HenDawg reacts to The Best Larry Bird Story Ever Told (REACTION) HE REALLY SAID THAT TO PISTOL PETE?

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HenDawg reacts to The Best Larry Bird Story Ever Told (REACTION) HE REALLY SAID THAT TO PISTOL PETE?
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[@bretthuther1226]

Yo man..I just saw my first video by you. Check me out. Iam a nearly 63 year old "white boy" who LOVES the game of basketball. You captured this guy perfectly man..I feel like your take on him was perfect. You are a bridge-builder my friend. I am the same...so badly wanting to see relations between black and white people to not just improve ,but be friendly...to see brotherhood. The language of basketball is one way to do it. You have done it perfectly. You know brother, it has been my experience that every time I have shown an ounce of respect to a black person, I have received back a pound in return! A pound! I'm to help you any time you want my friend. Just holler. I am now a fan of yours...dawg! 🕊️&❤...Dr. Brett H.

[@HenDawgTV]

Yessirr! 🤝 Means a lot thanks for the support 💯

[@bretthuther1226]

I subscribed. You may hear from me again . Keep up the good work, sir, back atcha.

[@kennethward4985]

Why can you say "white boy" , but the term " black boy" is somehow offensive ??

[@HenDawgTV]

@@kennethward4985 lol shit idk

[@tyrone1544]

63 year old white boys dont speak or write like you. Just a ghetto piece of shlt.

[@richdouglas2311]

The greatest sports rivalry...and the greatest friendship. Larry and Magic saved the league.. I love them both.

[@HenDawgTV]

💯

[@timfleming696]

Truth

[@emansmith5321]

BUILT the league to what it is ! Ali Vs. Frazier is a close second i think.

[@tonystreetman8209]

Magic and Bird: A courtship of rivals Great documentary

[@maxbrazil3712]

The Bird is the greatest all-around basketball player of all time.

[@slipknot6789]

He's got my vote!

[@your_royal_highness]

Certainly one of the best

[@loganross1861]

He was up until Michael Jeffrey Jordan came into the league, saw Bird was the best….and took it personal.

[@slipknot6789]

@@loganross1861... lol, nice story. Fictional, but cute.

[@dominicrigsby8547]

Not really but he was a great

[@johntuohy1867]

Magic Bird era unmatchable. Unequalled for rivalry , respect, race relations, sportsmanship,and pure JOY in all of it. So glad, privilaged, to have been a witness.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@Cardboardbrokeboi]

"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.

[@HenDawgTV]

🔥🔥

[@pacboy24]

Savage quote from top coaches of all time!

[@sfrank8687]

I'm a 76ers fan and despised him when he played but I have to agree with pat 💯

[@alanduff1054]

FACTS

[@chrisshaw6200]

🍀#BirdGang🍀 Now it Steph & Larry... Who you taking?!?😳

[@ironkuting5438]

Not only one of the best rivalries, it ended the best way possible, when they shot a commercial together at Bird's house, Bird invited Magic over since his mom cooked lunch for them, and his mom asked him if he told Magic yet, and he says "no you tell him" and she says "you're my favorite basketball player magic" and after that moment they became best friends because of just how hilarious it all turned out, and realizing they weren't that different.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@Primus54]

When discussing the double team defense Larry had to face in the NCAA final, remember that college rules allowed double teams on a player without the ball (and of course zone defenses), whereas in the NBA, you couldn’t double team a player until they had possession. That is a huge difference. Michigan State basically played “keep-away” defense against Larry, and when he did get the ball, every shot was contested by at least two defenders.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@anniem169]

Larry changed the game. Larry and Magic spurred each other to greatness and in doing so changed the league and saved the NBA.I miss team play and players flat out having fun on the court with their teammates. Great analysis and reaction. Subscribed!

[@HenDawgTV]

Thanks for the support! 💙

[@brianroyster7510]

Bird and DJ had a special chemistry. They were fun to watch.

[@phoenixmichaels]

Thanx for praising Pistol Pete. The greats of yesteryear need to be remembered.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@Dbusdriver71]

Pistol Pete didn't leave because of a comment from Larry Bird, it was the incident with Coach Fitch During a practice.

[@unkwm128]

@@Dbusdriver71 For sure.

[@coldisle]

Nice video. You may not know this, but as a young kid…a young white kid…the guys who made Bird better ( he has told this many times) were the brothers who worked at the nearby hotel who let him play with them. This and other parts of Larry’s history also show how he looked at people…not the least bit by race…Ever….but just by talent and integrity. What a unique player. That he honestly transcends race is just another great aspect of his persona. I don’t think he even understood how racism could possibly exist. Larry saw people as…people. Period.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@timokk3]

You nailed it at the end...every great competitor wants a worthy opponent...someone you respect. Magic and Bird...Bird and Magic. They LOVE each other!

