BETTER THAN MAGIC? Larry Bird Greatest Passer Highlights of All Time
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Larry Bird Best Trash Talker REACTION
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Bird was 45 years before his time. Throwing dimes in the 1980's that point guards in today's league can't do.
True-th . . . . we can only imagine him in the recent softer decades, he would have destroyed so many.
Regards all Legends
Larry Legend The Goat
It all depends on what you value most about basketball.
Bird mastered the team game like no one before or since.
Jordan turned the game into a 5 man one on one contest.
If dunking is your thing then Jordan is probably your goat, but I love the great passing and unselfish play of the team sport of basketball, so there is no greater example of how the game should be played or demonstrations of its possibilities than were provided by Larry Bird.
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Kudos to all his teammates who were always ready for a pass.
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Larry Bird actually allowed McHale to have that scoring record because one of his old enemies was guarding McHale that whole game so Bird made sure to get the ball to McHale as much as he could. The result was a new scoring record and an enemy getting absolutely bodied the whole damn night. The only catch is McHale tapped out too soon as he could have easily gone for 60 or even higher just to twist the dagger a little more. Bird was not satisfied so he went for the record and broke it easily.
I think McHale only held the record for a couple of days before Bird broke it, telling McHale "You should have kept going!". The other thing is that people watching these highlight reels of Larry don't realize that he played THE WHOLE GAME with that kind of hustle ~ I'm from outside of Boston and got to see him in action a couple of times at the Garden. He was inhuman!! I swear it seemed like he had eyes in the back of his head~ that's how good his court vision was. Insane. Yes, I think Larry Bird was the best passer of all time!!! Thanks for the reaction!! ❤💯
Well, Larry was one of the best shooters in history, one of the best passers in history, had over ten rebounds a game for his career, was one of the best team defenders to play the game, was founder father of the 50-40-90 club, and was the clutchest player (along with MJ) that I ever saw play the game. In short, he is the best all-around player to me. Micheal definitely was the best and most creative scorer, with thousands of works of art, but this guy truly made everyone of his teammates a better player just by the many, many things he did on the floor. Thanks for the reaction! Well done.
Thank you and thanks for the information!
Now, if you want to see how Larry’s philosophy of unselfishly passing ended up influencing the entire Celtics team, transforming them into (imho) the greatest passing team of all time, and arguably one of the overall greatest teams of all time , watch “1986 Boston Celtics Tribute - The Beautiful Game” . They were so in sync with each other they were The Hivemind, and played so smoothly together it was almost like watching Basketball Ballet.
Well said. Larry Legend GOAT! Mr 4th quarter. Mr. Clutch.
You said it perfectly. Their team work was unmatched. As great as bird was, he created a team with clockwork precision. That's why I think they're the best team in the history of the NBA.
The Goat.....brother
He was a crazy baller....for sure..could hang with the best of them..probably even today If he was young
Larry was such a complete player, the ultimate ASSET. Every coach in the NBA wishes they had Larry on their team. He could control the game without taking a shot. Not many players can make that claim.
He was so good all around that it made difficult to commit to guarding him.
The way he would contort his body to be able to make some of those passes is insane…. Those 80s Celtics teams played ball the way it was intended to be played. You should watch the “making the case” video for the 86 Celtics being the best team of all time
And then _The Beautiful Game - 1986 Celtics_
😂Bird leads the league on assists from his back!
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️
Top 5 in a very talented league
Being born in 1970 I was lucky to watch the Larry Legend's Boston Celtics at their best. I still say those teams were the best passing teams. When you thought after the first pass the shot was going up then there would be another pass or two to have the highest percentage shot.
McHale had the all time Celitics scoring record...for about a week. Bird told him he shouldn't have subbed out at 54, and then two games later...new champ.
Gotta give props to dj. Bird said he never played with anyone better than the soul man. It’s too bad he passed away so early. Dj was so humble, and just did his best. Bird and dj had a connection in their game almost like they could read each others minds. Bird had pretty good chemistry with all the players. But dj was that something special that could be used as a secret weapon when the game or larry called for it.
Well done. So many miss the point you didn't. Bird might have been very average running and jumping, but his coordination, body control, vision, awareness were all top notch. His best asset though was his PC's processing power. The man could dissect and react to conditions faster than everyone else. The number of times he responds with great plays with only a split second is what I hated most about him as a Phily fan.
