Is Larry Bird the Greatest Player of All Time?

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[@KLHHEB]

I am a die hard Laker fan. But I must admit, Bird, was magnificent, a strong case can be made for him to be the G.O.A.T. The key is to ask the players that played against him, he was amazing.

[@egoarmyic]

Kelsey Hebron I wouldn’t say he’s the GOAT, underrated? Probably, but not the GOAT

[@stevo5113]

You are right mj went against him twice and both times they losted what that mean? 😏

[@David-em7cz]

@@stevo5113 good answer :-)))))

[@kvltizt]

I feel the same way. Purple and gold! But Larry is a bad, bad man. Better than Magic by a hair. I put Bird at SF on my All Time Starting 5. 👌

[@blazingexil4003]

Stevo he lost against magic what that mean.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Best All around Forward in NBA history

[@mikenceaserforever]

T all around player he the goat give it to who truly deserves it .Nobody is better all around then him .fact

[@alldough6760]

I'm a Celtics fan so this is a bit biased but I still believe Bird is the best SF ever

[@THE-INFINITE-VIBES]

What do you think makes Bird better than LeBron?

[@egoarmyic]

I’d say LBJ is a better SF, but Bird is the better player.

[@THE-INFINITE-VIBES]

Kevbot Honestly, as a Small Forward, LeBron has no weaknesses, and as a Power Forward, Bird had no weaknesses.

[@egoarmyic]

[THE-SUPREME-EMPEROR] agreed. Bird was PF at heart, but with McHale he saw someone that would be great. That’s what makes Bird so great imo, he didn’t care about his personal stats. He’s probably the greatest team player ever

[@THE-INFINITE-VIBES]

Kevbot As a Small Forward, Bird lacked speed and perimeter defense, and as a Power Forward, LeBron lacks a post-game.

[@stephenlnoe]

Bird is the best all around player all time IMO. In every aspect of the game he excelled and his fundamentals were the best from the first day he entered the league. I believe MJ got a lot of his game from Bird especially when MJ learned how to post up. Bird could play inside, outside, fast break and one on one. All aspects were strong against the best defenders in the league. Bird's sole weak point might have been one on one defense but in team defense he was better than anyone to ever play by getting key steals, blocks and rebounds. Let's put it this way, I paid to see Bird play and MJ too, neither one of them disappointed and I got my money's worth. 2c

[@jakedooley5300]

Yeah Larry bird is a legend, they don't call him Larry legend for nothing

[@Krazywillz21]

MJ and Lebron are better all around talents😂. Offensively its a comparison, but defensively, MJ and Lebron are on a different level. Larry Bird was insanely efficient and was skilled in the post and was also a pretty good rebounder in the fast pace that was the 80s. Larry Bird is also a top 10 passer. However Jordan and Lebron were better scorers and defenders. Lebron is almost as good of a passer. And the only reason Bird was such a great rebounder was because of the incredibly fast pace of the 80s. MJ averaged 27+ and 30+ in the playoffs in the slow paced 90s. Lebron also averaged 25+ and 27+ in the playoffs in the slow paced 2000s. All with less help than Bird who had Parish, Mchale, Johnson, Walton, and other all stars.

[@alecvip7562]

@@Krazywillz21 those "all stars", while were good, were nothing without bird. In 1989 when bird was out for all but 6 games, the celtics with all those hall of famers fell from the top all the way to just above average. Larry bird controlled the game so much more than people realized.

[@Krazywillz21]

@@alecvip7562 stop🤣. You just called a top 100 player, a top 75 player, and a top 50 player ever "world stars".

[@alecvip7562]

@@Krazywillz21 my point stands tho. Despite them being in the hall of fame, they were carried heavily by bird. Some years before 1989, when mchale was out with an injury, they barely took a hit from him not being on the team. As far as rebounds goes, larry had to not only share touches with mchale and parish, but also played small forward (which you already mentioned) in a time where players played their position. I won't argue defense, but bird has good defense too. He actually averaged more blocks per game over his career than lebron has. Take that however you'd like. As for the playoffs, I think you should watch the games instead of just looking at the stats. Larry controlled the game far beyond than just points made.

[@steventorres6819]

Yes larry bird's the GOAT!!!

[@thedrifter3938]

CHEF G I feel like you just hate him because he’s white.

