As great as he was I was always a bit disappointed because I got to see him in college a lot and in person. He hurt is hand badly before his rookie season and was never the same shooter, seriously he wasn't. That sounds insane but it is true. The game I will never forget was Indiana State at Creighton for the Missouri Valley Championship his junior season. Bird was 17 of 18 with 10 minutes left and the Jays down point. The Jays decided to hold for the last shot with 10 MINUTES to play because they thought that was the only way they could beat Bird. They were able to take the last shot and Rick Apke hit the game winner with no time left. When Bird shot the ball in college you were shocked when he missed he just seemed to be the most automatic bucket maker I have ever seen.
Belongs on Mount Rushmore, I don't care what anybody says! He did it against teams THAT PLAYED DEFENSE THE *WHOLE* GAME! The physical intimidating type, not the grammar school type they play today. Bird was the baddest white guy the league has ever seen, EVEN NOW! HE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS TO EVER PLAY IN THE NBA.....
@@johns4469 Because back in the 70's and 80's we dominated the sport! Or at least we thought we did til he came along. Larry Bird was "Feared" ! We didn't "Literally fear anyone back then, maybe Havleckick, maybe Walton before him, J. West, but Bird was different. We'd never seen a white guy out play, embarrass, out smart us in a sport in which we pretty much dominated! We hated Bird, but not because of his skin color, but because we couldn't stop him! We had to Respect the way he played because HE WON! So our theory went out the window. That's why to me, Bird is "The Baddest White Dude" to ever play, Period! And yes, it's a racial comment in the since of owning up and realizing that this one guy who's not African American practically schooled the whole league, and TALKED PLENTY OF TRASH WHILE BACKING IT UP. That he was just as good or better than any player in a league that was Black. He's the baddest White Guy to ever play the game.....💯
@hughkingsley8631 HK, I appreciate that guy! Just speaking truth. For 3 years I had (pre-season tickets) way back in the 80's at the Hartford Civic Center where the Celtics played 3 games every year at.... I saw him live! Bird would average 35 to 45 points a game in the league today. Bird was "the truth," period!....
Growing up my dad did I did not get along too well I was born in 70 He in 43 He was a Lakers guy So, Naturally, I was a Celtics guy He was a Magic guy I was a Larry Bird guy Miss those days❤
They would have thumped their ass. Bird better than Jordan. No comparison. If you disagree you've been listening to ESPN and the Retarded Smith to long. Good riddance.
That isn't even close. MJ never made the players around him better. Bird made EVERY player on his team better, unselfish play was a virus and they all caught it.
Bird’s the guy that every street kid thinks he can take, and he has 8 out of 10 points on you before you even know how. Watch the rebounds, the assists, the steals. You barely see the hands move.
Larry Bird didn't just want his teammates to be better he wanted his opponents to be better. Him and Michael and Kobe played the game of basketball like it was Billiards they wanted the degree of difficulty. That's what it's all about.
Kobe is the most over rated player of all time. He was a great 1x1 player but a terrible team player. If he could ever have played unselfishly he could be a top player.
You literally have under a second to make a pass before the layout changes. *That's how far advanced Larry was.* NOBODY can compare. As far as his teammates are concerned, They had even less time to realize the ball was already in their hands~!
Westbrook's as well. If the Celtics did not need him to score 25-30 points a game, he could have put up a triple double just about any night. I have watched the NBA for almost 60 years, and I have never seen a better passer.
Michael, I don’t think I’ve seen one with faster hands. I remember a game against the Nuggets in 90 where Michael Adams drives the lane. Bird’s in the paint and just picks his pocket. 6’10 guy pick pocketing a 5’9 guard like he was in grade school. I also remember how he broke Dominique Wilkins ankles with a twitch and no dribble
that full game is on youtube...if you had checked youd have easily discovered McHale didnt start that night sat on the bench with a sore achilles Scott Wedman started instead. ruclips.net/video/28a1jFr424s/видео.html any game where Bird had to score 40+ wasnt a typical night for the 86 celtics
@@dp233332 "at that point McHale was still coming off the bench" definitely makes it sound like he was regularly a bench player as opposed sitting due to an inconsequential injury. I don't know why else he would even mention it. Whatever, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
@@birdford33 Mchale missed 18 games that season and when he came back there were about half a dozen games where he did come off the bench to test his foot.
@@roxydejaneiro5640 I think he was referring to Larry in his prime playing todays "3pt shooting contest" NBA..He doesnt have a clue what he's talking about
You sir, are a moron. Is there a more athletic player now that Dominique Wilkins? See what he says about Larry Bird. Maybe see what MJ says about him. Until you watched him play you just can’t understand what he could do in a game.
