Larry Bird Speaks before the NBA 73rd All Star game | UNCUT FOOTAGE
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- Опубликовано: 17 фев 2024
- Larry Bird Career Stats:
24.3 points per game
10.0 rebounds per game
6.3 assists per game
49.6% FG
37.6% 3pt
88.6% FT
Larry Bird is a basketball icon who played for the Boston Celtics and won three NBA championships. He's known for being a legendary shooter, as well as for his exceptional skills, leadership, and competitive drive. 
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All Star weekend as a whole has become a joke. Many great fan ideas have risen to save this weekend before Bay Area gets their all star weekend next year.
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Add a Defensive All Star MVP, with an award of 10 million. They can afford it. Uncontested layups worth 1 point, wide open threes worth -5. Only NBA players can participate in events. If you miss the game before the All-Star break, you don't play in it. Winning coach gets 10 million bonus.
Meh. None of that would work even if they did it.
First get rid of Adam Silver! He's not good at his job.
I rarely look at the NBA games anymore. A pathetic joke
They didn’t listen to Larry, they played like they didn’t care. So disrespectful.
I watch only 5 minutes Then l went sleeping..It was garbage Time. These players , Silver have no respect for What, Larry, Magic, MJ, DrJ did for the NBA. If the NBA is so popular, it's because these legends make us love that game...l really watch 10/15 matchs of regular Season... Otherwise l am waiting for the PO..
Too rich and too entitled nowadays
Today's NBA is playground basketball, dudes taking 35 foot jumpers and then just stand there watching to see if it goes in, and the travelling that's allowed is ridiculous, does James Harden have a clause in his contract that allows him to travel whenever he wants, like I said, playground ball ,
Scottie (Pippen) is right. The ASG is doing more harm than good right now. The way it's being played. If you can call it that. Disgraceful.
@@Amick44 clown show
Even Larry’s speeches are legendary!
Larry would dominate today just as he did during his era.
Larry Bird vs Jokic showdowns would be something to see, basketball supercomputer chess matches
I think he'd be a bit better. A bit less physical in the amount of contact allowed, higher usage percentages and a true emphasis on the 3 point shot now. He attempted 2 3s a game while basically hitting those at a 405% clip and a usage of around 28% during his prime. Compare that with a guy like Tatum, who averages close to 7 3s a game with a usage of 30+%.
Basically, Larry was built for today's game.
OF COURSE, HE WOULD,.. HE WOULD DEFINITELY AVERAGE 35/40 PTS, 12/14 REBS, 10 ASTS,.. HIS WHOLE ENTIRE CAREER!!!
@@fwah23 but reality is embiid owns jokic
I dunno. He's around 70 now so he might just only be a 1 time mvp in this era
A true living legend. If my life was on the line for a player to make a tough shot I would still pick Larry Bird.
People don’t have to like Larry Bird but they do have to respect him. One of the Greatest!
That Freddie Lewis moment shows the beautiful soul that Larry Bird is at his core
In my mind Larry “the legend “ Bird is the greatest small forward ever. Thank you Larry for the 13 years you gave to New England and Boston
Best forward ever, for me.
Call me, he’s the goat!
He was the best to ever play period!
He is the greatest one I seen @ the sf position.
At 3:33 we see two class acts! Thanks guys ♥
larry bird made the "80"s the best decade of nba ever and i will always be grateful for being able to watch this superstar pay it the way its meant to be
The greatest small forward in the NBA ever in my opinion
Still the greatest player to ever play! He’s the man!
Larry Bird=GOAT!!!! No doubt!!!!
Larry the Legend is a NBA top 5 player of all time!!
Top 3 in the NBA, top 1 in basketball as a whole
Absolutely love LB. He could rip the oppositions heart out. He had Isiah Thomas's career in the palm of his hand and refused to allow racism be part of the media. That shows you Larry's Character.
Agree!!!!!
