🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To HOW GOOD WAS LARRY BIRD REALLY?

🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To HOW GOOD WAS LARRY BIRD REALLY?
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[@mikehunt368]

my grandma was his neighbor when he was growing up… i’m still living just down the street from his house… dudes a legend

[@alecvip7562]

One thing to correct about the video - larry severely injured his back when he redid the driveway for his mom's house, not from chopping wood.

[@LexyThomas134]

So good that even Michael Jordan said Bird was the only person he couldn't mess with or ever get revenge on for owning him on the court

[@jimmyboy131]

Even Wilt Chamberlain thought Larry was the best pure player back in Larry's day.

[@RobwLPOC]

Both Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain, two guys who many consider are possibly the best players of all-time have said Larry Bird was the greatest player they ever played against. Coming from the all-time points leader Kareem and Wilt the stilt Chamberlain who was an athletic freak, that is something you can take to the bank.

[@ToddandRaquiForrest]

Add Magic to that list.

[@NyaNya_Uwu_Dahling]

I went to school in Maryland and Len Bias played basketball for the University of Maryland. I remember it like yesterday. Len died from a heart attack brought about by cocaine. His mother at that time in 1986 made the rounds speaking out against drugs and squandered talent at many high schools, mine included, and colleges. Terribly sad time.

[@justpaula2479]

I live outside DC and it was such an awful thing when Len Bias died. I was in shock when the news came on. He was such a brilliant player, and his death was a huge loss to all basketball fans.

[@stevemd6488]

Yea I lived in VA during that time, Bias was an absolute beast and the Celtics would have taken another 2 titles IMHO.

[@cirrustate8674]

A LARGE part of the reason that Larry's trash talk was so good is that he would back it up, EVERY time. He called his shots often, he would tell the opposing players, even the opposing coach, what he was going to do, daring them to stop him, and they couldn't. One game he was being guarded by Dennis Rodman, who was known as one of the best defenders in the game at the time despite being young, and Larry was calling out to his teammates "I'm open, I'm open! Pass it to me before they realize how open I am" despite Rodman being almost glued to him. And Rodman couldn't do much of anything to stop Larry. Larry talked the talked, and ABSOLUTELY walked the walk. Another great example of his trash talk is during a game against the pistons, where he was playing against Dr J, Bird kept repeating to Dr J how many points each of them had scored. By the end of the game, it was 38 to 6, in Bird's favor.

[@8mycake244]

Bird is the greatest pure basketball player of all time.

[@sheawalls9059]

Lmao

[@Rich_Mich]

@@sheawalls9059 why do you think that is funny? there's plenty of evidence to support that statement.

[@AJGFTL]

@@Rich_Mich He doesn't understand the Adjective PURE ;)

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

Without a doubt!

[@kristalmacleod3215]

@@sheawalls9059 AND why have u the diarera ?

[@xyzcomp08]

Magic and Larry were and still are BFFs. Legendary friendship.

[@rgreen1107]

Larry Bird is the GREATEST all around player … that ever played !

[@willster8759]

My favorite Larry Bird story is one that John Stockton tells. It was Stockton's rookie year and he was standing by the Utah Jazz bench during warmups. Larry walks by and says, "I'm feeling 43 tonight". By the 3rd quarter he had scored 43 points and checked himself out of the game which the Celtics won by 20 some points.

[@greggwilliamson]

You have to remember, the 3 point shot had just been adopted. The original purpose was to reward the occasional "ridiculous toss" that happened to go in. Larry was the first to actually use the line as a shooting position. It helped him make his shots. Guaranteed distance. Same shot 180*, just shoot straight.

[@alecvip7562]

Larry bird is a literal consensus top 10 player of all time. He's top 3 for me. He has a genuine case at being the greatest too.

[@charlesking4780]

In his prime Bird was as good as anybody who ever played the game. Definitely top 5

[@steveneff5852]

Top tier. Unquestionably. Might be the first player I’d take if starting an all time team. Shooting, scoring, passing, rebounding, poise, calm under pressure, basketball IQ, and competitiveness. Combination unmatched.

