For Everyone saying something about me saying he can't dunk....It's MOSTLY ENTERTAINMENT, im here to entertain not educate honestly. I may get facts wrong but one thing I hope to do is make you SMILE. No disrespect to Larry Bird or anybody I react to. All entertainment
It's all good, bro. You're very entertaining, plus you offer intelligent analysis. I don't care whether or not you get every fact right. The main thing is that you're fun to listen to!
The myth about Bird not being able to jump or dunk is just a stereotype about white players. Bird had a 28 inch vertical, which is the same as Karl Malone, and the league average, yet no one ever said The Mailman couldn't dunk. There's virtually no one who ever played in the NBA who couldn't dunk, including 5'3" Mugsy Bogues.
Not only that, but Pat Riley said if he needed one guy to take a shot to win a game, he'd take MJ. But if he needed a guy to take one shot to save his life, he'd take Bird. That's proof enough coming from probably the most brilliant basketball coach ever.
“If I had to choose a player to take a final shot to win a game I'd choose (Michael) Jordan, but if I could pick one to shoot to save my life I would pick Bird.” Pat Riley
Don't judge a book by its cover. Don't believe stereotypes. Don't underestimate any opponent. Dunking is a poor skill compared to shooting or passing...or hustle.
Bird's retirement ceremony wasn't before a game, but it was *just* his retirement ceremony and a full crowd of fans turned out as well as Magic. He was amazing.
" did he hurt himself ? " Yeah the dude came back on the court with a broken cheek bone and saved the game, nowadays you slap them on the arm they dont play for 8 weeks xD
Yeah, you talked over the part when the announcer said he returned with a fractured cheek bone. You also missed when he slammed his cheek into the floor in the first place.
The younger gen doesn't know about Larry. He was the "thinker". He was, and still is, the best small forward that ever played the game! If you doubt it, just watch! If he played in today's league, he would dominate it!
I love it when young guys like you discover how amazing Larry Bird was. I am old now but when I was young we had season tickets to Indiana State games in Terre Haute during the Bird years. I was really too young to appreciate it then but as I've gotten older it becomes clearer and clearer what a special time it was. You always expected Bird was going to hit the game winner when it came down to crunch time because more often than not, he did. They call him a legend because he was really that good. Larry is my GOAT and it's really nice to watch the youngsters discover his talent.
Larry Bird’s eyes lit up when he saw Rodman guarding him. He tortured Rodman on a regular basis. He never dunked much, but he would always dunk on Rodman.
I had the good fortune of getting to see Larry's career as it happened. Too many people get caught up in style over substance. Remember, style counts for exactly zero points on the scoreboard. Larry wasn't athletic by NBA standards at all, but he had a career stat line of 24-10-6 and if he wanted could’ve easily had 4 more assists per game to have a triple-double career average. Imagine that. He also won 3 straight MVP awards (1984 - 86) at a time in the league's history when there were the Showtime Lakers with Magic, Kareem and Worthy, the 76ers with Dr. J, Moses and Barkley, the Bad Boys in Detroit with Isaiah and Laimbeer, and a great, young player named in Chicago named Michael with Scottie Pippen arriving soon. Larry is also the founding member of the 50-40-90 club and he won the first 3 three point contests (1986-88) which were the only ones he competed in. In addition to all of that he is unquestionably one of the most clutch shooters in NBA history. Yes, Larry was THAT good and he made everyone who played with him better. Charles Barkley once said, "Larry Bird can’t run or jump because that was God’s way of keeping things fair." Maybe he was right because a player with Larry's basketball IQ and mastery of fundamentals in an athletic body of someone like Dominique Wilkins would just be crazy.
Not just the greatest white player. But he's the greatest player period. Nobody was a better all around player than bird. He never quit, was the greatest shooter, unlimited range. He was a great passer, he d up with the best of them. He rebound better than most center, he was the most clutch player to ever play. And the most important part of Larry Legend was he play hurt. He had more heart and determination than anyone that has ever player. He is the GOAT!
most of those dunks were earlier in his career. he injured his back paving a drive way for his mom and was never the same after the 88 season. also started his nba career at a later age than most because he worked for a year as a trash man after he quit iu. he was absolutely stellar from 79-88 but played too hard and had many injuries towards the end.
1980's basketball. The best era ever. The players hated each other. The rivalries were real and violent. And, the players were superior. Most had stayed in college for four years and learned the fundamentals of the game. And they learned from great coaches. I've been a Laker fan since the Baylor / West days. The 80's were the best in my opinion.