I'm not sure about Isaiha's career, possibly, possibly not, but I agree it was a class act. He did the right thing and let him off the hook with the press, which was trying to blow it out of proportion, to sell newspapers and broadcasts.
Larry obviously miss his father and the memorable moment with him. The ABA league seems an important connection between him and his dad.
THE ABA HAD RICK BARRY JULIUS ERVING MAURICE LUCAS MOSES MALONE AND ICE MAN GERVIN AND MORE. HOW CAN U NOT LIKE IT???
Yeah, Bird and his dad were close, but unfortunately the horrors of being a war veteran led to Larry's father being a heavy drinker, the demons unfortunately got the better of him, man committed suicide when Larry was about 19 years old, so sad
Great speech! Well spoken. Unfortunately they didn’t take his wish or advice to play hard tonight.
Yeah the all star game was booed by the fans. So was the dunk contest. The NBA is dying
True. They haven't for about 12-15 years.
Yeah its crazy. Its only one game and its their job to play. Fans are not watching a shoot around. And that is what the All Star Game is. Watching superstars shoot around and slam dunk. Extremely boring and mindless entertainment.
I saw a replay of the 87 all star game. All those superstars wanted to win. Kareem came down with a rebound and did the high elbow whirl when someone tried to take it.
@@slytherben Did they? Didn't watch it. But if they did they should boo louder, the whole stadium should do it, cause it's a joke.
Freddie Lewis came up to me and shook my hand and it touched me….. 100% proof that Larry love this game….. that there touched me as well. Thanks for that Larry legend.
YEA “” LARRY BIRD”” was a badass insane NBA player
F N goat!!! He still royalty here in Boston!!
Larry Legend. Work ethic. Does what he loves. Gives props to the new generation, instead of talking down on them as so many others do.
We need more like him.
Others don't talk down on them, they speak truth. Tje question is... "Is it a lie?" No. That's the problem with so many generations after GenX. They are soft and cry about everything... Larry Bird said if he asked his Dad for money he would've slapped him in the head and said get a job!. These players feel they have arrived, making millions and don't have to do much to earn it. The past players had to earn it, play hard and show why they deserved the position and money. We need people to speak truth. If they're sorry, they're sorry and if they're good they're good.
@@JJ-yt3ze Quit whining. Boomers are equally as soft and sensitive. Can't criticize them without them throwing a little hissy fit at you.
Larry Legend. Enough said.
I moved to Boston during Larry Bird's rookie year. I was not a fan of the celtics but watched them as often as I could just to see what Bird might do that night. Basketball at its finest. Legend
Imagine if Larry came up in modern times with the emphasis they put into three point shooting. Lol! His percentage would be even higher than it was in his day.
They used the three the right way when he played, the way it was meant to be used.
@Blacklist324 Agreed. The 3 was intended to be a way for teams to catch up when being blown out, or to tie games when down by 3.
An emergency shot.
The problem is that teams figured out how to space the floor and get wide open 3's, and also that they now put all the focus on this.
The NBA and commissioner have done nothing to counter this and bring back balance, something they always used to do when a style of play became dominant.
Instead, Silver is leaning into this and just saying players are better now, which is what kids want to hear anyway.
I don't think this strategy is good long term, as people are smart enough to see that the product is broken.
Hopefully the NBA gets better soon.
@@John6-40The 3 pointer was/is for entertainment.
Get rid of zone defence
Yup. He shot 50-40-90 way before anyone else. Also averaged 20-10 for his career. No one else did both
Typical Larry. Says his thing and then Leaves the stage before people stand up and applaud him
Brings value and legendary stuff. Unbelievable
Loved his speech!! Different game today His & Magic's rivalry made the NBA in tha day!!!!
Larry you make me think of my dad😢 he passed away but he praised you and your way of life and the games you played we had a great daughter and dad time watching you through the years and Reggie to give you the award OMG years just came Rollin 😢😢😢😢😢😢 thanks again
What a life. What a story. Great values.
