Larry Bird Breaks Down Greatest Plays and Moments of Career

[@mattwatts33]

Y’all are so lucky to have gotten this interview. Larry has turned the faucets all the way off to the media these days. Thanks for this! Larry is my favorite basketball player of all time.

[@steviechampagne]

Every single minute on tape we get of these legend is precious gold! They played in a different time, and their heroics in battle on the court should NEVER be discounted or forgotten. They paved the way for the modern evolution of the sport. Larry and Magic truly saved the NBA. We owe them so much flowers!

[@jceedrummer]

Larry!!! Larry!!! The best

[@LowdownBoy]

He never did media dummy lol

[@playalot86]

Me too

[@andrewdavid5928]

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

[@richardlindell9976]

Without one doubt!

[@danacarter4793]

Agreed and I literally grew up on him ,9 ,when he came in the NBA #LB33 💚

[@TruthHurts58]

Yes, not the greatest scorer, passer, or rebounder, but NO ONE did it all better and won like he did.

[@keeosama]

@@TruthHurts58he only won 3 times tho lol

[@TruthHurts58]

@@keeosamaonly 3? That’s three more than the majority of the players who ever played the game. Magic coasted to the Finals because the West was weak. Name a player who beat more Hall of Famers to win his titles? Bird had to go through Dr. J, Moses Malone, Kareem, Magic, Worthy, Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Sid Moncrief, Dominique, and Hakeem. Gtfoh

[@peterp6518]

'I seen a white jersey and I knew, I knew it was DJ, it had to be DJ..' Love the warmth in the Bird man's voice as he says that.

[@brasco96wired67]

This man is the freaking GOAT in my book. Bird had the greatest peak of all players in my opinion.

[@patrickgantley3824]

He Is The GOAT In My Book 📗 GARDEN 8081 Too! 🦅🍀🍀😁👍🏻

[@keithandrew2705]

He's the goat.

[@lisalynds9468]

No one else is called “The LEGEND “!!!

[@patrickgantley3824]

Check Out My Book 📗 GARDEN 8081 Where I Am Wearing Larry Legend’s Shamrocks 🦅🍀🍀 On The Cover 📗 There Were Two Legend’s ⭐️⭐️ That Championship 🏆 Celtic Season (1980 - 81) 😁👍🏻

[@DallasG83]

Neither is Larry. This guy thinks Bird is an urban legend. 0:24

[@BoogieBoyMetalMouth]

That was cool to hear him give that love and respect to Dominique. Nique gives Larry a lot of love in the media and it was cool to see Larry give it back. #legend33

[@KISS_MY_CONVERSE]

just the way Larry Bird speaks is the reason he's the greatest SF of all time.

[@MBGolfer]

Correction...the greatest player EVER!! PERIOD 🐐

[@barrydingman1184]

He said, "I was just trying to break the ice, but I knew I was gonna win the contest." Man, I love Larry Bird. Hard working results, that's what he is.

[@armandop9082]

1986 Boston Celtics greatest team ever, Bird is a legend for all time.

[@kevjr33]

Incredible content. Bird looked emotional talking about the late DJ towards the end, like in his mind he was reminiscing and misses him.

[@paulmkz]

This guy is about winning. Period. Don't matter if he scores 2 pts or 50 pts if he won he was satisfied. He had a clear cut goal and did was necessary to achieve it. In life you need a established goal to go somewhere. Lots of kids and adults could learn from that.

[@setaside2]

I'll never have a chance to meet him but Larry will always be a personal hero. The man IS basketball but, more importantly, he embodies authenticity. He's just a rare human being on so many levels. We have been lucky to live on his timeline.

[@lameguy9862]

I met him in terre haute Indiana he’s a nice guy he can drink a lot but that’s because he so tall. He knows he’s a legend so he doesn’t say too much either I was able to get his autograph twice and I still got one of them to this day

[@sungee3333]

I agree. My personal hero and I am a football guy.

[@chaelodoul9401]

@@lameguy9862Don’t throw those autographs away. You may run out of toilet paper sometime, you can use them to wipe your ass.

