Larry Bird's Legendary Moment in the Three Point Shootout

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12 жыл бұрын

It's 1988, All-Star Saturday in Chicago. Bird had won the first two three-point contests and is looking for the three-peat. Again, again, again... for the third consecutive time Larry Bird won the three-point contest, this time with his finger he said "I'm the number one".

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@yykkyy
@yykkyy 7 жыл бұрын
Declaring his win even before the shot went in. Damn.
@HIMCULES
@HIMCULES 7 жыл бұрын
DeutschlandPorsche That's why names are important. You can call anybody that. But there is only one Larry Joe Bird. Just as the commentator said after he dropped 60, in the manner that he did it: " Larry Bird!, Larry Bird!, Larry Bird!" and you knew exactly what he's talking about. Larry Joe Bird
@knyte6426
@knyte6426 7 жыл бұрын
He did that in the 1st 3-Point shootout. When he first walked into the locker room, he looked at all the guys and said, "So, which one of you are coming in second?"
@howdy3751
@howdy3751 7 жыл бұрын
It's common knowledge that he put the finger up because he thought the ball before the money ball was the one that won it for him. Google is your friend
@yykkyy
@yykkyy 7 жыл бұрын
Link?
@edmundtam4155
@edmundtam4155 6 жыл бұрын
I love that ....I try to do that now whenever I play ball (raising my finger as soon as the balls released)....but my results aren’t nearly the same....lol
@mannyhernandez6615
@mannyhernandez6615 9 жыл бұрын
legend has it, he walked in to the locker room before the shootout and asked the other players, "so who came here to win second place? " then he went out there and he didn't even take his warm up jacket off to win his 3rd title in a row. ,
@greatriffishere
@greatriffishere 9 жыл бұрын
that's true, i remember when it happened back in 1988.
@elmalloc
@elmalloc 9 жыл бұрын
greatriffishere that's true, I was in the locker room as one of the contestants. - Brian Williams
@dwaynefortier2080
@dwaynefortier2080 9 жыл бұрын
Lol you saw Magic Johnson too
@25mfd
@25mfd 9 жыл бұрын
Manny Hernandez Everyone in that contest knew they were in trouble when bird didn't even take off his warmup jacket.
@Godofmercy1
@Godofmercy1 8 жыл бұрын
Reuben Ahmed Lololololololol I laughed too hard
@sas2300
@sas2300 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that he walked off with his hand up whilst the last ball was still in the air says it all, he was defintely trolling the guy 😆
@Jondsmusic
@Jondsmusic 2 жыл бұрын
We didn’t troll back then, that’s a millennial construct. He was merely declaring his confidence in the shot and the overall victory.
@JarrekAsF
@JarrekAsF 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jondsmusic I think what he meant was, it seemed like he was missing on purpose at first. To literally beat him on the last shot was ludicrous
@Jondsmusic
@Jondsmusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@JarrekAsF No I'm sure of that but at the same time my point still stands. Men acted like real men back then and dominated on the court. Men then didn't spend time hugging other dudes during games and being their best friends and sharing memes through text. You were enemies on the court and buddies later off the court, sometimes. That's how it's supposed to be.
@xxscarfaycexx8152
@xxscarfaycexx8152 Жыл бұрын
@@Jondsmusic stop being a boomer
@Jondsmusic
@Jondsmusic Жыл бұрын
@@xxscarfaycexx8152 I’m not a boomer you boomer you idiot! Stop being a millennial cliche sheep!
@tomislavmamic1586
@tomislavmamic1586 Жыл бұрын
Growing up in LA in the 80’s I hated the Celtics but you can’t help but absolutely love Bird’s entire package as a player. Dude is a f#+king LEGEND
@BrianPex
@BrianPex Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Boston area and loved the Celtics as a kid. Nothing like them days. Hated the Celtics but had major respect for them. Ha :-)
@GeneralGeorgeS.PattonJr.
@GeneralGeorgeS.PattonJr. 8 ай бұрын
@@BrianPex You mean you hated the Lakers...
@fishordie1992
@fishordie1992 5 ай бұрын
Celts fan but loved magic and the Showtime era. How could you not like that? It was the hey day of the league. Must watch tv. No load management crap, which is just code for a wussy. No zone D as it was all man. No free reign around the rim. It's a different game now and a worse one at that. Youngsters today can watch highlights from that era all day long and still won't be able to grasp the time period.