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@ronaldschoolcraft8654]

I have to say, this is the most respectful "Larry Bird reaction" video that I have seen. I usually watch them to see how ignorant the people are reacting, but you were different. Well done. Larry Bird is the Greatest of All Time.

[@ContrarianCorner]

Gotta respect a man for respecting Larry Bird being so disrespectful.

[@HenDawgTV]

It was only right. I have to give credit where it’s due

[@FUBAR1986]

Solidreacts also gives Larry bird the respect he deserves, as the legend that he is, as well as all the other great players from the greatest era of NBA history, 80s and 90s

[@jahnghalt3864]

I agree - love that our host understands the game so well.

[@queent3343]

@@ContrarianCorner Bird backed up everything he ever said. There's nothing disrespectful in making others respect you.

[@HenDawgTV]

Is Larry Bird and Magic Johnson the greatest individual rivalry in sports history??? 🤔

[@alanela6761]

I can't think of anything better.... Nicklaus/Palmer could be close

[@chrisshaw6200]

SHAQ & KOBE

[@samouilstoyanov92]

Of course best play off fights

[@graybryan9521]

Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors?

[@marykuettner752]

Yes. No other rivalry changed a major sport the way Bird and Magic did. Just on their rivalry playoff games moved to primetime. First million dollar contracts. They moved their sport to another level. There are a lot of great rivalries but none that changed so much.

[@robgelfand2414]

Now for the All-Stat game - Bird played a total of 23 minutes. He had 7 assists(tied for the East team most and only Abdul-Jabbar had more with 9) He also had 6 rebounds. However, he only had 7 points(2-4 from 2pt range and 1-2 from 3pt range) But 5 of those 7 came late in the overtime period during crunch time. Also during that time in the NBA, the players really played in the All-Star game. It was the best showing what they could do against their opponents both on offense and defense - unlike today where it is just a show and not an actual competition.

[@Birdfan465]

A comic not a show

[@muddywood]

Ever since Kobe retired the allstar games have been shit. They don’t care. Kobe was the ultimate competitor and made everyone else be competitive because they wouldnt want to be embarrassed

[@warriordragonify]

There were four fouls called in the 2023 NBA Allstar game...

[@Birdfan465]

@@warriordragonify they needed a commercial so they had to stop the parade

[@Meatball2022]

Damn near a triple double while playing less than half the game. Against the best in the league. That’s nuts

[@patrickkerin9445]

Hen Dawg you have a humble inquisitive appreciation and love for the game, human interaction, and life. It shows in your reaction and attention to detail. Great work!!

[@HenDawgTV]

Appreciate this 💯💯

[@damonking6877]

I use to get laughed at as a kid when I use to say Larry Bird step back before I shot a jumper 😂 he was the man 2 me

[@Birdfan465]

He is still the man.

[@cindyknudson2715]

From reading comments on MANY videos, you weren't the only one. ☘️ Larry Legend

[@TheWynch]

Larry Bird was the best, Wilkins, Johnson, Jordan and others said they learned from him and based their games on his style of play. They all play homage to him.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@brendawalters3728]

I can think of team rivalries like Ohio State and Michigan for example, but for individuals, I can't think of a better one than Bird and Magic. You can't even think of one without thinking of the other.

[@iceman24life]

David Vs Goliath, England Vs France, Larry Vs Magic it is one of the greatest rivalries in the world.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@sugarnads]

England v france? Pfff England v Australia. The Ashes. Google it. The greatest sporting rivalry of ALL TIME.

[@rw0050]

*Before Magic & Bird, the NBA was boring to many people. Magic & Bird are the reason the NBA exists today. The Celtic / Laker games of that era was like watching a battle with two crafty Generals going head to head. You literally had no idea which team would win.*

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@aramhamparian9641]

To say Bird was a different kinda cat, would be a total understatement. LOL. Great reaction and commentary bro!! 💪🔥

[@HenDawgTV]

Facts! Appreciate it bro! 💯

[@jakemitchell1671]

What a GREAT video! I'm 56 years old. I was there during all of this. I will not lie and say race wasn't a part of the story. Heck, at some level race is a factor in almost all walks of American life. Let's not argue about it, but rather recognize it for what it was/is. But the Larry-Magic rivarly transcended that, and it gave a teenager like me hope that we could just see athletes and people for their character and accomplishments. I was a rabid Celtics fan, and I rooted for them with all my heart. But I also LOVED Magic and his "Showtime" teammates. The Celtics were loaded with great athletes and good people, but the Lakers were, too. It was a special time that perhaps we'll never see again. Thanks for this excellent commentary on a very important period in American sports.