Bird was 6’9” and his athleticism is way underrated. He had same vertical as Karl Malone and of course he’s not the fastest or quickest on the court but that doesn’t meant he’s a sloth and he somehow still won 3 straight MVP’s (only Wilt and Bill Russell have done that…not Jordan or LeBron) and he was 2nd team all defense 3x. He avg 24.3 pts, 10 reb, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals a game while being guarded by some of best most athletic defense players (Jordan, Pippen, Dominique, Clyde, Rodman, Cooper, Worthy, etc). Bottom line is the younger generations who never saw him play have the same mind set that nba players had when he entered the league: He’s white so he can’t be THAT good.
In the words of Reggie Miller who played for Larry "Larry wasn't a small 6' 10", he was a BIG 6' 10", so I'm just standing there looking up at him" Reggie was 6'7"
@@derkaiser1306 That is accepted as truth even though it's a lie. It is considered common knowledge but it's pure assumption. They just haven't seen him play and put the best to shame. He gave everyone fits. You're right, most people think he can't dunk. It blows minds when they see that and him putting the best to shame, it's icing on the cake. Hey though, I'd be the first to admit that that the best also put Larry to shame at times. They were always getting over on each other but I think Larry did it to others more than they did it to him.
Larry had better court vision, better shooter, more Heart, moved better without the ball, than LeBron. LeBron has a better physical gifts but Bird beats him on desire and hustle. Larry fought for, Dove for, hustled for, more loose bals in one season than LeBron has in his whole career. Also Larry never took a play or a game off.
Not mentioning the man played the back end of his career considerably injured. Cut a few years off of his career. Give him a clean bill of health, and a team that he wasn’t carrying (don’t get me wrong McChale and Parrish were nice, but Larry elevated them), it’s hard to imagine what he would have accomplished. The only NBA MVP, Coach of the year and executive of the year. The GOAT. Larry Legend.
Great reaction. Bird was the first member of the 50-40-90 club (he did it twice). The first big who could shoot outside, so without him, there likely wouldn't be a Dirk. He won the MVP 3 years in a row -- after coming in 2nd the 3 years before that. He won the first three 3-point shooting contests. Then after his playing days were over, he was pressured into becoming coach for the Indiana Pacers (where he coached Reggie Miller) and he won Coach of the Year. When he left that job he became an executive with the Pacers and won Executive of the Year. The only person to win MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. But look at some of the other videos. This is a good beginning but there's so much more.
You're so funny! You made it fun to watch. Love your respect for him. He had so much heart. in the scene where he banged his head on the floor he was knocked out a few seconds and fractured his right cheek bone. Doctors wanted him to go to the hospital and have immediate surgery as his eye was bulging but he snuck out of the medical room and ran back out to play. Surgery could wait! He and Magic were rivals and played hard head to head. One year Boston would win, one year the Lakers would win.but they were good friends. Keep up the good work
You would pick Larry to build a championship team. Because he makes a whole team better. Oddly he was not a ball hog. He got everyone involved which made him a force of nature. Imagine trying to stop a complete player who rebounded as well as shot. A player who knew how to play clutch. A player who knew how to win.
I grew up a HUGE Lakers fan. When Kareem joined the team I knew something special was brewing, then when Magic joined I figured they would win multiple back to back championships and I honestly think that the only thing that stopped them was Larry Bird. Bird was not only one of the best shooters in the association (maybe the best) but the man could defend anywhere from 1-5 and was always the coach of the court. I loved his play and despised it at the same time, if I wasn't watching the Lakers I was tuning in to watch Larry Bird. Magic and Larry pumped life into a lifeless NBA, IMO the 1980's were without a doubt the most exciting basketball ever and thanks to Bird was the reason for my shattered nerves
P. P.s I'm also a Jordan Super Fan and I actually went to his games way way back in the day and I can tell you he was unstoppable, unbelievable and just a killer on O and D. Believe it.
Absolutely correct!! This duo saved the NBA and pushed it to what it is today, except for the lack of physical nature today. A slap today will put someone out for a week.
You absolutely can't talk about one without talking about the other. Their rivalry started in college and carried through their entire NBA careers, and as I understand it they are still close friends.
I am proud to have been a child/teenager during the time of Celtic VS Lakers I grew up a Celtic fans because of McHale, and Bird. Sooo much competition between the two teams in the 80s.
Top 10 easily, Top 5 arguably and the best SF ever. Stop with the Dirk insults. Dirk, like 99.9% of all players, couldn't carry Bird's jock. BTW, Rambis getting flipped was just another day at the office. No touch foul modern game in those days. Driving the lane was risking bodily harm.
