Larry Bird's Legendary Moment in the Three Point Shootout

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  • Опубликовано: 24 апр 2012
  • It's 1988, All-Star Saturday in Chicago. Bird had won the first two three-point contests and is looking for the three-peat. Again, again, again... for the third consecutive time Larry Bird won the three-point contest, this time with his finger he said "I'm the number one".
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  • @alidedereal
    @alidedereal 8 лет назад +8829

    I felt like he was trolling to make it more exciting

    • @MozTheBoz
      @MozTheBoz 7 лет назад +599

      You can tell that he deliberately missed those shots since all of them are rushed

    • @TheBoon14
      @TheBoon14 7 лет назад +226

      Msgr. Øystein Nidal Gein I seriously doubt he was deliberately missing them lmao.

    • @wnbacoach3494
      @wnbacoach3494 7 лет назад +511

      He's known for being a dick especially when trash talking, I'd believe it

    • @Getfluentinenglish
      @Getfluentinenglish 7 лет назад +17

      AAD I

    • @ShabazzTBL
      @ShabazzTBL 5 лет назад +79

      M01535 They’re rushed because they only have a minute haha. Y’all just be making shit up.

  • @yykkyy
    @yykkyy 7 лет назад +4477

    Declaring his win even before the shot went in. Damn.

    • @HIMCULES
      @HIMCULES 7 лет назад +42

      DeutschlandPorsche That's why names are important. You can call anybody that. But there is only one Larry Joe Bird. Just as the commentator said after he dropped 60, in the manner that he did it: " Larry Bird!, Larry Bird!, Larry Bird!" and you knew exactly what he's talking about. Larry Joe Bird

    • @knyte6426
      @knyte6426 7 лет назад +59

      He did that in the 1st 3-Point shootout. When he first walked into the locker room, he looked at all the guys and said, "So, which one of you are coming in second?"

    • @howdy3751
      @howdy3751 7 лет назад +8

      It's common knowledge that he put the finger up because he thought the ball before the money ball was the one that won it for him. Google is your friend

    • @yykkyy
      @yykkyy 7 лет назад +2

      Link?

    • @edmundtam4155
      @edmundtam4155 6 лет назад +9

      I love that ....I try to do that now whenever I play ball (raising my finger as soon as the balls released)....but my results aren’t nearly the same....lol

  • @sas2300
    @sas2300 2 года назад +1235

    The fact that he walked off with his hand up whilst the last ball was still in the air says it all, he was defintely trolling the guy 😆

    • @Jondsmusic
      @Jondsmusic 2 года назад +37

      We didn’t troll back then, that’s a millennial construct. He was merely declaring his confidence in the shot and the overall victory.

    • @JarrekAsF
      @JarrekAsF Год назад +21

      @@Jondsmusic I think what he meant was, it seemed like he was missing on purpose at first. To literally beat him on the last shot was ludicrous

    • @Jondsmusic
      @Jondsmusic Год назад +10

      @@JarrekAsF No I'm sure of that but at the same time my point still stands. Men acted like real men back then and dominated on the court. Men then didn't spend time hugging other dudes during games and being their best friends and sharing memes through text. You were enemies on the court and buddies later off the court, sometimes.
      That's how it's supposed to be.

    • @xxscarfaycexx8152
      @xxscarfaycexx8152 Год назад +56

      @@Jondsmusic stop being a boomer

    • @Jondsmusic
      @Jondsmusic Год назад +1

      @@xxscarfaycexx8152 I’m not a boomer you boomer you idiot! Stop being a millennial cliche sheep!

  • @tomislavmamic1586
    @tomislavmamic1586 Год назад +383

    Growing up in LA in the 80’s I hated the Celtics but you can’t help but absolutely love Bird’s entire package as a player. Dude is a f#+king LEGEND

    • @BrianPex
      @BrianPex Год назад +5

      I grew up in Boston area and loved the Celtics as a kid. Nothing like them days. Hated the Celtics but had major respect for them. Ha :-)

    • @GeneralGeorgeS.PattonJr.
      @GeneralGeorgeS.PattonJr. 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@BrianPex You mean you hated the Lakers...

    • @fishordie1992
      @fishordie1992 5 месяцев назад

      Celts fan but loved magic and the Showtime era. How could you not like that? It was the hey day of the league. Must watch tv. No load management crap, which is just code for a wussy. No zone D as it was all man. No free reign around the rim. It's a different game now and a worse one at that. Youngsters today can watch highlights from that era all day long and still won't be able to grasp the time period.

    • @0bob0cya
      @0bob0cya 4 месяца назад

      Growing up in Boston I obviously loved him and the Celtics. And the rivalry with LA.