So much for them playing hard in the All Star game.
Larry Living Legend! There is no other player who played like a boss like he did.
Jordan came close hes no bird but close in mentality but better with physical I belive if jordan didn't have the physical athletics he'd still be a larry bird level star
If larry had micheals hops n speed he'd be goat 🐐
Lol...WTF? Let us know when you LEAVE FANTASY LAND
@@user-cp3kp5fs2klol..WTF is WRONG with you?
@@BBAKER22 I adopted girls so I can groom them into furry and Trans kids... I get paid bye us government
when he became emotional talking about the ABA player it was quiet touching. A side of Mr. Bird that is not often seen. His commitment to the league this long is what legends are all about
I’m thankful that I got to grow up in Indiana watching Larry Bird, Dr. J, Magic Johnson, and many more of the greats from the 80’s.
I wish today’s players could go back in time and learn how they should be playing the game. They need to play for the LOVE of the game.
Larry Legend ladies & gentlemen
Damn it, word for word what I was gonna say 😅😅
The only Pacers coach to take Indiana to the NBA Finals in 2000.
and almost beaten the 98 Bulls
I like the way he speaks.. I've never met him but he reminds me of the way an Uncle is supposed to speak to you.
I can remember watching his games as if it were today. Loved and looked forward watching every Bird game. It was pizza or wings and it was always EXCITING.
Larry bird is so great. He's humble. He's realistic. He said I grew up playing basketball to the point that's all I know. I appreciate how he's not telling us all his views on politics and if you don't think the same youre a idiot what do you know I'm a millionaire. That's a true nba legend
I'm sure your politics comment refers to Popovich and Kerr and I couldn't agree more. Well said.
Larry speaks in parables. When he said Jordan was god in gym shorts, he was saying, "even god can't beat me" 😂.
😄 yup
Most of us have sports experiences where we could not even get off the bench in elementary school or make the high school team or even get picked on the playground to be on a team. Then you have Larry Bird where many people were not even born when he played yet he is still idolized today. Even Larry said he has not hit a jump shot in over 30 years and here he is in 2024 being honored. What a life. Yes our lives are much better than other people in world but there are a few people whose life achievements make us feel truly inferior.
I am forever a Larry Bird fan! Seeing him anytime brings me back to a time in my life where all was so good. He is forever my idol!
Larry Legend…a great man..Magics best friend in battle..says it all…
Don’t forget Bird was Finals MVP along with League MVP Coach of the yr and Executive of the yr.
& ROOKIE of the YEAR :)
@@thebops4180 true, forgot that one. He is a underrated defensive player. Always getting alot of steals
Really annoys me when this current generation disrespects the Legend! This generation has no idea how good Larry was!
Oh when they see his films and hear the players stories they REALIZE greatness. People cherish Larry Bird, one of a kind.
One of only three players in the history of the NBA to have won the MVP three years in a row, that right there tells you how insanely talented he was, to hell with today's players not respecting him
01:38 that’s a great angle that shows why Isaiah didn’t see Bird. It’s beautiful inbound D by #12 Jerry Sichting, but you can’t see in this how he immediately ran over to D up Isaiah.
Imagine if Larry had not played half his career injured and stayed healthy. Crippled a finger playing softball prior to joining the Celtics. Said his shooting never felt the same after that injury :( One of many injuries, not including his debilitating back injury doing his mother's drive forcing Larry into retirement :(
hurt his back putting a driveway in... at his mom's house
Stone cold killer on the court. Larry Legend is, and always will be, the man.
I’m not a sports nut, but two of my favorite players are Julius Erving and Larry Bird!
❤️ Larry Bird and enjoyed watching him play ! The best !
I wasn’t a. Boston Celtics fan I was a die hard sixers fan but I give the legend his due straight cutthroat would give anybody the business
Some truly epic battles between the Sixers and Celtics ... Great era of basketball
The one true Goat, Larry Joe Bird!