I love watching first time reactions to Larry Bird, cuz so many people just don’t know and they think I’m crazy when I say he’s a top 3 player all time
Mr Hartman i was a sixer fan growing up snd Hated the celtics and Bird but as i got older and wiser i realized these guys were real deal- NBA watered down BUT i can watch Bird stuff all day long- young cats think they know real ball but they dont😁
You really can't say ANYBODY was the GOAT. You have 5 different positions that require a unique set of skills . With that being said in their Prime This starting 5 would NEVER LOSE. Power Forward : Karl Malone Small Forward : Larry Bird Center : Kareem Abdul Jabar Point Guard : Magic Johnson Shooting Guard : Michael Jordan
My mans over here getting into bed because he'd been sleeping on a deadly all around player he heard/thought was one dimensional. Great watch, AB3 ✌🏽🤘🏼
Larry lead the league in breaking defender ankles every year. His teammates always had to expect those magic passes. His brain was always 2 seconds ahead of everyone else on the court. One exception and that was Magic. Larry was the best clutch player of all time in any sport.
Magic & Larry, resurrected the game of basketball......My dad loved basketball, but stopped watching, until the competition between Johnson & Bird was highlighted......What my Dad used to say, about Larry's game, is that it reminded him of someone, who was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball, track & Field, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, and was what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched!
I got to react like that to these games when they happened. Our jaws were on the floor. Jordan was no joke but he showed up late in this era. Jordan and Bird were celebrities and they were in TV ads together.
Not only is he one of only three guys to win MVP three years straight (along with Bill and Wilt) but he was either #1 or #2 in the MVP voting EIGHT years straight. THAT is dominance of a decade folks.
I can’t recommend these three videos enough and are on YT: Bird/Magic documentary Bird ESPN Sports Century Documentary Dream Team Documentary All three are excellent. Growing up in the 80’s was an amazing time to be an NBA fan.
I was a teenager n watched the Bird/Magic rivalry since their college days. By far those 2 were the best rivalry in sports. Ana, if you didn't get to watch Larry in his early years you'd never know he could dunk. Once he hurt his back the dunking was over.
This is why young folk should respect their elders. We've seen so much more by the accident of the time of our birth. Listen to us, believe us, learn from us.
If I needed someone to make a shot to win the game, I'd pick Jordan. But if I needed someone to make a shot to save my life, I'd pick Bird. ~ Pat Riley
you need to rewatch this one again to see what you missed seeing and hearing. see below, pay attention to whats happening and whats being said youll get more out of it
To enjoy today’s game, you have to appreciate those who brought the game to today’s level and popularity. There were many greats before Bird and Magic, but these guys saved the NBA. Jordan followed them and elevated the game to a level previously unseen and probably unmatchable for a long time to come. Today’s stars and those who follow truly have these three to thank.
I like to see you , kids , have your jaw hit the ground whenever one of you watch Larry Bird's greatest plays ever . l had the blessing to have seen him play at the top of his game. By the way , his my favorite player ever.
Well done with this video! I’m biased as I grew up in Boston in the 70s & 80s but I haven’t they heard a case for anyone ever being as complete a basketball player as Bird.
I have watched this video several times, and I love it 👍🔥👊 My favorite is when you have to take a little nap in the middle!👍😁🤣 You are fun to watch 😜 keep it up!!👊😎😁
Yo Ab bro, you produce some of the most entertaining reaction videos in the game...... I'm over here roll in you heard. Now getting to Bird that Man is absolutely Legendary....... He did s__t that just embarrass brothers. And the game.
If you had been paying attention youd have seen when larry fell he smacked his face on the wood floor and when larry comes back out the commentator tells how he fractured his right cheek bone but he came back out anyway and helped get the win since the pacers had been scoring since he left
@@ItsAB3 - Great man, dont be offended at my comments, I always want you guys to get all the info for the best possible context. Larry was an amazing player especially since he was not built like an athelete as most of the brothers are, He played with a bad back, achilles tendon problems and a badly broken finger he got years before in a softball game. Now if you want to see Larry and the Celtics most amazing passing game check out the video: ("86 Celtics tribute, The Beautiful Game") The passing is so fast and creative you'll almost think youre watching the Harlem Globetrotters--lol
Larry is the prototype for Luka and Joker, but also has god-tier basketball IQ, passing ability that challenged Magic’s supremacy, and shooting ability that is a match to Stephen Curry (Bird had to deal with much more aggressive defenders than Stephen, and he is the founder and two time member of the 50/40/90 club). Larry is a top 5 of all time talent.
Old man here that somehow went down a RUclips rabbit hole and found this video. I truly enjoyed it. Loved your reaction. Would love to see you react to Magic and maybe some more Bird videos. Appreciate you.
the only thing Larry Bird lacked was an athletically gifted body.. if he was athletic like Jordan or lebron, he would be the BEST EVER.. Jordan is the best, but at their prime, Bird was a scary monster, and if bird could run and jump like MJ, with his shot and IQ.. it would have been OVER..