    • @youtuber3328
      @youtuber3328 2 месяца назад

      to be TOTALLY honest for me these interests/hobbies did do and will go in this EXACT order #1 TIED wilt chamberlain and bill russell #2 kareem abdul-jabbar #3 shaquille o'neal #4 george mikan #5 dave cowens and #6 TIED lakers and celtics

  • @mannyhernandez6615
    @mannyhernandez6615 9 лет назад +4735

    legend has it, he walked in to the locker room before the shootout and asked the other players, "so who came here to win second place? " then he went out there and he didn't even take his warm up jacket off to win his 3rd title in a row. ,

    • @greatriffishere
      @greatriffishere 9 лет назад +180

      that's true, i remember when it happened back in 1988.

    • @elmalloc
      @elmalloc 9 лет назад +233

      greatriffishere that's true, I was in the locker room as one of the contestants. - Brian Williams

    • @dwaynefortier2080
      @dwaynefortier2080 9 лет назад +9

      Lol you saw Magic Johnson too

    • @25mfd
      @25mfd 9 лет назад +185

      Manny Hernandez Everyone in that contest knew they were in trouble when bird didn't even take off his warmup jacket.

    • @Godofmercy1
      @Godofmercy1 8 лет назад +13

      Reuben Ahmed Lololololololol I laughed too hard

  • @arjl880
    @arjl880 7 лет назад +3899

    It feels like they were much more serious about this back in the day than now

    • @ytumamatambien1748
      @ytumamatambien1748 7 лет назад +361

      arjl880 maybe we need a lil more of this . All star weekend is a fucking joke now .

    • @Fonthandler
      @Fonthandler 6 лет назад +117

      Seems like they had higher expectations than now.

    • @airplayrule
      @airplayrule 6 лет назад +41

      i was thinking they seemed more serious back then myself

    • @bucky90269
      @bucky90269 6 лет назад +153

      Different NBA. Today all you hear the players talk about is the "brotherhood." In the '80s, '90s, and even '00s it was more competitive.

    • @yaheard3918
      @yaheard3918 6 лет назад +87

      I don't understand this comment at all... 😂😂😂😂 nostalgia is a HUGE drug. Ppl couldn't appreciate greatness if it was right next to you. Steph and klay can easily beat bird in a 3pt shoot out. Plus name me one player who could smoke zack or Gordon in a dunk contest? stop living in the past and appreciate what talent there is today.

  • @toucansam3
    @toucansam3 2 года назад +20

    I watched this live. The NBA will never be anywhere near as great as this again.

  • @Larryboy2701
    @Larryboy2701 2 года назад +88

    Bird had a perfect record (6-0) against Jordan in the playoffs, and went 17-11 in the regular season.

    • @user-vr2le8jb4d
      @user-vr2le8jb4d 4 месяца назад +1

      the only man who jordan never got

    • @zt1053
      @zt1053 2 месяца назад +3

      The only time Jordan ever won the season series over him, was birds last season, when Bird was clearly past his prime

    • @corkystorky
      @corkystorky Месяц назад

      thanks to the times Jordan was drafted by a weed smoking crack team while Bird's gang a championship caliber, what kind of logic you have? Reverse their teams, Jordan on Celtics, Bird on that Bulls, just make sense already it's tiring not only to read it, but it's so dumb to use it, and I think you're not that dumb so better not use that in the near future

    • @user-yg7kb1mt9z
      @user-yg7kb1mt9z Месяц назад

      Jordan was a Bird fanboy

    • @TheChosenOne1_
      @TheChosenOne1_ Месяц назад +2

      @@corkystorkyyet when this same argument is used with Lebron it’s invalidated, come on now

  • @pedrosalazar6310
    @pedrosalazar6310 8 лет назад +6902

    Larry won a 3 point contest with a jacket on and Lebron complains about not being able to shoot because of the sleeves on his jersey.

    • @brsbaby
      @brsbaby 8 лет назад +203

      You saw that on Instagram

    • @Daliman13
      @Daliman13 8 лет назад +439

      +Pedro Salazar Shooting with no one defending you is not the same as shooting with people defending you in a game.

    • @MasonRantsnGamesRC
      @MasonRantsnGamesRC 8 лет назад +298

      +Aaron O'Rourke Even though Larry Bird knocked down most shots in-game. Hell, he could've worn a winter parka and a 20 lbs backpack and still drain the clutch shots.

    • @woodchips1745
      @woodchips1745 8 лет назад +46

      no he didn't dumbass he never said that you fools will believe anything on the internet because you're gullible he even said the sleeves had nothing to do with it

    • @saintgaming7545
      @saintgaming7545 8 лет назад +6

      +Pedro Salazar That's amazing fucking idiot. Plus what's wrong with ripping his sleeves on ratchet bitch ass hater.

  • @jovanisantiago5403
    @jovanisantiago5403 7 лет назад +6088

    This guy is gonna have a great nba career

  • @seanmelanson5200
    @seanmelanson5200 4 года назад +34

    "Who’s coming in second?" Bird said that before this contest

  • @JCATG
    @JCATG 4 года назад +98

    Before there was Hoodie Melo, there was Jacket Larry.
    #LarryLegend

  • @Coup0705
    @Coup0705 7 лет назад +5444

    I almost swear he did it on purpose missing those shots especially the last rack.

