HE SAID WHAT?! Larry Bird STORIES that prove he's the BEST TRASH TALKER | REACTION

[@salvadorbarragan228]

Both Bird and Majic saved the NBA for their rivalry

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Dennis Johnson sadly died in 2007 at the age of 52 from a heart attack. He was coaching and collapsed at the end of practice. RIP DJ! 🙏

[@carilin1965]

So sad❤❤

[@donechols3937]

​@@carilin1965Sad,at the time people didn't realize how good Dennis was.

[@pdinnj]

RIP D.J.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@donechols3937 I think it depends on who you talk to .....but I have to agree not enough people know how great DJ was!

[@gelkins2]

Larry knows said DJ was the smartest player he ever played with.

[@AppStateSpanky]

I absolutely hate the fact that the younger generation never got to see Bird, Johnson, and MJ live. The 80's and 90's were a hell-of-a-time to watch the NBA. I stand by the fact that a lot of today's superstars would be good to average players back then. The reason for that statement is the fact the defense was different back then. In the 80's, if you went to the rim you had a 50/50 chance the defender would go for your head instead of the ball!

[@warrenhughes911]

Yessir... 60 pts ...with ONLY 1 three- point shot!!!!!

[@palermotrapani9067]

That game was in February 1981. Bird had 36 Points, 21 Rebounds 6 Assist, 5 Steals and 3 Blocks.

[@timothy4664]

Larry was probably in the top 3 passers of all time too. That dude was the total package.

[@jdmmike7225]

That's what I'm saying. Yes there were better dunkers of course, better shooters, better defenders, better stealer & maybe one or two better passers but Bird was top 5 in all those categories. And his game IQ made everyone else on court look like children. Like Kareem said the muscle between his ears was his strongest weapon. Best overall player ever in my opinion.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

The greatest all around basketball player ever!!! Thank you for showing Larry Bird the respect he truly deserves! I love his trash talking too! 😂

[@robgelfand2414]

The number of NBA greats that Bird played against that tell these stories is just amazing. What's even more amazing is he did all this while having a bad back.

[@hookedonreactions7649]

21:58 Nolan Richardson. He was being inducted into the Hall of Fame as a coach.

[@derkabronen]

yeah... Nolan, and I think it one of the most funniest stories ever

[@ricardovazquez1840]

I think he was one of the UTEP players that beat Kentucky in the first national championship that featured an all-black starting five in NCAA history, I think it was 1966. Pat Riley was one of the starting players for Kentucky in that game.

[@kevwmobile3238]

Larry and Magic saved the NBA without a doubt.

[@LednacekZ]

dont know about saved. they made the NBA. Before Magic vs. Bird, Lakers vs. Celtic they did not even televise the games live. Nobody cared about NBA before them.

[@razor75250]

When magic came out for this part of Larry's retirement ceremony, he got a standing ovation!!.... that is respect and love

[@Ezewright]

Bird, MJ and Magic are my all time favorites. I grew up with kids of all backgrounds, so I never saw color. I appreciate you mentioning skin tone. They were my friends. We might look different, but we have the same blood.

[@cljordan9886]

Hey Buddy I hope you read this, the story that you said you like the best was told by the great Nolan Richardson. He as the first Black American to win a NCAA National Championship in Basketball at The University of Arkansas in 1994. This Coach is a legend, he was nothing but a winner. One of the greats.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Yes, RIP DJ

[@jeffrichards1537]

Magic and Birds respect for each other is a testament to how competition breeds respect.

[@sarahsloot2290]

The full package, last second heroics, fun trash talk. And him and Magic gave the NBA 2 faces you could be proud to rep the league. And the touch on that middy, sheesh.

[@yambo59]

Some players would not want the pressure and heavy responsibility of taking that crucial game winning shot, but Larry Thrived on it.

[@johnfasciana9505]

I love Nolan Richardson story of listing to the game on the radio, while he's being inducted in the hall that's respect. 33 in green

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Only man in history to get an opponent falling off the bench in awe

[@BriceVorderbrug]

I still love to hear Jayson Williams tell his first experience with Larry, dude is hilarious.