[@Krazywillz21]

How? Hes not greater than Michael🤨

[@m17jr-m]

Nope

[@m17jr-m]

1 mj 2 lebron 3 kareem 4 magic 5 larry is the classic list

[@Krazywillz21]

@@m17jr-m 1-3 is MJ, Bron, and Kareem 4 is Russell 5-6 is Shaq and Hakeem 7-8 is Duncan and Kobe 9-10 is West and KG

[@europeanamerican379]

Mj lost all 7 playoff games against Bird. swept by bird twice. TWICE.

[@maninblack9850]

He was swept by the celtics dummy. Basketball is a team game. So sick of these dumb comments like its a 1 on 1 game 😏. Magic had better success against Bird in the playoffs. I rate Bird higher.

[@quinntonexecute]

Man In Black but bird BEAT him before. Jordan never did.. the difference.

[@jakedooley5300]

Bird should have beaten Jordans bulls, Jordan was a rookie new player and bird was a veteran, birds Celtics would have no chance against Jordan, pippen and rodmans bulls when Jordan was in his prime

[@200mphz06]

And at one stretch MJ's Bulls lost 13 straight games to Bird's Celtics. The Bulls didn't win one ring until the 80's Laker and Celt stars were well past their prime or retired. What GOAT in any sport loses 13 straight games to anyone?

[@phoenixmichaels]

@@maninblack9850 Yep. Make the argument it's a team game when your favorite loses, then make the argument he's the GOAT when he wins. lame.

[@lagajabarab]

"...and stole the ROY award away from Magic Johnson." I get that you're trying to point out who he beat for ROY, but to describe it as a "steal" doesn't do it justice. He beat Magic overwhelmingly in the voting - not even close. It was 63-3.

[@redfirebird2008]

As it should have been. Celtics went from 29 wins to 60+ wins with Bird as a rookie. Instant, massive impact by Larry.

[@donniepate7313]

lagajabarab Bird deserves ROY over Magic. Bird was better and it wasn’t close Magic had Kareem that’s why they won the championship that team was loaded

[@vaspia19]

thank you for this comment

[@donniepate7313]

lagajabarab From 1979 to 1988 Bird was better than Magic. Bird was out in 1989. They both retired in 1992. Bird was better and it’s not as close as you think

[@tomkman5051]

If he wasn’t such a humble and respectable dude and didn’t injure himself. He would be top 3 at least. Best white boy of all time hands down tho

[@200mphz06]

Hey Tom, who do you think was the best black boy ever?

[@jakedooley5300]

@@200mphz06 Jordan

[@200mphz06]

@@jakedooley5300 In an all time draft I'd take Wilt, Kareen, and Magic in front of Jordan.

[@jakedooley5300]

@@200mphz06 Kareem has an argument for being the goat, in terms of winning rings he received just as many as Jordan, Kareem was also an unstoppable player, but wilt and magic just weren't as good as Jordan, they were still great tho, both definitely top 5 all time greats

[@200mphz06]

@@jakedooley5300 Phil Jackson stated if he had first pick in an all time draft he'd take Bill Russell. Kareem, Wilt, Bill Walton, Karl Malone, Oscar Robertson all have said Jordan isn't the GOAT and named other players. I think they're more qualified to make that call than myself.

[@200mphz06]

Best all around player ever.

[@eliadler5228]

lebron is the best all around player ever

[@David-em7cz]

@@eliadler5228 nope, he's close but he's no Larry Legend

[@XDiZzYX911]

Eli Adler nah I’d take Larry bird over lebron lebrons the better athlete though

[@donniepate7313]

Eli Adler Lebron ain’t and never will be as good as Bird .Lebron played longer than Bird and was quicker and jump higher. Bird is a better shooter passer rebounder better 3 point shooter better freethrow and waaaaaaay more clutch.Bird first 50-40-90 player and did it twice Lebron has never did it once.Let me give you something else too think about the finals when the Mavericks played the Heat Lebron and D.Wade came threw the tunnels making fun of DIRK and Lebron or nobody else could stop them jump shots of Dirks he was lighting Lebron James ass up now Dirk did this too Lebron and Bird is way better than Dirk.Bird would destroyed Lebron you might like Lebron but he will never ever be as good as Bird you can put that in your crack pipe and smoke it

[@donniepate7313]

Eli Adler All around means clutch taking over games which Lebron would rather someone else do it .Larry Bird is the best skilled player too have ever played 50 40 90 Two times Larry.Lebron has never did it .Yes longevity I’m going with Lebron better all around player Larry Bird.