@@msw8966 i would say i respect your opinion.. but bird is a better shooter and passer and rebounder than Jordan WITHOUT the physical gifts.. so yea, if bird could jump as high as MJ, he would be the better player.. but likewise, if MJ had Birds IQ (probably the player smarter than Jordan) and court vision, he would be even more unstoppable.. for as great as jordan is, he is still not GOD..
Of course he got injured, didnt you see him smack his skull on the floor-??!! Then he came back out at the end with a fractured cheekbone and a concussion but still racked up points and saved the game after the pistons were taking it over in his absence. LEGEND.
For Everyone saying something about me saying he can't dunk....It's MOSTLY ENTERTAINMENT, im here to entertain not educate honestly. I may get facts wrong but one thing I hope to do is make you SMILE. No disrespect to Larry Bird or anybody I react to. All entertainment
Don't worry about the haters bro. I had fun watching. New subscriber. Much respect from here in Mobile, Alabama. ✌
It's all good, bro. You're very entertaining, plus you offer intelligent analysis. I don't care whether or not you get every fact right. The main thing is that you're fun to listen to!
@@JosephLupoli really appreciate that 🙌🏽‼️🤝
It was funny man, don't worry about it. Be yourself.
The myth about Bird not being able to jump or dunk is just a stereotype about white players. Bird had a 28 inch vertical, which is the same as Karl Malone, and the league average, yet no one ever said The Mailman couldn't dunk. There's virtually no one who ever played in the NBA who couldn't dunk, including 5'3" Mugsy Bogues.
Put 25yr old Larry in a time machine and bring him to today's NBA and he would be MVP from his first season until he retired.
James Worthy said he'd rather guard Michael Jordan than Larry Bird. He's called Larry Legend for a reason.
Not only that, but Pat Riley said if he needed one guy to take a shot to win a game, he'd take MJ. But if he needed a guy to take one shot to save his life, he'd take Bird. That's proof enough coming from probably the most brilliant basketball coach ever.
"Jordan made you look slow, Bird made you look stupid." -J. Worthy
“If I had to choose a player to take a final shot to win a game I'd choose (Michael) Jordan, but if I could pick one to shoot to save my life I would pick Bird.” Pat Riley
*LARRY BIRD WAS THE BEST ALL-AROUND PLAYER IN THE NBA HISTORY.*
Bird was the best basketball player in NBA on the 80's.
Don't judge a book by its cover. Don't believe stereotypes. Don't underestimate any opponent. Dunking is a poor skill compared to shooting or passing...or hustle.
That was Jordan’s worst nightmare. He was happy that he retired 🤣🤣🤣
Bird's retirement ceremony wasn't before a game, but it was *just* his retirement ceremony and a full crowd of fans turned out as well as Magic. He was amazing.
" did he hurt himself ? "
Yeah the dude came back on the court with a broken cheek bone and saved the game, nowadays you slap them on the arm they dont play for 8 weeks xD
Right!😭😭
Yeah, you talked over the part when the announcer said he returned with a fractured cheek bone. You also missed when he slammed his cheek into the floor in the first place.
@@garyglaser4998 i definitely reacted on that part, i said he be hustling, even said "DANG"
Not only did he fracture his cheek, but as a result, he was shooting with double vision!
@@ItsAB3 you did say he be hustling. You would have to be concentrating on his face to see his face bounce off the floor..
The younger gen doesn't know about Larry. He was the "thinker". He was, and still is, the best small forward that ever played the game! If you doubt it, just watch! If he played in today's league, he would dominate it!
I love how for that first step back the opponent broke an ankle, but Bird actually gave him a chance to get up for a chance to defend him.
Magic???? Hell yeah! Bird and Magic had mad respect for each other.
I've been telling all these youngbloods for years that Larry Bird was "that" dude!!!
I love it when young guys like you discover how amazing Larry Bird was. I am old now but when I was young we had season tickets to Indiana State games in Terre Haute during the Bird years. I was really too young to appreciate it then but as I've gotten older it becomes clearer and clearer what a special time it was. You always expected Bird was going to hit the game winner when it came down to crunch time because more often than not, he did. They call him a legend because he was really that good. Larry is my GOAT and it's really nice to watch the youngsters discover his talent.
Larry Bird’s eyes lit up when he saw Rodman guarding him. He tortured Rodman on a regular basis. He never dunked much, but he would always dunk on Rodman.