@0bob0cya
@0bob0cya 4 ай бұрын
Growing up in Boston I obviously loved him and the Celtics. And the rivalry with LA.
@youtuber3328
@youtuber3328 2 ай бұрын
to be TOTALLY honest for me these interests/hobbies did do and will go in this EXACT order #1 TIED wilt chamberlain and bill russell #2 kareem abdul-jabbar #3 shaquille o'neal #4 george mikan #5 dave cowens and #6 TIED lakers and celtics
@jovanisantiago5403
@jovanisantiago5403 7 жыл бұрын
This guy is gonna have a great nba career
@bingbong5243
@bingbong5243 7 жыл бұрын
i think hes joking, but on youtube you never know
@BornToBeRollingStone
@BornToBeRollingStone 7 жыл бұрын
He might become an All-Star one day.
@nerffire4687
@nerffire4687 7 жыл бұрын
Internet explorer?
@187crows
@187crows 7 жыл бұрын
and win a few championships
@maricarar4522
@maricarar4522 7 жыл бұрын
Joey S
@alidedereal
@alidedereal 8 жыл бұрын
I felt like he was trolling to make it more exciting
@MozTheBoz
@MozTheBoz 7 жыл бұрын
You can tell that he deliberately missed those shots since all of them are rushed
@TheBoon14
@TheBoon14 7 жыл бұрын
Msgr. Øystein Nidal Gein I seriously doubt he was deliberately missing them lmao.
@wnbacoach3494
@wnbacoach3494 7 жыл бұрын
He's known for being a dick especially when trash talking, I'd believe it
@Getfluentinenglish
@Getfluentinenglish 7 жыл бұрын
AAD I
@ShabazzTBL
@ShabazzTBL 5 жыл бұрын
M01535 They’re rushed because they only have a minute haha. Y’all just be making shit up.
@toucansam3
@toucansam3 2 жыл бұрын
I watched this live. The NBA will never be anywhere near as great as this again.
@Larryboy2701
@Larryboy2701 2 жыл бұрын
Bird had a perfect record (6-0) against Jordan in the playoffs, and went 17-11 in the regular season.
@user-vr2le8jb4d
@user-vr2le8jb4d 4 ай бұрын
the only man who jordan never got
@zt1053
@zt1053 2 ай бұрын
The only time Jordan ever won the season series over him, was birds last season, when Bird was clearly past his prime
@corkystorky
@corkystorky Ай бұрын
thanks to the times Jordan was drafted by a weed smoking crack team while Bird's gang a championship caliber, what kind of logic you have? Reverse their teams, Jordan on Celtics, Bird on that Bulls, just make sense already it's tiring not only to read it, but it's so dumb to use it, and I think you're not that dumb so better not use that in the near future
@user-yg7kb1mt9z
@user-yg7kb1mt9z Ай бұрын
Jordan was a Bird fanboy
@TheChosenOne1_
@TheChosenOne1_ Ай бұрын
@@corkystorkyyet when this same argument is used with Lebron it’s invalidated, come on now
@arjl880
@arjl880 7 жыл бұрын
It feels like they were much more serious about this back in the day than now
@ytumamatambien1748
@ytumamatambien1748 7 жыл бұрын
arjl880 maybe we need a lil more of this . All star weekend is a fucking joke now .
@Fonthandler
@Fonthandler 6 жыл бұрын
Seems like they had higher expectations than now.
@airplayrule
@airplayrule 6 жыл бұрын
i was thinking they seemed more serious back then myself
@bucky90269
@bucky90269 6 жыл бұрын
Different NBA. Today all you hear the players talk about is the "brotherhood." In the '80s, '90s, and even '00s it was more competitive.
@yaheard3918
@yaheard3918 6 жыл бұрын
I don't understand this comment at all... 😂😂😂😂 nostalgia is a HUGE drug. Ppl couldn't appreciate greatness if it was right next to you. Steph and klay can easily beat bird in a 3pt shoot out. Plus name me one player who could smoke zack or Gordon in a dunk contest? stop living in the past and appreciate what talent there is today.