[@jonkluver7912]

I dislike basketball, but he is a good one. I enjoy watching Al Iverson videos for the same reason. They both played "the game" better than most.

[@guidosegalla82]

As a young teenager in the 80s, I watched every Celtic game, and I loved Larry's game, I played basketball just about everyday back then. Larry was my favorite player, and I feel so lucky he played at that time. Larry please do another interview we love seeing you ! God Bless you and your family.💖

[@ricksaldana8554]

THE GREAT LARRY BIRD DUDE WAS SENSATIONAL 🔥

[@michaelxr2460]

Larry Bird was my dads favorite sports athlete. We sat together and watched every Celtics game on TV throughout the 80s and we would just whoop and holler at the crazy things he would do on the court. Memories with my dad that I’ll always cherish. Thanks Legend!

[@elroz1675]

Larry won Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year after he retired! While he played: Rookie of the Year, 3 MVP, 2 Finals MVP, 9 All NBA 1st Teams, 1 All NBA 2nd Team, 3 2nd All defensive Teams.

[@broaddusmarines]

Wooden and Naismith Award winner in college as well in 1979. Voted the 6th greatest college basketball player of all time by ESPN.

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

I wish he liked coaching more. A finals appearance and two ECF appearances in his three years tells me he would've been a championship winning coach.

[@elroz1675]

maybe - they took 1998 Bulls to 7 games, and Shaq-Kobe Lakers to 6 in the later finals. Talent-wise they were outmatched. But I'm not sure Larry could win a ring if he coached longer because Indiana was a small-market team. Phil Jackson always made sure he had a nice situation with Jordan-Pippen and Shaq-Kobe, or Kobe-Gasol-Artest-Buynum. @@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405

[@kenhasibar2624]

As Rodman said: if he was black, he'd be just another average player.

[@elroz1675]

@@kenhasibar2624 I'd listen to what Kareem said, what Wilt said, and what Magic said about Bird. David Robinson said Bird was either his fav or one of is fav players. KZbin has clips of each of these 4 guys talking about Larry. I'd rather go with their views than with the clown, half-dimensional player that was Rodman. And those who voted MVPs and All-NBA selections - I'd take their judgement.

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

Shows just how modest of a person he really is, still will always be an NBA legend

[@danielfloyd933]

I’m a lifetime Laker fan, since the 1960’s, but I love revisiting Larry’s career and admire him greatly.

[@gsadventures678]

GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER EVER - LARRY BIRD!

[@MBGolfer]

No question or debate. I agree.

[@tammysczykutowicz368]

Larry is such a humble man, isn't he?

[@mikewhite6288]

Larry was being modest in this interview. He had so much confidence in his abilities, He'd challenghe him self. He new he would win 3 point contest with no problem. He new no one could stop him. Hed trash talk other players. The man is legendary. We'll never see another larry bird.

[@edkiely2712]

Great get Austin!👌 As a Lakers fan, I hated Larry when I was just a young tot. Now, I have the ultimate respect for him, his career, and the competitive spirit he showed during his amazing career. The span he had from '84 to '88 was simply phenomenal! Had he not been so devastated from his injuries, especially his back, we might have seen him play a few more years, and also seen him play at a higher-level after '88! To this day, I don't think there has ever been a smarter player than Larry in NBA history. His lightning-quick decision-making and ability to see the whole floor was next-level!

[@jennyfromjapan]

respect from a laker fan; respect to a laker fan. philly fans will never understand this. 💚🍀

[@edkiely2712]

@jennyfromjapan55 Good point Jenny! I love Japan, its history, culture, and it's people! Kinda envy you a bit!

[@Xtrememovieshow]

Laker fan also, Showtime is/was so seductive....Damnit Bird just flat out killed everyone. Not even close. HATED the Celtics. Lakers - Celtics is peak NBA; Team rivalry vs. individuals as well.

[@edkiely2712]

@Robmedianetwork It's too bad that Stern didn't implement then the scheduling they have now, so that they would have played each other more than twice a year in the regular season. Those December and February games were just so damn precious. Great memories!