[@HenDawgTV]

Thanks for watching!! 💯

[@JohnHoffman65]

I was really into the ‘86 season. I was convalescing from a motorcycle crash and had a lot of time to watch sports on tv. It was a golden time for the NBA with these two superstars leading their teams to the NBA Finals. I loved both of them, so it was tough to take sides.

[@bmf0354]

Love your insight HenDawg. I had the fortune of growing up in Terre Haute while Bird was playing there at ISU. I was 10 during that magical 33-1 season. I was able to go to several home games - a lot of great memories. I loved watching Bird and Magic during their NBA years, their rivalry was unparalleled.

[@HenDawgTV]

Thanks for the love 💙

[@jahnghalt3864]

I attended Rose-Hulman during the 33-1 season. I gave ISU NO RESPECT for the first fifteen games - then started to watch. ISU had a "constant" - which was to lock down on D late in the game - that, along with the wizard from French Lick (and a tying bank shot at the buzzer from sideline/centerline) maintained the streak.

[@ruminator3570]

He goes 33 and 1 in his senior year in college toa national championship game. Then it's followed up with an improvement from 29 -53 to 61-20 which is 32 more wins. That 96-22 in two years. 158-42 in 3 years. One last thing the reason why Larry played with so many Hall of Fame top 75 players is because he passed them the ball in positions to which they could be most effective.

[@lcpjk]

Seems as though he definitely helped them to become hof’ers!

[@marykuettner752]

Magic's team was far better collectively but Bird was the best college player. Magic and Greg Kelser were co captains. Both went on to the NBA. Three other were drafted by the NBA and two others played in Europe. No one from Indiana State ever played anything but rec league.

[@HenDawgTV]

Crazy

[@ContrarianCorner]

Rec league. Lol! So true.

[@beaujac311]

Carl Nicks played two seasons in the NBA after leaving Indiana St.

[@marykuettner752]

@@beaujac311 Yeah, you are right. Played about 16 minutes a game averaged 6 points a game. I completely forgot him....

[@beaujac311]

@@marykuettner752 No problem. He was kind of easy to forget because Bird overshadowed everybody else on that team.

[@Monkeysuncle123]

I grew up watching both these guys and the rivalry and respect was real!!! They changed the NBA cuz NOBODY watched till Bird vs Magic!!!! Great video bro!!!

[@HenDawgTV]

Appreciate it 💯

[@toddfrank3344]

No comment of Bird's sent Maravich into retirement. His injuries did..and unbeknownst to Maravich, his cardiac condition. Also, the way Bird played against Kentucky's Jack Givens was kind of a message to Joe B. Hall, the coach. Bird had been interested in playing for Kentucky, but Hall thought he was too slow. Hall couldn't have been happy to see Bird eating his boy's lunch during scrimmages.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@ContrarianCorner]

Yeah, that was a bit of an exaggeration regarding the Pistol's retirement. I sure wish Pete had been able to stick it out one more year, though, so he could have finally gotten a ring after all those years being on such shitty teams.

[@Wallyworld30]

Maravich was new to the Celtics just like Bird. He played well off the bench for Celtics and was a big part of why they won 60 games.

[@joshbenedict2051]

Pistol was 2nd greatest college player ever

[@bbobbird]

@@joshbenedict2051 To Lew Alcindor?

[@jeremystanton382]

I've seen a lot people say he's overrated because he had a bunch of Hall of Famers as teammates. Look at those Hall of Famers stats when they weren't on a team with him. They only put up Hall of Famer stats with Larry. Larry's stats were consistent every year with it without Hall of Fame teammates. When other teams put guards on him most of his shots would be relatively uncontested because of his height. When they put big guys on him he was usually doubled up which cleared the paint for his taller teammates. They also had more opportunities because of all those ridiculous passes he made. DJ wasn't a great shooter but when he played with Bird he didn't have to shoot as much and could be a true PG which shows by the huge jump in assists per game. Everyone was better just because he was on the court with them

[@alzinn8231]

Nzinn73 No disrespect bro but DJ was a cash mid range shooter.

[@jeremystanton382]

@@alzinn8231 his field goal % says otherwise. But, his overall shot efficiency did go up when he got to Boston. Those double teams freed everyone up

[@alzinn8231]

@@jeremystanton382Nzinn73 I guess you have a point, I should have looked up his shooting percentage. 44.5 isn't horrible though. I didn't see him until he joined Boston, and I just remember him hitting a lot of jumpers, as You say, a lot were open. Great defensive player, though, very smart.

