I hated Bird when I was a kid! I rooted for the 76'ers when they played the Celtics and the Lakers when they played the Celtics...then MJ when he came into the league. Looking back at the 80's now...I have so much respect for Bird and what he was able to accomplish and his attitude. He was a killer. Too bad today's players can't understand and take on that persona. The last person like that was Kobe. Bird is in my Top 5 all time and if I was going to build a team...he'd be on it.
Larry Bird doesn't get the respect that he deserves. I've always been of the opinion that, Larry Bird is just as good or better than LeBron James in every aspect of basketball with the exception of athleticism.
@@keefriff99 what more things is LeBron James better at than Larry Bird? Please be specific. I'll start. LeBron James isn't in any way a better shooter, free throw shooter than Larry Bird. Passer rebounder and basketball IQ, they are equal. The one thing LeBron clearly is head and shoulders better than Larry Bird is overall athleticism and defender. Fact is, if I need a clutch basket especially from 3, I'm choosing Larry Bird over LeBron James.
@@keithgupton9349 Understandably, younger people, who never saw Bird play tend to put Lebron over Bird. Having seen both play in person it’s not even close! Clearly Lebron is the far superior athlete, that’s not even debatable, but when it comes to everything else pertaining to basketball, especially leadership, desire and clutch play, Bird wins hands down going away!
@@broaddusmarines I go back to the 70s, there is just no one better. Watching him play is like Federer play tennis, you know magic will happen tonight. Both are the most gifted player of their sport.
Larry's my favorite athlete all-time I think he's a top-five playerl time of but he never maximize his potential because of hanging out with people like Ruby Roby should have been traded off that team within one year and birds should to Troy's emotions when he's in bars cuz that hurt them badly in the 85 finals the bar fight he got in you going to be measured by championships and individual complement not about bar fights and hanging out with people that are not going to give you the chance to maximize your potential
When I think of Larry Bird, I think of Stephen Curry. Neither of these guys can be confused with someone like Russell Westbrook, but they make up for the lack of speed and force with their skills and a quiet will to win. As for comparisons, take Lonzo and Jason Kidd; their respective mindsets, together with their reflexes and speed, define them as players. Lonzo's approach to the game is, therefore, much like that of Jason Kidd's. These two compare in the way of temperament, quickness, and their thought process about playing team ball, which is seamless.
I respect your opinion, but I cannot see a comparison with Bird and Curry in anything other than they may have been the greatest deep shooters of all time. Your take on a comparison is legit in the abstract, only. In every other non-metaphysical sense they had little in common. (Yes, I did actually use “abstract” and “metaphysical” in the same sports-related post!)
I read the book, Shaugnessy wasn't well liked by the team, especially Bird and Parish. Enough to this overblown "Covid" nonsensical talk. Was the best team in history, but he had to leave and cover the Red Sox because he was so disliked.
I thought it was significant that though Bird "trash talked" him when he announced he was leaving, Bird was the one who did "see him off" so to speak. I, personally, thought it was Bird, though he didn't always like what Scoop wrote, giving him some respect for doing the job the way he believed it should be "played."
NO MATTER HOW MUCH I LOVE BIRD, MCHALE" PARISH, WALTON & DJ. WITHOUT DANNY AINGE THE CELTICS OF THE 80'S WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN AS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M 65 YEARS OLD & SPEAK FROM PERSONAL. EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AINGE NOT BEING IN THE NBA HALL OF FAME IS A CRYING SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Larry Bird was a wild dude. One of my favorites.
I want this book. NOW! Such a great writer with a fabulous perspective of my favorite athlete of all time, and my favorite team (the ‘86 Celtics).
The unabridged audio version is great, too. Shaughnessy reads it.
Larry is the real Goat.
Yes.
Wish Larry Legend was still,, he was the Goat!!! Greatest to ever step on hardwood 🥃👍
Mr bird was magical
Dan Patrick is in love with Larry Bird because he brings him up everytime there is a basketball discussion. I mean I'm a fan of Bird too but damn
Well scroll away then
Every damn time.
the subtitle here though is Life with Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics so yeah, what did you think they were going to talk about?
It makes great content. I'm happy he asks for stories.
😂😂😂
I hated Bird when I was a kid! I rooted for the 76'ers when they played the Celtics and the Lakers when they played the Celtics...then MJ when he came into the league. Looking back at the 80's now...I have so much respect for Bird and what he was able to accomplish and his attitude. He was a killer. Too bad today's players can't understand and take on that persona. The last person like that was Kobe. Bird is in my Top 5 all time and if I was going to build a team...he'd be on it.
Larry Bird doesn't get the respect that he deserves. I've always been of the opinion that, Larry Bird is just as good or better than LeBron James in every aspect of basketball with the exception of athleticism.
I think he absolutely gets the respect he deserves. LeBron is just better at more things and has done it longer.