Those early 80s series with the Sixers were absolute wars, epic throwdowns between two great teams, just for the chance to go the finals.
As a hard-core Sixers fan from the 1970s through the 1980s, Larry's pass to Julius Erving (around the 15:00 mark) is one of the most-soul-satisfying things I've ever seen....and not to mention the Doctor's dunk....!! JULIUS ERVING LIVES....!!! 😄
Bird as a small forward is being compared as a great passer to all those great guards is beyond remarkable.
McHale came in 80' a year after Larry Bird 79'. McHale got the record 56 playing against the Pistons & 9 days later playing against the Hawks Bird got 60! You should do that game against the Hawks...it's hilarious! The Hawks players on the bench made it very entertaining...lol
Yes, from the _Nick Smith NBA_ channel. Great interviews and footage.
This points up why its sketchy to compare eras. Look at the paint that Bird is passing into. It looks like the New York subway at rush hour. Then look at the spaced floor of today. Compare the space that the ball had to get through. How many defenders the ball had to get by. Its totally different. Liked your reaction to this.
Besides the craziness of the full court passes, it was amazing to see Parish and McHale sprinting down the floor even faster than the guards. This was truly a hivemind team thanks to Birds overall skills.
Yeah I couldn’t believe their big men were that quick
One of the Celtics used to say that Bird could throw the ball so hard it would make their hands sting, or so soft ANYONE could catch it.
He did two handed full court push passes with ease.
This is the second time I have seen Larry Bird walk the tight rope. Against the Pistons, and one in this vid as well.
The answer is Yes. Next question please!
Please do "Courtship of Rivals"! It goes into detail about Bird & Magics lives/careers. They usually split it up into 3 or 4 segs. The doc also leads right into The Dream Team 92' Olympics. The greatest NBA team ever assembled...no other team has had or will ever have the impact this one did!
Bird was fun to watch, this was fun, thanks 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
McHale had the record less than a week, Larry later that week dropped 60 on the Hawks. When McHale broke the record he took himself out of the game and Larry told him if he ever got that hot he wasn’t coming out and thus you have the Hawks 60 point game. So yeah, McHale didn’t have it long. lol.
9 days, if I remember right.
But either way....didn't last long. 😊
Poetry in motion. 4 HOFers of the main 5.
It was an amazing time!!! Im from Indiana & he was our guy! Michigan next door! Game on!!!
I wish I had recognized how epic basketball was back then. I lived in LA and got so sick of “Showtime” I became a Celtic fan. They just seemed to work harder as a team. It was such an amazing time for hoops. Not much of a fan of the nightly 3 point contest now. You watch, someone jacks a 3, nobody under the basket or following shots. Then rinse and repeat. I wish they would eliminate the 3 point line and bring back true centers.
He actually destroyed one of the fingers on his shooting hand right after being signed with Boston and played like that! CRAZY!
It was actually in between being drafted and being signed!
@@Wesker1984 yes! Thanks!
@Wesker1984 Yup, some time after the NCAA finals and before he signed with the Celtics in early June, I think. The finger was healed sufficiently that he could prove to Auerbach that he wasn't damaged goods when the Celtics heard about it.
A couple of things to notice: first, he'd have had a higher PPG average, but he'll pass up his shot to give teammates their touches and points...and loyalty. Next, do you notice the names he's making monkeys our of? Pippin. Barkley. Wilkins. Kareem. Olajuwon. And more. He almost averaged a triple double for his CAREER, and his playoff numbers are slightly higher!
Bird is the best player to ever laced on a pair of basketball shoes
Of course, 4D chess he was playing, the sharpest passes
❤😂🎉Larry Legend 🎉😂❤
Man I miss the days of ball movement and playing team basketball. I totally respect the new players and how overall skilled they are but these older Celtics games is a perfect example of the fast style of play but team oriented style. I miss when the regular season actually meant something and players are competitive all season long.
Bird is the best all-around player to ever play the game of basketball. He should be known as Mr. Basketball because he could do everything top notch! If I was a coach and had to build a team, I would pick players that are all-around players instead of just players that are shooters.
I bet he could make a full court basket.