[@Brian_Spellman]

Never a better all around player at any position, Larry could do it all!

[@illu322]

Larry would have made Lebron cry.

[@cod101wiiowenjaquithoj]

illu322 - Executive Order 11110 of course he would have, Larry Bird was the motherfucking shit

[@lukazebeljan8914]

LeBron is better, You two are idiots.

[@joeseida2338]

illu322 - Executive Order 11110 I totally agree with you

[@sed1589]

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[@sed1589]

LeBron wouldve schooled him

[@fredrikandredahl-andersen2757]

Larry bird was a solid defender too. Remember, bird was selected 3 times for 2nd all defensive team. He also has solid defensive win shares ☺

[@kennethberg3652]

Larry Bird is the Greatest Of All Time => GOAT.

[@m17jr-m]

Lol magic destroy larry in 80s mj is the goat

[@mcgo2836]

Definitely the GOAT. Just watch him play. He made bball looked easy. The best hand eye coordination, the most clutch player ever, the greatest trash talker because he knew how good he was (telling opponents what he going to do), made teammates better. Destined to be the greatest.

[@Pap94]

1. Larry Bird(best all-around player ever) 2. (3-way tie) Wilt Chamberlain Michael Jordan Kareem Abdul -Jabbar 5. Oscar Robertson 6. Bill Russell 7. Julius Erving 8. Jerry West 9. Magic Johnson 10. Elgin Baylor 11. Hakeem Olajuwon 12. LeBron James (honorable mention: Tim Duncan, John Stockton, Bob Pettit, Kobe Bryant, Isiah Thomas) My top 12 team of all time

[@redfirebird2008]

I like how you included Hakeem. His skill level was insanely great, off the charts great. But he was not a selfish player. This can be said about Larry Bird as well. Most of the guys we have seen in the last 25 years are very selfish players. Jordan influenced them. LeBron (holds the ball for 90% of the possession), Kobe (same as LeBron's ballhogging), Harden (same again), Westbrook (same again), the list keeps going. Tim Duncan was a great team player, but not as skilled as a Hakeem or Larry.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Ken Stroud Kobe Bryant> Julius Erving

[@x-man9473]

@@redfirebird2008 Only an uneducated person would say that Jordan was selfish.

[@RandyWRodrifuez]

1.Bird 2.Mj

[@Renegade8652]

I don't know man, I respect that though. Sick of hearing how Lebron is the goat. Lebron has not surpassed Bird. Bird is at least top 5.

[@redemptorladica3561]

Wilt-Bird-Bill,,,then Magic-Dr.J-Kareem,,then MJ..

[@certifiedreviews8485]

No one kept my eyes glued to a basketball game like Larry Bird he was just something to watch on so many levels

[@stevenhuntley3552]

Unfortunately, Bird wasn’t black.

[@jsxxfinalshotxx]

People forget how good he was on defence as well watch him vs hakeem

[@mikenceaserforever]

Larry bird is the best all around basketball 2:59 player that ever lived. Nobody can come close , definitely the goat average 90 % free trow line number 1 every year he didn't need to score to beat you. He average close to a triple double ,he played left handed n was top scoring that night just to make it interesting. All the best players even said he was the best .come on man give to were it is most deserving. Enough talking about it it n give him the crown as the king because he truly is the goat .❤ Nobody would be upset about it Nobody

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Best all around Forward in the history of the NBA

[@dannydang5697]

I was in school when this came out :( late squad

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Danny Dang Maybe next time, school can wait anyway.

[@flosad8985]

By far the best at his position. Top Ten Players of All Time anyday.

[@jonglives]

YES HE IS, LARRY JOE BIRD FOREVER

[@miongskie]

He is a basketball genius!

[@ericwang1577]

Finally back

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The background music is classic as always. LIT!

[@husseinalhadi5471]

Michael Cooper was asked if Bird was overrated and laughed at thought he was totally underrated. He said most guys beat you one way, either with scoring, passing etc. Bird can beat you 7-8 ways. Scoring, passing, rebounding, mental toughness, hustle, etc.

[@amazinmets8439]

Imagine Bird in today's NBA with no hand-checking. Absolutely frightening thought. You'd never hear another Bird/Lebron comparison again...EVER.