    • @adnaanlambe8575
      @adnaanlambe8575 7 лет назад +193

      I was thinking the same lol

    • @unpoppedpoptart966
      @unpoppedpoptart966 6 лет назад +36

      That's what I think

    • @jjbenz9633
      @jjbenz9633 6 лет назад +16

      Coup0705 i wont go as far as to swear but i agree with cha

    • @chrisjames6327
      @chrisjames6327 5 лет назад +90

      Bird's highest number of baskets in a round is 19. Curry's is 20. Klay's is 18.
      The standard hasn't changed much. Just the rules (ie. Adding the money ball rack in 2014)

    • @housesports000
      @housesports000 4 года назад +3

      Chris Mooney which is 8 more points?

  • @voltron736
    @voltron736 8 лет назад +181

    Bird in his warm up jacket. "I don't give a fuck"

  • @battistaverardi1240
    @battistaverardi1240 2 года назад +91

    If you notice bird’s form when he shoots is one of a kind. His hand is sort of behind his head at the beginning of his shot. I’ve never in my life seen anyone with this technique. Almost as if he cups the ball in his hand and creates a huge arc. Literally the smoothest release I have ever seen in the history of basketball.

    • @DrGreenThumbNZL
      @DrGreenThumbNZL Год назад +3

      Luka's is abit similar.

    • @pakalwotan
      @pakalwotan Год назад +2

      One of the three smoothest shooters of all time. The others being: Chris Mullin (who is regarded by Larry Bird as the best shooter ever), and Dell Curry (my favorite of the three).

    • @Sillysoft
      @Sillysoft Год назад +2

      Actually dirk nowitski is similar

    • @xefwyn
      @xefwyn Год назад +1

      Derek Fisher had similar form on his three

    • @jrfirefiher
      @jrfirefiher 10 месяцев назад +2

      Catapult

  • @billace90
    @billace90 Год назад +39

    He was and will always be, the best.

    • @user-iv9er3nr6z
      @user-iv9er3nr6z Месяц назад

      Klay Thompson & shepen curry tell Larry bird anytime &anywhere to Larry bird in three points shooting contest, laugh laugh

  • @epictntfailure5372
    @epictntfailure5372 8 лет назад +3772

    if You look closely, LeBron traveled

    • @buckeyefan1497
      @buckeyefan1497 8 лет назад +17

      +Epic TNT Failure hahahhahahahahha

    • @markcollins9705
      @markcollins9705 8 лет назад +11

      +Epic TNT Failure they do so does Kobe nd they get away with it.

    • @tysonreesmusic
      @tysonreesmusic 8 лет назад +4

      +Epic TNT Failure Wow man such an original joke!

    • @spinner9057
      @spinner9057 8 лет назад +28

      If you look closely, right after Bird sunk that money ball to win the contest, you can see that Cam held back on diving for that fumble.

    • @musarico5260
      @musarico5260 8 лет назад +1

      😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @katra777
    @katra777 8 лет назад +3019

    Damn Bird's release is way behind his head.

    • @Fernando-yx5li
      @Fernando-yx5li 8 лет назад +718

      If it ain't broke don't fix it

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 8 лет назад +543

      Unblockable

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 8 лет назад +186

      +&1 This might be the dumbest shit I read all year! Congrats because you had over 350 days of competition and still won the Stupidest Post of the Year award!

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 8 лет назад +105

      +&1 Bird would shit on you and all those pansies you mentioned. Did you even see him play live? He guarded the best players - including Jordan - yes Michael Jordan! Like Curry, he didn't need to be completely open because his release was unstoppable. Great in his era? He is one of the top 5 players in history. Ask any NBA player and they will agree.

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 8 лет назад +35

      +&1 You just don't like clear people.

  • @bwhite429
    @bwhite429 2 года назад +8

    Legend has it that Larry Bird coined the phrase “legend has it”

  • @MisterLdamnthisusernamestaken
    @MisterLdamnthisusernamestaken Год назад +16

    I think he’s the most influential player ever. Curry, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Mark Price, Klay Thompson all wouldn’t have that play style if it wasn’t for bird. A legend.

  • @krazyeyedone47
    @krazyeyedone47 9 лет назад +295

    Leave the finger up! - most baller moment in all star history

  • @mqsseo
    @mqsseo 10 лет назад +570

    Larry is the biggest badass NBA has seen. In a good way of course. That guy did everything, just watching him play was pure magic.

  • @paulwhite4855
    @paulwhite4855 Год назад +14

    Man Larry was the money man in the clutch! What a player. I was so happy watching this player growing up!

  • @jrsmith1998
    @jrsmith1998 4 года назад +36

    The Legend!!! I can’t help but to think that Larry shot poorly on purpose the first few racks 😂

  • @jpace4revolution
    @jpace4revolution 10 лет назад +59

    Bird did the math in his head and missed on purpose so that he could do the #1 finger on the final money shot.