[@daithipol]

​@jennyfromjapan55 FYI celtics emblem = ☘️ not , you may as well show a thistle. Bugs the sh1t outa me

[@trekkiexb5]

Nice insight on Dominque!! Makes the trash talk last year even more special! So Larry might have told 2 lies: "There will be another Larry Bird" and "My trash talk was overblown" Not according to everyone else in the league at the time! I think Kevin McHale is correct: Larry Bird is a bit button up now! I love it! Larry is just the best! So humble but proud at the same time! Still sharp as a tack, too!

[@kpurdue41]

A true legend! Getting him to be this candid and detailed is special - love it.

[@blademan4089]

Larry was being kind to not call today’s NBA soft… A real Gentleman…

[@bbwng54]

Agree!

[@keeosama]

The game is soft because of the refs not the players fix the officiating and you fix the nba

[@russell2890]

​@@keeosamais officiating the reason for all the flopping and load management though

[@applycontext9161]

Oldheads are so miserable keep crying

[@theesotaricitalian6338]

Lmfao I love Larry but he is def not no gentleman, lol 😂 he talked so much vicious shit.

[@captainwill223]

The greatest fundamental skill basketball player ever. He changed the NBA. "There will never be another Larry Bird!" Thank you Larry Legend for so many phenomenal memories!

[@cognitivedisability9864]

Wow, larry legend. Underrated in my opinion. He was unreal

[@bbwng54]

He was the ultimate TEAM player. Saying that he could care less about getting a quadruple double and mentioning TEAM several times shows what he knew was most important. Great interview- you had him discuss many of the highlights and stories that we hear about him.

[@andrewdavid5928]

Winning by the best way available is the true mark of a champion.

[@jingqi9106]

Larry Bird would be absolutely great in today's game with his all-around game, his size, and especially his shooting. Imagine Bird actually practicing the 3 everyday and then all his attempts. Remember that Bird shot 50/40/90 twice. I think he'd do much better in today's game and as things stand, he's one of the best shooters ever.

[@steviechampagne]

Reminder that Larry Bird retired as the All-Time 3pt Leader. I’m a big proponent of judging a player’s career at the time of retirement. It proves that Larry was the greatest shooter of his era

[@iLoveBIGTdsn3s]

Anyone who thinks Larry Legend couldn't dominate in a league that Jokic rules and Luka prospers, is just foolish. Speed is great and all, but a great half-court player who can do everything will always be highly dangerous, especially in the playoffs. Just imagine KD with a bit less speed, but far more basketball IQ, rebounding, tenacity, clutch genes AND heart... I ain't hating on KD, it's just the truth. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jingqi9106]

@@iLoveBIGTdsn3s Agreed. Bird may not be quite as tall as KD but Bird was a better all-around player - a better passer, rebounder, and at least as good a shooter if not even better.

[@SingleTrackMined]

The term "Dagger!" at the end of games was coined for Larry for when he'd hit that back-breaking trey with a minute left.

[@ricklove8588]

I was blessed to grow up a Bird fan and watched his entire career. Greatest all round player to ever play the game

[@robertg227]

What a classy guy.

[@KevinKilgorepage]

I AM SPEECHLESS, so much respect for Mr. Bird.

[@APhiOGammaPi]

The favorite NBA player of my mother! Larry Bird!!! The Legend!!! Respect for him being humble and always made mention to his team. I love watching LB videos. Thanks so much guys!

[@PeaceFan1]

BIrd will ALWAYS be in the TOP 5 of the BEST to EVER PLay!!!!

[@lewisframpton1]

Larry Legend

[@davyc3]

More storytelling like this, please! 🙏

[@patrickgantley3824]

Check Out My Book 📗 GARDEN 8081 I Am Wearing Larry Legend’s Celtic Jacket 🦅🍀🍀 On The Cover 📗👍🏻

[@PlaceToBeSydney]

I just want to say this is my idol. I grew up 3 miles from Boston and I’m a huge Celtics fan. It makes me sad to see Larry at this age. I always saw highlights of him in his 20s. But to see him like this makes me a bit sad. I guess that’s what happens with all our idols. Larry, you are the best Celtic ever and your autobiography is amazing. I wish you were more involved in todays media so I could see you more often. Be a host on ESPN or something please.