[@ingobordewick6480]

You are right, Basketball isn't the same now, that's why older people like me rather watch an old game from the 80's or 90's than a live game. It was different back then. It was tough, physical, mentally draining. Players then were different. You had to have really big balls to step on that court with guys like Larry, Jordan, Magic,....

[@jamie-gy6bd]

The 80's Bird vs Magic ❤️

[@ConstanceHurst-r8v]

18:49. For some of the most beautiful basketball you’ve ever seen, check out the 1992 Dream Team documentary. 11 future Hall of Famers. Everyone was glued to their TVs whenever they played. It was an epic time. Larry and Magic were co-captains. It was also the last time either played I watch the documentary often and still feel the excitement when I saw it happen!

[@stacie9229]

I'm from Boston and have seen ALLLL the Larry Bird reactions. You are my absolute favorite! I have never seen anyone (esp the younger people) who have such deep knowledge of thar great era. Imagine if a player like Bird had access to the health, training, and sports medicine advancements that have happened in the last 40 years! Imagine with all those advantages combined with Larry's mental toughness, grit, his mental and scrappy, physical talent... HIS TRASH TALKING... his ability to play hurt (like when he ran back out into the game to help his team after he had FRACTURED! HIS! CHEEKBONE! and had a concussion after that vicious fall where his head and face literally BOUNCED off the floor!) Who DOES that now? Guys practically leave the game over a hangnail these days. He played so hard, he fell apart early, but he played through the pain for so long, and his stats for what he accomplished during his short career are jaw dropping.

[@SoCal_562]

This, by far, was the best Bird reaction. This is my era of the NBA, it was amazing watching these men compete; I'm a Magic fan. I hate today's NBA, I miss these guys. Thanks bruh. ❤❤❤

[@1982jeepcj8]

Larry Bird mastered "Ultra instinct" long before Goku did in DragonBall Z.

[@aragorn1ring]

The perfect role model. No holes in a his game or his personality.

[@warrenhughes911]

Great reaction again.. Yessir. Larry Legend... Bird was BIG ..6'10.. big as LeBron..

[@charlesking4780]

Larry Legend is the G.O.A.T of trash talkers. 🏀

[@xciteful]

Making it look easy is where the genius resides.

[@aramhamparian9641]

Good reaction. On my all time starting five, Bird is my small forward.

[@brianbertenshaw5150]

I love when Larry talks personally about his experiences on himself as well!!

[@1WildFlower93]

He's just so much fun to listen to. Or to learn about in general.

[@brendaclark8344]

You need to react to Larry Bird's legendry 60pt game (against the Hawks) 1985

[@warrenhughes911]

Good one.. Thunder Dan Marjle...

[@talibanboys3566]

Let’s gooooooo🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sandyleewhite]

Enjoyed your reaction 😊 For me Larry Bird's trash talking, either broke a player down, or forced an opponent to be a better player, & it was the strength of the player, which way they were affected.......that was just a part of who Bird was 😊

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Love ur Bird respect 🙏 🫡

[@yambo59]

If you havent already id really like to see you react to Larry Birds retirement ceremony - there were a couple small snippets of it in this video but ya really need to see the whole ceremony - its full of a laundry list of hall of famers and NBA greats.

[@rbb9753]

If you haven’t seen it, TNT had a show called “Indiana Glory” or “Indiana Royalty” where Bird, Reggie Miller, and Isiah Thomas talk basketball for 45 minutes

[@charlesking4780]

I love the respect you show for Larry Legend. 😁

[@cedricross6774]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sdog7847]

The man worked harder than probably anyone ever. He just became great because he worked so hard. He was confident and could back up what he told other players. His trash talk was psychological warfare. And when he backed it up he instilled fear and gained respect. It wasn't insultive or vulgar or mean spirited it was competitive psychological warfare. And it is not effective unless you back it up.