    • @TheJjean21
      @TheJjean21 10 лет назад +22

      Yep he had 2 different types of shots, the ones he rushed and the ones he took his time with, it was noticeable to me glad I'm not the only one who saw that

    • @27rickyd
      @27rickyd 9 лет назад +4

      No nobody "misses" shots on purposes

    • @jp3813
      @jp3813 9 лет назад +2

      27rickyd Except Larry Bird. Check out that last rack. The first two shots were rushed and the last three were slower.

    • @lesurlately9311
      @lesurlately9311 9 лет назад +2

      27rickyd i agree, fans may love Bird and how that finished but no one misses on purpose no matter how much of a legend they are.

    • @howdy3751
      @howdy3751 7 лет назад

      It's common knowledge that he put the finger up because he thought the ball before the money ball was the one that put him ahead.

  • @Toadspring
    @Toadspring 10 лет назад +221

    He's holding that finger up before the ball even goes in. What a badass.

  • @tu9110
    @tu9110 Год назад +10

    The Legend. Thanks for the memories Larry. Never gets old watchin you drain those 3 pointers. The most clutch shooter of all time.

  • @bubinga_basher
    @bubinga_basher 2 года назад +14

    When I know the end result, yet the adrenaline starts flowing. That's greatness

  • @timmyturner124
    @timmyturner124 7 лет назад +127

    He still had the coat on too damn

  • @jjs777fzr
    @jjs777fzr 9 лет назад +108

    Larry doesn't even remove his warm-up jacket. Cool.

  • @KaDuWin
    @KaDuWin 2 года назад +11

    As a kid Bird became of my favorite players and he never left that spot. Definitely one of the most elite greats that is just still so underrated today. Anyone who watched him play though knows a different story.

  • @jeffrey1915
    @jeffrey1915 Год назад +3

    As a kid...I was born in Redondo Beach CA....and grew up in Indiana.....I absolutely loved the show time Lakers in the 80's....but...the Celtics with Bird.... just unbelievable......!

  • @Kdogcentral5ables
    @Kdogcentral5ables 10 лет назад +319

    larry bird in my opinion is the best shooter to ever play the game. this guy won while wearing his warm-ups thats too tough

    • @dxxm9999
      @dxxm9999 6 лет назад +51

      Not anymore. Steph is easily the best shooter in NBA history.

    • @Ethan-co8wx
      @Ethan-co8wx 6 лет назад +3

      Kdogcentral5ables ever hear of Reggie Miller bud?

    • @Ethan-co8wx
      @Ethan-co8wx 6 лет назад +13

      Ohio Sports curry plays in a soft af day of basketball put him in a leuge with Jordan magic and bird along with the physical style of play back then and he would be destroyed

    • @ohiosports7051
      @ohiosports7051 6 лет назад +9

      Ethan 484, haha put those players in a taller, way more athletic, and faster era. They would fucking suck.

    • @Ethan-co8wx
      @Ethan-co8wx 6 лет назад +1

      Ohio Sports no they would dominate over them

  • @raymcg06
    @raymcg06 5 лет назад +205

    still one of the coolest sports moments I remember...I do the "walk away finger" to this day

    • @Deadbuck73
      @Deadbuck73 Год назад +1

      I did it the other day at work… my boss knew. 😂

  • @ZedP
    @ZedP Год назад +5

    Man, one of my fondest basketball memories.

  • @controlledkhaos5709
    @controlledkhaos5709 2 года назад +4

    That was epic! Bird was a killa... Certain players have that killa instinct... He has it

  • @gabehcuodsuoitneterp203
    @gabehcuodsuoitneterp203 7 лет назад +127

    Larry missed those on purpose for dramatic effect.

  • @sandyacombs
    @sandyacombs 9 лет назад +128

    Bird, the greatest player of all-time.

    • @zyxwut321
      @zyxwut321 8 лет назад +20

      +Sandy Combs The greatest basketball mind of any player. Not the greatest player. Top 5 though.

    • @pendrikkerkins4095
      @pendrikkerkins4095 8 лет назад

      +Sandy Combs I agree

    • @stuungar4034
      @stuungar4034 8 лет назад +4

      Great, but not the best. Oscar Robertson, Magic, MJ, Wilt, and Olajuwon are all better all around players.
      Even Steph Curry, in just a few years, has established himself far and away the best 3 point shooter. Ahead of Bird, Reggie Miller, Mark Price, etc.

    • @10061973100
      @10061973100 8 лет назад +3

      +StuUngar Totally agree with your comment, Steph might be the best 3 point shooter, but it is still to early to even think of saying he is better then Bird overall :/

    • @stuungar4034
      @stuungar4034 8 лет назад

      +WankZ I'm usually with you. I hate when someone who is new to the scene is anointed the "next (insert name)". But Curry is already setting records and is shooting better than anyone in the league.

  • @Deke1
    @Deke1 2 года назад +3

    When the guy doesn't even take off his warmup jacket, you know he's got this!!!!

