45 Minutes of Larry Bird Stories told by NBA Legends

[@JGD185]

Dude I can't get enough of these Bird stories lol. It's like hearing ghost stories round the campfire.

[@FlyAgaric525]

lol

[@robertthompson3654]

Ok

[@BB-yh5rd]

According to a lot of legend players Bird was the boogeyman that gave them nightmares. A dude that played fast pitch softball with my dad in the 1970s when men's softball was a pretty big deal. Guy was a Gonzaga great from the 1960s, got me an intro to John Stockton in the late 1980s. I asked him who was funner to play against, Bird or Magic, he just smirked and said they were both nasty, Magic just did it with a big smile on his face.

[@brushylake4606]

Larry Bird's greatest career achievement was leaving Charles Barkley speechless. No other human has ever accomplished this feat.

[@jackjohnson5714]

Churro stand operator at the San Antonio Riverfront churro truck can also say the same.

[@dansgroi1472]

That's like his 50/40/90 achievement. Lol. Founder of that club too. And did it multiple times. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@faith.s_mom]

😂😂😂

[@teedepefanio4974]

Lol

[@winoodlesnoodles1984]

That is comedy gold, because it is true! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@daniel.j9062]

Old school NBA stories never get old!!

[@thesentinelsfootballchanne3212]

45 minutes of Larry Bird stories!!??! Inject it into my veins!!!!!! So happy you dropped this video today BTM. Happy Sunday!

[@johnmchale8308]

The black kids here in New York from the projects all wore Celtic gear and jackets.....utlimate respect color wasn't an issue!

[@circusfreak7766]

I grew up in NW Indiana playing ball. I was 11 when ISU and MSU faced off and Bird was my role model from that point on. I am so grateful I was able to follow him and watch him play for his entire career. I had the Bird poster where he is sitting in a nest on the rim in my room and I would tap it every Friday on my way to play IN HS ball. Love the Legend! Thank you Larry and thank you BTM for this an your other videos.

[@Harerazer]

The GOAT. Period.

[@joshuaconrad7391]

What made Bird and most the other legendary players so rememberable. They all prioritized winning over anything else. They didn't need to light up the box score or hit a buzzer beater. Just so they could have the spotlight in. There's only 2 players. I knew if that if my team was up by 2 points. With even a few seconds left on the clock. With the other team in possession of the ball. That game was over with, my team is going to lose. There's nothing we could do to stop it. Those two players are Larry Bird and Robert Horry. Robert Horry, in my opinion, is the best role player of all time. With 7 NBA championships Horry won. That backs up my claim.

[@christophermcentee107]

😅​@@joshuaconrad7391

[@erichoosier7914]

If his back didn't go out he would no doubt be the greatest 🐐

[@OJMak]

​@erichoosier7914 thanks to Choke Person from the Pacers with the unnecessary strike.

[@sixsanchezNatchyawn]

💯 %

[@bryanpage7206]

I love Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's comments about Larry Bird. Not only was he was great player. But a very smart player. He did everything on the court defense rebounding not just shooting

[@faith.s_mom]

Same. Mad respect for Kareem.

[@timothy4664]

Thanks for putting this compilation together Sean. This was awesome.

[@ricklove8588]

It was a amazing career to watch especially as a big fan

[@n8doggy733]

Look man, NOBODY could guard Bird and NOBODY makes better basketball vids than BTM ❤

[@chronus47]

BMT is the 30 for 30 inside of 30 for 30. Phenomenal! He's the wizard behind the curtain. Him and Joseph vincent make the best of the best sports vids

[@BIGDAWG-z4t]

NOBODY CAN GUARD THESE GUYS 😂😂

[@jamestownstudios8543]

Preach

[@BIGDAWG-z4t]

@@n8doggy733 BIRD CANT PLAY TODAY, NOBODY COULD BE GUARDED ...BIRD HAD A SET 3 SHOOT , ( EVOLE) GET OUT THE 80S , WE IN 2024 AND CC IS YOUR BEST PLAYER 🤡 GUARD THAT . ...PLAY TODAY CREATE ANOTHER LARRY. THATS WHY BB IS HATED ITS DOMINATING AMERICAN BLKMEN 👍🏾💯

[@dalepride8671]

Bro you really gonna let this light skin guard LB?