[@swan4163]

Many people consider the NBA of the 80s and 90s the golden years for the league and players today wouldn't be able to compete with them. It was gritty, and the talent was off the charts. Sure, today's athletes have all the advantages of having more greats to study and better training and better sports medicine. But let me put it like this: When asked if the 90s championship Bulls teams could beat Lebron's Lakers, Michael Jordan replied, "Yes." When asked as a follow up by how much, Jordan replied, "two or three points." When asked why it would be that close, Jordan replied, "Most of us are almost 60 now." It's probably true, and Bird and the Celtics were arguably the greatest of that era. Also, Bird didn't have the stacked roster that the Lakers had at that time (Magic, Kareem, and Worthy), and they still dominated. One thing they didn't mention about Bird is that not only was he Rookie of the Year and MVP multiple seasons; he also coached the Indiana Pacers and was Coach of the Year. No player has every accomplished that.

[@DerrelliThePyro]

I agree. It must also be said that the rules were stricter back then as well. Today's players would foul out in the first quarter if they played under the ruleset that those greats played under. None of this jostling on every step, or the constant traveling as they drive to the basket, etc.

[@lfcgero35]

he was also executive of the year too the only player to have 3 mvps coach of the year and executive of the year.

[@hookedonreactions7649]

The flagrant foul was the turning point for me.

[@stephenmcculley788]

You could individually score 100 points in a game and lose. Larry said he could get a triple double any time he wanted. Wins not stats drove Larry.

[@msdarby515]

Larry exemplified a *team* player. He was one of the most generous passers to play the game.

[@waynefinnicumbb7218]

Larry made his entire team look great. He preferred to pass off to teammates than shoot it himself.

[@FAFOistheLaw]

Len Bias, the 2nd overall pick died from a cocaine overdose the night he was drafted, absolutely tragic, dude had the ability to be one of the greats of all time.

[@teamviagraham]

Larry Bird didn't see his 1st 3 point line until the 1st season in the NBA. Steph was shooting 3 pointers when he was 8 years old. Birds 1st year was the 1st year for the 3 point line.

[@mattcampbell334]

And even then, he said that he didn't practice that shot very much. His highlight compilations would make you think he shot 3s more often than he actually did. Strange how that works but that is the case

[@beaujac311]

Hank Mohr:. The three point line was not utilized back then like it late became. The 85-86 Celtics averaged almost 5 three point shot attempts a game. The 21-22 Celtics averaged around 37 three point attempts a game. You can't really make a true comparison from then to now in regards to three point shooting. It's a moot point.

[@teamviagraham]

@@beaujac311 I lived that shit man, I might have missed 3 games of Bird career.

[@msdarby515]

@@mattcampbell334 When you win three 3-point contests and only one other player has matched that, you get a reputation. It's not that Bird made so many 3 pointers, but he was one of the clutchest players in NBA history. So, there's that. Factor in that the NBA only adopted the 3-point line in his rookie season with the Celtics. Finally, when you consider how short his career was, it's something.

[@KMI0588]

Let me preface this by saying I was born, raised, and still am a Lakers fan. The Lakers have done this before. They constantly like to be the example of the fact that putting a lot of the best players on the same team doesn't guarantee success. I don't think they really have the chemistry when you put that many egos together.

[@benjamindouglas862]

BEAT LA! It's Tatum's league now, get on Boston's level

[@FloridaManRacer]

I recommend you watch "Making the Case- Larry Bird" as the definitive video on what made Larry Bird one of the very best players of all time.

[@cinb3448]

I'm not a basketball fan, but I think Bird was an awesome player in his day! You should watch Larry Bird highlights.

[@kentgrady9226]

Most basketball historians consider Bird to be one of the five best in the game's history. His detractors tend to be younger fans who simply can't get past his apparent lack of athleticism. Bird played in the most physical, talent-rich era in NBA history. The list of players whom he dominated reads like a Hall of Fame telephone directory. In my opinion, he and Magic are evenly matched and locked in a dead heat for 2nd best, right behind Jordan. Speaking of MJ, Bird had a winning record against him, and never lost a single playoff game to Jordan's Bulls. Yes, Larry Bird was THAT good.