  • @sc3639
    @sc3639 Год назад +1

    Man, shooters are so much better now then back then.

  • @Grannyknockers
    @Grannyknockers 7 лет назад +386

    Still can't believe they didn't hand the ball off to beast mode

    • @skiLLphrAIM
      @skiLLphrAIM 7 лет назад +5

      has my dying 😂😂😂

    • @sergiozavaleta4521
      @sergiozavaleta4521 7 лет назад +1

      Lance Hedges lol he ain't even playing anymore

    • @Savage_Gamer777
      @Savage_Gamer777 7 лет назад +2

      Lance Hedges you still haven't moved on wow

    • @Grannyknockers
      @Grannyknockers 7 лет назад +6

      Brian Mcclane The joke is in how late after the fact it was. Sorry you were unable to pick up on that. Everybody else did.

    • @Savage_Gamer777
      @Savage_Gamer777 7 лет назад

      Lance Hedges it's getting old.

  • @TheiMark3000Show
    @TheiMark3000Show 11 лет назад +22

    Bird looks more like a bowler than a basketball player. Legend.

  • @Jondsmusic
    @Jondsmusic 2 года назад +2

    And this is yet another reason in a long list as to why Larry Legend is the true 🐐

  • @bballer191
    @bballer191 9 лет назад +27

    This was the year I was born. And I somehow miss these days.

  • @jawjww
    @jawjww 7 лет назад +66

    Larry Bird was such a legend. All time great for sure.

  • @davidtee2812
    @davidtee2812 2 года назад +7

    The Best of the Best... this never gets old! ❤️🏀

  • @YesMyTatsAreReal
    @YesMyTatsAreReal 2 года назад +5

    When you think how many buzzer beaters and other game-winning shots Larry had throughout his career, a number of them coming in the playoffs, watching him win the contest by hitting the last ball on the last rack to give him a three-peat was classic Bird.

  • @MrThebigtimerush
    @MrThebigtimerush 10 лет назад +46

    Best 3 Point shooter ever Larry Bird

    • @mladenciki
      @mladenciki 10 лет назад +2

      ***** you think Stojakovic Peja

    • @thepunisher236169
      @thepunisher236169 10 лет назад +1

      Mladen Milovanovic Ne budi glup.

    • @AdsE462
      @AdsE462 10 лет назад +1

      ***** he has the most 3s not the most efficiency

    • @jjhrkel
      @jjhrkel 10 лет назад

      ***** larry freaking legend!! Don't forget that, son.

    • @S1chotiic
      @S1chotiic 9 лет назад +2

      Larry made less than 40% of his three pointers, there are a number of players who are above that for their careers

  • @BasketballJones48021
    @BasketballJones48021 9 лет назад +641

    PEOPLE MENTIONING THE "LOW" SCORE:
    Kevin Love won with 17 points in 2012, Daequan Cook with 19 in 2009, Dirk with 18 in 2006, Hornacek with 13 in 2000...
    Craig Hodges has the record for most points in a round, ever, in 1986 (Bird won that contest). Hodges also has the record for most consecutive shots made with 19, in 1991, and Bird is 2nd with 11, in 1986. Larry is also 4th all-time in most points in the final round, with 22. Oh, and players back then didn't grow up with the 3PT line, plus they now have the money-ball rack which allows for more total points. Just this year, only a couple of players reached 20 points WITH the money-ball rack.
    Go watch the 1986 contest for Bird's best performance, also.

    • @Swahili1
      @Swahili1 6 лет назад +10

      klay with 27 points on 2016 and eric gordon with 24 2017 what's your point?

    • @mandingoduagi5283
      @mandingoduagi5283 6 лет назад +62

      Space Shifter dude that comment was 3 years ago ...

    • @lominaboy1842
      @lominaboy1842 6 лет назад

      BasketballJones48021 dd

    • @JLDraco
      @JLDraco 6 лет назад

      Best score ever by a player: ruclips.net/video/jmS-nRhoDsQ/видео.html

    • @dankyengine7422
      @dankyengine7422 6 лет назад

      BasketballJones48021 s

  • @etothej
    @etothej Год назад +1

    This Bird fella is gonna be good. Mark my words.

  • @paulwhite4855
    @paulwhite4855 Год назад +1

    What a player! Awesome competitor! What a moment!

  • @trungasi
    @trungasi 9 лет назад +603

    lebron is physically the greatest SF ever but what he lacks is bird's mentality.

    • @mauriciocortez6198
      @mauriciocortez6198 9 лет назад +67

      He lacks birds jordans bryants among others mentality

    • @camdenmarkham1575
      @camdenmarkham1575 9 лет назад +10

      mauricio cortez jordan and bryant aren't small forwards.