[@SantiagoMouzon]

Bird's motivation to win via his talent and team... Unparallel. That country-ass white boy could ball!!! And was a winner. My favorite player, hands down!

[@nathangrund7216]

Much like the guy who admitted he used to pray to the poster which is already I've of my favourite stories. I will never ever tire of hearing Larry Bird stories. The gentlemen who shared the story of how Larry made him earn respect from everyone by earning his stripes is also just another fantastic example of the respect he really does deserve. Consider your self lucky you were able to see any of Larry. I was born in 78 in a tiny country town in Australia. The Jordan juggernaut helped me gain a love for basketball through playing the game. I was never great, something that's expected of you, because people here think that I'm tall when I maxed out 6'4. But I never ever wanted to come off the court when I played. Something happened on the basketball court that never happened when I played Aussie rules, that was that I always wanted the ball and for some reason never seemed to get gassed, and I definitely ran hard both ways. Thank you to the American guys from Alice Springs who taught me how to hustle and crash the boards. Thank you for your work in bringing me the videos and stories that I would never have been able to see if I didn't live in a world with KZbin.

[@SantiagoMouzon]

I'll finish with this... Bird broke the Doctor down to a point that DR. J wanted to fight. That's LEGEND. He and Jordan possessed that "IT". Nothing more

[@gerimayawhyte154]

I'm a huge Bird fan but Bird was clearly front running with the Dr. Even Parish said Bird was out of pocket and said that's why he didn't help him out during the escalation.

[@Eric-t8c3c]

Basketball was best from the 80-90. I saw dr j at 2 years old and saw Larry and Dr J and Magic. Kareem too. Nothing better than this channel. BTM brings it all back. Much love ❤️

[@basicbreakfast]

Grew up local and watching Larry and the Celts VERY often in the 80’s as well as the NCAA and all the stars at that magical time. Phi Slamma Jamma, Big East games every Saturday afternoon on the tube. I watched the Sixers game when Dr. J snapped and lost his mind, had NO idea what Larry said to him up until now 🤣 You are my official Larry Legend source now man!💥 Thx for that! The fact that Larry torqued his back out shoveling stone doing his mothers driveway himself tells you all you need to know what a special cat he was.

[@SantiagoMouzon]

They should do a movie on Larry Legend. Title: Larry Legend

[@marykuettner752]

Bird was so much fun to watch. He waz always having a good time before his back was hurt. It wasn't such a business with so many people depending on the star player. He wasn't worried about diving for a ball or going out for beers.

[@scot3178]

Nice video. I was 10 in 1981. Great decade to watch basketball!! 80s ball was skilled and tough though. A little Sally today!

[@Bam-g1i]

Bird sounds fun to be around 😅 at the cook out would fit right in

[@worldfamouslanglois4805]

I got to see Ichiro live one time.. it was amazing. Ichiro is for me the larry bird of baseball .. loved the mix thanks so much for putting this together

[@jingqi9106]

Larry Bird is the best all-around player I ever saw. Larry could do it all - shoot from deep, score anywhere on the court, pass with the best of em, and Larry Legend was an excellent rebounder. Larry was also an underrated defender and I think he was all-NBA defense three times.

[@ABBABEER]

Thank You, Birds Trash talk makes my sour day happy I chuckle so like a nut!

[@kenallen4175]

I’ll see you in the 2nd qt rook. Hahahahahaha The GOAT!