[@Mark-cf5od]

I agree 100%. Bird in today's game he avg 40 easily. Most people don't understand that. Today's game is perfect for Bird.

[@PostDeathPostDeathPostDeath]

Mark Then why didn’t he average 40 in his own era? I love Larry but stop being delusional

[@Mark-cf5od]

@@PostDeathPostDeathPostDeath I agree 40 was an exaggeration. However, he would avg more due to the style of game today vs in his era. His avg would increase to at least 27 ppg but more likely 30+. Most experts agree that Bird would be better suited in today's game vs his era. Those avg are career avg. Not single season. It's not delusional to think that he would average mid 30's in his prime in today's style. Just the fact that he would take at least six more 3-pointers per game, if he just hit one third of those he averages 30 per game for his career. That's not far fetched or even remotely close to being delusional. That is almost a guarantee

[@THE-INFINITE-VIBES]

@@PostDeathPostDeathPostDeath Because he was a team player, not a ball-hog

[@antioneberry5278]

mr larry bird never gave up.

[@Renegade8652]

Lebron gave up though. Bird was a savage. Would never melt down like lebran

[@stevenhuntley3552]

Not true. He retired.

[@seanhat4784]

No question.. bird had a 6 yr run that was purely amazing.. mj was 0-6 in playoffs against bird. Bird routinely torched Dennis rodman pippen and cooper 3 of the best defensive players of that time. His iq of the game was unmatched

[@redfirebird2008]

And he didn't need to hold the ball for 90% of a possession to rack up high level stats per game. LeBron, Westbrook, Harden, Kobe, Jordan, and others are guilty of this.

[@sevenrats]

The Celtics were a better team than the Bulls. You can't go by wins and losses. It's a tough call though. I do think Jordan was obviously more of a problem but Larry was a sneaky problem. He was a great rebounder and a fantastic passer.

[@stevenhuntley3552]

Yeah, but he wasn’t black.

[@kanishkpshah]

The hawks bench lol 2:53

[@lilsaintbb2136]

Yes he is more skilled than lebron I would argue lebron just a lot more explosive and athletic

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

Lilsaintbb21 I have him higher than LeBron

[@lukeochoa3450]

Lilsaintbb21 he’s not really more skilled

[@nicokraus2921]

Luke Ochoa I agree on leborn beeing more skilled than bird

[@wipe919]

Lilsaintbb21 LeBron is actually more skilled

[@Syientist]

LeBron is a better passer, finisher, defender and had more of a workload than Bird and STILL is a career 50% shooter from the field. Bird had the most talented squad in his era while LeBron carried Mo Williams to the finals.

[@steelz78]

Larry Bird is the real GOAT. He IS the greatest ALL-AROUND basketball player to ever step on the court. He was literally a WIZARD out there.

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

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[@JosephTaverns]

WithOut Question the Real Goat nobody Beat No One🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@irishgrl]

Larry Bird is MY TRUE GOAT.

[@benmeimarides825]

You should make more of these!!!!! Definitely do ones for Magic, Wilt, and Bill Russell

[@homelessacog7530]

Love ur vids keep up the good work

[@marcosmartinez8088]

Bird if definitely underrated , maybe is too dificult to say that he is better tha MJ, Russell or Kareem, but he is better than Magic, in my opinion, i mean, the only difference between them is that Magic wins more championships, but if you see the Showtime Lakers were too dominant because they always had a superteam, c'mon man the second best player in the team was Kareem, maybe the top 5 players in the history of the game, if you see the second best player from the Celtics was Parish or McHale. Bird demostrated to the NBA and the world that you dont need to be the best athlete in the league to dominate the league, you just need the fundamentals and the hard work, something that differences him to the others great player as Jordan, Russell, Lebron or Chamberlain in their respectives eras.

[@slimax4294]

Marcos Martínez Magic played with better players, Mchale was great but he wasn't kareem, parish was great too, but worthy was better than him, also magic played in a weak western conference For me he is better than magic

[@eddiebowles7903]

Marcos Martínez, yes Bird > Magic. Magic had a better team, better coach, and weaker conference. For half of his career it's arguable he wasn't even the best player on his team (Kareem). Bird was considered better than Magic for most of their careers until Bird hurt his back.