[@gailshepard-cook6350]

He Is Still So Humble. He Never Really Wants To Take Credit & He Doesn't Bad Talk Others. And As Far As Todays Game Playing I Disagree With Him Except For Knowing How To Get The Players Healthy. I Think Deep Down He Knows The 80's Were The Best Way To Play The Game BUT I Think He Loves Basketball So Much He Doesn't/Won't Bad Talk The Boring New Way Of Playing.

[@cesarmedina7080]

He bad talks bill laimbeer.

[@SingleTrackMined]

@@cesarmedina7080 He also bad talks cancer.

[@jubjubhenry5612]

Larry flipping Legend! My all-time fav baller and the most complete and skilled player who ever played, humbly ❤

[@KingsOfCardio]

I've never seen Larry smile and laugh so much. Fun interview. I can't believe you got the Legend himself to sit down.

[@-justin-4077]

Larry’s the undisputed GOAT of the clutch

[@mrho4speed]

Great interview and thanks for sharing this!! Many people do not remember that Bird did not have a 3 point line in high school or in college. The NBA 3 point line was new to the NBA in Bird's rookie season. Bird's first coach Bill Fitch hated the 3 point shot and evidently so did KC Jones. Can you imagine how good of a 3 point shooter Bird would be today being able to practice it growing up!! Bird created the 50-40-90 club and did it 2 seasons back to back (87 and 88) and was so close in 85 and 86 that if you total Bird's stats for those 4 years = Bird actually averaged 50-40-90 over 4 consecutive seasons. I also liked how Bird thought the "trash talk" was really for the court and players only but Bird's trash talk was so good and so funny that the opposing players and coaches and his own teammates were so entertained that they felt compelled to tell them and we are lucky to hear them. I have always felt Bird was the most complete and best overall player I have ever seen!!

[@bradreece819]

Thanks Larry Bird for the memories to last forever your a legend of the game for sure, and arguably the best player to ever lace up a set of shoes I love to watch you shoot the basketball, but your game winners I could watch all day and not get tired of seeing them thanks to that coach back at Indiana State who didn't give up on you or we all may have missed this unbelievable unpresedented career amazing 😮 thanks who all made this possible Larry your my hero

[@libertypastor1307]

I could listen to Larry talk all day! I think he was the best all-atound player in the history of basketball. He was driven! Such a competitor! Thanks, Larry, for giving this interview, and doing it with someone I've never heard of before!

[@johnatspray]

Easily my favourite player of all time. Great player, great story overcoming both poverty and a personal tragedy, great personality, great rivalry, great legacy, and overall he seems to be a great guy.

[@steviechampagne]

40 years later and all of his highlights still look fresh and new! A timeless legend, a true icon of the sport of basketball.

[@wordstasteweird9010]

Awesome job. I enjoyed getting so much detail from the man himself!

[@ThunderHourTS]

Incredible stories!!

[@sungee3333]

This is the purest Gold and most precious of diamonds to hear him give this interview. God bless Larry Bird. You blessed me and millions with your play.

[@KRHEE]

Bird rarely gives interviews..... major respect getting him on

[@leosag816]

Such a great interview! Its great listening to Larry tell it from his perspective. And that Dominique laughed at Larry’s “trash” talk! I love it. Makes me laugh to envision that.

[@gailshepard-cook6350]

ha ha ha Yea it's funny how a lot never really Noticed that Larry Is Ambidextrous. He Writes & Eats Left Handed BUT He Has Always Been More Dominate Right Handed, In All The Sports He Played & Other Things (like when He got into fights) He Did Was Right Handed Dominate. I Wish Someone Would Ask Him About His Ambidextrous In A Interview.

[@markfx12]

Larry was Basketball to me in the '80's.

[@YankeeStacking]

You can see Larry loosen up and get more comfortable in this interview as it moves along. So Cool!!

[@gsadventures678]

He is my idol in life and always will be. Long live Larry Legend!

[@chrisclemons7564]

This is remarkable. We almost never hear from him. So glad you were able to get this. One of the greatest ever to do it!