[@faith.s_mom]

Great reaction, sir. Yes, I got to see Larry Legend play. Boston Garden was only about an hour's drive from where I grew up in Mass. He was everything the basketball gurus say, and more. Simply a magician on the court~ like he had eyes in the back of his head, and he could see two plays ahead of everyone else. It was like an artist painting his masterpiece nearly every time he stepped onto the boards (before injuries started taking a toll on his performance). My favorite Larry Bird highlight reels are the ones of his passing game~ they best illustrate what I'm talking about. Court vision and IQ off the charts. I love Michael Cooper's response to Larry's statements about Cooper being the best player to ever guard him~ what a humble, class act, giving credit to his teammates. Mad respect for both Larry and Cooper. 💚🍀🍀🍀

[@chriserdmann2477]

My man, I was born in the ‘70s but couldn’t / didn’t appreciate great hoops until I was an adult. MJ is the consummate scorer. But Legend was the comprehensive player. He had no weakness. 110% every game. An amazing man and player.

[@JJFX-]

Only weakness was his body. The back just couldn't keep up with his mind. Seriously some of the fouls on him would be a sports media scandal today but he'd shake it and get ready for the next one. It's so sad to see kids today trash talking this era because of the media when they could learn so much from it..

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

I was born in 1990, so I only got to see what he can do before KZbin were retrospective pieces.

[@bloodTrail1]

Love to talk BIrd with ya brother! What larry bird had is so rare because to me it was straight up inserted into his brain and body by GOD himself!

[@alonzomadero9413]

I was born in 1961, graduated from Lordsburg High School in 1979. Lordsburg, NM is a very small town of about 5000 people located on the “boot heel “ of New Mexico. I played varsity Basketball my Senior year, I was attending New Mexico State University in the fall of 1979. NMSU was in the Missouri Valley Conference that year along with Indiana State. NMSU finished second in the conference that year , behind Larry Bird and Indiana State. Larry Bird was my favorite player. Indiana State played at NMSU that February and won. I think it was that game where Mr. Bird chased a loose ball and ended up in the crowd and some fool hit him with a rolled up program! Mr. Bird punched him in the face! It turned out to be a guy from Lordsburg! He was seen around town with a nice shiner, well deserved I might add! Lol. NMSU lost to Weber St in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Larry Bird and Indiana State went on to play for the Championship against Magic and Michigan State.

[@jasonmccaffrey3439]

Grew up watching Bird with my Dad, best years of my life. He surprised one year and took me to the hall of fame game in Springfield Mass and we had seats behind the basket. I was in complete awe... seeing my favorite team and favorite player

[@ScottM-l3u]

Nice.

[@hiroshinagoya2469]

Kenny Smith with hair; that's so funny!!! I always saw him bold in TNT 🤣🤣🤣

[@ArjenvantHooft]

Totally understand your closing remarks when you say very few people close to you appreciate the 80’s-90’s game as we both do. I have the exact same feeling and wish I saw more games of LB back in the day. I do think there are players that are as good or even better than Larry, but he is without hesitation my all-time favorite. I grew up in The Netherlands where the NBA was only broadcasted occasionally, but I do remember seeing glimpses of of his greatness in the late 80’s playing MJ, Barkley, Kareem, Magic, Malone, Dominique, Robinson, including some play-offs. I had to watch games in the middle of the night. Love your videos Shaun and look forward to see more. Greetings from Europe!

[@atrain882]

Thank you for telling the true story about a white boy from Indiana. Much praise to you, my brother man respect much love.💯

[@luvL3e]

My friend you just had me recall back in the 80's wen I was in my late 20's. Not caring a THING about b.ball (of course being a white GIRL lol) but hearing a lot about Larry. So I asked my father "Is Larry Bird really a good player?" And my father who to this day was the most BRILLIANT man I EVER encountered! Responded as tho I asked him the meaning of life lol. Like the answer was just to enormous for words n said, "Oh yes!" Well looking back on that I was kind of upset that he didn't emphasize it more emphatically 4 me to pay more attention sooner than close to his retirement. I felt like i missed out on a lot. But thx to ppl like u i again get reminded I can still watch him today! And wat a treat it is! thank u

[@nadspurs]

Larry Legend stories are the best 🐐

[@user-ss3ud7pp7f]

That Mark Jackson, Reggie Miller story about finding him in the locker room kickback smoking cigarettes is hilarious.