[@shermanrobinson1178]

Marcos Martínez Bird was not better than Magic. Other than shooting there wasnt much of anything Bird was better at than Magic. And Magics last few seasons he was 40 % from 3, so even that changed. He was a better passer, a phenomenal rebounder, better driver though Bird could himself, and won more championships. Also dont make it seem like Birds team wasnt stacked as well. They had several hall of famers on their team.

[@eddiebowles7903]

Sherman Robinson, for who was better at what: Scoring = Bird Rebounding = Bird Defense = Bird Passing = Magic Clutch = About even Longevity = Even they both had 10 all NBA teams, and 12 years with MVP shares Rings are won by entire teams. If rings are your argument then B Russell > Magic and Bird combined.

[@shermanrobinson1178]

Eddie Bowles I am so sick of this ring thing. I am talking about players who LED their teams to championships. Mike led his team to 6 championships with 6 Finals Mvps. Bill Russell did not LEAD his team to to those 11. And even if one wanted to say he did, that era was completely different. Back then there was no free agency, and way less fluidity of movement thru teams. The squad you had was the squad you had. So if you won a championship the previous year, you likely were gonna win won again the next. And when you have 8 hall of famers stacked on your team like Bill did, the chances of you ever losing are slim to none. So please stop using that silly Bills got 11 so hes the best argument ploy. It doesnt hold up. As for Larry being a better rebounder, he plays closer to the basket being a small forward. Magic is arguably the best rebounding PG ever. Magics role was different on his team than Birds on his. And having the great Kareem in the middle is definitely gonna take rebounds from your stats. And still Magics rebounding was outstanding. Larry was not a better defender than magic to me. As Magic was able to play center and could dominate all 5 positions, something i never saw from Bird.

[@phillipbales2532]

He was the best player in the game. No one else is even close

[@jamiesebastian7694]

Greatest clutch player & passer I ever saw. He was an all around player. Injuries, not just to him but his teammates, kept him from winning more championships. I don't know if you can say he was better than Jordan, but I think you was better than Magic. The reason being? Rookie of the year over Magic, averaged more points, more rebounds, a better free-throw and 3-point shooter, a greater clutch player. I honestly think that he was a better passer as well, as great as Magic was at passing. I think he got more out of his team than any other player I've ever seen, he Made Parish and McHale great players, he made every teammate of his better, not to say that Magic Johnson didn't, but I think that Magic had more help, he had Kareem. As far as Jordan? The greatest individual player I ever saw, not the greatest team player however. All of that has to be considered, not just ability. I'm not saying that Larry Bird is the greatest player ever, but I wouldn't say that he isn't either

[@stevenhuntley3552]

Better than air jordan. Jordan is black, though.

[@aabc5885]

Larry bird is the 🐐

[@GeorgeFranchell]

Larry Bird was the greatest of all time.

[@antioneberry5278]

mr larry bird was probably the toughest player in NBA history🏀.

[@Renegade8652]

Yes, a straight savage. He'd make a fool out of most players.

[@trevormills9863]

If you ask the players themselves..... Most will tell you... YES! Plus, Larry and Magic SAVED the NBA.

[@victoryanson271]

Greatest white player for sure

[@1jokicfan594]

Jerry West?

[@armandodelossantos736]

Siddharth Patil oh god he's better than west

[@1jokicfan594]

I mean Jerry has better stats....but I guess that's because the pace of his era was faster.

[@youcantalwaysgetwhatyouwan6687]

he's the best White American. but Dirk is much better white than him

[@klovor]

YouCan'tAlwaysGet WhatYouWant your comment hurt my insides so much omg

[@Pap94]

In my opinion, and in the opinion of a lot of his peers, Larry Bird was the best all around player who ever played the game. For me, it puts him right up there in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, etc. He is hands down the best small forward who ever played the game of basketball(see Michael Jordan's quote regarding that subject), and maybe the best clutch performer ever.

[@josephlowesr.9410]

Great video. Please do a "Top 10 Greatest Scorers" list!!!

[@desireelangel3479]

Great vid!!!! 👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Monk-c6r]

Finally she makes a video

[@jcwelchjr]

No, not the GOAT, but the most skilled player to ever play the game, and unsurprisingly the guy that every pundit and expert today says would be better today then his own era. Here's the thing. There are two players, that will probably never be replicated. No not Jordan (although, he probably won't either), but rather Magic and Bird. Just listen to what his contemporaries say about him, to understand how good he was.