I had the good fortune of getting to see Larry's career as it happened. Too many people get caught up in style over substance. Remember, style counts for exactly zero points on the scoreboard. Larry wasn't athletic by NBA standards at all, but he had a career stat line of 24-10-6 and if he wanted could’ve easily had 4 more assists per game to have a triple-double career average. Imagine that. He also won 3 straight MVP awards (1984 - 86) at a time in the league's history when there were the Showtime Lakers with Magic, Kareem and Worthy, the 76ers with Dr. J, Moses and Barkley, the Bad Boys in Detroit with Isaiah and Laimbeer, and a great, young player named in Chicago named Michael with Scottie Pippen arriving soon. Larry is also the founding member of the 50-40-90 club and he won the first 3 three point contests (1986-88) which were the only ones he competed in. In addition to all of that he is unquestionably one of the most clutch shooters in NBA history. Yes, Larry was THAT good and he made everyone who played with him better. Charles Barkley once said, "Larry Bird can’t run or jump because that was God’s way of keeping things fair." Maybe he was right because a player with Larry's basketball IQ and mastery of fundamentals in an athletic body of someone like Dominique Wilkins would just be crazy.
Not just the greatest white player. But he's the greatest player period. Nobody was a better all around player than bird. He never quit, was the greatest shooter, unlimited range. He was a great passer, he d up with the best of them. He rebound better than most center, he was the most clutch player to ever play. And the most important part of Larry Legend was he play hurt. He had more heart and determination than anyone that has ever player. He is the GOAT!
Facts bro, I definitely agree with you, Larry legend was the greatest of all time
This ^
Not sure about this one. Definitely top 5 maybe even 3. But the best? That’s hard to say
@@williambarrantes1674 the great thing about Larry Bird was if he wasn’t the GOAT he was one of the GOAT’s toughest rivals.
Larry Legend is the GOAT. Period. Period. Period.
most of those dunks were earlier in his career. he injured his back paving a drive way for his mom and was never the same after the 88 season. also started his nba career at a later age than most because he worked for a year as a trash man after he quit iu. he was absolutely stellar from 79-88 but played too hard and had many injuries towards the end.
"Larry's not white...Larry's Clear." He was awesome!!
Magic Johnsonson was wearing a Celtics shirt under the Lakers jacket in the retirement ceremony which was held on a non-game night.
1980's basketball. The best era ever. The players hated each other. The rivalries were real and violent. And, the players were superior. Most had stayed in college for four years and learned the fundamentals of the game. And they learned from great coaches. I've been a Laker fan since the Baylor / West days. The 80's were the best in my opinion.
Larry could dunk, he could pass, he could break your ankles, he was tough, he could trash talk you if someone says he was un athletic theyre wrong.
Bird was 6’9” and his athleticism is way underrated. He had same vertical as Karl Malone and of course he’s not the fastest or quickest on the court but that doesn’t meant he’s a sloth and he somehow still won 3 straight MVP’s (only Wilt and Bill Russell have done that…not Jordan or LeBron) and he was 2nd team all defense 3x. He avg 24.3 pts, 10 reb, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals a game while being guarded by some of best most athletic defense players (Jordan, Pippen, Dominique, Clyde, Rodman, Cooper, Worthy, etc). Bottom line is the younger generations who never saw him play have the same mind set that nba players had when he entered the league: He’s white so he can’t be THAT good.
I've heard lots of ex NBA players say Bird was 6'10 not 6'9". Many
@@smittyboy13 maybe. But in press and everything from Indiana State to retirement he was listed at 6’9”
In the words of Reggie Miller who played for Larry
"Larry wasn't a small 6' 10", he was a BIG 6' 10", so I'm just standing there looking up at him"
Reggie was 6'7"
@@derkaiser1306 That is accepted as truth even though it's a lie. It is considered common knowledge but it's pure assumption. They just haven't seen him play and put the best to shame. He gave everyone fits. You're right, most people think he can't dunk. It blows minds when they see that and him putting the best to shame, it's icing on the cake. Hey though, I'd be the first to admit that that the best also put Larry to shame at times. They were always getting over on each other but I think Larry did it to others more than they did it to him.
Larry also had LONG arms and excellent dexterity
Larry had better court vision, better shooter, more Heart, moved better without the ball, than LeBron. LeBron has a better physical gifts but Bird beats him on desire and hustle. Larry fought for, Dove for, hustled for, more loose bals in one season than LeBron has in his whole career. Also Larry never took a play or a game off.
Bron-tosaurus lol
Not mentioning the man played the back end of his career considerably injured. Cut a few years off of his career. Give him a clean bill of health, and a team that he wasn’t carrying (don’t get me wrong McChale and Parrish were nice, but Larry elevated them), it’s hard to imagine what he would have accomplished.