    • @Kashby281
      @Kashby281 9 лет назад +8

      ***** Absolutely true. It's unfortunate and LeBron probably doesn't give a damn whether other players have a stronger mentality than him but it feels like the game these days is a lot more for fun than for winning compared to how it used to be

    • @TheSmokeSypher
      @TheSmokeSypher 9 лет назад +30

      yeah but Bird would DO him on the court.
      yeah Lebron could get some dunks in on him maybe some blocks or steals u know energy plays
      but Larry Legend would DO LeBron Bron every which kinda nasty u could think of.
      Think what old ass bird could do to Pippen and the Bad Boys. come on man

    • @yungindigo4603
      @yungindigo4603 9 лет назад +5

      Augustus Sypher Lmfao you're stupid

  • @bailinnumberguy
    @bailinnumberguy 6 лет назад +18

    I never noticed that Bird didn't even bother taking off his warm-up jacket. That's confidence.

  • @voiceguy3635
    @voiceguy3635 2 года назад +2

    Some memorable moments back then.I rooted for Bird--probably more than any other athlete I've seen.

  • @BamaRockstar85
    @BamaRockstar85 Год назад +1

    Absolutely love his form. Looks effortless

  • @ItsBriiiiii
    @ItsBriiiiii 6 лет назад +53

    Very few players can compare with Larry Bird...MJ, LeBron, Magic first come to mind, but Larry was truly incredible

    • @NC-ck5oj
      @NC-ck5oj Год назад +1

      he was different. slow as a snail but just gifted with a ball in his hand

    • @troyterry3226
      @troyterry3226 11 месяцев назад +2

      Kareem & Kobe too

  • @MsZeitgeist85
    @MsZeitgeist85 9 лет назад +701

    I am surprised Bird chose to play with a jacket on.

    • @deemann123
      @deemann123 9 лет назад +201

      MsZeitgeist85 he won his 3rd straight without even taking off his warm ups. GOAT

    • @MsZeitgeist85
      @MsZeitgeist85 9 лет назад +26

      dee mann There are lots of big name players now that complained about the new NBA uniforms with short sleeves made it hard to shoot.

    • @Kgell1
      @Kgell1 9 лет назад +2

      MsZeitgeist85 I'm not he's white

    • @chadstoner5542
      @chadstoner5542 8 лет назад +31

      Bird was gangster like that

    • @Spamfriedrice323
      @Spamfriedrice323 8 лет назад +4

      And lebron two nights ago tore the sleeve of their shirt jerseys because it apparently affected his game...

  • @bradleylove3514
    @bradleylove3514 4 года назад +2

    This dude has his warm ups on...what a GOAT

  • @first-namelast-name4198
    @first-namelast-name4198 Год назад +2

    I remember watching it live. Legend

  • @mj23allday247
    @mj23allday247 9 лет назад +59

    Haha, Bird was just teasing

  • @evil-jay5362
    @evil-jay5362 7 лет назад +87

    I remember watching this live. Bird was an amazing player against " the dunkers". For his height he could of been but carried his own style which made him a legend. One of the best passers I've ever seen set aside his shooting abilities.

  • @markt8428
    @markt8428 4 года назад +2

    I remember watching this live. Even I was hoopin and hollering. What a finish it was!

  • @SuperLearningStuff
    @SuperLearningStuff 10 лет назад +54

    Man I remember watching this live when I was a kid. I was going nuts when that last shot went in!

  • @RyuHayabusa06
    @RyuHayabusa06 7 лет назад +158

    It's funny how little money he won, $12,500. Today's players lose more than that for criticizing the refs. Bird still the GOAT 3 point champ.

    • @KingLast112
      @KingLast112 7 лет назад +11

      If you were to convert that into todays value it would be 25,500.

    • @tomdarrington
      @tomdarrington 7 лет назад +1

      Sigh.

    • @picassophasakda9626
      @picassophasakda9626 7 лет назад +2

      nobody knocks shots like bird. but i was born in 88. you gotta think, 12,500$ back then was like 30 mil lol

    • @RyuHayabusa06
      @RyuHayabusa06 7 лет назад +1

      Picasso Phasakda No, not quite. It would like $25,000. Not that much money really. Even with today's inflation that prize money won't even buy you a decent car. Things have changed a lot.

    • @BlessedEraProduction
      @BlessedEraProduction 3 года назад +4

      @@RyuHayabusa06 12,500$... You joking you could get few muscle cars with those cash, those 80s muscles car today worth over 150k

  • @anthonycarr719
    @anthonycarr719 Год назад +3

    Larry Bird the best player ever

  • @ryanschramek322
    @ryanschramek322 Год назад

    Larry was always clutch anytime on the court. Fine clip here 🔥

  • @kalebdegroot8869
    @kalebdegroot8869 7 лет назад +22

    Larry Bird is the best shooter of all time.

    • @goncalomendonca133
      @goncalomendonca133 7 лет назад +5

      You re jokink right???

    • @kalebdegroot8869
      @kalebdegroot8869 7 лет назад +2

      Gonçalo Mendonça No. I'm very serious.