[@jeremystanton382]

@@alzinn8231 yeah he was a crucial piece. They needed him to handle the ball, they were all tall. Even Ainge was 6'5".

[@Amick44]

​@@alzinn8231 he was an average shooter. But definitely a solid clutch shooter whom you we're happy to see take big shots.

[@robgelfand2414]

Let's talk about Pete Maravich for a minute. Yes he averaged 44 points a game in college(44.2), However, he averaged 38 field goal attempts per game and 14 foul shots per game. Maravich college 44.2 pts per game, 43.8% FG, 77.5% FT, 5.1 assists Maravich professional 24.2 pts per game, 44.1% FG, 82.0 FT%, 5.4 assists Compare that to Bird's college and professional numbers. Bird college 30.3 pts per game, 53.3% FG, 82.2% FT, 4.6 assists Bird professional 24.7 pts per game, 49.6% FG, 88.6% FT, 6.3 assists

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@irishgrl]

Nice breakdown. 👍

[@ContrarianCorner]

All true, but those are still insane numbers Pistol put up when you know the other teams were keying on him entirely throughout the games. He was the only offensive threat LSU had so he had to have mad skills just to get open long enough to take all those shots. I'm sure the same was true for Bird in college too, though. I watched that finals game and I can still remember the names of several Michigan State players. Can't think of a single ISU player other than Bird.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Birds average would have been more if he didn’t share the ball like he did. He was a team player.

[@FrankinDallas]

If you consider his long shots to be 3 pointers, he averaged 50+/game....not my calculation but one I recently saw.

[@richdouglas2311]

Larry called out Pistol. But he also respected Pistol, even despite the conflict. They played well together for that season. This video is incredibly slanted in this regard.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@MrRasheed7]

15:54 Maybe Ali Frazier was on their level.. but I cant think of another 1v1 rivalry that was greater

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@stevedietrich8936]

I can't think of a greater rivalry than Bird and Magic. Many people say that Bird and Magic saved the NBA,

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@erics9213]

Maravich was basically done by the time they played together and both had radically different team games. Maravich, as revolutionary as he was, he was a showboat at heart. That Bird-Magic rivalry dates back to the college NCAA finals and it never ended until they left the NBA. Great games. When I saw him play at Indiana State, I had never seen a big white guy with his skills. He lived up to the hype in my opinion. The other biggest rivalry is Chamberlain and Russell. Those were some big battles in the 60s.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@micahhull5126]

Larry copied Pistol!

[@phoenixmichaels]

Yes, they are the greatest sports rivalry... because their rivalry saved the game.

[@mitchrapp5214]

Ali v Fraser exists

[@phoenixmichaels]

@@mitchrapp5214 Yes, but boxing didn't need saving. And two fights don't compare to a decade.

[@BD-uw1kq]

Larry wasn't your average rookie. He was already a grown man when he showed up as a rookie.

[@HenDawgTV]

True

[@jh58]

Hey HenDawg great video and great commentary. I watch em all and yours is right up there among the best, very entertaining and right on the money. And hats off to Magic and Larry and all the storytellers for spreading the word about everything they saw, heard, lived through and laughed at.

[@HenDawgTV]

Means a lot! I appreciate this 💯💯

[@b32acon]

At a point, Pistol Pete (1980), Bill Walton (1985- 1988) and Larry Bird (1979 - 1992) were on the Celtics.

[@xbmarx]

I love Pete but he was a shadow of his former self in Boston. He was always injured and played like 15 mins a game.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@Amick44]

Actually the injury occured 2 yrs before. He just never truly recovered.

[@kenhemminger9011]

The improvement from 29 wins to winning 61 games is the single best basketball stat ever..

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@peter-vj1wx]

I tell u what the bird/magic connection for lack of a better word cuz it was way more than just a rivalry . They modernized the NBA & built the foundation of what it is today . Bro I was there on both coasts during that time. The effect these 2 guys had was PROFOUND

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@eidetecker]

Bird Up!

[@HenDawgTV]

☘️

[@oldmanballer5088]

Hey man wanted to let you know there’s a new Larry highlights video. It’s called “Bird is the Word 15 minutes of Bird highlights”. It has many clips not seen and it shows just how quick and athletic he was especially in his years before the back injury! Man you gotta check it out

[@HenDawgTV]

Link? 👀

[@oldmanballer5088]

@@HenDawgTV here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ-UlZ-NeryWbs0

[@cindyknudson2715]

​@@HenDawgTVkzbin.info/www/bejne/m16TaHmAfZemgLc New Bird Compilation 15:00. Bird is the Word

[@patticriss2238]

@@HenDawgTV kzbin.info/www/bejne/m16TaHmAfZemgLc

[@howdoicancel6760]

It was the best basketball video I ever seen !! It will definitely deserve a premier !