Unfortunately the NBA has sank so low The Fucking Legend cant save them .. RIP NBA
I crap you negative. I was embarrassed watching whatever that was last night. I watched a bit longer than I would've because of how BAD it truly was.
I haven’t watched in years. What a fall from the 80’s/90’s.
The NBA better hope another Bird and Magic come around ... I haven't watched the NBA since Kibe and Shaq left .. No hustle No Heart this modern day NBA sucks in my humble opinion..
Take notes, LeChyna Flop!
Agree
Legend
I've said this before---Bird don't smile, Bird don't shake hands, Bird won't help you up---Bird is a killer!
And extremely funny looking
He was a cold, blooded assassin period
BIRD IS A LEGEND.
“I played the game it was supposed to be played.”
That 1988 playoff series with the Pacers and MJ’s Bulls was one of the most competitive Michael ever experienced in his career. It is one of the most memorable series I remember.
Larry Legend ..
Larry Legend
Too bad they played the game like it didn't really matter instead of competing like they should've. Larry is one in 1 million and deserves all of the accolades he receives.
One correction: Larry is one of a kind, not one in a million. There will never be another Larry Bird.
Best basketball I ever saw was all of the NBA Finals in the 80s that included Larry and the Celtics going toe to toe with M as Magic and the Lakers…wow… It’s too bad they didn’t play in 1986 on the Lakers got upset in the early round of the playoffs Celtics Lakers in 1986 would’ve been insane
Make it like Base Ball, winning conference gets home court in finals.
The Legend with some emotion at the beginning. Very moving
Bird is what Luka Doncic dreams of and the best shooter of all time.
Luka still young. Larry, MJ, even Wilt added to their games over time. The great ones do.
@@Amick44 he can practice all he wants he'll never be Larry Bird
Bird is what a lot of basketball players dream of. And with good reason.
@@gregoryeatroff8608 define a lot? Compare that number to the players who dreamed of being like Mike. My original comment stands.
@@geronimopratt7976 your original comment stands, but is not in conflict with mine. Your second comment is irrelevant to the topic.
they don’t make em like they used to
Larry bird need to do emergency meeting with stars and just destroy them for that allstar game, it slap of a face to him, he work so hard to make the league good and the players did that
Pathetic, unwatchable Not even The Legend could inspire these “Sissies”.
❤❤GOAT.
He seemed a little uncomfortable..maybe he realized what he meant to the league once upon a time is over , young fans have heard of him but didn't witness him play live or on TV and don't really know just how great this man was .. to say lebron is on the same level as Larry bird is like saying OJ was a great husband .... Larry bird had fucking balls of steel and played when you got the hell beat out of you night after night especially when you played the pistons -he played when defense mattered ,when the officials called the game by the rules .. or at least tried ....Larry would tell you jordan is the GOAT and then there is Larry bird ,Jordan knows Larry pushed him to his limits as a player ,just like Jordan there will never be another Larry bird~
Beautifully said. My favourite sportsman of all time!
@@thebops4180 thank you , I love larry bird!
I'm so lucky 2c one of the best basketball player of all time MR.LARRY BIRD 🐦 🐦⬛ the only player i admire when i first saw 👀 him in 1979 i just landed in CANADA 🇨🇦 and i saw him playing in NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP and i said to myself this LARRY BIRD is gonna be a great player and now he is the LEGEND THANK YOU VERY MUCH MR.LARRY BIRD 4ALL THE MEMORIES MAY GODBLESS YOU ALWAYS AND 🙏YOUR FAMILY
love Larry
The players let him down with that all-star game. exact opposite of a competitive game.
Congrats LB!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING!!!!!!!!!!
GOAT
5:51 when Larry talks about todays players and todays league is exactly how the NHL has turned. Even when he mentioned what it was like back in the day compared to today, it was the same in the NHL. I thought that was interesting to hear.