    • @goncalomendonca133
      @goncalomendonca133 7 лет назад +4

      Kaleb DeGroot YEah sure forget about steph curry, the best shooter ever...Smh

    • @kalebdegroot8869
      @kalebdegroot8869 7 лет назад +1

      Gonçalo Mendonça Stephs career isnt over. How can he be the best shooter ever?

    • @goncalomendonca133
      @goncalomendonca133 7 лет назад +3

      Of course he can, hy does the best shooter has to be retired, that makes no sense

  • @hamlettelmah441
    @hamlettelmah441 8 лет назад +13

    i love the story about the 1985-1986 All Star weekend's inaugural three point contest and him walking into the locker room and just casually walking around and looking at the other contestants without saying a word at first then few minutes later telling them ''I'm just trying to see who's gonna finish second'' #LarryLegend33

  • @SammyTheSituation
    @SammyTheSituation 5 лет назад

    Seen it.. still gotta c it again.

  • @burgessgrb3
    @burgessgrb3 2 года назад +6

    There was no way Dale Ellis was going to let Bird go first. Can you imagine the pressure coming behind him. Shooters shoot, one of the GOATs.

  • @sethkohn5517
    @sethkohn5517 9 лет назад +32

    I remember this too, my dad (RIP) and I went crazy....................BIRD DOESN'T EVEN TAKE OFF HIS JERSEY............

  • @manueldeabreu1980
    @manueldeabreu1980 5 лет назад +15

    Bird, trolling before trolling was invented.

  • @Colstonewall
    @Colstonewall 2 года назад

    Always loved Dale Ellis. Loved his form on his jumper. Then again, Bird was my favorite player.

  • @markchoate9021
    @markchoate9021 Год назад

    This always just amazes me!!!

  • @nissansentraglx
    @nissansentraglx 10 лет назад +81

    bird knew the last shot was going in as soon as he released it. that is some damn confidence! then again, how many hours he spends shooting those shots in practice.

    • @AntonioVazquez33
      @AntonioVazquez33 6 лет назад +1

      In a interview with Bill Simmons, if I not mistaken, Bird said that he only practiced 3´s for the Long Distance Shootout... He did A LOT OF THINGS on the court....

    • @hightolerance8728
      @hightolerance8728 2 года назад +1

      The Original Steph Curry move knowing the ball goin in before you see it goes in. If it’s a good release You can usually tell it’s goin on before it actually does

    • @hightolerance8728
      @hightolerance8728 2 года назад +1

      @@AntonioVazquez33 I would agree with that. In today’s game He would be a horrible 3point shooter. He form is horrendous 😂

  • @iamjamz3878
    @iamjamz3878 8 лет назад +78

    another one 🏀 another one 🏀 another one 🏀

  • @knowhowmedia5889
    @knowhowmedia5889 2 года назад +2

    Larry Legend, no doubt.

  • @StudMacher96
    @StudMacher96 2 года назад +1

    Wow! What a freakinn NBA legend!

  • @DeB0zzzz
    @DeB0zzzz 9 лет назад +64

    3:56 is Badass.

  • @lostchild2003
    @lostchild2003 7 лет назад +16

    This one never gets old.

  • @JXC25
    @JXC25 Год назад +2

    Being from the Boston area, it's almost impossible not to be into at least one sport, so many legends have played here. Regardless of the sport we have phenomenal history.

  • @MADDOXXXbr
    @MADDOXXXbr Год назад +2

    A true legend in a making.

  • @BJMcB92
    @BJMcB92 9 лет назад +783

    Combine Lebron's athleticism with Bird's mental toughness and clutch performance and you would have the most unstoppable basketball player ever.

    • @Empathyyy
      @Empathyyy 8 лет назад +38

      BJMcB92 this nigga said Lebron lmfao

    • @indistinguishable7259
      @indistinguishable7259 8 лет назад +50

      +BJMcB92 fuck Lebron

    • @teliksmith
      @teliksmith 8 лет назад +13

      +BJMcB92 =some dumbass whithout any handles or passing skills

    • @user-mt7fs9gy5e
      @user-mt7fs9gy5e 8 лет назад +17

      +Harlem Shake He wasn't just smart. He needed an element to his game that could cover his lack of athelticism, and that was his amazing brain, understanding of the fundamentals. Really, we'll never see such a unique legend like him ever again.

    • @jeremygervais5029
      @jeremygervais5029 8 лет назад +48

      So Jordan pretty much lol

  • @waynep1178
    @waynep1178 9 лет назад +31

    Bird was just one of those players who played the game from the neck up. Wasn't the most athletic guy, or talented guy. He was just very smart, and knew how the game needed to be played. Tremendous heart.
    IMO, still....still one of the top 6 or 7 best players ever.

    • @OneHundredPoints
      @OneHundredPoints 8 лет назад +15

      +WayneP117 Larry Bird wasn't talented? Lol... he was pure talent...