[@alancassett137]

YES_ next question

[@pamelamay7784]

Great video:)

[@zachh13]

OH LORD AN UPLOAD

[@timlangreck9685]

The goat Larry bird

[@terrybear062074]

I think you should do a video of John Stockton. He is the all time steal and assist leader and both records probably won't be broken

[@cod101wiiowenjaquithoj]

Adrian Ward John Stockton was amazing but these damn annoying kids keep saying that Stephen Curry is better than he ever was

[@terrybear062074]

SedativeChicken they also say he's a better 3 point shooter than Bird and Reggie Miller. Which is a lie. He just shot more than they did

[@profot3]

+SedativeChicken Be real with yourself.John Stockton was not as good as Steph Curry

[@profot3]

+Adrian Ward He definitely is you just a hater

[@terrybear062074]

Lebron James how m I a hater,?

[@ericfurst6091]

He is for sure a top 5 Player and the greatest SF.

[@johnostrowski3402]

Larry Legend had the best eight year run perhaps in NBA history. Could of won 7 of 8 MVP’s from 1981-88. Won 3 straight from 84 through 86. The other 4 seasons he was runner up. True, his career was cut short. Remember what Pat Reilly said about him and taking the last shot in a game to save his life. MJ was very happy when he retired. Remember kings come and go. Legends live on forever.

[@davidp.62]

Jabbar said he was the best player he ever played against. Enough said.

[@vacefron7835]

🐐

[@theoneandonly9282]

If he played today he would be

[@MrDerby50]

If Larry Bird played under today's rules he would average 30 to 35 points per game and 10 dimes 12 to 15 rebs. To me he is one of the top three with Magic and MJ.

[@LetsGoChamp22]

1:59 Apollo creed?

[@kentjax3622]

A diamond among the rough.

[@windexman2004]

post more videos please

[@peterkilleen1152]

who else noticed at 2:53 it says "the hawks bench...lol"!

[@TokyoBalletReprise]

If Len Bias never died, Larry bird would of won 2-3 more championships and be crowned GOAT meanwhile Len Bias would be a top 5 or top 3 of all time.

[@jakedooley5300]

Yeah, I heard Len bias was supposed to end up better than Jordan, Len had super star written all over him

[@MINK2393]

No Larry arguably top 5 all time and guaranteed top 10 all time but NO.. I hated the Celtics also so I could be biased being a Showtime Laker fan

[@armandodelossantos736]

MINK but you do recognize greatness. Bird isn't the goat but top 5 easy

[@brasco96]

He was better than Magic and I loved watching showtime.

[@MINK2393]

Armando De Los Santos 1.Jordan 2. Kareem Abdul Jabbar 3.Lebron 4.Magic.. 5 is either Bird or Kobe IMO

[@king23perfect77]

i have spring break starting on moday

[@eog5217]

Honestly he could be

[@SavageSPK]

Today he'd stay healthy and KILL the NBA!

[@abdomination]

Taking all factors in consideration--damn right he is.

[@MadMatt41]

Some interesting and compelling statistics to back up this argument. This guy was a genius. A master of intimidation, trashtalk and psychological warfare. A freak of nature that really defied basketball logic. Im a big Larry Bird fan but he's not the G.O.A.T. Who are you honestly going to say is better than MJ with a straight face? But Larry Bird is 2nd in my book.

[@stevenhuntley3552]

Cuz he is white.

[@MadMatt41]

@@stevenhuntley3552 No because was the damn good Steven. Why you gotta bring race or colour into this?.Its nothing to do with how great the man was at basketball. I dont care what colour he is or where he came from. Why do you?

[@stevenhuntley3552]

@@MadMatt41 I know, right?

[@MuddyPoppins]

Without a doubt. 1.Bird 2.Jordan 3.Maravich 4.Magic 5.Lebron ...we are talking about overall talent and accumulative basketball skills(ie: Shooting, passing, rebounding, IQ, etc) as a basketball player right? If not, then: 1. Kareem 2. Wilt 3. Russell 4.Olajuwon 5. Shaq Honorable Mentions to: Dr.J Allen Iverson Kobe Bryant Oscar Robertson Jerry West Elgin Baylor Tim Duncan Meadowlark Lemon

[@rpgroome]

He led his college team to a championship? You must have gotten a different copy of the 79 championship game than I did.

[@papillon1232]

yes

[@meganova7600]

Y'all just love to keep us waiting huh

[@garywilson5733]

Larry Bird is head and shoulders the greatest player in NBA history. Better than Lebron, Michael, Oscar, KD or anyone else who's played the game.

