Earvin "Magic" Johnson's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech
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- Опубликовано: 20 фев 2012
- Larry Bird introduces Earvin "Magic" Johnson upon "Magic" being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2002. To learn more about "Magic" Johnson take a look at his official Hall of Fame bio at www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famer...
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A white man from French Lick Indiana and a black man from Lansing Michigan. Two different personalities with a huge gift. It's safe to say we won't be seeing a rivalry or friendship like these two ever again in the NBA.
Oh we will see another rivalry like these 2 had again. The NBA doesn't stop with them.
Lewis I agree with you. Too many people trying to form super teams in the NBA now. But what a great time in basketball that was back in this era...teams literally got after it, even in the All-Star games.
@@MistahUnknown no now is super teams only.
@@sabzibhaji8045 they were on superteams too.
@@sabzibhaji8045 the era of super teams is over. Were in the time of dynamic duos now. For many years in Vegas there has been 4 select teams each season that were predicted to win the ring. 4 teams and all other teams had little to no chance. This year that number has raised to 20 teams. The NBA is unpredictible once again, we have no Idea who will even make it to the finals. Last 5 years it was a given. Now its a mystery agaim
I love how Magic calls all his coaches "Mr. ___" instead of by their first name. so old school, so respectful
Facts
@@solobry4360 🤣 mans commented that 8years ago bru
@@nuclearchez5644 😂😂😂
True!!!!
@@nuclearchez5644 it’s still true son
Magic and Bird defined a generation
+Daniel Toma MY GENERATION!!
+Daniel Toma within basketball..maybe. not beyond it
+Burl Farlington hell yeah and they resurrected the NBA
+Daniel Toma The two of them have done more for breaking down racial barriers than any other two individuals in my generation. Hard work ethics and phenomenal selfless play. Extraordinary selfless play.
+jjs777fzr Very true
Larry Bird's speech was just great.
What a kind of man he is. Legend.
So great, he doesn’t need a script! Watch closely.
love the "suffer"...LOL wasn't even expecting THAT.
Yes it was! Bravo!!!
And his high school coach who was one of his teachers, I think, said that Larry was so shy and self-conscious that he took an F rather than give a speech in front of the class. He really grew as a man (literally!!)
There will never be a rivalry like Bird and Magic. Both are class acts. GOATs
we could be getting one with KD and Russ lmao
Lebron and Steph
LeBron and Carmelo could've happened if the pistons have ddrafted him lol
Lebron Steph and the NEW NBA are all garbage...all the games are rigged. No competition, no defense, no nothing but entertainment only.
Matt Bingham I'm sure it's pathetic for you
Larry Bird's intro was gold, the guys hilarious, and so humble. Both he and magic are pure class.
To be honest, All I heard about Bird was that he was a trashtalker who backs it up, But I never expected him to be a different man on stage. Such a great speaker
@@julius8386 Yep he is. But because of how Larry's roots never left him, he was about as brutally honest an athlete as there ever was. Straight Shooter (as Magic called him) and GREAT shooter, who is among only a handful of the greatest shooters in NBA history. I'm a Celtics fan, but if ever I get a chance to see Magic and Larry together (at a talk show, interview, etc.), it's must-see viewing for me. Their improbable story makes them THE #1 sports rivalry ever, IMO.
Everything will be OK 👍 pray 🙏 babe
Yes sir
Larry Legend did the best service to the great Magic Johnson.
I met him in a Jamba Juice. I was reluctant to ask for a picture but I got one, then he asked if I could take a picture for everyone in there including the employees. He's a good man. I appreciate you, Magic.
I admire and respect Larry Bird for humbling himself and honoring Earvin Magic Johnson.
Seems like Larry’s persona off the court was waaaay different than on the court. On the court, he used his trash talking to get into his opponents’ heads and probably to motivate himself. If you listen to his interviews, however, he is humble - with a dash of that old competitiveness!
What a dumb statement. Larry didn’t “humble”himself,he simply paid tribute to a great basketball player.
@@2piedpiper
When you compare him to other greats who like to toot their own horns (cough MJ cough), yeah, it comes off like “humbling himself.”
Larry is a class act. Don’t try to low key diss him.
@@irishgrl MJ?? What are you talking about. MJ always carried himself with class. Very humble. Not sure where you got that from. If you’re trying to find a cocky egotistical athlete, look no further than lebron
@@shutupmimsy96 i dont like how you wrote that 😡
The respect Bird got when he walked in. Everyone stood up and applauded! Don't tell me he isn't worthy of at least Top 5 of All Time!