    • @shaneanderson2534
      @shaneanderson2534 8 лет назад +1

      +OneHundredPoints yes but he didn't have the ability to be athletic or physical due to his body

    • @OneHundredPoints
      @OneHundredPoints 8 лет назад +3

      Lone Legend
      He wasn't athetic, but he was extremely talented and he had a very hig basketball IQ.

    • @shaneanderson2534
      @shaneanderson2534 8 лет назад +1

      +OneHundredPoints exactly!

    • @Ethan-el6gl
      @Ethan-el6gl 8 лет назад

      second or third imo

  • @scottchambers7087
    @scottchambers7087 Год назад

    I saw a G.
    I've seen it all.
    Dope describes my rhymes, making all you MCS cold drop like dimes. You know MCSC is back again, and battling me on the microphone is like committing a sin.
    I was blessed to see this in person.
    With love,
    Scott/MCSC

  • @RoyalCam9
    @RoyalCam9 Год назад

    The coldest 3-point victory! Legendary 🔥❗️

  • @robertswift6101
    @robertswift6101 7 лет назад +12

    one of the best shooters ever.

    • @joehalili8468
      @joehalili8468 7 лет назад

      Robert Swift overrated in shooting if u see his percentage u'll know what I'm talking about and how many threes he made his whole career

    • @therandom58
      @therandom58 7 лет назад +1

      +Joe Halili when he was in the league the three was a novelty he's easily top 3 shooters ever behind curry and Allen imo

    • @robertswift6101
      @robertswift6101 7 лет назад +1

      Joe Halili
      sorry joe but overrated and larry bird dont even belong in the same sentence,ask anyone..lmao@ overrated smh

    • @JakeStine
      @JakeStine 4 года назад

      ​@@joehalili8468 First off, shooting 40% from 3pt is pretty good even today. A significant number of Bird's 3's were contested shots and last-second heaves from half court. He only took around 2.5 3pt shots per game for the bulk of his career, and usually one of those was a last second heave to end a quarter, and another was him throwing up some junk with 2 or 3 guys in his face. And his avg was still 40%. By comparison, Lillard avgs 40% today and while he certainly shows his range, he also takes 9 attempts a game and most of them aren't deep or contested. The 43% Lillard shoots when wide open helps offset the 35% he shoots when he's actually somewhat covered, and/or when the clock is running down.

  • @DC-xc3by
    @DC-xc3by 11 месяцев назад +2

    This man is not human, he was amazing, truly a legend.

  • @huntercole4036
    @huntercole4036 7 лет назад +14

    4:20 "ice water in his veins" just like d'lo

  • @robertbenson2903
    @robertbenson2903 4 года назад +1

    I loved seeing that index finger go in the air before the ball went in. Larry Bird was legendary.

  • @Kevo1993
    @Kevo1993 4 года назад +1

    When All Star Weekend was actually exciting to watch!!

  • @Colstonewall
    @Colstonewall 10 лет назад +17

    Never took his warm-up jacket off, lol.

  • @FrioticOfficial
    @FrioticOfficial 8 лет назад +47

    Ellis be like...
    Fucking money ball.

  • @joseyeastwood
    @joseyeastwood 8 месяцев назад

    That’s why he is called Larry Legend.

  • @lizofthelake4904
    @lizofthelake4904 2 года назад

    Gotta love Bird!! What a beast!!!!!

  • @hatedwayne
    @hatedwayne 9 лет назад +12

    Just another day in the office. Didnt even bother to take off his jacket.

  • @dragonsneedtobereal
    @dragonsneedtobereal 10 лет назад +86

    Ugh... I miss when the best players actually participated in these contests. The competitive spirit has undoubtedly dropped off.

    • @christianrobloxer17
      @christianrobloxer17 10 лет назад +1

      Stephen Curry?

    • @christianrobloxer17
      @christianrobloxer17 10 лет назад +3

      Dang dude don't be so harsh, but he was an all star I'm saying. He was in the All Star game I know he isn't comparable to LeBron and Durant, but he is definitely the best on Golden State.

    • @christianrobloxer17
      @christianrobloxer17 10 лет назад

      KryptoChronicutelite Yeah, but defensively his teammates like Iguadala and all them thats where they come in to help him which is what makes Golden State a great team Curry is more than half their offense because they mostly have big men which increases the amount of defense.

    • @Zachlandia
      @Zachlandia 10 лет назад +1

      afrikan08 yea but you've got to realize that's with the money ball rack so back then getting 17 was actually like getting 20

    • @chrisjames6327
      @chrisjames6327 5 лет назад

      Curry, Devin Booker, Kemba Walker, Damian Lilliard - 4 all stars this year competed. Probably more than in 88 😂

  • @JoeCnNd
    @JoeCnNd Год назад

    Legend has it.
    That's all that needs to be said.

  • @JodBronson
    @JodBronson 2 года назад

    My dad was watching this on TV when he was really young!

  • @Head318Hunter
    @Head318Hunter 7 лет назад +3

    The best clutch shooter and best clutch player of all time. The best team leader of all time. The highest basketball iQ of all time.