@Coup0705
@Coup0705 7 жыл бұрын
I almost swear he did it on purpose missing those shots especially the last rack.
@adnaanlambe8575
@adnaanlambe8575 7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same lol
@unpoppedpoptart966
@unpoppedpoptart966 6 жыл бұрын
That's what I think
@jjbenz9633
@jjbenz9633 6 жыл бұрын
Coup0705 i wont go as far as to swear but i agree with cha
@chrisjames6327
@chrisjames6327 5 жыл бұрын
Bird's highest number of baskets in a round is 19. Curry's is 20. Klay's is 18. The standard hasn't changed much. Just the rules (ie. Adding the money ball rack in 2014)
@housesports000
@housesports000 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Mooney which is 8 more points?
@battistaverardi1240
@battistaverardi1240 2 жыл бұрын
If you notice bird’s form when he shoots is one of a kind. His hand is sort of behind his head at the beginning of his shot. I’ve never in my life seen anyone with this technique. Almost as if he cups the ball in his hand and creates a huge arc. Literally the smoothest release I have ever seen in the history of basketball.
@DrGreenThumbNZL
@DrGreenThumbNZL Жыл бұрын
Luka's is abit similar.
@pakalwotan
@pakalwotan Жыл бұрын
One of the three smoothest shooters of all time. The others being: Chris Mullin (who is regarded by Larry Bird as the best shooter ever), and Dell Curry (my favorite of the three).
@Sillysoft
@Sillysoft Жыл бұрын
Actually dirk nowitski is similar
@xefwyn
@xefwyn Жыл бұрын
Derek Fisher had similar form on his three
@jrfirefiher
@jrfirefiher 10 ай бұрын
Catapult
@paulwhite4855
@paulwhite4855 Жыл бұрын
Man Larry was the money man in the clutch! What a player. I was so happy watching this player growing up!
@voltron736
@voltron736 8 жыл бұрын
Bird in his warm up jacket. "I don't give a fuck"
@pedrosalazar6310
@pedrosalazar6310 8 жыл бұрын
Larry won a 3 point contest with a jacket on and Lebron complains about not being able to shoot because of the sleeves on his jersey.
@brsbaby
@brsbaby 8 жыл бұрын
You saw that on Instagram
@Daliman13
@Daliman13 8 жыл бұрын
+Pedro Salazar Shooting with no one defending you is not the same as shooting with people defending you in a game.
@MasonRantsnGamesRC
@MasonRantsnGamesRC 8 жыл бұрын
+Aaron O'Rourke Even though Larry Bird knocked down most shots in-game. Hell, he could've worn a winter parka and a 20 lbs backpack and still drain the clutch shots.
@woodchips1745
@woodchips1745 8 жыл бұрын
no he didn't dumbass he never said that you fools will believe anything on the internet because you're gullible he even said the sleeves had nothing to do with it
@saintgaming7545
@saintgaming7545 8 жыл бұрын
+Pedro Salazar That's amazing fucking idiot. Plus what's wrong with ripping his sleeves on ratchet bitch ass hater.
@billace90
@billace90 Жыл бұрын
He was and will always be, the best.
@user-iv9er3nr6z
@user-iv9er3nr6z Ай бұрын
Klay Thompson & shepen curry tell Larry bird anytime &anywhere to Larry bird in three points shooting contest, laugh laugh
@MisterLdamnthisusernamestaken
@MisterLdamnthisusernamestaken Жыл бұрын
I think he’s the most influential player ever. Curry, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Mark Price, Klay Thompson all wouldn’t have that play style if it wasn’t for bird. A legend.
@katra777
@katra777 8 жыл бұрын
Damn Bird's release is way behind his head.
@Fernando-yx5li
@Fernando-yx5li 8 жыл бұрын
If it ain't broke don't fix it
@TraumaER
@TraumaER 8 жыл бұрын
Unblockable
@TraumaER
@TraumaER 8 жыл бұрын
+&1 This might be the dumbest shit I read all year! Congrats because you had over 350 days of competition and still won the Stupidest Post of the Year award!
