Larry was a HUGE trash talker, yet he was still respected. He embarrassed so many players, but they’re all laughing about it telling their stories. I think that says a lot.
It’s that mutual respect. They understood he was just being competitive. And honestly playing against players like him make you play better as well. Even if it’s only a motivator to get better for the next time you face him. Plus trash talking and backing it up gives you massive respect even from an opponent
I grew up watching Larry play. He had those 40, 50, 60 pt nights but then he also had nights where he’d score 20-25 have 15-20 rebounds and 10-15 assists. Larry’s passing was legendary like his scoring! He would put the ball anywhere he liked whenever he wanted. If you were his intended target, the ball found you! Larry made his team better no matter the role he played in each game. Legend!
When this many retired players recall stories about you embarrassing them with this much joy, you know you were respected. It is an honor to have a Larry Bird story! 🤣
@@markcooley599 I have watched some games and you can tell that he adapted his game to more shooting and passing because he was slower and less athletic than top tier defenders. Not saying that made him a bad player since his smarts more than made up for it but saying he had no weaknesses at all is insane.
I watch a lot of these review videos, I'm fascinated by how the past (my youth) looks to today's young people. You are the first that I have seen that understood that Larry wasn't talking trash for fun, but he was beating the other players minds. Dominique Wilkins never forgot that Larry wouldn't shake his hand, it messed with his head at all times. Larry Bird made everyone stronger, I injured my ankle in the 80's, went to the doctor who said "Rest", I said "do for me what you would do for Larry Bird so I can play tomorrow. He gave me a brace & said "Good luck Larry". The next day the pain was so bad I had to leave the court, but a little voice in my head said "Larry would keep playing". I didn't miss a day. Thanks Larry.
No matter how many times I see the NBA players talking about Larry doing these funny ass things, I never get tired of hearing it. I must have seen this video 5 - 6 times and it never gets boring.
I'm glad you're asking so many questions, but be patient, because it takes a while to fathom how great Bird was, and how electrifying the NBA was back then. As a Celtics fan from back in the day, I'll just speak from that perspective. Jordan vs Bird was always epic, but there were literal knock down drag out battles against the '76ers (Charles Barkley was stunned when in one of his early NBA games, fights were breaking out between the Celts and the '76ers during an EXHIBITION game), the classic finals series against the Lakers, brutal, nail biting ECF matchups against the Bad Boy Pistons, the playoff series against the Hawks and more. If THAT'S not enough, virtually every team brought their A game when facing the Celtics, resulting in countless duels between Bird and every star in the league. The thing about Bird was, you never knew what he was going to do, because he was so versatile, so wily and determined, and had so many tricks up his sleeve. What a great time it was to be a basketball fan!
right, Celtics vs. Dr. J and crew was epic, and yes, as great as these highlights are, the things is every game ge made these crazy plays, even if his shot wasnt falling he was making plays- any play at any time with either hsnd, LARRY LEGEND
My dad loved Larry Bird so i was watching Larry Bird all through the eighties... i was very young when the decade startes but my dad never stopped talking about Bird so i never forgot about Larry
When I was a freshman in high school , all the guys were talking about this Bird guy playing that night in the 1979 NCAA Tournament ! I watched the game that night and have been a fan ever since !
Growing up I wasn't into sports but my dad got me interested in Larry Bird. Suddenly I LOVED basketball, as Larry was playing. I followed him his whole career. He was amazing and it brought me and my dad together. Doesn't get much better than that!
The Jordan v Bird thing was pretty wild, because it took Bird retiring for Jordan to finally start winning championships since Bird would shut him out every time.
Luv. Come from a family who loved basketball. My mother in particular was obsessed to the point I had to tell people what to expect if they happened to come over during a game. What a gift to be raised in a household like that. To this day I’m still crazy for the game, but oh man I’ll never forget the joy of watching Bird play!
I grew up in MA in the 80s. Bird was my first hero. I love that RUclips has everyone seeing what I remember as a kid. I can only imagine how great Larry would be today with modern training and medicine. Some stories to look into: 1. Jamal Mashburn talking about practicing vs the 1992 Dream Team and what Bird did to Rodney Rogers. 2. Bird vs Kent Benson: One of the reasons Bird left Indiana U is because of the way Benson treated him. In the league, Bird made it his mission to humiliate Benson whenever they played. Look into the story behind McHale's 56 point game, which was soon followed by Bird's 60 point game. 3. Craig Ehlo telling his "is your mother watching?" story and finally 4. Bird's buzzer beater vs Phoenix. There are many videos of McHale telling the story. The game footage confirms that McHale wasn't making anything up.
"The Bird Night" March 12th 1985 Larry Bird 43 minutes 22-36 FG 1-4 3pt 15-16 FT 7 TRB 3 AST 60 pts Bird was making shots so crazy members of the Atlanta bench were cheering and ended up getting fined by the coach
Cliff Livingston was one that got fined. He said it was the best $100 seat he ever had! 😂😂😂. Dominique says they got fined $3,000 but they didn't... they got fined $100.
@@richhousereviews Nick Smith has the best selection of Bird clips hes put together. Check them out! He checks his facts...some of these guys go by hear say. Also...have you done "Courtship of Rivals"? Or Dream Team 92' Olympics? If not...do Courtship first, then Olympics. It's the beginning to the end of Magic & Birds careers. Break them up into 3 or 4 segments. They give you the most in-depth stories on both of them.