[@lynngraycom]

As quoted in Pistol Pete's biography, Pete Maravich retired due to coach Bill Fitch giving him a hard time in practice. It wasn't because of Bird's disrespect, and you can see Bird saying complimentary things about him in interviews. At that point, Pistol was broken down due to injuries. Since the Celtics won the title next year, it's one of the many tragic near-misses in Maravich's career, including playing with Dr. J, the NIT championship, in which he got much closer to winning than people realize. Also, Maravich led the NBA in scoring and once scored 68 points against the top defense in the league, the New York Knicks. Isaiah Thomas and Magic Johnson admit getting their moves from Pistol Pete. In many ways he was a greater player than even Larry Bird.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@sickotwist9802]

Larry was just off in college game. He scored against double teams. Just didn't have it that night.

[@sugarnads]

Theyd have won if they hit some free throws.

[@HenDawgTV]

I feel ya

[@almartin1587]

Wow, really cool video. Great points, spoken like a true basketball connoisseur. Life-long L.A. guy, Magic fan for life, but I love Larry, too. One don't work without the other. The best of times, those days were. Thanks for the work. Will stay with you for more!

[@HenDawgTV]

Thanks for the support!!! 💪🏾

[@MikeSmith-xj6jc]

Bird all day!

[@alanduff1054]

@@HenDawgTV You Ant Henderson son from Toledo???

[@HenDawgTV]

Yup

[@HenDawgTV]

So y’all wasn’t gon tell me that Larry Bird disrespected Pistol Pete like that?!?! Lol

[@alanela6761]

Pistol was on his last leg when he got traded to Boston for the 2nd half of his last season.... a comment from Bird did NOT make Pete retire. He was physically done, anyway

[@HenDawgTV]

@@alanela6761 makes sense

[@richarddow8967]

Laker's 'showtime' was most entertaining basketball ever, all it needed was a great rivalry and Celtics brought that. Greatest rivalry ever because not only was it epic, it made both teams better over a 10 year period.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@xbmarx]

Also Shannon Sharpe's interview with Magic is pretty awesome 👍Recommend watching it

[@HenDawgTV]

Gotcha

[@specialed36ify]

Much respect for your deep basketball knowledge. Appreciated your video. Thank you!

[@HenDawgTV]

Thanks for watching!!

[@HenDawgTV]

Help me get to 10K! 🙏🏾

[@James-ux5kv]

You hear all the larry stories from the greats that played against him its unanimous he was truly special. Grew up in Boston watched his whole career he did something outstanding a highlight film . every single game.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@thomasohanlon1060]

You must remember it started in the NCAA Finals and carried on through their entire NBA careers, Show me one that lasted as long and had as much of an impact. Great video by the way and I do enjoy your reaction and the logical approach to the way you present your opinions. Keep up the great work sir.

[@HenDawgTV]

Thank you sir! 💪🏾

[@seantill9505]

I watched a few of these videos on bird and always knew he was good, but man I didn't know he was this good. I saw where they were asking all these NBA stars if there's one shot they had to take you can pick anybody to take it in your life depended on that shot and almost all of them said bird. That shows you the level of respect for his clutch.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@elecjack1]

I would imagine you are right about Magic feeling like the underdog. In reality, he had the better team. Without Bird, Indiana was a mediocre team. But Bird was on the Sport Illustrated cover because he led a team to the championship and they were undefeated. That had to play in Magic's head. However, this gave Magic the advantage because while on any given day, you can say both were completely capable of beating one another, Magic feeling like an underdog would only make him more determined rather than the opposite. Meanwhile, Bird could have made the mistake of letting his guard down and get too comfortable with the wins. That loss was probably the most important thing that would set the stage for the next decade because no matter how the next decade would play out in their minds, neither one ever underestimated the other throughout their NBA career and the game wasn't over until the clock hit 0 on the final quarter. I wonder if Bird's first season with the Celtics would have been as impressive if he hadn't taken that loss and learned that nobody in undefeatable. He went in with something to prove.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@NRed-xj4ln]

Loved Bird, the best all-around player of all time, but we also loved Magic - both elevated the other’s game and basketball has never been the same since that era.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@Jimifan57]

Bird vs. Magic was a big rivalry, but Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain was much bigger.