@@keefriff99 what more things is LeBron James better at than Larry Bird? Please be specific. I'll start. LeBron James isn't in any way a better shooter, free throw shooter than Larry Bird. Passer rebounder and basketball IQ, they are equal. The one thing LeBron clearly is head and shoulders better than Larry Bird is overall athleticism and defender. Fact is, if I need a clutch basket especially from 3, I'm choosing Larry Bird over LeBron James.
@@keithgupton9349 💯
@@keefriff99 Bwahahahahaaaa!
Bron WISHES he was as good as Larry!
@@keithgupton9349 Understandably, younger people, who never saw Bird play tend to put Lebron over Bird. Having seen both play in person it’s not even close! Clearly Lebron is the far superior athlete, that’s not even debatable, but when it comes to everything else pertaining to basketball, especially leadership, desire and clutch play, Bird wins hands down going away!
Waiting for my copy of this book!
Love the Legend
Bird. Jordan. Magic in that order
In his prime Bird was as good as anybody who ever played the game.
At his prime, some people claimed he was the greatest of all time.
Wilt Chaimberlain said he was before he passed away.
I keep telling you @Charles King, LARRY was BETTER.
@@broaddusmarines
Imo, Larry IS the best
@@broaddusmarines I go back to the 70s, there is just no one better. Watching him play is like Federer play tennis, you know magic will happen tonight. Both are the most gifted player of their sport.
What she said!
Can someone tell Dan Patrick to stop asking if the Xavier McDaniels story is true? There are tons of videos of him confirming it
DP is a Larry Bird fanboy
@@kimnora53
So?
I agree. It's getting quite repetitive and a bit annoying.
Larry's my favorite athlete all-time I think he's a top-five playerl time of but he never maximize his potential because of hanging out with people like Ruby Roby should have been traded off that team within one year and birds should to Troy's emotions when he's in bars cuz that hurt them badly in the 85 finals the bar fight he got in you going to be measured by championships and individual complement not about bar fights and hanging out with people that are not going to give you the chance to maximize your potential
I bought the book , part is needed!!!
It’s a good book!!!!
That was the Phoenix game in 83 not Portland when he said, I told you so. McHale told that story.
Bird is in my book the 5th greatest BB player ever.
You’re off by 5. Larry is #1.
@@irishgrl Relax. Top 5 = is as high as it gets in the NBA.
Dan keeps saying the Celtics went 50-1 at home…he must mean 40-1.
back then they set the record 50-1 at home and the only game lost was in the playoffs
@@venetoaward The loss was against Portland in December of '85. They didn't lose at home in the playoffs.
@@KMITB Thanks good to know
Unless he’s including the playoffs
No he meant 50-1 go do some research!
Three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and Dan Patrick talking about Larry Bird.
When I think of Larry Bird, I think of Stephen Curry. Neither of these guys can be confused with someone like Russell Westbrook, but they make up for the lack of speed and force with their skills and a quiet will to win. As for comparisons, take Lonzo and Jason Kidd; their respective mindsets, together with their reflexes and speed, define them as players. Lonzo's approach to the game is, therefore, much like that of Jason Kidd's. These two compare in the way of temperament, quickness, and their thought process about playing team ball, which is seamless.
Did you just put Larry Bird and quiet to win in the same sentence ?!?😂😂😂
I respect your opinion, but I cannot see a comparison with Bird and Curry in anything other than they may have been the greatest deep shooters of all time. Your take on a comparison is legit in the abstract, only. In every other non-metaphysical sense they had little in common. (Yes, I did actually use “abstract” and “metaphysical” in the same sports-related post!)
Reporter: “Name the THREE best NBA players ever.”
Lebron James: “Jordan……Dr. J…….Larry Bird.”
Reverse the order, Bird, Magic and MJ
@@Jondsmusic Wilt, Bird, Doc or Kareem. MJ is not in the top 5.
@@jrr3787 ... Dumbest comment ever....
Kuminga Poole hopefully Wiseman will carry torch for aging Warriors dynasty
Dan Shag Henessey
I read the book, Shaugnessy wasn't well liked by the team, especially Bird and Parish. Enough to this overblown "Covid" nonsensical talk. Was the best team in history, but he had to leave and cover the Red Sox because he was so disliked.
I thought it was significant that though Bird "trash talked" him when he announced he was leaving, Bird was the one who did "see him off" so to speak.
I, personally, thought it was Bird, though he didn't always like what Scoop wrote, giving him some respect for doing the job the way he believed it should be "played."
NO MATTER HOW MUCH I LOVE BIRD, MCHALE" PARISH, WALTON & DJ. WITHOUT DANNY AINGE THE CELTICS OF THE 80'S WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN AS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M 65 YEARS OLD & SPEAK FROM PERSONAL. EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AINGE NOT BEING IN THE NBA HALL OF FAME IS A CRYING SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I actually was a bigger fan of McHale than Bird.