Larry Bird Bird is the only player to beat EVERY great player of his era including Michael Jordan in 7 straight playoff games. He was MVP three years straight. He played injured with injuries no other person has ever played with, including a fractured right cheek and eye socket in which he saw double. One of the best coaches in basketball was Pat Riley who stated, "If I needed a guy to take the last shot to win a game I would choose Michael Jordan. If I needed a guy to take a shot to save my life, it would be Larry Bird.
Bird had heart and that killer instinct! Best of all I love hid trash talking! Now lots of players trash talk but Larry Bird could back up his trash talk! How many players can they say that about?! LOL
He also had to most important untrainable skill of them all, clutchness its something that can't be taught you have it or you don't and it's that simple larry had it like no one else.
what I remember about Bird.. I was a child in the 80s, a teen in the 90s.. as a knicks fan I hated boston and chicago. but in the 80s I remember Bird and Magic. Kareem.. the Mets.. in the 90s I was more knowledgable to basketball so Im more familiar with Jordan, Ewing, Barkley and the rest.. but watching games, i remember EVERYONE having a certain reverence for Larry Bird. Jordan was at his peak and ppl around me STILL wouldnt say Jordan was better. they may have thought it.. but nobody really said it. Thats how much respect we had for Bird..
ive been a Larry Bird fan for as long as i can remember. i was about 7 or 8 when the Bird converse weapon came out and i had to have them. I wore those shoes with everything even when we went to church and i had my church dress on Lol. i was a tiny kid and the shoes looked huge on me but it didnt matter, if i couldnt wear them i wasnt going. I only got to actually go to 2 celtics games but i watched almost all of them when Bird was playing. You couldnt get me to watch basketball today its just not the same as it was back then.
I live in Rhode Island and grew up watching Larry. There is another trash talking video. I think it's called Larry Bird's top 10 savage moments. Great video. This was a great reaction.
Bud it's very debatable for sure if I'm starting a team and I have two players to choose from it being lebron or Larry I'm taking Larry hundred out of hundred times
@@richhousereviews Iiss those days of Ewing, Oakley, Starks, etc. I still have nightmares of Charles Smith not going up strong to get the foul called..lol
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 wasn't only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, football, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, & what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique & gifted players, I ever watched!
I was a Larry Bird fan, my father a Magic Johnson fan, then Jordan came into the league and we were blessed to live to see this remarkable set of players.
@@richhousereviews - You need to check out Bird's 60pt game, it's insane. He hits from everywhere, even the Hawks were giving each other high fives. That's the Bird night.
Larry Bird is by far the MVP of all time. He did everything at the highest level his entire career. He played forward(shooting), guard(passing), and center(rebounding) every single game.
My favorite Larry Legend trash talk story goes back to '85. It was a game against the Utah Jazz. Larry, before finishing the third quarter had already got a triple-double. A teammate comes up and says "You know you're only 1 steal away right?" That one extra steal would have made him the 2nd recorder player in NBA history to achieve a quadruple-double. Larry, knowing that the team was up 30+ points in the fourth, sat out. After the game he was interviewed and asked "Larry, why didn't you play the 4th quarter?" To which he responded with "I figure I had already done enough damage" Never has a man shown up with an Auntie Haircut, done so much psychological damage.
My husband was a big time Lakers fan. God rest his soul. He lost many pro basketball ball games with betting. He always disliked the Celtics and Larry Bird. He always referred to him as Larry Turd. I loved watching Larry Bird. Many marritial fights always emerged.
I like you already brother! Honesty builds trust! Most people don't realize, know or understand, that Larry Bird is left-handed, yet shot most of his career with his right. And yes, old school basketball was the most competitive, MANLY, and all around entertaining time in NBA history.
I'll never get tired of Larry Legend stories 😂. That rebound 6:53 is crazy! He took off for the corner immediately after the shot like not only did he know the shot was off but he knew where'd the rebound would go
Ditto for me. Before seeing your comment I was thinking what you posted. Philly/Dr J fan, born here, but seeing these old Bird clips, remembering seeing when they happened and now hearing the back stories there is no way there have ever been more than 2 other better playerS Than Bird!! ALL TIME!!!! Definitely not: Kobe, Wilt, Duncan, Steph, Shaq, etc etc etc!
See that Bird and Magic documentary, Rich, called "A Courtship of Rivals." It lays out how these two NBA titans, as different as they were in life, were mirror images of each other on the court--in terms of their basketball smarts, abilities, competitiveness, and devotion to the game. Bitter rivals when they played, they came to love and respect each other after their playing days were through. It's an inspiring story, and one that we'll never see again.
As a kid I became a basketball fan because of Dr. J and the 76ers and then Magic Johnson and the Lakers. It is only recently that I have begun to appreciate how great Larry Bird truly was.
Larry was off the charts.... Such a character and super great player... He and MJ my all time favorites and Larry played in the greatest era of the NBA...! #33 YES....................................... P.S. Oh and that game against the Hawks I still laugh about it...! MERCY!
I'm a lifelong, die-hard Celtics fan who loves Larry to death. But as a basketball fan, I loved Magic just as much. You can't help but love Magic. But my favorite player to watch was Allen Iverson (AI). At just 6 feet tall, he played in the clouds with the big guys.