[@malcolmt7883]

I don't know who the greatest-of-all-time is, but the GOAT of basketball stories is definitely Larry Bird.

[@picolo4102]

Courtship of rivals bord and magic

[@PzoThePlug]

just posted it

[@kenadkins1360]

A lot of people don't realize that the clip they always show of Larry faking a dude out so bad he falls is Dominic Wilkins not just some guy and then he waited for him to get up so it was that much worse when he put it in.

[@frankrice6935]

Atlanta coach told Dominique Wilkins that they were charged 3,000 Dollars Each but he actually charged the players 100 Dollars Each. And when they walked out they said to each other that was the Best 100 Dollar Seat in the House. 😂 Larry Bird was just Different than everyone else and had the Best Outside Shot in the League!!!! And Kasey was told by Red if Larry Bird wants the ball 🏀 you give him the ball! That's from the Owner, Larry Bird was always calling the Shots and he would get everyone involved in the Game. Larry Bird loved getting his Team a Big lead and check out early in the 4th Quarter sometimes the 3rd Quarter. Just so his Backups are getting real game experience under their belts. And that just makes him and the Team ALL AROUND TEAM PLAY!!!! Can Win Champion 🏆 Game.

[@lutherl2350]

IMO... there has been many great players. Players that were exceptional in certain parts of the game. Larry was exceptional in ALL part of the game. That includes coaching and in management. He is the greatest all around player or individual in basketball history.

[@taramahoney2412]

I really loved your reaction to LB.

[@pdinnj]

He was absolutely amazing!!

[@rhscubadiver4379]

well done, young man

[@MaRoach7]

And he did it with his warm-up clothes on

[@robertsweeney5635]

Magic wasn't only magic in the way He played. Magic was magic in his words his friend and foe, truly eloquent.

[@cooter-of7ej]

when larry bird amd magic started the 3 point shoot was not used that much and was not tought in highschool

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Bird was and is one of a kind..

[@rickyking1443]

Great video. Much respect to you pzotheplug.

[@SharonBird-b9f]

Thx Pzo now you see why we loved him , thank you so much, for giving Larry Legend his props, I love Larry Legend because he gave us his all every game ty again Pzo 🐐🐐🤍💙

[@matthewpeterson6335]

Great assessment brother

[@SharonBird-b9f]

Ty Pzo now you know why we go hard for Larry Legend, ty for seeing what a legend he was ty again 🏀😁💙🐐🐐

[@billwilliams6182]

Brotherman, look at his shot! Everyone else lines up with eyes. Bird shot from his ear!! Totally undefendable!!!

[@terrancethomas9792]

You got to see Shawn Kemp Larry Bird.

[@billgriesinger1171]

Good show Pzo!

[@joetoppe4643]

Bird is unique. When you nearly average a triple double for a career, you should be a FREAK athlete that rivals Jordan. But Bird was a BIG 6 '9 that could shoot from long distance and pass. Just the way Luka makes everyone look BAD at basketball today, so did Bird years ago.

[@donkuwik3390]

I've watched a lot of Larry Bird videos and I have to say this is the best. Thank You for a job well done.

[@canecasavettes85]

The guy telling the college game story is Nolan Richardson. Former coach at Arkansas.

[@SharonBird-b9f]

Ty Pzo for giving Larry Legend his props, and ty for , putting other reactors on to Larry legend, I love Larry legend. Because he gave us his all every night, when Larry legend came to Boston the city went crazy he was amazing, unbelievable best years of my life the excitement I'm telling you just the best, I'm still a Celtics fan. But it just isn't the same I don't feel that excitement anymore the craziness.,but I loved magic too ty my friend ❤❤❤

[@ricklove8588]

Look at the face Green is making. He is all about that shit😂

[@SharonBird-b9f]

Pzo I'm so happy you give Larry Legend his props for really ty for telling other reactors to check Larry Legend out ty so much I love it ty🐐🐐💙💙

[@tg6301]

Not only did he say who's coming in second, he did the competition while staying in the track suit...lmfao

[@clarencejohnson2525]

Great basketball knowledge. You'd love a Jamal Mashburn story about Dream Team Bird with an "assist" from Magic 😉

[@sharonhoyt2133]

Thanks for posting this. Great memories of some of the most fun times in basketball history.