[@angelrivera2339]

I don't get the lack of athleticism argument. It is irrelevant. Bird had what he needed to the get the job done. it was his skills that made him a legend. He is considered a legend by other legends. So not giving him respect because his athleticism is just weird.

[@shadaxe]

Steph Curry is a great shooter but to really put him above Larry Bird he would need to be making those shots in late game clutch situations. When the game is down to the remaining seconds, pick Bird over Curry every time.

[@chrisd7047]

Pat Riley once said that if he needed someone to take a shot to win a game, he'd pick Jordan, but if he needed someone to take a shot to save his life, he'd pick Bird.

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

Curry lost the 3 point competition. Bird is undefeated!

[@benjamindouglas862]

@Tom Bernard the most 3s, Bird ever made in a season was 91, Steph made 402.....there isn't even a comparison, Dubs completely changed the game with their shooting. In 2013 ppl actually still said jump shooting teams don't win titles!

[@AKSBSU]

@@benjamindouglas862 At the time they didn’t want big men shooting outside like that. Bird would be absolutely unstoppable in today’s style and would be shooting a higher percentage without the defensive legends that guarded him poking him with their forearms while he was shooting. The NBA would eventually have to change rules to get him under control.

[@benjamindouglas862]

@@AKSBSU I don't disagree with that, still it's irrelevant to my point. Steph Curry is a better shooter than Larry Bird. Steph Curry is a better shooter than any human being that ever lived, period.

[@ecclesrice9789]

I was at Larry's first college game at Indiana State. At one point in the game he stole the ball and took off dribbling down the court like a guard. The other teams center had been slow to get down the court so he was able to get back to guard the basket. Larry went up like he was going to try to slam dunk over the bigger man but instead he no-look tossed the ball up and over his shoulder to Harry Morgan (the other forward) who slammed it home over a very bewildered big man. I knew I was in for a treat for the rest of my time there; he was the best all around basketball player I've ever seen

[@ex90ranger30]

to answer your question about Len Bias, I would suggest you look up one of the 30 for 30 documentaries that ESPN did a few years back called Without Bias. it is a fantastic watch about a tragic story.

[@beatlebrarian]

Lady from Indiana here- We definitely fit the hick name. Notice how a lot of the players you named are not forwards. Forwards are usually utility players, rebounding and playing great defense. I would put him in the conversation for Best Forward. But with his college career you have to remember many of those games did not have three point shooting.

[@hamstizzy]

In one NBA All-Star Weekend 3-point contest, when his turn came up, he never even took off his warm-up suit and shot the lights out and won the contest. Crazy.

[@mikebarry1514]

Kabir , it isn't the number of baskets shot that makes Bird great even today. He played all aspects of the game and set up his teammates to shine. Only other great like Larry was Bill Russell check him out , a REAL team player. Post script .. Bird never and i mean never let injuries bench him.

[@BrockMak]

14:33 Despite not being athletic, he was a damn good rebounder as well.

[@d.wil.5839]

Bird is hands down the greatest player ever. He dominated the greatest players in the league during the golden age of basketball. Today he would do the same.

[@ronalddelrosario7405]

It's always interesting to talk about the greatest players of all time. For sure, Larry Bird was one of them. Yes, he was one of the great shooters of all time. But folks sometimes forget what an incredible all-around player he was. He wasn't just a great shooter, he was also an excellent rebounder and an elite passer. Like Magic, he knew where everyone else was on the floor and make no-look passes with seemingly no effort. And while he lacked the athleticism to be a really good one-on-one defender, he was very good at anticipating passes and causing turnovers and steals. By the way, Kareem was also an elite defender when he was in his prime which is why I think he's the greatest of all time. So yeah, Bird is definitely in the highest echelon of great basketball players.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I am a member of the Bird Cult but everybody must acknowledge that he was one of the best to put leather through nylon. Most have him in Top Five or at least Top Ten. There are considerable arguments for making him the 🐐. He was the best player in the golden age. He was the smartest, toughest, and clutchest player. His three consecutive MVP’s, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year titles are unique.