[@HenDawgTV]

Hot take 😳

[@-sensibleChris]

Bird is very underrated. Dr. J is also underrated and basically forgotten by fans and media today. He changed the way NBA basketball was played, ut because his best years were in the ABA he gets forgotten..

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@yambo59]

Its not exactly the way its made to sound, Pete retired because he had injuries the worst of which was his knees were pretty much trashed at that point the Celtics was the last team he played with, theres a video about Pete that talks about him having to retire due to injuries.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@The_Mad_King]

I don’t like basketball but I went to games to see Bird, Jordan, and Jabaar… I’m old and more of a football fan but those guys were sick AF so Respect

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@Frank-mi2fn]

Larry Bird was the most fearless and highest IQ player the world of basketball has ever witnessed. We never seen a player in all of sports talk crap to the best going into the NBA, but evolving to walk the talk with actions and glorious wins. All his black competitors look up to him still to this day. The Magic vs. Bird show turned around the NBA. The NBA today has turned "soft" and Bird would be dominating the league right now if his was in his prime in 2023.I do not want to say that there is the GOAT in basketball like MJ, for example, but Larry Bird is definitely in the the "select few" private NBA GOAT CLUB!

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@muddywood]

Both the lakers and the Celtics only cared about what they each did as teams. Players from both teams have said every day they would look to what the other team did that night. How many games in a row have the won? We have to top that. How many did bird have? How many did Magic have? It was all about the rivalry.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@reallythough4591]

Great vid, and way to educate the kids today. The league used to be a lot harder, and the defense was extremely physical. Bird was amazing. For all the young bucks, he was one of the smartest players in history. Y'all say slow, but it was after the back injury, that followed him the rest of his career. Even with that slowing him down, he was still a first ballot HoFer. Bird was amazing.

[@HenDawgTV]

💯💯💯 thanks for watching

[@jbphatsacks]

you can't talk about Larry without Magic, and you can't talk about Magic without Larry. Carried the game through it's great depression.

[@dennismonroe3546]

His retirement ceremony was actually on an off day. Lol That place was filled like Game 7 of the Finals

[@sonjanewstrom6228]

Alk true! There was not an emoty seat in the house! Magic Johnson even came wearing a Celtics jersey! Past team mates came also!

[@HenDawgTV]

Crazyyyyy

[@sandyleewhite]

Love your respect for Larry Bird (New Subscriber) Magic & Larry, resurrected the game of basketball......My dad loved basketball, but stopped watching, until the competition between Johnson & Bird was highlighted......What my Dad used to say, about Larry's game, is that it reminded him of someone, who was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball, football, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, and was what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched! 🏀🏀🏀

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@robgelfand2414]

Looking at the boxscore of the 1979 NCAA finals shows have much ISU depended on Bird. Bird had a horrible shooting game he scored 19 points on 7-21 field goals and was only 5-8 from the foul line. Bird was the only player for either team that had double digit rebounds with 13, with the next closest person having 8. ISU had 6 steals that game, 5 of them by Bird. ISU had 2 blocks, 1 of them by Bird. Magic had a better shooting game. He scored 24 points on 8-15 field goals and 8-10 from the foul line. Magic also had 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal. As a team, MSU shot 60.5% from the floor and 69.7% from the FT line As a team, ISU shot 42.2% from the floor and 45.5% from the FT line making only 10 of 22 foul shots. As for Bird's first season in the NBA, he came in and basically took over. No rookie BS, here is the way to play the game if you want to win and they all bought into what Bird said, which allowed them to go from 29-53 to 61-21. Here are some interesting stats from Birds first season with the Celtics Thy only lost 6 games at home that season. The first game was the 25th game of the season and they got blown out by 28 points against Atlanta at home. Their record after the first half of the season was 31-10 with a home record of 17-1 In the 2nd half of the season they lost 5 games at home - 4 of 5 were losses of 5 points or less. Their 2nd half record was 30-11 and home record was 18-5. This is how immediate Birds impact was. The Celtics won 60 or more games 6 times in Birds first 7 seasons. In MVP voting in Birds first 7 seasons he was 4,2,2,2,1,1,1.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@oldmanballer5088]

Yeah MSU had a great game plan during that game they doubled Larry the entire game and dared one of the other players to beat him. That team was bad without Bird.

[@bobts5510]

That rivalry carried the entire NBA for a decade. East vs West, Showtime vs Blue Collar, even Black vs white. In the end it was the mutual respect they had for each other that won the day and saved the NBA for the likes of MJ and Kobe and LeBron.

[@HenDawgTV]

For sure!!