One video you really MUST see is the now famous May 22, 1988 game seven in the playoffs classic 4th quarter shootout between Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks. Dominique was a absolute beast and played the game of his life -- at one point he was performing at such a level they referred to Dom as "The Freakazoid" because of his extreme speed jumping ability and just plain skill. Larry scored 9 points in like 2 minutes in the 4th quarter, theres much more to talk about but both teams were playing so well and the game was so heated Larry told Dominique in the last 45 seconds "You know Dom we both deserve to win but someones gotta go home" - Larry had total respect for Dominique and the two of them matched each other shot for shot through the entire 4th quarter & both players were putting out 115% and Dominique himself said it was the best 4th quarter shootout mono amano he had ever seen, he himself said Larry hit 10 clutch shots in that game. Its now regarded as the best 4th quarter shootout in NBA history to this day and a must see for any Bird or Wilkins fan or indeed any basketball fan.
There's a great Larry's greatest passes video floating around. That one's awesome because it shows how effective he was with passing and assists. Anything with Bird and DJ in it is worth it. Bird is the only player I've seen use the backboard to pass to himself. DJ is the only player I've ever seen pass to somebody off the backboard. Courtship of Rivals is a great start looking at Bird and Magic together.
I grew up on these series! I was a laker fan and I can tell you there was nothing scarier than larry bird having the ball in his hand with the time running up. Those laker Celtic series and laker pistons were magical showtime lakers!
You have to watch 1991 highlights,Jordan vs Bird. Every single reactor Loves that video. They scored 71 combined,had 21 rebounds and 15 assists. This is Larry at the end of his career and Jordans first yr of winning the championship 🏆 Phenomenal game.
Thanks I appreciate you! Basketball has always been my favorite sport and I appreciate any good ballers no matter what team the play for. I'm a lifetime Celtics, fan third generation, Larry is my favorite although there are so many others from the Celtics. There has been a lot of great NBA players over the years but Larry is king!
I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, in SoCal. I was a huge Magic fan, and we only really feared Larry. I remember getting angry and asking my Dad why he wasn’t on our team? Lol! The first time I saw him play, I told my Dad I loved watching him play, and Dad said, “but he’s playing against our team!” I said, “I know, but he’s so fun to watch!” Dad just chuckled and said, “that’s Larry Bird, and yes he is.” Lol! After watching all his tapes, and remembering how incredible it was to watch him play, I’m an even bigger fan, today. I still LOVE Magic and MJ though.
I'm born and raised in Indiana. Indianapolis, to be exact. Born in '86, my Pops was a huge Pacers fan, but an even bigger Michael Jordan fan. He introduced me to the game and encouraged me to pay attention to the greats. Bird has always been a legend in Indiana, but as I got older, I got to see how much the whole basketball world held him in the highest regard. He eventually came to coach the Pacers and added to his legacy as one of the best coaches and executives over the next decade. They call him "Larry Legend" for a reason. And you don't have to be a Hoosier to know. Salute to "The Hick from French Lick." And salute to you @Richhouse for more dope content...#RHR 🫡💯
Making the Case: Larry Bird, and ‘87 5th game against the Pistons, I believe that’s the year and game. It’s what he calls his best game ever played, and it’s impressive.
I became a fan of Bird during his incredible run for the NCAA championship. He led an Indiana State team to an undefeated season and then a title run that ended with a loss in the title game to Magic Johnson and Michigan State. I lived in Indiana back then, where basketball is more than just a sport.
Was a teen when Magic, Bird and 'Nique were coming up though they were all beasts almost immediately. Can't remember if this was the video where it's talked about him being bored and playing the first three quarters left handed. Also, he said and did these things to players like Clyde and Jordan as rookies because he knew they were going to blow up so get that psychological step up now.
Had a blast watching this with you! There's a fantastic 4 part video series that a guy made, and I'm sorry but I can't remember the official name of it. The guy has a British accent and just explains what each video is going to entail. You are not going to believe all the incredible stories that a lot of the greats had about him, and all the different clips that are shown. I'm working hard on improving my skills in boxing and martial arts, and LB inspires me all the time - he played when he was in intense pain, and never gave up. Hope you enjoy it like so many others have!
Hey Rich R.I.P to the biggest Celtic's Fan my daddy. We used to watch every time they played he loved the way Larry trash talked people and that's why I'm still a Celtic's fan. Love that everyone is reacting to Larry Bird's bids but I really love the Larry Bird and Magic Johnson story they were really good friends and rivals and if I'm not mistaken on the court Larry would shake no ones hand but Magic so love the reaction❤❤❤ ## Boston Rocks
Late 70's, 80's basketball was the best. So much fun to watch. But now Larry Joe? Lol, he was always going to do something that made you holler. He was a mess. Enjoyed every game.
you got a point !!! He didn't talk s..t to nice and sweet puppies, he talked s..t to the big wolves and back it up. I think sports analysts should settle a scale of self-confidence called the Larry Bird scale
Great video and loved the ultimate mix tape you reacted to. Im from Boston and saw Larry live many times as a kid and these videos are very much appreciated.
The best is to listen to Gary Peyton and Jamaal Mashburn talk about the trash that Bird talked. Also Shawn Kemp. It’s actually almost scary where he tells them what he is gonna do and then does it.
For beautiful basketball like you have never see, check out the 1992 Dream Team documentary. 11 future Hall of Famers. I’m 73, and I still get chill watching them. Everyone was glued to their TVs whenever they played. Even though it’s just over an hour, it is well worth it. Larry and Magic were co-captains. Also last time they played 😊
I appreciate your understanding of the game! Makes it so much more fun to watch. I know everybody wants to talk about his trash talk and his shooting, but for me, it was the passing. He was like a ghost. One second he’s right behind you and a half seconds later he’s 10 feet away, stealing the ball from some other guy who thought he knew where Larry was. So fun to watch.