[@17thN.O]

Larry Bird smokin Poats is hilarious.

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

5:58

[@stevenygabbyperez695]

It sounds like someone gave Larry a pot cookie, and he just leaned into the experience. 😂

[@JusCuz410]

@stevenygabbyperez695 That was probably Walton who gave it to him.

[@KNGClAN1]

They said newports for the video cuzzo was smokin on some broccoli in the bathroom 😂

[@BB-yh5rd]

I grew up eating, breathing and drinking basketball. When I was 9 my dad took me to the Bird/Magic Final Four. Blew my mind. Those two were so great the current NBA might not exist if it were not for their existence. Great channel, friend. Keep it coming.

[@rustywagner30]

It wouldn't NBA wss on its death bed

[@sigurdaas1929]

Why do I just LOVE Larry Bird...?!?!? The man, the myth, the legend..

[@bb.cute.channel]

More Bird Stories please!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@darlawrence9295]

You can't understand how good Bird was by watching him on TV. Bird was affecting play even when he wasn't anywhere near the ball. He was truly Legendary!!!

[@scottanderson396]

Sean, thanks so much for your BTM compilations, especially on Larry Legend. I watch these over and over, so much enjoyment in watching and hearing what his peers thought of him and his game.

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

Me too.

[@IsaacsTM]

Love it. I grew up in utah. I wish I would have gone to the magic/bird national championship game there in the '70's. Bird is awesome and we love these videos.

[@HarrisonPudding]

Loved the cuts on the vid. I watched Bird as a kid and was always impressed, but I have a new appreciation for him now. Thank you.

[@SamKnause]

Thank you Sean. Larry Bird #1.

[@PapaG603]

Always be grateful that I grew up as a lil kid getting to see the Cs n Bird live in the old Garden..First Game I went to was in 1985 and my fam had season tickets going back long before then. Very lucky to get to see a bunch of the greats who revived the NBA.

[@jobilden9823]

Love your videos! I was a 15 and living in Mass when Larry started. Before him I never watched the Celtics. Once he started I never missed a game! It was electric and I wish you could have had those experiences, but I am happy for you being so much younger now 🙂

[@tuchjay]

Great vid. I was blessed to have seen Larry play a number of times in MSG from the 3rd row. Amazing player.

[@bbwng54]

Great video- love these clips about Bird that I have never seen before. This generation see a slow, less athletic white guy and question how good Bird was. Then when you hear many of the basketball greats from that time tell you how great he was, you know Larry was truly a LEGEND!

[@anitamachado1564]

I am from Boston....also, i was lucky enough to see him play at the Boston Garden (we had season tickets)...❤

[@MrTommy0326]

Larry Legend

[@richardgiel5980]

Great to see greats talk no disrespect

[@paulbyrne8568]

Thank you for that I have been scouring on you tube for new material of the Greatest EVER larry legend once I knew I had over 40 minutes of larry I cracked open the good stuff and selted right in My Hero

[@LeFraudHasChokedInSIXFinals]

Larry and Magic made me realize that there's a huge difference between being a scorer and being a winner. Larry had that intangible characteristic of WINNING.

[@burlykim132]

I feel the same wistfulness about wanting to have seen Larry play in Boston in his prime. My favourite Larry story is probably the one where the other team gets fined because they’re cheering him on as they’re so blown away by the shots he was making. The GOAT impo. ❤LarryLegend Thank you for your channel as I love all these classic basketball stories and clips and you’re a great source.

[@SamMcCoy-p8o]

It’s AMAZING the level of love and respect Mr. Bird receives from these men

[@faith.s_mom]

100% earned!!! ❤

[@the-original-ghost]

I never get tired of Bird stories and heard them all at least 5 times and still keep watching the videos.