Those long quick passes of the run and gun has many uses, one is it saves a lot of wear and tear because the possession is short, it also changes the pace of the game because you might be slow balling for a couple possessions then throw a run and gun in.
If you're going to lose... lose how you want, not how your opponent wants. It's like boxing where you pick and choose when to use your energy and when to rest.
Great video. Who had/has better court vision/bb I.Q. Than Larry ?
Rhetorical.
We all know the answer is nobody.
Nobody!!!
Check out the Larry & Magic rivalry! Excellent! 1.5 hr & worth every minute. It covers the times, their backgrounds, the rivalry & the friendship. 2 amazing guys!
McHale was at 56. 2 weeks or so later Larry put out a special 60 point night on Atlanta. Definitely watch
Bird played with bone spurs in his feet and a bad back , players today get a broker fingnail and they can't play , that's why Larry Bird is the GOAT
😂 true
@16:22 Yes, with passes like that, Bird make McHale break the record for the Celtics (previously held by Larry). So yes at one point in time McHale was the all time best scorer for the Celtics.
It lasted the span of one game. Bird announced he would score 60 the next game. Publicly. The Hawks took that personally, they did their best to stop Larry. At the end, he had 60.
One thing is to be hot in one game. Another thing is to will yourself in being hot on a specific game. It's another level to tell everybody beforehand you're going to do that.
Thanks for sharing
I usually dont like when peeps pause to comment, but the way way in which you do it, quick n to the point.....well done my Brother.
Sub'd
there's also a Bird 4 times hurt that's an eye opener, l'd suggest Birds 86 season highlights
Yup, _4 Crazy Stories... Larry Bird_ gives even more.
I am from Illinois and we loved Jordan in the nighties. He was unstoppable with the Chicago Bulls. Come to find out Jordan was never able to beet Bird in any playoff games.
Bird. over the shoulders & the foul what pass by bird
I haven’t watched the NBA in years, but in my book Bird is second only to Jordan. I grew up just south of Boston and one of my best childhood memories was seeing a game for my birthday in 1986. Then ML Carr came to my school to do an anti drug presentation in the gym and I got picked to get rebounds for him!
You're getting it.
Why we keep bringing it.
He lived 45 mins North.
I was a Sixer.
Loved and hated Bird.
He was bad mfr.
There are three kinds of Larry Bird passes, based on people's reaction...
* "Now there's some nice solid basketball!"
* "How the hell did he do that?"
* "That did *NOT* just happen!"
McHale held the Boston Celtics scoring record of 54 points for 9 days. Larry took the record with a 60 point game.
Another great reaction. I've been working my way through your Bird reactions (and plan to check lots of others), and am really appreciating your relatively open-minded, fair, thorough and deliberative approach to the question of the comparative merits of the various greats.
I'm not a fan of the idea of choosing only one GOAT-- for various reasons I'm more in the camp with those who prefer the idea of a Mt. Rushmore approach-- but one GOAT or not, I enjoy sharing your discovery of Bird's claim to the title, whether you would ultimately grant it to him or not (I said you seem open-minded and fair, but nevertheless, I can't imagine you, having grown up steeped in the newer players' feats, could bring yourself to break with the idea that one of them, or at least one of the better known players of Bird's time (e.g., Magic), could deserve that title.
And that's (mostly) okay with me. I still hugely enjoy watching your surprise, and hearing your knowledgeable comments, in response to Bird's many awesome abilities/strengths-- one of the greatest of which, imho, is his laser focus: even as he's falling fast and hard to the floor, he spares no look or thought for that. He won't even spare a thought about breaking his fall when he's got the ball in his hands; he's 100% focused on getting the ball to his teammate to get the basket. His brain is like a one of those massive flashing signs on Broadway, only it flashes just one word: WIN.
Thanks again for sharing your basketball savvy reactions, and for doing your best to be open to awarding Bird your GOAT vote, if there's to be only one finalist.
p.s. I don't know what percentage of the time this was true, but I've never seen Larry make a transitional/on-the-run behind the back pass that was less than 100% smooth and fluid, buI I've seen Magic--- who I absolutely love and who's a joy to watch--- make quite a few.
Thank you for your well written feedback and your time! I greatly appreciate it.
