratello fined them for their "unacceptable" bench behavior.
Dominique later said that Fratello was falling out of his chair in disbelief too. Quite a night. Long live Larry Legend.
Wow... And his shots where rainbows / swishes. What an EPIC game would have loved to have seen it in person...
That floater surrounded by 3 hawks is one of the prettiest shots I’ve ever seen in my life
I love how the Atlanta bench is just enjoying Larry's performance
I like the reactions of the opponent's bench
I saw him in real time. Literally nobody ever stopped Larry. He ate up the best! Larry was torching Rodman. Larry says to Chuck Daily: “Hey Chuck, are you going to have somebody guard me tonight? I’m wide open!” This was on RODMAN…
Simply the Legend Larry Bird ❤👏
Legend 🍀
Hawks’ bench be wowing and high-fiving each others every time Bird scored. Dafuq 😂😂😂
Larry actually had 63.
Not sure why they didn’t count the 3.
GOAT prime/peak for a forward!
Today he's getting a And 1 on the fall away 3.
The dude was amazing. GOAT foward imo.
He was built like a gym teacher but u say he a much then he smacks and paddle u and feel the power hey man bird led the league in rebounding folks forget that the greatest I'm say number behind magic and Micheal he's firmly 3
and his dribbling would be much better in todays rule
PURE LEGEND
The real 🐐
😂😂
Lebron james was a better dribbler than Larry bird, plus has Kareem Abdul jabber career scoring points record in his back pocket,,
@@Loydstardeli2017they both had careers twice as long as bird. That’s all you Lebron lovers have its longevity. It’s sad. 😢
Larry Bird is a LEGEND 🔥🔥🔥
The greatest small foward of alltime!
Those siddle movements aren't taught those moves compliment a player that lacks size,speed and the jump outta of the gym game freeze passes u don't see anymore u know it only Indiana and north Carolina posess those techniques
LeBron: 🗿
Larry Bird is in my top 5 greatest small forwards of all time but not number one. I have LeBron in number one
Lebron might be a guard or something
@@JustfranktbhLeBum disqualified himself years ago… besides even HE had Larry top 3 ever
the atlanta bench gets me every time.🤣
Simply Larry Legend ! Over the top forever !
Greatest ever THE GOAT all day ever day
No Legend is like Larry 🫡
Larry always make everything going easy in the game, so that's why he's my first SF of all time
Larry will always be a legend to me
3:14 was Sick,look at da hawks players in the background,Larry The 🐦 doing what he did to become Larry Legend
The bench got me rolling
I watched this video and enjoyed it. I am 71 years young and fully realize how things can be manipulated. I realize that there are many, many great basketball and football (American version) and baseball players. So MANY of them are. And reading the comments on YTube on this entry 'amused' me. The same old: "Hey, my man is better", etc. So and so is better, etc. Like that can be proven (the point is moot). My point is: enjoy the competition, even in the Olympics. The athletes love competing...and winning. And recognize the efforts and the athletic ability. Comparing one to another, at least just for comparing, is for...others. It is so subjective, just like in music. I just enjoy.
"
Larry is a 👑
GOAT
Freakin love watching that bench man. They are just going out of their minds! Haha.
wow every 0ne for bird must feel so good to be him
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN & THE TRUE GOAT 🐐
Unstoppable
I've been to a lot of college basketball games, but I have only attended one NBA game in person in my life. This was it. How lucky can you get?
Larry Bird was the greatest player to ever play the game.
And I'm a Lakers fan, and I have zero problem sayin that.
He was just incredible!
Pick a team from everyone in that era, and they would absolutely SMOKE these punks in today's game.
No question about it!
People don’t speak about his athleticism enough, because you can see how physical strong he is when he’s in the post
Also, Bird’s footwork is absolutely beautiful in the post
He was bullying the Hawks, physically wore out Dominique in the post
look at the defense man... worse than g league today...
Dominique was a beast. He later admitted how great Larry was as a player.