@TraumaER
@TraumaER 8 жыл бұрын
+&1 Bird would shit on you and all those pansies you mentioned. Did you even see him play live? He guarded the best players - including Jordan - yes Michael Jordan! Like Curry, he didn't need to be completely open because his release was unstoppable. Great in his era? He is one of the top 5 players in history. Ask any NBA player and they will agree.
@TraumaER
@TraumaER 8 жыл бұрын
+&1 You just don't like clear people.
@mqsseo
@mqsseo 10 жыл бұрын
Larry is the biggest badass NBA has seen. In a good way of course. That guy did everything, just watching him play was pure magic.
@tauqirghaniable
@tauqirghaniable 10 жыл бұрын
***** lol
@suavemaster
@suavemaster 5 жыл бұрын
Magic? You can't use the name of his competitor he couldn't beat...
@alansabin7487
@alansabin7487 2 жыл бұрын
@@suavemaster ???
@capitanfuturo594
@capitanfuturo594 2 жыл бұрын
@@suavemaster 1984 NBA Finals ? stop writing crap
@reginaldrivers5932
@reginaldrivers5932 Жыл бұрын
VG
@seanmelanson5200
@seanmelanson5200 4 жыл бұрын
"Who’s coming in second?" Bird said that before this contest
@JCATG
@JCATG 4 жыл бұрын
Before there was Hoodie Melo, there was Jacket Larry. #LarryLegend
@krazyeyedone47
@krazyeyedone47 9 жыл бұрын
Leave the finger up! - most baller moment in all star history
@jnisfr8363
@jnisfr8363 4 жыл бұрын
Boi
@epictntfailure5372
@epictntfailure5372 8 жыл бұрын
if You look closely, LeBron traveled
@buckeyefan1497
@buckeyefan1497 8 жыл бұрын
+Epic TNT Failure hahahhahahahahha
@markcollins9705
@markcollins9705 8 жыл бұрын
+Epic TNT Failure they do so does Kobe nd they get away with it.
@tysonreesmusic
@tysonreesmusic 8 жыл бұрын
+Epic TNT Failure Wow man such an original joke!
@spinner9057
@spinner9057 8 жыл бұрын
If you look closely, right after Bird sunk that money ball to win the contest, you can see that Cam held back on diving for that fumble.
@musarico5260
@musarico5260 8 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@tu9110
@tu9110 Жыл бұрын
The Legend. Thanks for the memories Larry. Never gets old watchin you drain those 3 pointers. The most clutch shooter of all time.
@jrsmith1998
@jrsmith1998 4 жыл бұрын
The Legend!!! I can’t help but to think that Larry shot poorly on purpose the first few racks 😂
@Toadspring
@Toadspring 10 жыл бұрын
He's holding that finger up before the ball even goes in. What a badass.
@raymcg06
@raymcg06 5 жыл бұрын
still one of the coolest sports moments I remember...I do the "walk away finger" to this day
@Deadbuck73
@Deadbuck73 Жыл бұрын
I did it the other day at work… my boss knew. 😂
@bwhite429
@bwhite429 2 жыл бұрын
Legend has it that Larry Bird coined the phrase “legend has it”
@KaDuWin
@KaDuWin 2 жыл бұрын
As a kid Bird became of my favorite players and he never left that spot. Definitely one of the most elite greats that is just still so underrated today. Anyone who watched him play though knows a different story.
@timmyturner124
@timmyturner124 7 жыл бұрын
He still had the coat on too damn
@jpace4revolution
@jpace4revolution 10 жыл бұрын
Bird did the math in his head and missed on purpose so that he could do the #1 finger on the final money shot.
@TheJjean21
@TheJjean21 10 жыл бұрын
Yep he had 2 different types of shots, the ones he rushed and the ones he took his time with, it was noticeable to me glad I'm not the only one who saw that
@27rickyd
@27rickyd 9 жыл бұрын
No nobody "misses" shots on purposes
@jp3813
@jp3813 9 жыл бұрын
27rickyd Except Larry Bird. Check out that last rack. The first two shots were rushed and the last three were slower.
@lesurlately9311
@lesurlately9311 9 жыл бұрын
27rickyd i agree, fans may love Bird and how that finished but no one misses on purpose no matter how much of a legend they are.
@howdy3751
@howdy3751 7 жыл бұрын
It's common knowledge that he put the finger up because he thought the ball before the money ball was the one that put him ahead.