I was a NBA fan from 1976-1992 I worked at the memorial coliseum where The Trailblazers played. We always got to watch the last 10 minutes of the game and I loved watching Larry Bird play more than any other player. His style was so fun to watch..nowadays basketball isn’t even interesting to me the way they changed the rules.
Growing up in the 80's I was a huge fan of Larry. My grandpa lived in Long Beach, CA and had season tickets to the Lakers, so I had mixed feelings. But watching him play was exciting. I never knew how much trash he talked until recently. Make me respect him that much more. "You guys are being disrespectful" Best trash talk EVER!!!!
Larry Legend!!!! I'm from Boston and there was nothing like watching Larry Bird lead the Celtics!!! The legendary coach of the Lakers, Pat Riley said of Bird: "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game, I'd choose Michael Jordan. If I had to choose a player to save my life, I'd choose Larry Bird." Nothing like old school b-ball, hard work, perseverance. Why people thought Bird wasn't "athletic" are you kidding me!! He told everyone he was going to play the first half of a game left-handed and did it!!!!!
My dad was a Celtics fan but I loved Magic & the Showtime fast break. Omg Larry Bird would just rip my heart out in some games. The ECF was a war every year. Celtics & 76’rs in early 80’s. Then Celtics & Bad Boys with Bulls up & coming. There were more fights than in Vegas. In hindsight Larry Legend was the best player of the 80’s. Lakers had more talent as a team plus in 88 the Celtics were all injured going into that finals.
Great Content mate!!!! Love watching ball with you. Feels like I’m with my boys when I was a kid. You know when a dude knows ball, a student of the game, and loves our game. Kudos, I’m in. Keep making great content. I consume a lot of tube. I’m a 45 year old Celtic fan…..keep it up and much success my brother…Go ☘️
73 yrs old, and a West Coast fan when young. I dislike Larry till 2022. Seeing all his moves on RUclips now. Blew my mind on his action in the NBA. Damn. I saw Larry sign a document left-handed. He's ambidextrous.
I remember reading about Byrd🔥staying after practice and shooting 100 free throws and practicing jump shots and 3 pointers for hours after practice. That was the most impressive thing I remember about him. He wanted to be the best so he put in the work! I believe he was the greatest small forward ever.💯🤗❤️✌️
Just remember, scoring was down during Bird's Era as well - hitting 30 just didn't happen as often league wide (until MJ, but that's another reason why MJ is the GOAT). So when Bird was calling to the opposing coach and telling him "Get someone else on me, or I'm going for thirty." it was way more devastating than just "I'll have a good game"
Jordan forgot to pass that’s why he scored so many points. A goat to me is an all around player. To win Jordan needed Pippen badly. He didn’t start winning till Larry and Magic were done and he had pippen.
Larry was a HUGE trash talker, yet he was still respected. He embarrassed so many players, but they’re all laughing about it telling their stories. I think that says a lot.
Thanks for taking time to watch ❤️
It’s that mutual respect. They understood he was just being competitive. And honestly playing against players like him make you play better as well. Even if it’s only a motivator to get better for the next time you face him. Plus trash talking and backing it up gives you massive respect even from an opponent
Because even though Larry was talking trash, he never made it personal. And he did it to EVERYONE.
One of them summed it up in an interview by saying "what can you say, the boy bad!"
I grew up watching Larry play. He had those 40, 50, 60 pt nights but then he also had nights where he’d score 20-25 have 15-20 rebounds and 10-15 assists. Larry’s passing was legendary like his scoring! He would put the ball anywhere he liked whenever he wanted. If you were his intended target, the ball found you! Larry made his team better no matter the role he played in each game. Legend!
“Jordan made you look slow, Larry made you look stupid”
Larry mopped the floor with everyone. And all of them are still proud telling about it.
When this many retired players recall stories about you embarrassing them with this much joy, you know you were respected. It is an honor to have a Larry Bird story! 🤣
"I would rather guard Michael Jordan than Larry Bird." James Worthy
He also said that defending Jordan would make you look slow, but Bird would make you look stupid.
The Bird is the greatest all-around basketball player of all time. Nobody else has ever had such a complete package of skills.
you just maybe right sir lol
He wasn't very good at finishing at the rim
@steveshin820 You haven't watched much of Bird in his golden years before the injuries.
@@markcooley599 I have watched some games and you can tell that he adapted his game to more shooting and passing because he was slower and less athletic than top tier defenders. Not saying that made him a bad player since his smarts more than made up for it but saying he had no weaknesses at all is insane.
I can't say he's the GOAT but he definitely deserves a prominent spot in the GOAT conversation.
I watch a lot of these review videos, I'm fascinated by how the past (my youth) looks to today's young people.
You are the first that I have seen that understood that Larry wasn't talking trash for fun, but he was beating the other players minds. Dominique Wilkins never forgot that Larry wouldn't shake his hand, it messed with his head at all times.
Larry Bird made everyone stronger, I injured my ankle in the 80's, went to the doctor who said "Rest", I said "do for me what you would do for Larry Bird so I can play tomorrow. He gave me a brace & said "Good luck Larry". The next day the pain was so bad I had to leave the court, but a little voice in my head said "Larry would keep playing". I didn't miss a day. Thanks Larry.