BIRD is one of the BEST TWO NOT 5 THE BEST 2
@@williamforrest4371 You are nuts,he isn't even top ten.
@@randy4395 boy let me tell you some thing this is all opinions my joke, Bird,Magic MADE THE 80S BEGINNING OF THE 90S
@@williamforrest4371 Yes,they did.They saved the game,before that finals games weren't even shown live.
@@randy4395 Dude its Kool I'm just not really into my at all see the only reason he and every body else say he is great it's cause he didn't win all them games by himself see all sports like bb,football it is a TEAM GAME NOT A ONE PERSON GAME
larry is a good stand up comedian...timing is really good....
As far as humor goes, Larry is very quick witted. In the 92 Dream Team event, the two most unthinkable players became fast friends and became known as the harry and larry show for their comedic acts. That would be Larry Bird and Patrick Ewing. Who'd a thought?
He’s always been known as a trash talker and you can tell that translates into being a wonderful speaker!
@@dennisjr77 you gotta be quick witted to be such a good trash talker. Larry is a very smart man
Him and McHale
For Magic to be respectfully introduced by Larry Bird says it all!
I was a Bird fan. I hated the Lakers, but it's impossible to not love and respect Magic. This was touching to watch, and Godspeed Magic, you're one in million.
I'm a Magic/Lakers fan but have the utmost respect for Larry and the Celtics organization. We were blessed to watch the NBA at it's best. 👍
I am also a Celtics fan but Majic Johnson is a legend got to give him his props
I'm a die hard Lakers fan hated the Celtics all those years but after all said and done much respect to the Celtics and Larry bird(one of the greatest player). the NBA will never be the same
Magic and Bird saved the NBA
I really liked both teams!! I hated when they played each other, because I was huge Bird fan, but I liked and respected all those players!! They were the bomb!!
Magic and Birds friendship will probably go down as the most legendary friendship of all time. (In the world of sports)
I doubt that. Brian Piccolo & Gale Sayers.
That’s a fact they pushed each other
@@williamjones7247 who tf are those mfs?
@@williamjones7247 who?
Bill Russell & wilt;; greatest friendship in sports history;;Larry bird was too arrogant to be friends with anyone
Not only he is a great player. I think Johnson's character is a unique one, modest and respectful. He deserves this award for these reasons too.
well said, Khaled.
+Khaled Kalaldeh i know man, his personality is just so contagious you can't help but smile (no puns intended.....)
A Khaled was my drug dealer here in Italy.
Bacon
gospel
The classiest, most humble and poignant Hall of Fame speeches I've ever heard. Pure Magic.
Iverson's was right up there with him
I love the relationship between Irvin and Larry. These two are obviously the best of friends who have nothing but respect for each other.
Not trying to be anal and I'm sure everyone knows who your referring to, but it's Earvin. (If noone ever tells u, u might never know) Just figured I'd point it out, no biggie. I like when people correct me on anything wrong just so I'll know. 🍻 cheers 🍻
@David23.45.1 - People should ALWAYS strive to get a person's name correct because it IS their name and given to a person by the most important people inbtheir life...the parent(s). So, for me, it is a big thing. And if you hadn't said it, I definitely would have. I would hope that was a spellcheck issue.
NO PRETENSE JUST LOVE AND RESPRCT
Loved Magics great, modest speech. But Larrys speech was just golden.
And to be introduced by Bird, man Magic is great!
Bird and Magic: Like Russell and Chamberlain. Rivals on the court. Friends off the court. There will never be another Bird and another Magic. Respect and much love to Bird and Magic. I’m a Boston Celtics fan and I shed a few tears watching Bird’s dedication speech and Magic’s induction speech. And the best part: Bird and Magic dedicated their being there TO EACH OTHER. They truly are both class acts!!!!!
Great intro by Larry!
Damn in this video 2002 looks like the eighties
Silvatari lmao those were my thoughts
Hush 😂 i was 18 then lol cell phones werent even real popular yet lol. 2004 is when they really took off.
Just goes to show ya how far we’ve come in a short period of time.
Lol, it's true. Those cameras are suspect
Most stuff from the early 2000s looks like that. Hell even 2010, 11 you can tell looks different from now.
I never get tired of watching Bird's intro. Hick my ass!! The guy is a gem!! And prop's to Magic, too. Humble, gracious and a really great bballer!
I mean he is a hick like me growing up in a small town
What makes me so happy is that they were insanely competitive against each other but are good friends in real life. Friendship based on respect last forever.
I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see these two men, one black one white....
To see these two men, admire, respect and obviously love one another in the purest sense of the word.
Their friendship is a gift to all of us.