[@Harrygreen111]

I am in Australia and have always been a Larry fan , when l watched games l use to think Holy Shit did he really do that , great video love hearing him talk about his career , l know everyone has their opinion but to this 59 yr old Australian Larry will always be the best

[@PlaceToBeSydney]

Where in Australia are you? Which city?

[@Harrygreen111]

@@PlaceToBeSydney Melbourne

[@PlaceToBeSydney]

@@Harrygreen111 same

[@Mainegirl79]

So happy to see this interview! He has always been my favorite basketball player. His story was easy to follow. Growing up with 9 siblings it was easy to understand where how he thought about life. Loved to watch his play as he hustled and never gave up. Thank you for getting this interview.

[@WiseGuyUE92]

The fact that he thinks his trash talk is overblown makes him even more legendary lol

[@4thturning-selfrulevsonewo449]

These interviews are gifts to the fans who love to reminisce in this great era of sports.

[@T_va10]

Man what a dream. You could hear the happiness and giddiness in his voice

[@barryw2659]

He signed the basketball with his left hand! Larry Legend.

[@michaelv9833]

I saw that too. He appears to write left handed but shot right handed. True ambidextrous

[@elnach3240]

The stories of Larry's amazing clutch moments are truly legendary. All true also.

[@PhatLayCes7825]

its incredible how YT reactors have made this guy a "legend" all over again. For those who don't have these videos in their algorithm, a Gen Alpha viewer.. who normally is a LeBron fan, Curry fan, sometimes a Kobe fan.. they watch highlights of the 80s & 90s NBA. And the consensus is usually positive. Having watch the NBA for 4 decades now, it goes to show how Larry's game has inspired many of the stars today. As simple as running backwards to get prepared on D.. to Larry's trash talking. Everyone respects the Hick from French Lick for his career and the accomplishments he did.

[@ldybozz]

Fantastic job!!! He looks great. Please don't let this be the last time we see him in a sit down interview. I love hearing his stories. I'm a new fan of Larry's. I wish I would have seen or been able to see him play. I was 8 when he started playing with the Celtics. But I was raised in a male dominated Lakers fan family. You could tell when the two played. That was when it was dangerous to enter the room the game was played in. Larry really riled my uncles up. Larry was like the JR Ewing of basketball to me. Ruthless, scary & mysterious. Three years ago I went down the Larry Bird rabbit hole. I'm so glad I did. Now I know why he got to my uncles so bad. Larry was amazing. Playing & STILL dominating with all the injuries he had. He WAS a lethal marksman. If all the stories are true about his trash talking. That makes me love him even more. So hilarious. Such a shame players weren't mic'd up back then. His full court passes are my favorite. Under, over, left or right handed.....poetry in motion. #birdgang 🍀🐐💚

[@astraltraveler257]

My best friend and I worked for Sports Channel New England in the early to mid 1980's. We could sit wherever we wanted to sit, go wherever we wanted to during home games at The Garden. We were allowed to shoot on the court before games. Mostly behind the visiting teams bench. I was behind Barkley when he went up into the stands after a fan. The only way to truly appreciate the level of play is from the court level. What a trip. So grateful for that experience.

[@sungee3333]

Dude you were truly blessed. In texas I scheduled my life around cbs and tbs Celtics coverage. If they would have had nba network then I would have been a worhless unemployed single person because i would have been there all 82 plus playoffs in my man cave.

[@RetroGamingNook]

Being from the New England area this is wonderful to see. I have not watched basketball much after Larry retired. Just about saw it all those years. I feel blessed to have the Celtics 🍀 as our regional basketball team. Glad you got this interview and it’s great to see Larry talking this much.

[@lilJJslayer]

this is amazing!!!

[@jordanrioscreations]

Awesome to have this interview, very rare.

[@nymike06]

Larry legend was truly one of the all-time greats! What a joy to watch! Awesome interview!

[@sonjanewstrom6228]

He will always be my ALL time favorite. If I am feeling low,he will change my feelings in a split second.

[@robertdiehl1281]

Terrific interview. Great to see him relaxed and enjoying the conversation.