[@seapeoples9461]

I love listening to stories about legends from the people who were there. Great video.

[@roblacitinola866]

Shawn, he was that good and more brother... I lived through his career, he was all that and more...Love your vids bro!!!

[@Kevin-r4m6h]

Bird and Magic , and that whole era was great. I'm glad I found this site. You have plenty of players and coaches to showcase. Thanks

[@jeffwallacejr3]

I'm from Boston born 1979. I grew up seeing good basketball. I played against Robert Parrish and Dee Brown. Larry Bird is an ICON.

[@kuroro87s]

When people said Larry wasnt Athletic and i think Magic to a lesser extent falls in this category too, they dont realize this guys were real 6´9´´ players doing EVERYTHING on the court, in Chuck Taylors. People acting like they should have fly like the 6´3 guys from todays game.

[@jaredbracci3529]

I witnessed BIRD throw a 75 ft dead on pass after grabbing a rebound in traffic (LEFTY). He was athletic, they just couldn’t find flaws in his game so they had to say something. FACT: Just because you’re😊 not the MOST athletic player on the court, doesn’t mean your not athletic.

[@faith.s_mom]

To say nothing about the tiny tight shorts!! Also, people forget that sports medicine (including diet and training, recovery) was nearly nonexistent back then~ nothing like the pampering that players get now. You had to be TOUGH to hang with the best then.

[@rudegi2]

Love this video Bird was a american eagle

[@0ptimal]

Love listening to stories like this. It's like binging on a fav food 21:16 my fav one

[@Keynels]

These highlights are nuts!!😮

[@davidgori4500]

I feel bad that you never got to see Bird and Magic, but you are keeping the spirit alive. Thank you.

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

Imagine Larry in his prime in today's NBA, he would dominate

[@Eric-t8c3c]

This is the best NBA channel on KZbin! Pure heaven for me. Thanks SD! Very thoughtful and meaningful ideas and content.

[@Ville-u8g]

The reason Larry Bird isnt remembered to the extent he deserves, was because the NBA basketball media began growing faster in the 90s, started skyrocketing round 2000. The media hype with everything nowadays with KZbin and sports media is huge.

[@billcockrell32]

I love your Larry Bird videos! Love ‘em! I so enjoy hearing you talk about Larry. You obviously respect the man and the player, and you give him all the credit he is due. BIRD 🏀⛹️ THE GOAT!

[@andrewmodray9381]

I saw most Larry's career, YOB 1972, but I really didn't get into basketball till high school and by then it was ALL MJ. First team I loved were the Bad Boy Pistons. However, the more I see these clips of his game back in the early 80's etc. the more I appreciate it. Makes me realize how guys I admire when I was really into basketball looked up to a guy like Bird. HE HAD GAME!

[@doriankeating1963]

Great doco and very well put together,,, it painted a very accurate picture of who he really is. Much respect to you.

[@leeshepherd9802]

Than I s great video!!

[@frankrice6935]

You make some of the best Larry Bird Videos, Saun David and I and your other subscribers definitely appreciate your Hard Work!!! And I was Lucky growing up seeing just about all of the Game's that was playing on TV at the time. And when my parents didn't want to watch NBA games I had to go out and buy my own TV granted it was a black and white TV. But I didn't care as long as I could watch the Legend in the Making. And it was never visible to us watching the Game that Larry Bird was telling anything to anyone unless the announcer announced it on the TV and then you might see them talking to each other exchanging compliments 😂. Great Job with your Work.

[@elvielv]

Larry bird stories got me back into watching the NBA last year

[@bigglilwayne7050]

You must've been majorly disappointed, it's sickening how much the game has changed... No defense, no alpha level competitiveness, just a bunch of absurdly overpaid beta males

[@deihorus7927]

Don't do that! You'll get back to YT Bird videos ASAP!