Absolutely
that behind the back pass he did on his mom though was fire 5:02
you killed me
he droppin dimes even on his hall of a fame speech. what a legend.
originoa Lmaooooooo
he kissed his son , back then who looked to be at least 12-13 on the lips smh , now i see why hes gay now. it can have a long term affect. no disrepect to him
Michael Zokou please shut the fuck up
I'm a Bulls fan, but Magic Johnson had an amazing career and is an angel of a human being. It really hits me hard, especially considering he was one of the people who turned the tide of basketball and made it what it is today.
Thank you Magic. Thank you.
It like saying Wayne Gretzky save the NHL & hockey;; 1980s: cable TV 📺 grew in the 1980s
Larry and Magic changed Basketball forever.
Damn Larry Bird was the man and their friendship got me crying!!! Damn who cut these damn onions!!
Magic & Bird really made the NBA hugely popular ! Incredibly smart players & Hard workers ... :)
Gary O magic bird and jordan made the nba what it is now.
@@takingover7805 ...Julius Erving revitalized the NBA and set the stage for Magic and Larry. They passed the torch to Jordan. The NBA game you see originally came from the ABA, PERIOD!!!
Bruce Scott they made video games called magic vs bird bruh...enough said. Julius was a great flashy player but magic and bird changed the game with their battles and magic flashy passes and bird shooting.
You’re right about that!!!!
@@takingover7805 ...Earvin Johnson, Jr. and Larry Joe Bird didn't change the sport. The latter and former kept the NBA from going under, PERIOD!!! I've been watching this sport for sixty-two years, and still counting, "bruh!"
So much class in one video
Indeed.
Doesn’t get any classier!!!
Best introduction by Larry Bird in HOF speech history!
The Greatest Point Guard Of All Time Ervin Magic Johnson it will never be another point guard like him ever
John Stockton?
Coffee Warm Stockton was one of the greatest pure point guards of all time, a top 5. But Magic could play all five positions well
Eric Matterson thank you that's what I'm trying to explain a 6'9 point guard that can pass,score,steal,block, and rebound there's no other like him still until this day
Coffee Warm he didnt win a nba championship. played all 5 position in the 1980 finals as a rookie. Win back to back titles. Twice against the Celtics. nuff said.
David Swift steph Curry owns Magic.
Magic was nothing when Kareem retired
Oh man. Larry and Magic are a class act. What they did for the game in the 80s is undeniable. Special place in my heart for them.
These two are why NBA is the game it is today.
@COONHUNTER #1 LB is one of the GOATs.
I love it! They're the real life Rocky and Apollo
Earvin has nothing but love and appreciation in his heart, great role model.
Probably the the most beautiful, hilarious, respectful and sincere inductee speech ever made, grateful for one of the most touching declarations of love for the game, friends, teachers, teammates, family and opponents. Thank you both!
Magic so often is cutting up, big smile on his face and laughing.... In this speech, his demeanor was more reserved and humble. Spent the whole speech thanking everyone along the way. This contrast from his flashy smile shows this speech is coming from a place very deep within his core - his love for the game, and his appreciativeness of those who helped him mature into one of the all-time greats. Very moving and heartfelt, from beginning to end. Magic...
it makes me think a little bit. Magic came from a time when black people was living under poverty. Those circumstances made people tough not in just their mentality but also their habits and demeanor. To imagine that Magic was just a kid smiling everywhere he goes is pretty heartwarming to see
In this video you will actually see that at heart Magic was really a Celtic fan and Larry was really a Laker fan. Classy and beautiful to witness these two together.
Haha ur an idiot stop talking out of your ass lol
wouldn't say fan, but they definitely respected the hell out of eachother and their teams because greatness recognises greatness.
I think you're on to something there maybe not in the early years but I think after they filmed the commercial in the summer of 84 there was a friendship that developed and I think when they weren't playing against each other they rooted for each other.
Passionate, lifelong (over 55 years) Boston CELTICS fan here. Congratulations Magic. The Celtics Lakers rivalry of the 80s will NEVER be surpassed. 🏀
"I said suffer baby suffer" Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha
bird magic....outstanding relationship we`ll never see again! awesome
Yep I thought about that now that you dont see anything like it paralleled today.
Incredible. Man I cried. I grew up on Magic & Larry Legend. I just cried right here. That's all I have to say about that.
Magic , the greatest point guard ever, and arguably the most versatile player EVER in nba history! LEGEND!
Original 6 foot 8 inches point guard
Even myself as a Boston Celtics fan clapped loudly watching Magic Johnson be inducted in to Basketball Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Magic!!!!!
Shout out to Mrs. Bird who made magic lunch one day and changed the world!