[@liasisboa]

Came upon your channel quite by accident and I’m so glad I clicked on to take a look. You are an excellent broadcaster. Articulate, informative…and entertaining without interfering with the main points of the story. Gotta feeling you have quite a future.

[@HenDawgTV]

Means a lot. Appreciate that 💯

[@tyronejoihnson7046]

Larry used to do "the bird call". He'd walk past the opposing team's bench and fart.

[@HenDawgTV]

Lmaooo man stop it

[@muddywood]

Look at how those nba allstar games were played back then. They actually played kinda hard. They had pride. Compare it to current allstar games. They are unwatchable. It’s pathetic

[@HenDawgTV]

Damn you’re right

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

Legends roamed the NBA courts in the 80's.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@lochlanoloughlin1683]

Dawg you need to watch "Magic and Bird, a courtship of rivals" if you haven't already? Have seen other reactors break it down into 5. But mate it is well worth it, you'll probably do it all back to back to back etc 🤣🤣

[@HenDawgTV]

Here’s my reaction to it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJC5iXyDa9iKqK8

[@dwtdwtdwt]

*Muhammed Ali vs Joe Frazier is the biggest rivalry in sports history.*

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@johnlafontaine4003]

Great channel young man….I remember watching all these games.

[@HenDawgTV]

Thanks for the support 💙

[@AlCapone-tr5lb]

Yes, the Magic vs. Bird and Lakers vs. Celtics rivalry dominated the 1980's and can be considered as possibly sports greatest rivalry. Fun fact: between 1980 and 1990, the Lakers or Celtics won 8 of the 10 titles in that decade, Lakers: 5, Celtics: 3. As a lifetime Lakers fan, Magic will always be my favorite player, but even us Lakers fans have to give all due respect to Bird and his hall of fame career. Watching them go head to head back then was awesome! 👍🏼

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@soramirez5473]

what other sports individuals come close to Magic and Bird? Sampras and Agassi? lol year right.. Bird and Magic is synonymous. Its comparable to Red Sox Yankees,

[@alanela6761]

McEnroe/Connors was better than Agassi/Sampras 😁.... my opinion

[@soramirez5473]

@@alanela6761 i was joking lol but only time I watched tennis was during the Agassi/Sampras era so thats all I can vouch for..

[@alanela6761]

@S O Ramirez i figured you were joking, hence the smiling face, but had to mention it because bird/magic, nicklaus/palmer, McEnroe/Connors were favorite parts of my childhood

[@kkelleybass]

What few people remember is that Magic had some help on his team, whereas, Bird was carrying the entire Indiana State team. Michigan State also had two other NBA players in Greg Kelser, who was 'Pippin', and Jay Vincent, who was Horace Grant, to Magic's Jordan. Both Kelser and Vincent played in the NBA and were good players. Not stars, but not bench warmers either. In comparison, NO ONE else on Indiana State had even a prayer of being in the NBA.

[@beaujac311]

Carl Nicks played two seasons in the NBA. He was Bird's team mate in that NCAA championship game. Also Indiana St. had a pretty good starting five. What they lacked was a deep enough bench to hang with Michigan St.

[@MrFxwizard14]

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson became very close friends and still connect with each other to this day. They each helped each other get better. They were the best. Being from LA I loved Magic and hated Bird but over the years you have to respect Bird. They were great for the game and go hand in hand. They saved the NBA!

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@boudreauxcollision2858]

Absolutely best rivalry of all time! Together shaped the NBA to what it is today!

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@nohyphenamerican8959]

Magic vs. Bird is not just the greatest individual rivalry in sports history, it's the most important example of race relations in American history. Larry and Magic were a duo. They needed each other. Without the chip on Magic's shoulder, who knows if he wins the NCAA championship? Without losing that game who knows if Larry wins his first NBA championship against Magic? I don't think either man reaches their max potential without the other, in the back of their head, pushing them to greatness. I was born in '75 and was lucky enough to live this rivalry. Both men exemplified their respect for the game and respect for their opponents through their competitive spirit and dedication to their craft. It was pure and intense, not because of their skin color, but because of their greatness. As a Celtics fan as a kid, I remember the "We Want LA!!" chants from the Boston Garden fans. As a fan you almost felt cheated if you didn't get the "Lake Show" in the finals. Thanks for this vid. Larry talkin that is trash to Pistol Pete had me Rollin!!! 😂🤣😂

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@BrockMak]

13:49 Maravich retired because his knees worsened after the Jazz moved from New Orleans at sea level to Salt Lake City at altitude. When he passed away, however, he never knew he played his entire career with a rare congenital defect. "He had been born with a missing left coronary artery, a vessel that supplies blood to the muscle fibers of the heart. His right coronary artery was grossly enlarged and had been compensating for the defect."