The only NBA MVP, Coach of the year and executive of the year. The GOAT. Larry Legend.
@@DealingWithDylan nah McHale is a legit #1 option for most teams
You're right now only that but Larry Bird got the snot kicked out of him LeBron James played his whole career the no hand check era
@@kweaver2459 actually, despite almost all the starters being hall of famers, they were barely above average without bird, proven in 1989.
Great reaction. Bird was the first member of the 50-40-90 club (he did it twice). The first big who could shoot outside, so without him, there likely wouldn't be a Dirk. He won the MVP 3 years in a row -- after coming in 2nd the 3 years before that. He won the first three 3-point shooting contests. Then after his playing days were over, he was pressured into becoming coach for the Indiana Pacers (where he coached Reggie Miller) and he won Coach of the Year. When he left that job he became an executive with the Pacers and won Executive of the Year. The only person to win MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. But look at some of the other videos. This is a good beginning but there's so much more.
oh wow thanks for the education 🔥‼️👀didnt know any of that✊🏽and appreciate the compliment, motivation to keep going forever ♾
Not just member, but also Founder.
Dirk did it 3 or 4x, but the NBA is not the rough and tumble of the 80s. Most of today's NBA couldn't handle how rough it was then
@@Deepthoughtsabound Dirk did it only once in 2006-07. Larry (twice) and Steve Nash (4 times) are the only ones to do it more that once.
You're correct. Nash should have a won a title and not just a MVP
You're so funny! You made it fun to watch. Love your respect for him. He had so much heart. in the scene where he banged his head on the floor he was knocked out a few seconds and fractured his right cheek bone. Doctors wanted him to go to the hospital and have immediate surgery as his eye was bulging but he snuck out of the medical room and ran back out to play. Surgery could wait! He and Magic were rivals and played hard head to head. One year Boston would win, one year the Lakers would win.but they were good friends. Keep up the good work
Appreciate you!😁✊🏽‼️ and woow yeah he's legendary to say the LEAST, glad I could entertain you
You would pick Larry to build a championship team. Because he makes a whole team better. Oddly he was not a ball hog. He got everyone involved which made him a force of nature. Imagine trying to stop a complete player who rebounded as well as shot. A player who knew how to play clutch. A player who knew how to win.
I'm so fortunate to have seen the Celtics play in the old Boston Garden. Growing up there in the 80's, the Celtics/Lakers rivalry was EVERYTHING!
your reactions once he started dunking were priceless, very funny! Great reaction overall, glad you got to check out the legend.
appreciate it😭‼️💪🏽
I grew up a HUGE Lakers fan. When Kareem joined the team I knew something special was brewing, then when Magic joined I figured they would win multiple back to back championships and I honestly think that the only thing that stopped them was Larry Bird.
Bird was not only one of the best shooters in the association (maybe the best) but the man could defend anywhere from 1-5 and was always the coach of the court. I loved his play and despised it at the same time, if I wasn't watching the Lakers I was tuning in to watch Larry Bird. Magic and Larry pumped life into a lifeless NBA, IMO the 1980's were without a doubt the most exciting basketball ever and thanks to Bird was the reason for my shattered nerves
Larry Legend baby... Larry Legend !!!
P. P.s I'm also a Jordan Super Fan and I actually went to his games way way back in the day and I can tell you he was unstoppable, unbelievable and just a killer on O and D. Believe it.
This guy is great! I especially like how he threatened to take a nap! Lol
He was one of the hardest players to stop. He could destroy entire teams. Whole teams had to adjust to his 5 different ways he could embarass teams.
they showed magic next because Larry and Magic are intertwined. Together they were able to literally save the NBA in the 80s
Absolutely correct!! This duo saved the NBA and pushed it to what it is today, except for the lack of physical nature today. A slap today will put someone out for a week.
FACTS
You absolutely can't talk about one without talking about the other. Their rivalry started in college and carried through their entire NBA careers, and as I understand it they are still close friends.
Larry is easily a top 10 of all time, and probably a top 5 player of all time. He was incredible.
Top tbh. I don't see who really knows the gm of ball would pick 5 people ahead of bird
@@feedmemoreh8458 Yeah, he just lacks a little bit in the athletic department compared to some of the other top 5/top 10 stars.
@@nulltheworm true u can't pick 5 people ahead of bird
Larry was 6'9" so he could easily dunk, but it just wasn't a big part of his game. He once said just laying it in was the higher percentage shot
...and why waste the energy that could be used better elsewhere.
Larry legend is top 5 dead or alive. The clutch gene. Great reaction.
I am proud to have been a child/teenager during the time of Celtic VS Lakers I grew up a Celtic fans because of McHale, and Bird. Sooo much competition between the two teams in the 80s.