Can't beat true motherhood, best move possible for her to do.
It's awesome that two great rivals have so much respect for each other, this is how sports should be.
Two players that defined a generation. Wish I was alive to see it 😔
@Hammad S same. These guys were great on court , but even better as men
Best era of basketball.Diehard Celtics fan but nothing respect for #32
Right on!
Earvin's and Larry's friendship is a true example for everyone. Thank you guys!! God bless you, Dave
Larry Bird - Superstar with brilliance, grit and grind mindset for the game!
Magic is the quintessential ambassador of the game (or at least what the game meant to many of us in the 80's and early 90's).
Magic= Greatest Team Player ever
Jordan= Greatest Individual Player
Bird= Smartest Player ever
well said. Never heard that...but I think youre onto something. However, even though these guys are my favorite too....Greatest is subjective...."one of" is closer to the truth. Wilt, Bill Russel, Kareem, you can look at stats...but I hear ya ...I can go with it.
G Ryen - shut the fuck up
@@justincase4812 Hush now.
These aren't participation trophies kid.
Real men earn these with real hard work,dedication,service to their fellow man and most of all a love of the game knowing that their talent is God given.
Is that you LeBrick?
Sounds like you.
lebron all 3 combined haha
All Facts My Brotha All Facts...One Love Fam...
*LARRY BIRD AND MAGIC JOHNSON ARE DEFINITELY THE GOATS OF THE 80'S.*
This guys saved the NBA.
This video just reminds me why Magic was one of my heroes growing up, sure he made mistakes in his personal life but he not only paid the price but he kept his faith in God, refocused on his family and stayed the course through all the diversity to be extremely successful in all areas off the court too. Way to go Magic!
Best introduction ever. I have been to both of their hometowns!
It has been widely accredited to Ervin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird for creating a rivalry that saved the game of basketball. Before these two players, people were losing interest in the game. Stop being jealous and look for the obvious positives.
Bonita Boggan Unfortunately, there may never be quite such an iconic rivalry in all of sports, much less basketball, ever again.
+George Daugherty IMO, there wasn't a better rivalry in the history of sports. Russell-Chamberlain was probably the closest, but Russell totally dominated Chamberlain when it came to playoff & championships, so that rules that one out. Plus the fact that Larry and Magic saved the NBA and both played for the 2 most storied franchises helped cement that legacy.
Russell totaly dominated Wilt ...serious ? If Wilt would have been on the celtics he would have 11 rings ...bball is a team sports and sadly Wilt was on lesser teams than Bill ....look at the stats they speak volumes
@dh3758 ...Julius Erving revitalized the NBA. Magic and Larry saved the NBA and kept the latter from going under. The stage was set when Michael Jordan entered the league.
Well,actually Dr J began the process of rejuvenation in the NBA,along with David Thompson,George Gervin,and the like.
Magic and Bird saved the NBA. Larry Bird is one of the greatest player ever
the best thing about Bird-his speeches were even better then his game. always puttin others up first. so humble, that's class!!!
First class players, Bird and Magic. They exemplified TEAM play.
Magic and Bird are the best rivalry of all time. Both so humble and kind whilst being two of the greatest
If you grew up in this era as a kid whether you were a Lakers fan or not, you ALWAYS turned on the TV to watch if Magic was on the floor. The man was an amazing basketball player. Sure there have been better scorers, better assist guys (not many), better defenders. But NOT ONE of them were all of those things wrapped up into one player who could play any position, play against any other player, and have a great amount of success in one fashion or another. Not to mention Magic was a natural leader and one hell of a showman. Magic always had a saying that went like "The first 3 quarters are yours to do as you wish, but, come the 4th quarter it's winning time"....and that summed up everything he was about. SHOWTIME 4 LIFE!
Boss Key welp!!!! His name is lebron James
His only equal is Lebron, and a dare say ......Lebron might be better.
This man is a winner in basketball and a winner in life. Great intro by Larry too.
Chills man, CHILLS! So awesome to see 2 of the greatest 3 of all time on the stage at the same time like this! The point guard ever, Magic, and the best small forward ever, Larry.
Yessir
a winner in the whole sense of the word
I'm having a really bad day. A bad week, actually. The kind that really makes you question a lot of things. And I stumbled onto this video, and it made me feel better. Heroes are important. Everyone fights adversity now and then. And seeing Bird and Magic, who embodied such heroic traits, and who both lost so many times only to become ultimate winners...seeng them, remembering them gives me more strength. So...thanks for posting this:)
Kenneth hope you feel better Bud.
Hope you're okay.