[@joestack1222]

He's one the greatest but he's not the greatest

[@stevenhuntley3552]

What about Jennings? He was white, but he was great!!!

[@cinemaster9012]

I have him right behind MJ but I love Bird he was the Boston Messiah

[@gendiurshima8565]

KINGS

[@2bebothered]

Bird>lebron But its not by much.

[@Renegade8652]

That's the truth

[@RobertoGon]

I like your video. Video good.

[@MixedTapeVideosNBA]

Roberto González S. You good

[@patriceikome1507]

Finally

[@kcender3771]

I have to agree that LB is the most clutch. If his back didn't go out who knows. He was a better passer than Magic...by far.

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

I don't think he's the GOAT, but bird is a top 10 player of all time, he's 6th on my list

[@edalbanese6310]

AJ The Wright Gamer who is 1? The more I learn about bird the more he goes up in rank! I know plenty of good athletes that are average players. Some of the greatest hated playing Bird because he was so good.

[@stevefleming8742]

Yes Larry bird #1

[@eliadler5228]

my top 10, 1. mj 2. lebron 3. magic 4. wilt 5. kobe 6.bird 7.hakeem 8.russell 9. shaq 10. duncan

[@eliadler5228]

I forgot Kareem he is top 5

[@stevenhuntley3552]

You must be black.

[@diddy1847]

Yes. The answer is yes. Followed by Michael

[@RudieObias]

Magic Johnson won a championship in his first season, while Larry Bird won one in his second. It's either these two players were that great, or the NBA was less competitive back then. I'd like to think the former because that feat rarely happens for rookies and sophomores today.

[@wrylyo]

Something worth noting is that the Lakers and Celtics were both surprisingly good already when they drafted their respective players. The Lakers got Magic with the first overall pick only because they had secured that draft spot through some crafty trading in the previous years, so Magic joined a team already had a GOAT tier talent with Kareem. The Celtics got Larry with the 6th overall pick (other teams were hesitant to draft him cause he wanted to play an extra year in college). So neither team was as bad as you would normally expect when a GOAT tier player is about to be drafted.

[@RudieObias]

That's certainly true. NBA teams back then built dynasties through clever trades and draft picks, while today, it's mostly free agency and player collusion.

[@tonzjah]

I think becouse they were playng in solid teams. Nowadays first selection rookies are playng in terrible frachises. You mentioned also two of the best rookies of all time: very rare talents.

[@donniehenderson1916]

Simple response.....YES.....not close

[@grantmartin4773]

Do a video on wilt chamberlain

[@tpsam]

Greatest basketball mind ever!

[@stevenhuntley3552]

You say that cuz he is white.

[@ernestobruh3545]

1:29 THAT WAS NOT OUR FIRST RING our first ring was in 1949 fyi

[@ericthomas2131]

The 1st ring with the Showtime Lakers actually watch the video

[@ernestobruh3545]

Eric Thomas what do yo think I did

[@ericthomas2131]

The Lakers 1st ring was in 1940 whatever but the Showtime Lakers (With Magic, Worthy, Kareem etc) won their first ring in 1980

[@ernestobruh3545]

I know that was the Showtime Lakers first ring but she said "There first ring"

[@ernestobruh3545]

And how old are you

[@gagethesavage8969]

It's Micheal Jordan I heard of his stats it's so crazy

[@ringgenie]

Well you should check birds record then.... if you think jordan has crazy stats.

[@polarbearstrengthwsm464]

The answer to the tilde is yes

[@sevenrats]

I love Larry and I'm from Boston and I don't think you could go wrong picking him for your fantasy team but it's hard to no take Michael Jordan first. After that I say it's a toss up between Larry, Magic and a bunch of others. Michael Jordan was such a good defensive player though.

[@caleb.5233]

He’s definitely a goat but I don’t think he is The Goat

[@blank748]

What? -Russel Westbrook

[@dominiccorrea1969]

@@blank748 he worships the Baphomet

[@matthewjett8630]

If he played all 20 years and not just 15 he could be top 4 all time

[@donniehenderson1916]

The greatest ever....EVER.... IQ player as Russell, Walton, Johnson, Jordan, Stockton, Jabbar, Barry, Duncan

[@stevenhuntley3552]

Jennings, too!