Top 10 easily, Top 5 arguably and the best SF ever. Stop with the Dirk insults. Dirk, like 99.9% of all players, couldn't carry Bird's jock. BTW, Rambis getting flipped was just another day at the office. No touch foul modern game in those days. Driving the lane was risking bodily harm.
Larry Bird is 6'9". Dunking wasn't a problem!
More like 6’10
Gregory Bast
Nothing was hard for Larry unbelievable player.This kids are so ignorant about the Legend.
I love watching first time reactions to Larry Bird, cuz so many people just don’t know and they think I’m crazy when I say he’s a top 3 player all time
@travis Hartman. FACTS
I agree...Wilt, Larry & Mike🐐🐐🐐
MJ then Legend
Mr Hartman i was a sixer fan growing up snd Hated the celtics and Bird but as i got older and wiser i realized these guys were real deal- NBA watered down BUT i can watch Bird stuff all day long- young cats think they know real ball but they dont😁
Makes me worry about historical knowledge, Bird’s era wasn’t that long ago.
You really can't say ANYBODY was the GOAT. You have 5 different positions that require a unique set of skills . With that being said in their Prime This starting 5 would NEVER LOSE.
Power Forward : Karl Malone
Small Forward : Larry Bird
Center : Kareem Abdul Jabar
Point Guard : Magic Johnson
Shooting Guard : Michael Jordan
The night of his retirement they had standing room only & there was no game! They came to celebrate with Larry!
As an all round player, he was the best. Playing for the best franchise at the time and with the best team and roster.
My mans over here getting into bed because he'd been sleeping on a deadly all around player he heard/thought was one dimensional.
Great watch, AB3
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Larry lead the league in breaking defender ankles every year. His teammates always had to expect those magic passes. His brain was always 2 seconds ahead of everyone else on the court. One exception and that was Magic. Larry was the best clutch player of all time in any sport.
He probably would have dunked more had he not destroyed his back in 1985 while paving his moms driveway
Magic & Larry, resurrected the game of basketball......My dad loved basketball, but stopped watching, until the competition between Johnson & Bird was highlighted......What my Dad used to say, about Larry's game, is that it reminded him of someone, who was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball, track & Field, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, and was what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched!
Great reaction bro. I actually saw Bird play back in the day. I got Larry #3 all time. Subbed!! More Bird!!
I got to react like that to these games when they happened. Our jaws were on the floor. Jordan was no joke but he showed up late in this era. Jordan and Bird were celebrities and they were in TV ads together.
Love or hate him. You have to respect him and his game.great reaction
Bird was unbelievable.
Not only is he one of only three guys to win MVP three years straight (along with Bill and Wilt) but he was either #1 or #2 in the MVP voting EIGHT years straight. THAT is dominance of a decade folks.
I can’t recommend these three videos enough and are on YT:
Bird/Magic documentary
Bird ESPN Sports Century Documentary
Dream Team Documentary
All three are excellent. Growing up in the 80’s was an amazing time to be an NBA fan.
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Larry is the John Wick of basketball.
One of the funniest things I've ever read was God-made Larry Bird white just to make it fair
I was a teenager n watched the Bird/Magic rivalry since their college days. By far those 2 were the best rivalry in sports. Ana, if you didn't get to watch Larry in his early years you'd never know he could dunk. Once he hurt his back the dunking was over.
This is why young folk should respect their elders. We've seen so much more by the accident of the time of our birth. Listen to us, believe us, learn from us.
Broke this face and came back,,Larry legend
Great reaction dude, Larry Legend. Some people forget!
appreciate it💪🏽‼️
If I needed someone to make a shot to win the game, I'd pick Jordan. But if I needed someone to make a shot to save my life, I'd pick Bird. ~ Pat Riley
The NBA was about to go bankrupt until Magic Johnson and Larry Bird came into the league. They both saved the NBA. Both of them were great.
you need to rewatch this one again to see what you missed seeing and hearing. see below, pay attention to whats happening and whats being said youll get more out of it
To enjoy today’s game, you have to appreciate those who brought the game to today’s level and popularity. There were many greats before Bird and Magic, but these guys saved the NBA. Jordan followed them and elevated the game to a level previously unseen and probably unmatchable for a long time to come. Today’s stars and those who follow truly have these three to thank.
I like to see you , kids , have your jaw hit the ground whenever one of you watch Larry Bird's greatest plays ever . l had the blessing to have seen him play at the top of his game. By the way , his my favorite player ever.
Yes, he is really playing basketball better than anyone.