[@HenDawgTV]

Crazyyyyy

[@ryansnustad9133]

They made a video game about those two. It was pretty solid. Bird was the sh** long before MJ showed up. The slow, geeky white guy was crossing cats, and just telling the guy how he was going to do it. And he did it as promised. Larry Legend is likely top 5 in talking trash, across all leagues.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@Ace-bi1lu]

Go to 13:01 for Larry’s disrespectful comment to Pete.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@jefffuhr2393]

Came here from The Professor's shout out to you. Subscribed for your love of the game and good-natured, insightful, fun commentary.

[@mrjamfy6862]

I have been saying this TOOOO everyone for years! Bird took a 29 win team to a 61 win team by himself! He is the real GOAT!

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@btech09]

You're right about subsequent double-teams. Bird welcomed them, as he said it means somebody else is always open. Playing smart is like having a sixth player on the court.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@wallyreyes8876]

Yes Bird magic were both showtime

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@germanshepherd2579]

I would say yes as I grew up 70's and 80's.... There is no rivalry today greater than those two period...

[@kennethward4985]

His first day in the NBA he knew he was the best player ever, and today nobody has ever shown me better.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@wmden1]

His rookie year Bird did have Dave Cowens, Cedrick Maxwell, and Tiny Archibald, who were all really good players, but starting to get a little age on them, if I remember correctly. For the most part, that was about all of the really good, dependable talent they had. Bird was the, shot in the arm, bonified very early in the season, franchise player, they needed to get them back in the real competition, from day one.

[@robertfuryracer4089]

Yes larry bird and magic Johnson are the best rivalry in sports... there was a health animosity and a back and forth title championship between there franchises.... there are no real rivalry in the nba.... everyone wants to be friends now except a select few....

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@harveyrice1029]

very educated on Pistol and the 3 point line

[@mikeburch5201]

Absolutely this Rivalry is the best of all time. Lets not forget that in 1981 NBA Finals Celtics vs Lakers Bird vs Magic helped get the NBA off of tape delay on TV. In the Finals Games 1,2, 5 and game 6 were all on tape delay. That's how bad the NBA was at the time before this Bird vs Magic Rivalry started. Their games weren't on television live. All games were tape delayed. Then Bird and Magic come into the league and in 2 years they actually got 2 games picked to be live in the 1981 Finals. Games 3 and 4. After Bird gets his revenge in 1981 and Beats Magic and the Lakers. After that the NBA slowly and quickly gets all games back to being live. So there are so many that say Bird and Magic saved the NBA. So no doubt this is the best Rivalry ever.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@mikemccullagh814]

Yes Bird and Johnson was the biggest and best rivalry ever. It saved the NBA from bankruptcy and there were only 2 teams going to the finals every year for a long time

[@charliebecknell9830]

Bird and Magic were truly amazing. Great competitors, ultimate team players, and highly skilled. They had great stats but without doubt the most important stat was the "W" at the end of the game. Listening to Earvin Johnson is always a treat. Humble and kind, and as always, he passes the praise. If anyone is dumb enough to think great ball players of the past couldn't still be great are just ignorant.

[@JanettaB.]

New Sub here.. I grew up watching Bird and Magic.. thise two made the NBA better. They brought basketball back to television and they made it great. Anyone who says Jordan saved th NBA is just not hip to the truth..... Celtics for life but love all the NBA legends from the 1980's thought the mid 90's. The game changed after them , it got soft so I look for videos like this to reminisce about the good old days of basketball...thank you for sharing my GOAT.... And yes the rivalry between Bird and Magic kept us tuning in. Back them their games would be played back to back on TV and we Celtics fans respected Magic because we saw that him and Bird were the two best players of that era and they brought out thr best in one another on that court..

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@cinnaminson0653]

The guy Magic mentioned was Jack Goose Givens, the hero of the 78 NCAA title game. In terms of the 79 Final 4, Bird was amazing in the semi final. That should be watched.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@miked8227]

One thing about these high level individuals is doubters. They will have doubters always but never will they doubt themselves. Bird , Jordan, Magic,Iverson knew when they were on the court, no one was their equal. Total self confidence and of course ability.

[@HenDawgTV]

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[@TheFarmanimalfriend]

I grew up in the 60's. I hated the NFL. I had no idea of the NBA. This stuff is scratching the itch I never knew I had.

[@chrisshaw6200]

The Greatest Rivalry was... Kobe & Shaq my guy?!😳🍀😂😂😂