[@RowdyRuth]

Bird was incredible! He’s the GOAT of the clear players! 🌎✌️

[@daveperkins7645]

Bird was god tier. Hes also the only player to get mvp (or equivalent) as a player, a coach and a front office executive

[@roxydejaneiro5640]

He was by far the best player in the league for 8 straight years--in the stacked 80s.

[@Anorxite4]

one of the best trash talkers of all time ‼️

[@jeffrichards1537]

Kareem abdul Jabar said Larry was one of his toughest opponents because his biggest muscle was his brain. Always 3 steps ahead. And ultimate shit talker lol.

[@puterbac]

Len Bias was a 6’8” forward from Univ Maryland who had a sweet mid range jumper and was as athletic as Jordan. They went against each other in college for a couple of years and he would’ve been Jordan’s main competition in the East If he hadn’t died of a cocaine overdose a day or to after being drafted. Bird already said he was going to show at rookie camp to get to work. Celtics would have been unbeatable through Bird’s retirement in ‘92.

[@richmcintyre1178]

Having grown up in the 50s, 60s, and 70s I had the privilege of watching BB transform into the game it became. Bird was insane from the floor. His shooting was obvious but his control of the floor was amazing. Nobody passed better, shot better, and just took the other team off their game better. You may think he was selfish based on his numbers but just watch what he did for McHale and Parish from a scoring standpoint. Parish has said that most of his points scored were because of Bird's passing. The Celtics on a fast break were unstoppable, the ball would change hands 3 or 4 times before the basket. Thanks for posting this from a new sub.

[@JPMadden]

I was a Celtics fan as a teenager living in New England in the 1980s. The basketball that the Celtics and the Lakers played was the best I've ever seen. Each team had 3-5 future Hall-of-Famers, and Larry Bird and Magic Johnson stood out among even these great players. From 1980 to 1989, they won 8 of the 10 championship titles. Each team has 17 titles, combining for 34 of the 75 total. Until about 10 years ago, they had combined for half or more of all titles. Both teams have had so many great players. The 1962-63 Celtics had 9 Hall-of-Famers on a team of 12. I can think of no other league that has had the same 2 teams dominate for decades. BTW, the video correctly states that Bird was one of the greatest players ever, and then immediately contradicts itself by repeating the lie that Bird was "quite unathletic." Those 2 statements are mutually exclusive.

[@robertberger5639]

you should watch the many videos of Bird that showcases his shooting, his passing, his IQ and determination. No one was like him either before or after him. i was blessed to see just about every single game he played.

[@teensymom1420]

Just found your channel and subscribed. I am an Indiana girl who loves her basketball. I was fortunately around in the 80's to witness Larry's brilliance first hand. Now don't get me wrong, I love our Indiana Pacers. If you haven't ever watched the games where Reggie Miller scores 25 in the 4th quarter or when scores 8 points in 8.9 seconds, all while trash talking with famed movie director and New York Knicks fan Spike Lee, then you really should. It was Miller Time every game and we loved him. But when the Pacers played the Celtics, we felt like we won even when we lost. Larry was an Indiana boy that made good and we were proud of our native son. When Larry retired as a player, he came back home and actually coached the Pacers winning NBA's Coach of the Year in 1997. If there was anyone who lived up to the hype it was Larry Legend.

[@Darmesis]

"The Hick From French Lick" is one of the great nicknames: endearing (if _mildly_ insulting 😜), appropriate, and the rhyme just rolls off the tongue! Larry, no doubt, enjoys "Hey - 'Larry Legend!'" more than "Wow! Nice to meet ya, 'Hick!"' 🤪

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He called himself the Hick because he was proud of where he came from. A reporter started to call him Larry Legend. I think he was perfectly happy acknowledging and celebrating where he came from. After his second Championship win he said “this one was for Terre Haute” because he finally defeated Magic.