Larry and magic saved basketball. ❤️🇦🇺
No matter how many times I see the NBA players talking about Larry doing these funny ass things, I never get tired of hearing it. I must have seen this video 5 - 6 times and it never gets boring.
I'm glad you're asking so many questions, but be patient, because it takes a while to fathom how great Bird was, and how electrifying the NBA was back then. As a Celtics fan from back in the day, I'll just speak from that perspective.
Jordan vs Bird was always epic, but there were literal knock down drag out battles against the '76ers (Charles Barkley was stunned when in one of his early NBA games, fights were breaking out between the Celts and the '76ers during an EXHIBITION game), the classic finals series against the Lakers, brutal, nail biting ECF matchups against the Bad Boy Pistons, the playoff series against the Hawks and more.
If THAT'S not enough, virtually every team brought their A game when facing the Celtics, resulting in countless duels between Bird and every star in the league.
The thing about Bird was, you never knew what he was going to do, because he was so versatile, so wily and determined, and had so many tricks up his sleeve. What a great time it was to be a basketball fan!
right, Celtics vs. Dr. J and crew was epic, and yes, as great as these highlights are, the things is every game ge made these crazy plays, even if his shot wasnt falling he was making plays- any play at any time with either hsnd, LARRY LEGEND
He and Magic made me a fan! I had no prior interest
for the thug league.
Yessir..Well put
Best documentary of all time, sports related or not - Courtship of Rivals. Larry vs Magic. I'll be here to watch that!
My dad loved Larry Bird so i was watching Larry Bird all through the eighties... i was very young when the decade startes but my dad never stopped talking about Bird so i never forgot about Larry
Courtship of rivals with Larry and Magic. Amazing
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I love the relationship between Bird and Magic. All of the years and how great their friendship is today
That game where the hawks were high fiving each other and falling out of the chair is hilarious!!!!
THE 15 MINUTE ASSIST VIDEO IS LARRY AT HIS BEST! His long passes were legendaryI I never missed a game. Larry was must watch TV!
True ; QB throwing them pass's
Growing up I wasn't into sports but my dad got me interested in Larry Bird. Suddenly I LOVED basketball, as Larry was playing. I followed him his whole career. He was amazing and it brought me and my dad together. Doesn't get much better than that!
The Jordan v Bird thing was pretty wild, because it took Bird retiring for Jordan to finally start winning championships since Bird would shut him out every time.
Jordan scored 60 on the Celtics as a rookie in the “offs”
Means nothing, mj never won a series against Bird and the Celtics
Luv. Come from a family who loved basketball. My mother in particular was obsessed to the point I had to tell people what to expect if they happened to come over during a game. What a gift to be raised in a household like that. To this day I’m still crazy for the game, but oh man I’ll never forget the joy of watching Bird play!
I grew up in MA in the 80s. Bird was my first hero. I love that RUclips has everyone seeing what I remember as a kid. I can only imagine how great Larry would be today with modern training and medicine. Some stories to look into: 1. Jamal Mashburn talking about practicing vs the 1992 Dream Team and what Bird did to Rodney Rogers. 2. Bird vs Kent Benson: One of the reasons Bird left Indiana U is because of the way Benson treated him. In the league, Bird made it his mission to humiliate Benson whenever they played. Look into the story behind McHale's 56 point game, which was soon followed by Bird's 60 point game. 3. Craig Ehlo telling his "is your mother watching?" story and finally 4. Bird's buzzer beater vs Phoenix. There are many videos of McHale telling the story. The game footage confirms that McHale wasn't making anything up.
Like Bill Murry said in Space Jam: Larry isn't white, He's CLEAR!!!
Great reference!
Awesome
"The Bird Night" March 12th 1985
Larry Bird 43 minutes 22-36 FG 1-4 3pt 15-16 FT 7 TRB 3 AST 60 pts
Bird was making shots so crazy members of the Atlanta bench were cheering and ended up getting fined by the coach
Def gonna react to that bro
Cliff Livingston was one that got fined. He said it was the best $100 seat he ever had! 😂😂😂. Dominique says they got fined $3,000 but they didn't... they got fined $100.
@@richhousereviews Nick Smith has the best selection of Bird clips hes put together. Check them out! He checks his facts...some of these guys go by hear say. Also...have you done "Courtship of Rivals"? Or Dream Team 92' Olympics? If not...do Courtship first, then Olympics. It's the beginning to the end of Magic & Birds careers. Break them up into 3 or 4 segments. They give you the most in-depth stories on both of them.
Larry Bird
Bird is the only player to beat EVERY great player of his era including Michael Jordan in 7 straight playoff games. He was MVP three years straight. He played injured with injuries no other person has ever played with, including a fractured right cheek and eye socket in which he saw double. One of the best coaches in basketball was Pat Riley who stated, "If I needed a guy to take the last shot to win a game I would choose Michael Jordan. If I needed a guy to take a shot to save my life, it would be Larry Bird.
Bird had heart and that killer instinct! Best of all I love hid trash talking! Now lots of players trash talk but Larry Bird could back up his trash talk! How many players can they say that about?! LOL
He also had to most important untrainable skill of them all, clutchness its something that can't be taught you have it or you don't and it's that simple larry had it like no one else.
what I remember about Bird..