[@LRock-]

It's amazing that he won in 1984 against the Lakers, who had a prime Kareem and Magic Johnson along with James Worthy and Jamal wilkes. Definitely overcame the odds to win.

[@kenarthur6253]

Great interview. Thank you! Larry Legend is proof that hard work and brilliant basketball mind can take you to the top of the league. 💪🏀

[@PATYPUS3]

It's great to hear the interviewer clearly. GREAT JOB!!!!

[@MerkinMuffly]

Don't let Bird fool ya, he had a photographic memory, I bet he knew every word that was said on that Hawks bench. How do I know this? Because after that Utah game where he almost got a quadruple double a reporter asked him why didn't you stay in to get another steal? 10:42 Bird said "I did enough damage already"

[@tuneman7688]

This man is a national treasure, love hearing him talk about the game

[@Curly34584]

LARRY WAS AND IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! HE COULD DO IT ALL!!

[@Shafferhead]

Im a simple man. I see Larry Bird i click watch.

[@christineryan6564]

Thank you for filming this! Larry Legend.

[@frankrice6935]

He's the G.O.A.T. Larry Joe Bird was the best player ever seen. Mad respect for the Man ♂️. He just played on a different LEVEL than everyone else. Enjoyed watching you play Larry Bird and sadly I don't like the way the game is being played today. And I haven't seen a NBA Basketball 🏀 game since the 90's and I won't watch it again. TOO soft and TOO many 3 point shots and it looks STUPID. A bunch of Players standing around the 3 point line is a JOKE. Today's NBA game stinks and I refuse to watch a soccer game when they should be playing Basketball.

[@gerrypeet4861]

He's a true legend but what I admire Larry more for is his acknowlegement of the young talent today in the NBA and how the game has changed. This is true with all sports.

[@master-kq3nw]

Most intelligent player ever in NBA that 86 team was so good Lakers vs Celtics fun basketball 🏀

[@kermitefrog64]

Good point that is reflected upon. It is the work that was put in practicing that hones the skills of the great players. It is great to hear his respect for players on other teams. One of the greatest games I saw was when Larry Bird and Dominic Wilkens got into a shoot out and yet Larry has great respect for Dominic. Larry Bird is the GOAT of the NBA.

[@rosselliswilkinson]

The real GOAT Larry Joe Bird.

[@kcelvisfan]

What a class act...a true Legend 💚

[@mrbecrazy6684]

Larry is so humble. I'd like the time machine to come out where Larry 1980s listens to this and commentates and the faces he makes. I might of smoked to much

[@MrTroll_gaming]

This is great!

[@lefty5757]

Great interview! ❤️ Very well done. 🏀 🐐.

[@howequalspeace]

We need like 4 or 5 more of these from Bird lol. See if he'll agree to come on more.

[@charliekennedy2545]

Legend. Cool interview.

[@chefgromano5025]

He doesn’t hurt his back and it’s Jordan Bird in the same conversation best all time he’s still top 10 to me easy.

[@drummer8by2]

Amazing interview...

[@georgemccormick4786]

The man is the Hope Diamond both on and offthe court. I really appreciate that he did this interview.

[@ranmangolf]

Great interview. I've watched just about every Larry Bird video and seeing something new along with his perspective today in reflection of his era was really great.

[@jeepgrand1994]

The greatest, not only in every position on the court and good do anything at anytime to anyone but how ridiculously humble he can be being such a legend. Every kid that starts playing ball should watch tape after tape after tape of Larry in the 80's. I'm beyond lucky to have grown up in his era.

[@susanfabian6234]

Larry revitalized the NBA in the 80’s. He was so exciting to watch, I wouldn’t think of missing a game on tv or going to a game when I was fortunate to attend. So many good memories attached to those days! Simply the Best, that’s Larry Bird. ⭐️❤️🙏

[@jingqi9106]

Legend! 💯

[@JohnWilkesBased]

Outstanding video!

[@user-Terracer]

Bird is not an "urban legend" - he is LARRY LEGEND

[@tricia3114]

Great interview

[@elliotness11]

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