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

Larry gave himself that moniker. The world just calls him Ledgend or GOAT

[@nlgrrtt]

Even the greats named him as the greatest.

[@ithilnin123]

I still remember an interview where Isiah Thomas (former Pistons’ star) said that If Larry Bird was a black man, he’d just be an average player. Thomas got a lot of crap for saying that, and it was well deserved. He only wished he attained Bird’s legendary status.

[@KingOfMakingItWorse]

He's the reason I wore 33 during intermural basketball games. Sadly, the similarities ended with the number. I was better suited for the ice anyway.

[@TheHockeywitch]

Magic and Larry actually SAVED the NBA. BTW - The Twitter blue bird logo was inspired by Larry.

[@c3mi979]

I hadn't seen this video, and it was really good, but you have to watch his career highlights video. This man could drain 3s, hit mid-range, double-pump reverse under the rim, and even throw it down from time to time. He could execute ANY type of pass imaginable... bounce pass, behind the back, behind the head, touch pass, and he could steal and block. There was literally nothing he couldn't do.

[@glenngriffith7166]

He is one of the very elite!

[@mypungkin]

Michael Jordan never beat Larry Bird. Larry swept him 3 times.

[@alecvip7562]

2 times*. I'm a larry bird fan, but you seriously can't compare the bulls to the celtics when they played in the playoffs.

[@mypungkin]

@@alecvip7562 I never compared any team. The fact is Larry is only big name from the 80s early 90s that MJ didn't beat.

[@brianh6]

Of course this was an expected outcome and it was 2 times (Chicago winning would have been an enormous upset). The Bulls were the 8 seed (the worst) both times and the Celtics were in their prime as the top seed. 8 seeds get swept all the time. It is still a team sport and the Celtics were easily the better team at that point in Jordan's career.

[@antoneogzewalla2040]

What I think makes Bird one of the most elite players ever is that he made his teams better. He didn't just rack up impressive personal numbers, he did the things that made the players around him better. And he won the close games with his shooting. Also, not that this makes him good, but before becoming a pro he seriously injured his shooting hand... bad enough that there were concerns if he'd ever be able to play again. And it was bad enough that he said he never shoot as good again as he had before the injury. So as good as he was, he could have been significantly better.

[@SFDoucette]

I am a lifelong Celtics fan so I'm biased. But he was one of a kind and so fun to watch during the 80s.

[@williamcahill2462]

Couple of things about Larry Bird. 1) Pat Reilly, an opposing coach, said "one shot to win the game, I'll take Michael (Jordan) one shot to save my life, I'll take Larry (Bird) 2) Steph Curry just scored his first buzzer beater of his career earlier this season. By the same point in his career, Bird had many dozen buzzer beaters. Bird is top 5 all time and I've been watching since the Celts led by Bill Russell won all those championships in the 50s and 60s.

[@majindomttv3903]

I’ve met bird a few times he is a down to earth man who’s easy to talk to unless you talk basketball lol. He prefers to talk about mowing grass lol. He once told me that he looks forward to mowing 80 acres a week it’s relaxing lol

[@elainablake3030]

There is actually a video of interviews of basketball players, talking about how Bird trash talked them. It's really funny to hear the stories from the people who were there. They respect him and you can tell by how they tell the story.

[@nicoletrudell2065]

I'm already offended a few seconds in when you consider putting Bird in a second tier WTF 😆

[@phobiaone306]

You should react to one of the videos that goes into his trash talking. Some of the legends of basketball have some hilarious stories of Larry's trash talking.

[@FourFish47]

Larry Bird is a legend!! You should check out videos of him trash talking lol All the greats still compliment Larry and say he was a great player. Hell, they learned from Larry!

[@briancraig4680]

i grew up a celtics fan 30 miles from the Boston garden in the 80's. lucky me.

[@ronluk76]

Kabir, Celtics great Bill Russell grew up in Oakland, CA which is where I live. The high school he played at is down the street from my previous apartment I lived in. He then played college basketball at the University of San Francisco and led them to win the NCAA championship in 1955 and 1956.