I was a child in the 80s, a teen in the 90s.. as a knicks fan I hated boston and chicago. but in the 80s I remember Bird and Magic. Kareem.. the Mets..
in the 90s I was more knowledgable to basketball so Im more familiar with Jordan, Ewing, Barkley and the rest.. but watching games, i remember EVERYONE having a certain reverence for Larry Bird. Jordan was at his peak and ppl around me STILL wouldnt say Jordan was better. they may have thought it.. but nobody really said it. Thats how much respect we had for Bird..
ive been a Larry Bird fan for as long as i can remember. i was about 7 or 8 when the Bird converse weapon came out and i had to have them. I wore those shoes with everything even when we went to church and i had my church dress on Lol. i was a tiny kid and the shoes looked huge on me but it didnt matter, if i couldnt wear them i wasnt going. I only got to actually go to 2 celtics games but i watched almost all of them when Bird was playing. You couldnt get me to watch basketball today its just not the same as it was back then.
I live in Rhode Island and grew up watching Larry. There is another trash talking video. I think it's called Larry Bird's top 10 savage moments. Great video. This was a great reaction.
I'm a Knicks fan but Larry Legend is the GOAT in my opinion
Bud it's very debatable for sure if I'm starting a team and I have two players to choose from it being lebron or Larry I'm taking Larry hundred out of hundred times
Im a 90s knicks fan also bro
@@richhousereviews Iiss those days of Ewing, Oakley, Starks, etc. I still have nightmares of Charles Smith not going up strong to get the foul called..lol
@@bradreece819 absolutely. Larry hustled, played hurt, had the heart of a Lion!
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Bro, you gotta do Courtship of Rivals. Great reaction as always. Larry Bird was that guy...
Bird night is when Larry set the Celtics scoring record with 60 points
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 wasn't only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, football, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, & what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique & gifted players, I ever watched!
I was a Larry Bird fan, my father a Magic Johnson fan, then Jordan came into the league and we were blessed to live to see this remarkable set of players.
Love your versatility Youngblood
Keep goin💪🏽
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@@richhousereviews - You need to check out Bird's 60pt game, it's insane. He hits from everywhere, even the Hawks were giving each other high fives. That's the Bird night.
Larry Bird is by far the MVP of all time. He did everything at the highest level his entire career. He played forward(shooting), guard(passing), and center(rebounding) every single game.
My favorite Larry Legend trash talk story goes back to '85. It was a game against the Utah Jazz.
Larry, before finishing the third quarter had already got a triple-double. A teammate comes up and says "You know you're only 1 steal away right?" That one extra steal would have made him the 2nd recorder player in NBA history to achieve a quadruple-double.
Larry, knowing that the team was up 30+ points in the fourth, sat out.
After the game he was interviewed and asked "Larry, why didn't you play the 4th quarter?" To which he responded with "I figure I had already done enough damage"
Never has a man shown up with an Auntie Haircut, done so much psychological damage.
My husband was a big time Lakers fan. God rest his soul. He lost many pro basketball ball games with betting. He always disliked the Celtics and Larry Bird. He always referred to him as Larry Turd. I loved watching Larry Bird. Many marritial fights always emerged.
May he rip and thanks for watching momma ❤️
Larry was remarkably special. He was perfect for the lore of the NBA.
I like you already brother! Honesty builds trust! Most people don't realize, know or understand, that Larry Bird is left-handed, yet shot most of his career with his right. And yes, old school basketball was the most competitive, MANLY, and all around entertaining time in NBA history.
I'll never get tired of Larry Legend stories 😂. That rebound 6:53 is crazy! He took off for the corner immediately after the shot like not only did he know the shot was off but he knew where'd the rebound would go
I love that Bird and Magic are close friends, they are mirror images of each other as players and genuinely great men.
In real time I was actually a Dr J fan and kinda hated Larry Bird. But looking back, I've become a big fan of Larry Legend.
Ditto for me. Before seeing your comment I was thinking what you posted. Philly/Dr J fan, born here, but seeing these old Bird clips, remembering seeing when they happened and now hearing the back stories there is no way there have ever been more than 2 other better playerS Than Bird!!
ALL TIME!!!! Definitely not: Kobe, Wilt, Duncan, Steph, Shaq, etc etc etc!
See that Bird and Magic documentary, Rich, called "A Courtship of Rivals." It lays out how these two NBA titans, as different as they were in life, were mirror images of each other on the court--in terms of their basketball smarts, abilities, competitiveness, and devotion to the game. Bitter rivals when they played, they came to love and respect each other after their playing days were through. It's an inspiring story, and one that we'll never see again.
From an old man who remembers, thank you!
"Is your mom watching" is the best one.
As a kid I became a basketball fan because of Dr. J and the 76ers and then Magic Johnson and the Lakers. It is only recently that I have begun to appreciate how great Larry Bird truly was.
Larry was off the charts.... Such a character and super great player... He and MJ my all time favorites and Larry played in the greatest era of the NBA...! #33 YES....................................... P.S. Oh and that game against the Hawks I still laugh about it...! MERCY!
I'm a lifelong, die-hard Celtics fan who loves Larry to death. But as a basketball fan, I loved Magic just as much. You can't help but love Magic. But my favorite player to watch was Allen Iverson (AI). At just 6 feet tall, he played in the clouds with the big guys.