Grateful Dead is a top 3 most overrated bullshit bands of all time. Walton does know his hoops, because he watched most of his career, too bad he couldn't have actually played more than a few seasons.
The main thing for me is the glamorizing of Bill Walton. I can't stand it. He admits he is a pot head and an acid user. This quite clearly is not good.
Bird was about as good as it gets from 1984 ~ 1988...& i hated him. Wow....he was tremendous....forget the shooting, forget the passing...dude was a great rebounder as well. Best Frontline ever...Bird was the best rebounder....
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1:10 McHale says, "... wait 'til he starts shooting right handed." LMAO!! That would be a typical McHale comment. Dude was/is funny as hell.
The best there is, the best there ever was, the best there ever will be.
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Absolutely! Without question!
LARRY JOE LEGEND 💪💪
Amen brother.
As great as he was I was always a bit disappointed because I got to see him in college a lot and in person. He hurt is hand badly before his rookie season and was never the same shooter, seriously he wasn't. That sounds insane but it is true. The game I will never forget was Indiana State at Creighton for the Missouri Valley Championship his junior season. Bird was 17 of 18 with 10 minutes left and the Jays down point. The Jays decided to hold for the last shot with 10 MINUTES to play because they thought that was the only way they could beat Bird. They were able to take the last shot and Rick Apke hit the game winner with no time left. When Bird shot the ball in college you were shocked when he missed he just seemed to be the most automatic bucket maker I have ever seen.
I'm a Larry Bird fan and glad I got to see him play in his era. Fantastic!
ditto. people today that never got to see him play in his prime dont get it.
@@mirtos39 Exactly 💯 👏
I grew up watching you Larry. You were my hero. The best.
Blessed to watch his entire career... what a treat.
More Larry Bird interviews! 👍👍👍👍
Larry LEGEND!!🏀🔥🔥🔥
Larry Joe Bird = Legend™
Larry Bird.... He can't jump ,he can't run ... He's the greatest .
His vertical entering the nba is the league avg today 28 inches
He was magical man
That was the best Celtics team assembled! Amazing talent!
Larry Legend... Best b ball player ever.
Jesus is King!!!!
Belongs on Mount Rushmore, I don't care what anybody says!
He did it against teams THAT PLAYED DEFENSE THE *WHOLE* GAME!
The physical intimidating type, not the grammar school type they play today.
Bird was the baddest white guy the league has ever seen, EVEN NOW!
HE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS TO EVER PLAY IN THE NBA.....
Why is it important that he’s white?
@@johns4469
Because back in the 70's and 80's we dominated the sport! Or at least we thought we did til he came along.
Larry Bird was "Feared" ! We didn't "Literally fear anyone back then, maybe Havleckick, maybe Walton before him, J. West, but Bird was different. We'd never seen a white guy out play, embarrass, out smart us in a sport in which we pretty much dominated!
We hated Bird, but not because of his skin color, but because we couldn't stop him! We had to Respect the way he played because HE WON! So our theory went out the window.
That's why to me, Bird is "The Baddest White Dude" to ever play, Period!
And yes, it's a racial comment in the since of owning up and realizing that this one guy who's not African American practically schooled the whole league, and TALKED PLENTY OF TRASH WHILE BACKING IT UP. That he was just as good or better than any player in a league that was Black.
He's the baddest White Guy to ever play the game.....💯
@@cwvos I see nothing racist in your comment. Just 100% facts. Anyone who sees otherwise has issues.
@hughkingsley8631
HK, I appreciate that guy! Just speaking truth. For 3 years I had (pre-season tickets) way back in the 80's at the Hartford Civic Center where the Celtics played 3 games every year at....
I saw him live! Bird would average 35 to 45 points a game in the league today.
Bird was "the truth," period!....
Bird is the Word.
Basketball Jesus. 😁
Growing up my dad did I did not get along too well
I was born in 70
He in 43
He was a Lakers guy
So, Naturally, I was a Celtics guy
He was a Magic guy
I was a Larry Bird guy
Miss those days❤
Very nice video.
🐐 man
One has to wonder just how greater this man would have been had he not injured his back.
IIRC he played most of his career with a screwed up back..
I feel sorry for the younger generation.. They have yet to see REAL basketball.. RIP NBA
For me, Celtics '86 can beat Bulls'96. I really believe that.
Agreed
They would have thumped their ass. Bird better than Jordan. No comparison. If you disagree you've been listening to ESPN and the Retarded Smith to long. Good riddance.