[@stevechrist8622]

check out THE 5 TIMES LARRY BIRD PLAYED HURT AND REFUSED TO QUIT than ask yourself how did he put up those numbers with all the imjuries he played with

[@LaPotraBellaca]

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson may have been rivals since college but they’ve always had mutual respect for each other.

[@Sandman60077]

Bird is in that first tier of players that you mentioned.

[@scottsteel4230]

Bird was an absolute monster. As far as I'm concerned, he's second only to Michael, and it's a very close second. In some aspects of the game, he was even better than MJ. Bird was just in class by himself. He was so good, that you couldn't believe the things that he would do, even as you were watching him do it. Never been anyone like him, and there never will be. His ability on the court can only be described as "otherworldly". The man was as good as it gets. 🔥🏀🔥

[@DEBIJOT45]

Bird - my all time fave!

[@Jetz316]

Larry Bird is the Best player ever. ✌🏻

[@danspawn85]

The reason the Lakers didn't make the playoffs is simple, there was no effective leadership. Larry's leadership qualities are superior to LeBron's. The Boston Celtics in 85-86 season had 5 HOFs they beat the Rockets that year. The Lakers had 5 future HOF's but each were HOF before they came together. Red Auerbach's ability to draft and staff, along with the teams willingness to pass the ball, and get everyone involved is what made them HOF's in the first place. Which Larry had a lot to do with instilling it into his teammates, by leading by example.

[@52montoya]

Another good one, Kabir! I came from a city, where basketball was not a favorite sport, so I never got to know about the sport. Still, lately, I've been watching these basketball videos, and had I known about Bird and his contemporaries, I would have really been into the sport. You really have to watch the videos of the "old pros" talking about their experience with Bird; really entertaining!

[@jamesbush5675]

Larry is an inspiration to us all. Find your passion and never quit. Dream on.

[@jeffrichards1537]

Kareem had the unstoppable shy hook shot down. Thats why he is all time leading scorer.

[@glennallen239]

My Top Three are #1 Michael Jordan #2 Larry Bird #3 Magic Johnson.

[@J34xalpha_KING]

I love the battles between Larry and Jordan Epic!

[@LaPotraBellaca]

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were rivals in college and in the NBA

[@cashascy2494]

How many players today would play with a fracture in their cheek that was so bad he had to go to the hospital right after the game. In. fact player that is or was on today's team did get hurt with the same injury he not only left the game but some reporter notice that it was the same kind of injury Bird had and remark the difference in player back then and now Bird came back out and still played. Today's player acted up so much people would've thought he was dying and he left the game rest of the game. Today's players were asked why don't you pass more one player actually said because he wanted to win. I doubt any player today could even pass like Bird did he had a talent with passing. The Celtics was so in sync with each other that while the other team wasn't sure if Bird would pass or shoot. His team mates were right there and knew which he would do. The Celtics didn't care who made the winning shot because they were a team and what mattered was a Celtic win. There aren't any teams like that now days.

[@passionatelycurious462]

"if I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game, I'd choose Michael Jordan. If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life, I'd take Larry Bird." Pat Riley

[@FourFish47]

Larry used to tell the other players what he was gonna do then he'd do it lol

[@LaPotraBellaca]

Bill Walton’s son Luke used to play for the Lakers. He later became a coach.

[@doulbledee9758]

Larry's in THAT group

[@phunkjnky]

Len Bias was supposed to be the bridge to the next generation of Celtics. Look at his highlight videos. He was incredible. On draft day, overdosed on coke and died.

[@SFDoucette]

His injury-shortened career is like another Boston sports legend: Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr. Orr revolutionized hockey in the late 60s and mid 70s but he was plagued by knee injuries which shortened his career.

[@CarnivoreAF]

Bird won 28 regular season games against Jordan and only lost 17. Bird is also 6-0 against Jordan in the playoffs! Bird is also the founding member of the 50/40/90 club! Bird was a bad man and is undoubtedly top 3!