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Muggsy Bogues was 5’3 lol
One video you really MUST see is the now famous May 22, 1988 game seven in the playoffs classic 4th quarter shootout between Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks. Dominique was a absolute beast and played the game of his life -- at one point he was performing at such a level they referred to Dom as "The Freakazoid" because of his extreme speed jumping ability and just plain skill. Larry scored 9 points in like 2 minutes in the 4th quarter, theres much more to talk about but both teams were playing so well and the game was so heated Larry told Dominique in the last 45 seconds "You know Dom we both deserve to win but someones gotta go home" - Larry had total respect for Dominique and the two of them matched each other shot for shot through the entire 4th quarter & both players were putting out 115% and Dominique himself said it was the best 4th quarter shootout mono amano he had ever seen, he himself said Larry hit 10 clutch shots in that game. Its now regarded as the best 4th quarter shootout in NBA history to this day and a must see for any Bird or Wilkins fan or indeed any basketball fan.
I remember it well!
There's a great Larry's greatest passes video floating around. That one's awesome because it shows how effective he was with passing and assists. Anything with Bird and DJ in it is worth it. Bird is the only player I've seen use the backboard to pass to himself. DJ is the only player I've ever seen pass to somebody off the backboard.
Courtship of Rivals is a great start looking at Bird and Magic together.
I grew up on these series! I was a laker fan and I can tell you there was nothing scarier than larry bird having the ball in his hand with the time running up. Those laker Celtic series and laker pistons were magical showtime lakers!
When interviewed recently, Bird downplayed his trash talking and said he didn’t do it much, but these testimonials tell a different story.
Glad you enjoy it. I lived it. Good vid
Grew up in Boston in the 80’s. Watching Bird was incredible
You have to watch 1991 highlights,Jordan vs Bird. Every single reactor Loves that video. They scored 71 combined,had 21 rebounds and 15 assists. This is Larry at the end of his career and Jordans first yr of winning the championship 🏆 Phenomenal game.
3-31-91, broken down Larry Bird, taking it to MJ and Scottie. Great game, one of many, many, many great Celtics games during the Bird era
That was the first NBA game I ever went to. Didn't go to another one until decades later, because nothing else would compare.
….. the “ real “ 🐐
Larry “ Legend “ Bird
Thanks I appreciate you! Basketball has always been my favorite sport and I appreciate any good ballers no matter what team the play for. I'm a lifetime Celtics, fan third generation, Larry is my favorite although there are so many others from the Celtics. There has been a lot of great NBA players over the years but Larry is king!
I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, in SoCal. I was a huge Magic fan, and we only really feared Larry. I remember getting angry and asking my Dad why he wasn’t on our team? Lol! The first time I saw him play, I told my Dad I loved watching him play, and Dad said, “but he’s playing against our team!” I said, “I know, but he’s so fun to watch!” Dad just chuckled and said, “that’s Larry Bird, and yes he is.” Lol! After watching all his tapes, and remembering how incredible it was to watch him play, I’m an even bigger fan, today. I still LOVE Magic and MJ though.
All the players of that era were a different brand of player no green hair no dresses no knees just real ball i was blessed to witness
When opponents admire your game…you are playing it well! Shout out to Mr. Bird, for his heart in Basketball.
I'm born and raised in Indiana. Indianapolis, to be exact. Born in '86, my Pops was a huge Pacers fan, but an even bigger Michael Jordan fan. He introduced me to the game and encouraged me to pay attention to the greats. Bird has always been a legend in Indiana, but as I got older, I got to see how much the whole basketball world held him in the highest regard. He eventually came to coach the Pacers and added to his legacy as one of the best coaches and executives over the next decade. They call him "Larry Legend" for a reason. And you don't have to be a Hoosier to know. Salute to "The Hick from French Lick." And salute to you @Richhouse for more dope content...#RHR 🫡💯
The 60 point game against Atlanta is a must watch. Larry couldn't miss that night. God bless.
Making the Case: Larry Bird, and ‘87 5th game against the Pistons, I believe that’s the year and game. It’s what he calls his best game ever played, and it’s impressive.
Great reaction..keep digging..larry has some good shit.
The golden age of the NBA. The 80’s. The one and ONLY……Larry Bird❤
I became a fan of Bird during his incredible run for the NCAA championship. He led an Indiana State team to an undefeated season and then a title run that ended with a loss in the title game to Magic Johnson and Michigan State. I lived in Indiana back then, where basketball is more than just a sport.
Was a teen when Magic, Bird and 'Nique were coming up though they were all beasts almost immediately.
Can't remember if this was the video where it's talked about him being bored and playing the first three quarters left handed.
Also, he said and did these things to players like Clyde and Jordan as rookies because he knew they were going to blow up so get that psychological step up now.
Had a blast watching this with you! There's a fantastic 4 part video series that a guy made, and I'm sorry but I can't remember the official name of it. The guy has a British accent and just explains what each video is going to entail. You are not going to believe all the incredible stories that a lot of the greats had about him, and all the different clips that are shown. I'm working hard on improving my skills in boxing and martial arts, and LB inspires me all the time - he played when he was in intense pain, and never gave up. Hope you enjoy it like so many others have!