[@SharonBird-b9f]

Thx Pzo ty for giving Larry Legend his props your a Goat for that 🐐🐐💙💙

[@SharonBird-b9f]

PZO LARRY LEGEND JUST LOVED THE GAME OF BASKETBALL, TY PZO FOR TURNING OTHER SUBSCRIBERS ONTO LARRY legend thx again PZO❤

[@tylerkay3]

You sir, give great, fair and unbiased reactions nice to see that. Thank you, I'll subscribe.

[@EricNess-sc3rh]

Good observations

[@Tony-rz4ks]

i grew up bird as a kid

[@alexharbison4411]

Players in the NBA now don't try to embarrass the other player. They don't compete against each other like it's personal. It was Personal in the 80s and 90s. If you didn't show up ready you got embarrassed.

[@ricklove8588]

His game. I grew up watching him and Magic. Love both. Hated Magic at that time but after they retired that made it different

[@kathryn-yt3xt]

Love your reactions ❤

[@bikescarsandeverythinginbe7309]

MJ shaking his head says it all!!!!!

[@mattgilbert5850]

Nice presentation man. I enjoyed it alot.

[@ralphwillis1126]

Like your reaction. Will watch more

[@nielgregory108]

Today's NBA is SOFT!! One thing young people do not realize about the NBA up into the 80's, it was a real fight every night. A fight would break out in almost every game. There were fouls called but nobody would be thrown out of the game for fighting. You kept going and you kept fighting. It was so much tougher then. Today, you blow your breath too hard on a guy and it's a foul.

[@stevelubbehusen5842]

great video.... respect!!!!

[@malcolmt7883]

Bird story is told by Nolan Richardson

[@terrancethomas9792]

Bird could swish it and make it go where he wanted it. Top of the key…SWISH…Runs to the baseline… balls headed there.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Free-throw shots r too important. Guys dont take it seriously now. 90+%

[@jeremyhabich4072]

Not sure if you have reacted to it yet, but if you haven't. React to Magic vs Bird a courtship of rivals. It will get be you a whole new respect and outlook on the NBA. Easily the best NBA documentary there is.

[@EricNess-sc3rh]

George Gervin, the "Ice Man"

[@ricklove8588]

That game magic was talking about Bird did not have 20 rebounds. He had 22. 38. 22 and 15. I remember the game well. Regular season game in LA

[@johnvogel6579]

He and Majic saved the NBA hall of fame story for me is tied with Jamal Mashburn story about Rodney Roger's bs Larry Bird

[@robertmeehan3072]

here's the really funny thing.. Bird's momma said her favorite player was magic. lol she loved the boy and he would visit her and bird lots of times. lol

[@FUBAR1986]

Here’s a reality check….. they were calling him Larry legend while he was still playing……🧐🧐🥴😂

[@Lfg117]

Dennis Johnson was great - but put the team ahead of getting his own #s. Amazing squad of players.

[@rmcfete]

In the first contest he hit 11 in a row

[@EricNess-sc3rh]

Top 3

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody 😊you're awesome keep it up

[@thegreatmrt]

Whats crazy with Bird, he never talked down any generation after he went out, hes always supporting players like lebron and curry, Jordan, etc. Hes just a great player and loves the game, I dont watch NBA, Havent since 2001 or so, and dont have any want to go and watch the sport, but I can consistently go back to the 90s and 80s and still be entertained, especially the stories. Not shitting on current basketball, just not what I enjoy, but I wont say they arent talented, thats one thing I can say about Bird, he will find something positive to say and doesnt cut people down for any reason off the court.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

RIP Bill Walton

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

The mf GLOVE