[@elvielv]

@@bigglilwayne7050 I disagree. There's still some dogs out there, it's just heavily more penalized now. The payoff no longer outweighs the penalties.

[@marykuettner752]

Watch C2 and the Fever. There is a lot that reminds me of early Bird.

[@bigglilwayne7050]

@@marykuettner752 Skilled and white, that's about it... Unless of course you were comparing her to Sue Bird, that would be more logical lol

[@Friendofoe]

It is such a joy seeing that one of your myths stands the passing of time. Thanks for the video, dude!!!!!

[@timlindquist5224]

Larry was favourite ever before Jordan don’t know why but I think he was relatable and just had IT!

[@bettynacheasare4391]

I love Magic's love for Bird! ❤

[@vikingghost117]

Back in the days when sports were still pure. Thanks for the nostalgia ;).

[@Timewave-Zer0]

Rodman didn’t wear dresses because he wanted to- Bird made him 😂

[@bigglilwayne7050]

Bird had long been retired by the time Rodman went full blown publicity stunt, mode....

[@jomyron8351]

Lmao

[@robertheinrich6332]

FACTS!

[@dhaleyster]

😂😂😂

[@Erik-nd4qj]

Tremendous!!!!

[@paulmay1729]

These stories always cheer me up.

[@roberthutchison8197]

There are a few of my favorite athletes starting with my favorite, Mickey Mantle of the Yankees along with Yogi Berry. The second was George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers, Bob Cousy and Bill Russel and John Havlicek of the Boston Celtics, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor of the Lakers, Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls and Pete Maravich! My latest favorite was Derrick Jeeter of the Yankees...

[@davidbkopp]

Came for a couple stories, stayed for the whole thing, would stay for 10x more. Larry Legend.

[@davidsugich362]

Hey dude. I mean in the way you are. I love that you get Larry Bird. You really didn't miss anything. You may have just taken it for granted, but instead, putting footage on like this, that just shows so much love and respect for the Legend. Thank you. You give me so much love too for him. Even more than I had before. Again Thank you!

[@ray6659]

1979 NCAA Championship in SLC, MSU vs. ISU, I was in the first seat, second row, center court, right by the tunnel. Great game. 😊

[@dominicmesserly7489]

Sean David, I love your appreciation for the great players like Larry and Magic and all the rest. I really appreciate the biographies you put together on these guys. I feel you when you express how you wish you could have experienced the Magic-Bird rivalry in its prime. I grew up in a small town in SE Ohio, born in 1971. For various reasons I grew up loving Dr. J. He was my idol when I was a kid. He was physically amazing and exuded a certain class and aura that was almost indescribable. Every kid in our neighborhood talked about him probably more than any other player at the time. Conversely, I detested the Celtics and Larry Bird. As Dr. J. and Philly struggled to get to championships, it was always Larry and company that would dash our dreams. The reason I hated him so much was because of how dangerous he was to the Sixers and their playoff chances. Just like Magic said years later, Larry was the guy he feared most. So, many years later, as I've realized more about life and sports, I readily admit that Larry was just great, and there is no denying it. This was a great highlight reel of Larry's legend. Please keep up the great work. If I could ask a huge favor or you. Please take a moment to examine the careers of two other great players from the same era. Sidney Moncrief and Andrew Toney. You may have already done this, but if you have not, please look into their careers. Andrew Toney could have been one of the best ever. And Moncrief was incredible. Like us against the Celtics, he and his team could just never get past the Sixers in the playoffs. Thank you for all the great biographical videos on the legends of the NBA. *I just did a quick search and it looks like you've already done one on Andrew Toney. I'm just about to check it out. I'll keep a lookout for Moncrief too. Thank you!

[@frankcouste4785]

Larry is definitely a legend the name that does not get mentioned nearly enough anymore. One of a kind.