Kevin held the Celtics scoring record for about 9 days. The worst part is, Larry told McHale to go for a few more during that game because 56 might not be enough. Bird took the record back in a 60 point game against Doc Rivers, Dominique Wilkins & the Hawks.
I would suggest: Making the Case. 1986 Celtics
To your point of what their game plan was, I don't know that any of this was the plan, but Bird was a rebounding machine because he was 100% effort 100% of the time and he would, by virtue of his hard work and will to win, drive his team to victory.
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He's finna b
The thing that everyone neglected to comment on, is that all these assist are from a non-ball dominant forward I see people talk about Magic Johnson, LeBron James even some people mention John Stockton as how great they were dishing out assist and what not, but Larry didn't bring the ba 6:26 ll down the court almost all of his assist were either from rebounds or from him getting a pass from somebody else and seeing them, except for the layup by outlet passes
McHale out scored Birds standing high point game by a few points, and McHale held that for 9 days until Larry scored 60 against Atlanta.
If Bird had been the primary focus every possession he would have averaged a triple double for his career. I watched the Celtics regularly and there were many games he wouldn't touch the ball 4 or 5 possessions in a row. When McHale was hot Bird wouldn't get the ball. Imagine if he had the ball in his hands every possession he was on the floor what his numbers would be. Crazy
There's not enough Magic Johnson highlight reactions
Best team. Ever is. Pippen wade bird Sean Kemp. Wilt Chamberlain.. unbeatable
All those players you mentioned were guards
Jason Kidd was my favorite pure passer…..I loved watching that guy play…. Also haven’t seen anyone mention John Stockton in this passing debate????….
Wasn’t sure so I checked after…. Do you know Kohn Stockton is # 1on the all time list….almost 4000 assists more than #2 on the list…. Jason Kidd
Scoring, rebounding, assists - the complete package. Anything you needed for the W, Larry delivered. So often, it became normal. If you let the Cs stay close, you were gonna loose.
He made it look easy, because he was so incredibly gifted. A better rebounder than Patrick Ewing and almostest as good a passer as Magic. But as Michael Cooper said:"MJ made you look slow, Larry made you look stupid."
Whoever is guarding the shooter takes off for the other end when the shot goes up. Almost impossible to defend against. They don't wait. As soon as it even looks like Larry will get the ball, they all take off. If you look for it, you will see it.
Yeah, McHale was the leading scorer for the Celtics for about 8 days when Bird got his 60 vs the Hawks.
In passing, my top 4 are 1. Jason Williams, 2. Magic Johnson, 3. Pete Maravich, 4. Larry Bird. Those 4 are in a class of their own. The ball movement, teamwork, and working for the highest percentage shot available were just incredible, lightyears better than today. Plus, you have to have teammates who are paying attention and working together in order for everything to run smoothly. The 80's/90's was definitely the Golden Ear of the NBA. Great video.
Yes Kevin McHale was the Celtics leading scorer for 9 days. Then the Atlanta Hawks got to watch Larry Legend drop 60 on them.
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Birds better than any at all.. black/white small/big fast/slow 🐐 at all
Just watching -91 finals .. MJ vs. MJ great times! Imo Larry is still the GOAT! Lets check the stats when "Joker" retires! (triple-double stats after career, possibly!?) That would be something! He Is my kinda PG! 🤔
..white man can't jump?? Check out Lauri's alley-oop last night against Oklahoma..
Rings matters afterall, Ik...
I think there are 6 players on the greatest passers list in no particular order bird, magic, pistol pete, white chocolate, joker and bron
I’ve never heard of Joker
Looks like he didn't catch the pass he changes the direction on the pass that was thrown to him, GOAT and everyone knows it
Another player way ahead of his time was "Pistol Pete" Maravich.
Larry and all the great players that raised basketball up, Just to watch a week minded flopper proclaim himself the king. The game is soft, the players are soft and the officiating is a disgrace. Larry and Magic had to pull the league out of the crapper, appears it needs to be done again
Feel the exact same way! Bird & Magic were a great example of how the game should be played. They were unselfish with the ball & team players that in turn made the team better. Instead, now we see stat padding & the mentality of ...I'm getting mine & to heck with yours! It was that attitude in part ...that was ruining the NBA before. Because these cream puffs are getting paid millions upfront to win...they have no incentive to get better! They already have the money...why should they... Sorry got on my soap box! lol
Of course?