2:20 that shot is one of the most insane ive ever seen
A true top ten All Time
What a show! The beyond legend from the soils of French Lick. I imagine him growing up and just loving putting the ball through a rusty old hoop on dirt ground. I could keep going, but he had toughness, spirit and drive like no other.
Legend
Best ever
Bird is the true shooter everywhere shots its money 💰 🏀
Still gives me chills
Larry Bird forever: nonostante i Celtics fossero il miglior collettivo in merito al coinvolgimento di ogni giocatore del quintetto base nell'azione, li ho sempre seguiti vedendo la prima volta tre giocate di Larry Bird, sono bastate per non avere dubbi su quale squadra tifare e chi (ancora oggi!!!) ritengo il più gran giocatore per me nell' Nba di quel periodo (e non solo!), fenomenale Larry Bird #33!!!
Good performance best hardworking well played athlete
Good teamworks NBA🏀❤
Larry Bird the goat
Larry legend bird
"everyone Guard him, but no one can stop him"
-doc rivers
The crazy part is he almost swished every shot
When Bird had a hot hand you could defend him text book with a hand in his face and an elbow in his ribs and he would still drain it right in your face!
A Legend A MF LEGEND TOP 3 Shooter of all time no questions asked PERIOD! And I was born in 98 this MANS HIGHLIGHT REEL CRAZY
Best shooter in NBA history, easily!
Damn Larry you a baaaaad man! Remember, Wilkens had 54 against them couple games later.
The best reaction is the Hawk on the bench when bird is about to make 60. He stands up and gestures. Like he gonna make it, Bye😂
Larry legend
the short shorts though only this era could make it look good
John Sterling calling basketball is making my head split 😂
Yeah, coming from a Yankee fan that surprised the shit outta me and he was better at it than most of these dudes today.
Larry bird would peel yo cap back! Highly under rated
The Atlanta fans recognized what they were seeing was a legend and were gracious enough to applaud it!
1:31 cliff livingston on the bench hahaha 😂
Holly jarvis he’s insane
Top 7 all time
Bos 126 to Atl 115.
Bird - 43 mins, 2p 22/36 (61%), 3p 1/4, ft: 15/16, 7 reb, 3 ast, 3 to, 3 fl.
Wilkins 36 pts
He was AWESOME
My Guy. Hope he's doing well. You wowed this kid Larry! It was pleasure to see ya play.
Larry legenddddd 💚☘️
Remember kids, he scored mostly with 2 points. Nuff said
well 3’s are harder than 2’s so it balances out
Way ahead of his time. Way ahead. Those shots looked like Dirk. Looked like Jokic. Very clean very consistent.
1:35 THE HAWKS BANCH 🤧😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've been shouting it from the rooftops,If u were around in that era,there was ZERO debate,LARRY BIRD was THE best player on the plane!!Magic had yet to take his game to new heights and even when he did in 87, Bird still should have gotten his fourth consecutive MVP award,it was his best year,bar none and the C's needed him more then ever as Chief was plagued by injuries and take his stats side by side with Magics or MJ's and it's ludicrous he did not get the MVP,he took a beat up C's to the finals and took the machine SHOWTIME LAKERS clicking on all cylinders to 6 gms!!Bird was out of his mind that year and somehow Magic gets the MVP?!?!Magic decided to learn how to shoot that year and upped his a g by like 6 pts but it still fell by 6 to Birds,plus Bird still did his all around game,but it's just insane today that people wanna try and put Magic ahead of Bird,the only argument should be Bird and MJ period!!U don't change what was just because another player comes along,u have to add EVERYTHING in,Era,level of competition,which Bird played in easily the most competitive of all time!!And imo,I Believe Larry Legend is simply getting the cool thing to do these days,just like Eminem Larrys skin is working against him!!Because weather u were white,black, brown,etc....If u were there u cant deny how insaneky good he was!!
Larry Legend.
The GOAT
Bird was a basketball genius.
3:16 ATLANTA BANCH 😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
1:30 lol the bench reaction