That isn't even close. MJ never made the players around him better. Bird made EVERY player on his team better, unselfish play was a virus and they all caught it.
86 celts best team I ever saw but 83 sixers right there with them and 87 Lakers. 96 Bulls
86 Celtics none better ever
Bird’s the guy that every street kid thinks he can take, and he has 8 out of 10 points on you before you even know how. Watch the rebounds, the assists, the steals. You barely see the hands move.
Larry Bird didn't just want his teammates to be better he wanted his opponents to be better. Him and Michael and Kobe played the game of basketball like it was Billiards they wanted the degree of difficulty. That's what it's all about.
Great point. Russell & Walton thought that way, too.
Kobe is the most over rated player of all time. He was a great 1x1 player but a terrible team player. If he could ever have played unselfishly he could be a top player.
Goat
Best basketball ever.
Bird was the only player that when he shot the ball (in the Garden) the crowd would hold its breath.
🐐
Russell and bird only cared about winning
Where can we see this whole documentary?
You literally have under a second to make a pass before the layout changes. *That's how far advanced Larry was.* NOBODY can compare.
As far as his teammates are concerned, They had even less time to realize the ball was already in their hands~!
If Reggie Lewis and Len Bias had lived they’d have won at least a couple more rings in late 80’s. Detroit never wins a thing ....
I agree
Yeah it blows me away for him to be so good and be so slow. With a 12 inch vertical.
Gimme the 86 Celtics over any other championship team
It took bill walton TEN FULL SECONDS before he referenced the grateful dead. Way too long for bill
Larry did all the small stuff so well. Loose ball hustler , made other players better and brains.
When he asks the coach to take him out because it’s boring, that’s just proof he could have had Harden’s type of stats if he wanted them
Westbrook's as well. If the Celtics did not need him to score 25-30 points a game, he could have put up a triple double just about any night. I have watched the NBA for almost 60 years, and I have never seen a better passer.
Michael, I don’t think I’ve seen one with faster hands. I remember a game against the Nuggets in 90 where Michael Adams drives the lane. Bird’s in the paint and just picks his pocket. 6’10 guy pick pocketing a 5’9 guard like he was in grade school.
I also remember how he broke Dominique Wilkins ankles with a twitch and no dribble
It's a Bird! It's a plane!
Walton loved his grateful dead
That's the 80's for ya.
LAKERS!☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻
Didn't Danny want him traded at the end of his career along w McHale !!
27 points lefty
Carlisle is a lot like Steve Kerr with the revisionist history...McHale was most definitely NOT coming off the bench in 1986.
I think McHale was injured during that West Coast swing in 86. Not available but definitely wouldn't have been still coming off the bench.
@@birdford33 Perhaps, but I think that Carlisle has delusions of grandeur and is trying to work himself into relevance for that era.
that full game is on youtube...if you had checked youd have easily discovered McHale didnt start that night sat on the bench with a sore achilles Scott Wedman started instead. ruclips.net/video/28a1jFr424s/видео.html any game where Bird had to score 40+ wasnt a typical night for the 86 celtics
@@dp233332 "at that point McHale was still coming off the bench" definitely makes it sound like he was regularly a bench player as opposed sitting due to an inconsequential injury. I don't know why else he would even mention it. Whatever, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
@@birdford33 Mchale missed 18 games that season and when he came back there were about half a dozen games where he did come off the bench to test his foot.
not too many three's
I think Larry would be a decent 6th man in today's game - a little slow to keep up but still a valuable asset coming off the bench.
Huh, he's was the greatest but you do realize he can't even really jog at this point, right/
@@roxydejaneiro5640 I think he was referring to Larry in his prime playing todays "3pt shooting contest" NBA..He doesnt have a clue what he's talking about
idiot
Yeah I agree. I mean he is in his 60's now, but in today's watered down NBA he'd still make a difference at his age.
You sir, are a moron. Is there a more athletic player now that Dominique Wilkins? See what he says about Larry Bird. Maybe see what MJ says about him. Until you watched him play you just can’t understand what he could do in a game.
Grateful Dead is a top 3 most overrated bullshit bands of all time. Walton does know his hoops, because he watched most of his career, too bad he couldn't have actually played more than a few seasons.
The main thing for me is the glamorizing of Bill Walton. I can't stand it. He admits he is a pot head and an acid user. This quite clearly is not good.
Who cares
Bird was about as good as it gets from 1984 ~ 1988...& i hated him. Wow....he was tremendous....forget the shooting, forget the passing...dude was a great rebounder as well. Best Frontline ever...Bird was the best rebounder....