Graininess not withstanding, it was a great film and narrative.
Bird put out more dimes than the Mint
Do an analysis of who has had more hairdos than Larry Bird over a career. He was all over the place with his hair. He had some awful looking times. 😊
Lay bird, the best passer ever next would probably be. Magic johnson. Then probably pistol pete .
Yes. Magic was flashier but bird made many more close in shots. Slap passes. Full court on the money every time not those other guys who by the way were guards
No bc he was a good shooter isn’t why he was a good passer 90 percent of the passes in that video he wasn’t set or double teamed know bball before you comment.
It was a unusable finger on his shooting hand before he ever came to the NBA. Messed his back up only 6 years in career for the 1st back injury
15:26 , not really. But they'd use it when available. Your look'n at over a decade's worth. Rarely get more than 1 or 2 a game.
Lebron can't and never has passed like Bird. Bird full court passes were pinpoint. A few had the receiver double teamed and just perfect location. Bird was the greatest all around player to ever play. He hit shots off balance and like you said Bird Hustled. Lebron doesn't get a call he complains constantly to the Officials while his team is running to play defense. Yea Bird and Jordan complained every once in awhile but they didn't leave their team's out to dry like Lebron. They complained running past the Official's not running up on the Official.
GOAT
Bird was very bit as good of a passer as Magic. Some people may not believe that but consider this = Bird as a forward vs all other forwards in his era (PF and SF) in assists per game = Bird finished #1 forward in assists per game for 8 seasons. Bird finished #2 in assists per game for 3 seasons and was 4th in assists per game for 1 season. Bird only played 12 seasons. Now compare Magic vs all other PG during the era played. Magic led the league in assists per game for 4 seasons and was #2 in assists per game for 6 seasons and was also 4th once and 7th once. Bird actually dominated his position more so than Magic!!! I still give Magic a slight edge due to the volume of assists but this was also due to Magic playing the PG position. Magic was a better ball handler and slight edge in passing but Bird was a better scorer, shooter, rebounder and defender!! And with Bird being a phenomenal passer, Bird actually was a more complete player than Magic. I bring this up because I have seen Magic on these modern "lists" as high as 2nd or 3rd and Bird taken off of top ten lists??? The disrespect given to Bird today is very sad!!!! Thanks!!!
McHale's record lasted for 9 days
Bird was always two steps ahead of the opponent. Like he had eyes in the back of his head. His teammates knew to keep moving and knew to head to the basket and knew bird could be feeding them the ball at any time. Bird passed before the defence could defend it but his teammates knew bird may send it to them and they were ready.
McHale wouldn't have half the record if it weren't for Bird.
The straw that stirs the drink.
Yea McHale Broke Larry's Record & Then Bird Said, O'No No No & Then Took It Back, ha ha ha ha.
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Great reaction and here is one of my favorites “The Best Larry Bird "ALPHA MALE ROOKIE" Story Ever Told”
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Check out the greastest passer of all time re edit video.
"lebron is a pretty underrated passer" not if you ask his fans. Ive met at least 2 dozen people who swear on their momma bron is better than magic and stockton combined 😂😂
Then again, ive heard brongoblins say in the same sentence that hes the undisputed goat, and that hes underrated by the community, like how can you be both underrated and the best ever, simultaneously
Greatest passers of all time:
#1a Magic
#1b Larry
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I could go for the ones you mentioned, Jason Williams, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, etc. I could also mention Maravich, Lebron, and Jokic. Speaking of Jokic, I see Bird in him, the way he controls the floor, his shooting effectiveness from all over the court. Even the way he shoots is similar to Larry.
Speaking of Magic and Larry, they have the highest career win percentages on record, both at around 74%. That means they each won 3 out of every 4 games they played. Each of them played in the post-season every year they played. From '80-'91 the Finals had either the Lakers or the Celtics, and three times it was them playing each other (Lakers winning 2 out of those 3).
Also, my top 3 players all time are Larry, Magic, and Jordan.
Magic made easy passes look hard…Bird made hard(impossible) passes look easy
Bird was an amazing player with incredible vision. Better passer than Magic, no, but damn close! He was a beast.
A lot of those full court passes are off a make... Show me another player doin this