[@Prozak63]

2 move you should check out are his "Ultimate Mix Tape" and "Making The Case" both give a much better perspective to your questions.

[@snowflakehunter]

To say that Larry was "unathletic" (which is an incorrect term...It is called nonathletic) is not accurate.

[@sterlingknight8087]

Best Player Ever. Period.

[@nicholasdragonas6315]

Hello. My name is Nicholas. I grew up in the Boston area, and still live there. I had floor seats for some of those '85 and '86 Larry games. My understanding of the Len Bias situation is that in the excitement of his newly signed contract, he bought a ball of crack the size of a softball, which was found in his car after the tragedy. My generation of Celtics fans still wonder what could have been. The generation after that was epitomized by the exceptional promise and then on court, televised death of Reggie Lewis. The Celtics and their fans were reeling and directionless until Danny Ainge took over. That story is still playing out.

[@alanela6761]

Larry wound up with three championships. the two that he lost was against an extremely competitive Lakers team that they had beaten in the finals once. also, a very strong 76ers team (in the same division as Boston) kept them from making 2 more trips to the finals

[@NuggzyBogues1]

Len Bias went on a coke binge the night he was drafted and he died the next morning. Many believe he could have been Michael Jordan's greatest rival

[@lll9416]

Larry Legend in the 1980s MVP race: 79 - 80 Rookie of the Year, 4th in MVP votes 80 - 81 2nd to Dr J 81 - 82 2nd to Moses Malone 82 - 83 2nd to Moses Malone 83 - 84 won 84 - 85 won 85 - 86 won 86 - 87 3rd, Magic won and MJ was 2nd 87 - 88 2nd to MJ perhaps you heard of some of his competition..🤯🤯🤯

[@cherylbrown3366]

You should check out his trash talking videos because he was definitely a big trash talker. He recently retired from basketball being the president of the Pacers organization. But you want to see a true story about basketball and what it means to us Indiana folks, you should check out the movie Hoosiers

[@lizetteolsen3218]

Check out the HBO documentary on Bird and Magic, along with his infamous trash talking videos.

[@user-lf7nf3kl7t]

Larry is for sure top tier all-time player. As unique as they come, never to be duplicated. Granted this video is highly inaccurate. Also, Hiya Irishgirl if you find yourself in here 🙃

[@irishgrl]

Hey Bean! I actually got you beat by a few minutes 😂

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

You guys have a Bird alert!!!😂😂😂

[@irishgrl]

@@catherinelynnfraser2001 I wish! I find I’m a good week or 2 behind everyone lately….I don’t know why, but KZbin is letting me down!

[@user-lf7nf3kl7t]

@@irishgrl I am always late to the party. usually running YT in the background while I work, but can't always find time to comment my basketball nerdisms. 🤣

[@user-lf7nf3kl7t]

@@catherinelynnfraser2001 haha! I sure did this time

[@laurataylor8717]

I am not very familiar with basketball players but Larry Bird is a name I've heard. I'm surprised he was already playing professionally in the 70s. I would have guessed he started in the late 80s.

[@cindyknudson2715]

1979-80 was his rookie NBA year.

[@chuckwilson4186]

No one in the nba today could ever ever .. out shoot , out hustle, out pass , and out trash talk Larry bird .. his mental toughness was second to none … I’ll take Larry any day !

[@ericherman2648]

Len bias is without question the BIGGEST “what if?” In nba history. He was being built up as better than everyone before him and him/Jordan was an interesting storyline

[@joshuakramer9833]

Poor Bias passed from a cocaine OD, his first (and sadly)only try of the booger sugar.

[@zenpuppy6025]

Larry Bird the pride of my hometown Boston 🍀

[@TerpsNats]

Definitely check out a good video on the Len Bias story. Absolute legend.

[@mr.invisable6919]

The question is, Is there anybody in Larry's group?

[@fidge54]

Absolutely in the upper upper tier

[@nickerpsg1]

ABSOLUTELY IN THE TOP TIER !!!