Hey Rich R.I.P to the biggest Celtic's Fan my daddy. We used to watch every time they played he loved the way Larry trash talked people and that's why I'm still a Celtic's fan. Love that everyone is reacting to Larry Bird's bids but I really love the Larry Bird and Magic Johnson story they were really good friends and rivals and if I'm not mistaken on the court Larry would shake no ones hand but Magic so love the reaction❤❤❤ ## Boston Rocks
Rip to your DAD bro ❤️ I’m happy this meant something to you
Larry bird was a warrior!!!! Whatever tools he had, he used them to the fullest. Thank you for the reaction.
larry legend is forever , he talk about soul and this u never forget
Late 70's, 80's basketball was the best. So much fun to watch. But now Larry Joe? Lol, he was always going to do something that made you holler. He was a mess. Enjoyed every game.
you got a point !!! He didn't talk s..t to nice and sweet puppies, he talked s..t to the big wolves and back it up. I think sports analysts should settle a scale of self-confidence called the Larry Bird scale
Birds numbers before his Back went bad were arguably the greatest in NBA history, truly a Legend
Making the case for Larry bird, I forgot who did it but he makes a damn good case for Larry being the goat
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Great video and loved the ultimate mix tape you reacted to. Im from Boston and saw Larry live many times as a kid and these videos are very
much appreciated.
The best is to listen to Gary Peyton and Jamaal Mashburn talk about the trash that Bird talked. Also Shawn Kemp. It’s actually almost scary where he tells them what he is gonna do and then does it.
For beautiful basketball like you have never see, check out the 1992 Dream Team documentary. 11 future Hall of Famers. I’m 73, and I still get chill watching them. Everyone was glued to their TVs whenever they played. Even though it’s just over an hour, it is well worth it. Larry and Magic were co-captains. Also last time they played 😊
I really enjoyed your lively commentary- subbed!!!!!❤
Appreciate that and thanks for watching it’s helps a lot
a couple of suggestions for you; bird / mj - "greatest bird vs jordan story ever old. bird vs kemp - "greatest welcome to the league story ever told"
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I appreciate your understanding of the game! Makes it so much more fun to watch. I know everybody wants to talk about his trash talk and his shooting, but for me, it was the passing. He was like a ghost. One second he’s right behind you and a half seconds later he’s 10 feet away, stealing the ball from some other guy who thought he knew where Larry was. So fun to watch.
I was a NBA fan from 1976-1992 I worked at the memorial coliseum where The Trailblazers played. We always got to watch the last 10 minutes of the game and I loved watching Larry Bird play more than any other player. His style was so fun to watch..nowadays basketball isn’t even interesting to me the way they changed the rules.
Growing up in the 80's I was a huge fan of Larry. My grandpa lived in Long Beach, CA and had season tickets to the Lakers, so I had mixed feelings. But watching him play was exciting. I never knew how much trash he talked until recently. Make me respect him that much more. "You guys are being disrespectful" Best trash talk EVER!!!!
Larry Legend!!!! I'm from Boston and there was nothing like watching Larry Bird lead the Celtics!!! The legendary coach of the Lakers, Pat Riley said of Bird: "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game, I'd choose Michael Jordan. If I had to choose a player to save my life, I'd choose Larry Bird." Nothing like old school b-ball, hard work, perseverance. Why people thought Bird wasn't "athletic" are you kidding me!! He told everyone he was going to play the first half of a game left-handed and did it!!!!!
My dad was a Celtics fan but I loved Magic & the Showtime fast break. Omg Larry Bird would just rip my heart out in some games. The ECF was a war every year. Celtics & 76’rs in early 80’s. Then Celtics & Bad Boys with Bulls up & coming. There were more fights than in Vegas.
In hindsight Larry Legend was the best player of the 80’s. Lakers had more talent as a team plus in 88 the Celtics were all injured going into that finals.
You're doing a great job man keep it up
THE BEST TRASH TALKING AND DELIVERING THE GOODS IVE EVER SEEN, ANY SPORT! THAT WAS LEGEND(LAR)RY!!
I love you're reactions!😃👍😃🙏💛
Appreciate you brother
@@richhousereviews Right back atcha sir!💯
“The Bird Night” was the 60 pt game against the hawks in new orleans
Watch the Duel, one of the best games and prob the best 4th quarter ever. Bird vs Dominique. Unbelievable.
The 80's had to be 1 of the greatest decades in basketball. So much talent across the league.
Larry played a whole game left handed and called how many he was going to score! Greatest era of the game no doubt!
Great Content mate!!!! Love watching ball with you. Feels like I’m with my boys when I was a kid. You know when a dude knows ball, a student of the game, and loves our game. Kudos, I’m in. Keep making great content. I consume a lot of tube. I’m a 45 year old Celtic fan…..keep it up and much success my brother…Go ☘️
73 yrs old, and a West Coast fan when young. I dislike Larry till 2022. Seeing all his moves on RUclips now. Blew my mind on his action in the NBA. Damn. I saw Larry sign a document left-handed. He's ambidextrous.
He’s left handed but like most lefties, including my mom, he learned to do a lot of things right handed. He was absolutely ambidextrous on the court.
Larry once played a game and only shot with his left. Had 28. Dude was a beast.
THe Bird night is when he scored 60 on the Hawks that included Dominique Wilkins.
I remember reading about Byrd🔥staying after practice and shooting 100 free throws and practicing jump shots and 3 pointers for hours after practice. That was the most impressive thing I remember about him. He wanted to be the best so he put in the work! I believe he was the greatest small forward ever.💯🤗❤️✌️
Great video and great narration on your part. Thanks.
Just remember, scoring was down during Bird's Era as well - hitting 30 just didn't happen as often league wide (until MJ, but that's another reason why MJ is the GOAT). So when Bird was calling to the opposing coach and telling him "Get someone else on me, or I'm going for thirty." it was way more devastating than just "I'll have a good game"
Jordan forgot to pass that’s why he scored so many points. A goat to me is an all around player. To win Jordan needed Pippen badly. He didn’t start winning till Larry and Magic were done and he had pippen.