He broke his cheekbone and came back and beat them☘️🐐☘️🐐
Jordan, Bird, & Magic are the 3 greatest and no one can convince me otherwise
You would really like Larrys top 50 assists, some real iconic stuff in there.
thats one of my recent vids👏🏽
Larry was next level
Larry is the greatest Forward to ever play the game.
Thanks for bringing it up he has athletic ability.
The greatest… all around… player… ever
He's in the conversation of the top 3 players ever imo.
That's Larry bird little brother. He was the shit when I grew up! Dont make em like that anymore. He is a legendary!!!!!
How Bird is never mentioned in the list of the GOAT's, disappoints me!
Larry never played without a purpose and never less than 100 percent.
Haha. Seeing Bird dunk makes you have to a nap. That's Larry.
Well done with this video! I’m biased as I grew up in Boston in the 70s & 80s but I haven’t they heard a case for anyone ever being as complete a basketball player as Bird.
I have watched this video several times, and I love it 👍🔥👊 My favorite is when you have to take a little nap in the middle!👍😁🤣 You are fun to watch 😜 keep it up!!👊😎😁
Great reaction mate, the legend was different.
I’m not a basketball player or a fan. But when The Bird was playing I was watching.
Yaaaas! MY TRUE GOAT 🐐 👍 👍 👍
The game was much more physical back then and it was a team sport Larry is unselfish and still scored a lot
He said that in college he had to be the scorer. And he could get any stat line any night, loved having fun with his team involved.
Bird was an animal and game changer, you have to put him up in the top 8 players of all time.
Yo Ab bro, you produce some of the most entertaining reaction videos in the game...... I'm over here roll in you heard. Now getting to Bird that Man is absolutely Legendary....... He did s__t that just embarrass brothers. And the game.
My young friend, I am 66 you would have loved basketball in the 80s ,check out the pistons and bullets of that era, great fun and physical.
I could watch these all day long.
Literally all black players of 1980's: ''Bird cant jump and he is slow''
Bird proceeds posting and teleporting at 5:20 and 12:30
The Lakers highlights are the best on this video. Absolutely insane!!!!
AB- what is life.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
If you keep watching Bird highlights you'll be climbing in the bed a lot.
If you had been paying attention youd have seen when larry fell he smacked his face on the wood floor and when larry comes back out the commentator tells how he fractured his right cheek bone but he came back out anyway and helped get the win since the pacers had been scoring since he left
i noticed after, After i noticed it shocked me
@@ItsAB3 - Great man, dont be offended at my comments, I always want you guys to get all the info for the best possible context. Larry was an amazing player especially since he was not built like an athelete as most of the brothers are, He played with a bad back, achilles tendon problems and a badly broken finger he got years before in a softball game. Now if you want to see Larry and the Celtics most amazing passing game check out the video: ("86 Celtics tribute, The Beautiful Game") The passing is so fast and creative you'll almost think youre watching the Harlem Globetrotters--lol
Larry is the prototype for Luka and Joker, but also has god-tier basketball IQ, passing ability that challenged Magic’s supremacy, and shooting ability that is a match to Stephen Curry (Bird had to deal with much more aggressive defenders than Stephen, and he is the founder and two time member of the 50/40/90 club). Larry is a top 5 of all time talent.
Again keep rolling bro........P.s Jordan is the is the GOAT. Case closed. No disrespect to Bird. But I saw the Jordan flicks
Old man here that somehow went down a RUclips rabbit hole and found this video. I truly enjoyed it. Loved your reaction. Would love to see you react to Magic and maybe some more Bird videos. Appreciate you.
Nah APPRECIATE YOU✊🏽‼️🙌🏽
the only thing Larry Bird lacked was an athletically gifted body.. if he was athletic like Jordan or lebron, he would be the BEST EVER.. Jordan is the best, but at their prime, Bird was a scary monster, and if bird could run and jump like MJ, with his shot and IQ.. it would have been OVER..
Jordan is Jordan tho and you can never count him out. He's a real winner like Bird so it's a tossup.
@@msw8966 i would say i respect your opinion.. but bird is a better shooter and passer and rebounder than Jordan WITHOUT the physical gifts.. so yea, if bird could jump as high as MJ, he would be the better player.. but likewise, if MJ had Birds IQ (probably the player smarter than Jordan) and court vision, he would be even more unstoppable.. for as great as jordan is, he is still not GOD..
He definitely had an aura about him. Very perceptive comment.
Of course he got injured, didnt you see him smack his skull on the floor-??!! Then he came back out at the end with a fractured cheekbone and a concussion but still racked up points and saved the game after the pistons were taking it over in his absence. LEGEND.
3 point contest 3 years straight, 3 MVPs straight, 3 rings