[@bloodTrail1]

My 5th grade teacher Mrs. Pam Armanini was a huge bird fan so that is why l love him as well! I didn't as much back then but as i started to play basketball more and get into the knownledge of it that is when i finallly seen what she was spitting to us years in the past! Shout out to her because now I love to watch anything that is Bird related! My favoite is the dude that said or thought he was black! Best comment I have ever heard or the one where i think its worthy or salley says MJ made you look slow or something and then he says Bird made you look stupid! So love your content love the channel! Great Great Great topic and the best years of the NBA are from like id say 80 to like 98

[@shotv757]

❤ love you❤

[@haroldpowers245]

That's so great you were influenced by your female 5th grade teacher enlightening you about Bird!

[@haroldpowers245]

@@shotv757 , are you his teacher?

[@faith.s_mom]

@@haroldpowers245 🤣🤣🤣

[@timokk3]

Excellent commentary. Thanks for educating younger generations about one of the greatest eras in NBA history.

[@tabcoco]

when Bird was healthy he was the best all-around player I've ever seen play. the injuries prevented him from playing about 3 more seasons. so clutch when pressure was on. he & Jordan were the best I've ever seen when the game was on the line. I'm so glad I got to see him play live, twice.

[@BillHickman-s3e]

The smile on everyone’s face when Larry Legend is talked about says it all!!

[@michaelmclaughlin1765]

Keep making the videos, all these are great

[@tanyajackson9444]

Great video the Larry legend stories always make me 😂 cause I watched him as a kid and he was every bit of they're saying the Celtics vs Lakers were must see TV even though as a Chicago Bulls fan MJ was my guy

[@matthewpepler9673]

Awesome Video...big thanks!

[@duckedup]

Thank you BTM, love these vids, takes me back! Been a die hard Blazer fan since the Drexler era, hated all the other greats back then (but had to have the latest Jordans as a middle and high schooler haha!) but now I just love to reminisce and be greatful that I got to watch some of the best of the best play the game. History might say the talent today is better, might be so, but we all have a special place in our fandom for the greats we grew up with :)

[@stevehamilton-f3v]

I grew up in Wichita, ks. My dad taught at Wichita State before we moved to Pittsburgh but I ended up back in Wichita in 1978. I played there in high school and I loved going to games at the Field House. Well, Indiana St was coming to town with Larry Bird. I had read a lot about him but hadn't seen him play since Indiana St rarely showed up on TV up to that point. So I'm watching the game expecting him to take over like some of the other superstars I'd watched but he really didn't. I was impressed with his fundamentals but I didn't see what all the fuss was about. When the game was over, I think he had 33 and 15 and a bunch of assists, etc. He did it all within the team concept. I can't remember him taking a bad shot. That was Larry Bird. He did what was necessary at that moment. MJ, Oscar, Bird.....best trio I've seen.

[@Eric-t8c3c]

Tremendous video. So interesting and fulfilling. Immense production and enthralling information. I hope the NBA rewards your work. 😊

[@johnrumpf6014]

He is my number 2 but it's close real close.

[@nathanharris5197]

1st year of NBA play when they still had young legs, knees & backs, Magic and Bird didn't play like rookies or make rookie mistakes, they came out of college born veterans man. Bird ran like an old man, acted like dunking hurt him, but he jooked everyone guarding him for a two or 3. I saw him point to spots on the floor to the defense grinnin' and bust ass right where he said he would. Defense mouth all open, eyes wide as plates. The worst thing any player could do is piss Larry off. He's go on a 6-10point tear on you from anyplace on the floor. Next thing you know the other team is down by 4,6,8 points and he's walking off court during other teams timeout with a shit-eatin grin🤠👊🏾👍🏾😜🤣🤪FrFr

[@kdailey4315]

Jordan made you look slow. Bird made you look stupid. - James Worthy

[@Walk-on-Wildcat]

Old school baby🔥

[@darththomarius6751]

I generally don't t tell my age because of reasons, but I'm glad to say that the 79-80 season was in the start of me watching NBA action, and boy was Bird faaaantastic!

[@JamesLeeHall]

I remember watching BIrd against Magic in college