Kenny Palletera
I wholeheartedly understand & feel your WORDS!! Thanks for your bravery & honesty in this post....You've brighten my DAY!!
@@travelfoodielove I am much better, thank you!!
Pure class. Makes me miss the grace of days gone by.
The mentality of Magic and Larry Legend was pure gold.
Just imagine Larry bird and Magic Johnson in their prime against MJ in his prime, the 90s would look so different
The Bulls would have won zero championships against prime Lakers and Celtics teams.
imagine if len bias is alive that time? flying fist every where😁😁😁
@@scoobtube5746 i don't think so.. The greater the challenge the greater mj gets motivated! He will still rose to the challenge and be the greatest! I love larry and magic i do respect them, but they don't diss Jordan cuz they knew his a big threat! MJ always bounce back for paybacks!
cheeze zlayer Well, Jordan had his greatest challenge against the 1986 Boston Celtics, the best team in the history of the NBA. How did that work out?
@@scoobtube5746 against a rookie mj? In a none all star team? Ofcourse they lost but he got to drop 63pts, that made larry think how great of a player Jordan was, and he still thinks his right!
You gotta respect and admire Johnson and Bird relationship. Two of the greatest players ever! EVER!
Magic seems like such a decent man...my heart broke when he got sick and when he returned to the Forum he was so brave and I loved him as a human being so courageous and yet so vulnerable.
The 1992 All Star game was one of the most beautiful things I ever saw. When he came out and still played like, still ran the show like.... Magic... Still brings chills or tears depending on my mood.
This is how you bust out a speech... Magic is the GOAT!
Being a hardcore celtic and Bird fan, I have all the respect and admiration for Magic Johnson. He made me upset many times when he beat the celtics, but I knew he was the best and that is nothing to be ashamed about. God bless you Magic! I wander if Magic and Bird ever played PIG or HORSE after retirement?
Larry LEGEND true friend.
The giggles these two men have for each other is priceless.
Two of the greatest of all times. So glad to have lived during this era
"SUFFER BABY SUFFER "!!!! ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!!
This friendship is real. He becomes emotional and rightly so. Bird is a friend for life. I can see that.
always has been 👍
What a night it was in Springfield mass that night.. magic Jonson a class act!! The best!
I think I know Larry's speech by heart already.
Larry Bird's speech in the beginning is hilarious, what a great rivalry!
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, grew up right with the right people, became a fine example of a great basketball player, but also a great and humble human being...nothing but respect for him
A true gentleman he had humility and class that is rare long live magic and bird.
These 2 players put NBA in an unprecedented level. Inspiring warriors. Inspiring people.
Is this the greatest HOF speech ever?? Amazing speech from one of the greatest.
What a MAN!!! My God What a MAN!!! thank God for the Vision!!
Absolutely love Magic Johnson and everything about him and Larry Bird what can we say he is the best.....
What a loving amazing thing Larry and Magic shared.. We will not see their like again. The best thing that ever happened to basketball.
you've got to love this guy, speaks from the heart.
Larry was class
Dr. J changed the way the game was played, he made it possible for players like MJ to play the way they did, but Magic and Larry saved the NBA.
Love bird and magic
So true the Dr another great and humble person too
Best point guard ever :)
Technically the big O was a SG. But I guess he played PG aswell
Tamila depends on how you define Point Guard
Tamila magic > stockton
+Obama Bin Laden pls, isaiah thomas>stockton.....you can argue with me but i know some ppl that will agree with this
+zaxx19 Isiah could LEAD his team to two championships. Stockton could not.
Humbleness is greatness. Magic you truly are the greatest..Thanks for all the memories.
Bird and Magic. Celtics vs Lakers. What a great era of basketball. D.J.,Ainge, Mchale, Bird, Parrish.Magic, Scott, Worthy, Rambis, Kareem. Up and down these rosters , they were loaded with talent. We will never see it again. Thanks to Magic and Bird for saving the NBA!!
EVERY clip of both Magic and Bird should be required viewing for ALL of today's players......
in my heart--they're will always be bird and the magic
Two amazing legends. So much mutual respect for each other. Beautiful sight.
Nice speech by a nice man
LUV Magic and Larry. Classic Rivalry. GREATEST IN SPORTS’ HISTORY!
That was an amazing speech! He was incredible!! Class Act.
Iconic rivalry, both Bird and Magic transcend basketball, they are cultural & historical figures.
We got 2 once in a lifetime basketball players at the same time competing against one another. How lucky were we to witness it?
bird and magic. best sports entertainment of my life. i will forever remember it.
I love how great humans always appreciate each other. The concept of high achievers not being haters is so beautiful to me