The NBA sill refuses to acknowledge ABA stats. That rivalry will never die. It's shameful. For example, Dr. J elected to skip the NBA out of college and joined the ABA instead - becoming the highest paid player in basketball. If you combine Dr. J's stats from the NBA/ABA he has over 30,000 points. But the NBA refuses to acknowledge the significance of the ABA.
It was J's choice to seek the money instead of playing ABA. I watched him play at UMass and he was a wonderful person. Met him at a golf tournament in Georgia. My opinion of him grew as we sipped a beer together.
An ABA champion and NBA champion.
@@focuz4899 2 ABA championships don't count. Inferior league. Still a gifted player.
@@Brian-pu8we Inferior league? Everybody from the ABA that came to the NBA was a star.
@@focuz4899 u b dreaming. 😎
larry winning the most valuable triple crown confirms he's the best ever
1:31 Quite possibly the single greatest pass ever!
History has shown that the greatest NBA rivalry in the 1980"s was always the Lakers and Boston and it was always the Bird and Magic!! it was so exciting to see Dr.Buss and Red Auerbach!!! especially with that stogie hanging out of his mouth,Wow and you could just feel it off the TV!!!!!!!!!!!!! the intensity!!! I gotta say Bird and Magic are in on my list as the greatest warriors to face off during that era.....
Lifelong Lakers from LA and several years after that era I love Larry. He was fkn incredible. How the F this dude the best player on the floor? But he was, a lot. Stick around Larry we miss ya
Maravich, Bird, Wilt, Jordan, Kareem, Magic, THE GOATS
Reggie is pure class
Nuff respect Mr Bird
Larry: I hope they play hard
LeBron: Oh, no, he didn’t
Respect, a true legend of the sport
One of greatest basket ball players that played for boston
This nonsense about Larry Bird is a small forward. He's 6'10 and doesn't have a bean pole body. He's the best forward small/power or whatever of all time!!!
God bless you Larry Bird.
Larry Joe ain't hatin' LEGEND...from a lifelong Lakers fan.
The glory days of the NBA, with team loyalty, blue-collar work ethic, and when the officials let them play.
LeFlop destroyed the all star games
Now this is Greatness
Larry Legend! 🏀
They/players didn't listen to a word Bird said about playing hard and competing in the All-Star game. Look at the final score.
The man Larry Bird.
LARRY LEGEND WAS GREAT .
he NBA All Star Game is flat out garbage. Disgusting spectacle with no competitive defense.
I completely agree with you. NBA All-Star weekend as a whole has fallen far from it's prime.
That is fine. It's all on display for our debate on why the older generation was more competitive. Yeah the game has evolved. Players are more athletic and can hit shots from outside in the parking lot. On the flip side the heart and passion is gone. No great defenders in the paint. No enforcers ect. Remember that Dennis Rodman guy?
The problem with nba is that the players have too much power,They think the fans want entertainment and not compition, NBA is crap.
It’s a Freak Show The current players Can’t Appreciate or Respect the Former like Reggie & Larry , Magic , Doc ! Ect Ect !
Larry played hard and hurt during his career,he put it all on the line in his day....much respect
These who give respect..get respect..
Reggie's face finally catching up to his age lol
I noticed that, too. Reggie has looked 35 for 20 years lol. That said, he's human just like the rest of us.
He's still my dude though. A legend and always friendly. Glad he's still involved in the NBA.
Larry would score 80 pts on these no defense playing soft in the head kids
The GOAT
The second greatest player of all time!!! MJ then Bird!!! You did not have to know Basketball, but you knew MJ.
Bird saved the NBA and MJ showed why Basketball is a Great Game!!!
I remember when I met his cousin, Big Bird.
As an ex NBA fan who was obsessed for 30 years, (1968 - 1998) Its all money, the players mosey around F the NBA
I can’t believe they put these legends that built this league go up there to be associated with a ruined trash joke of a league that it’s become. Larry said I played hard, I played hurt and I played with pride. Something these nba players have no desire to do. They just collect cheques