@jeffrey1915
@jeffrey1915 Жыл бұрын
As a kid...I was born in Redondo Beach CA....and grew up in Indiana.....I absolutely loved the show time Lakers in the 80's....but...the Celtics with Bird.... just unbelievable......!
@davidtee2812
@davidtee2812 2 жыл бұрын
The Best of the Best... this never gets old! ❤️🏀
@Kdogcentral5ables
@Kdogcentral5ables 10 жыл бұрын
larry bird in my opinion is the best shooter to ever play the game. this guy won while wearing his warm-ups thats too tough
@dxxm9999
@dxxm9999 6 жыл бұрын
Not anymore. Steph is easily the best shooter in NBA history.
@Ethan-co8wx
@Ethan-co8wx 6 жыл бұрын
Kdogcentral5ables ever hear of Reggie Miller bud?
@Ethan-co8wx
@Ethan-co8wx 6 жыл бұрын
Ohio Sports curry plays in a soft af day of basketball put him in a leuge with Jordan magic and bird along with the physical style of play back then and he would be destroyed
@ohiosports7051
@ohiosports7051 6 жыл бұрын
Ethan 484, haha put those players in a taller, way more athletic, and faster era. They would fucking suck.
@Ethan-co8wx
@Ethan-co8wx 6 жыл бұрын
Ohio Sports no they would dominate over them
@jjs777fzr
@jjs777fzr 9 жыл бұрын
Larry doesn't even remove his warm-up jacket. Cool.
@bridgettescott6530
@bridgettescott6530 8 жыл бұрын
HdjZuccb
@bubinga_basher
@bubinga_basher 2 жыл бұрын
When I know the end result, yet the adrenaline starts flowing. That's greatness
@ZedP
@ZedP Жыл бұрын
Man, one of my fondest basketball memories.
@sandyacombs
@sandyacombs 9 жыл бұрын
Bird, the greatest player of all-time.
@zyxwut321
@zyxwut321 8 жыл бұрын
+Sandy Combs The greatest basketball mind of any player. Not the greatest player. Top 5 though.
@pendrikkerkins4095
@pendrikkerkins4095 8 жыл бұрын
+Sandy Combs I agree
@stuungar4034
@stuungar4034 8 жыл бұрын
Great, but not the best. Oscar Robertson, Magic, MJ, Wilt, and Olajuwon are all better all around players. Even Steph Curry, in just a few years, has established himself far and away the best 3 point shooter. Ahead of Bird, Reggie Miller, Mark Price, etc.
@10061973100
@10061973100 8 жыл бұрын
+StuUngar Totally agree with your comment, Steph might be the best 3 point shooter, but it is still to early to even think of saying he is better then Bird overall :/
@stuungar4034
@stuungar4034 8 жыл бұрын
+WankZ I'm usually with you. I hate when someone who is new to the scene is anointed the "next (insert name)". But Curry is already setting records and is shooting better than anyone in the league.
@bballer191
@bballer191 9 жыл бұрын
This was the year I was born. And I somehow miss these days.
@controlledkhaos5709
@controlledkhaos5709 2 жыл бұрын
That was epic! Bird was a killa... Certain players have that killa instinct... He has it
@Deke1
@Deke1 2 жыл бұрын
When the guy doesn't even take off his warmup jacket, you know he's got this!!!!
@jawjww
@jawjww 7 жыл бұрын
Larry Bird was such a legend. All time great for sure.
@danielkiefe4538
@danielkiefe4538 Жыл бұрын
*IS
@evil-jay5362
@evil-jay5362 7 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this live. Bird was an amazing player against " the dunkers". For his height he could of been but carried his own style which made him a legend. One of the best passers I've ever seen set aside his shooting abilities.
@Jondsmusic
@Jondsmusic 2 жыл бұрын
And this is yet another reason in a long list as to why Larry Legend is the true 🐐
@YesMyTatsAreReal
@YesMyTatsAreReal 2 жыл бұрын
When you think how many buzzer beaters and other game-winning shots Larry had throughout his career, a number of them coming in the playoffs, watching him win the contest by hitting the last ball on the last rack to give him a three-peat was classic Bird.
@SuperLearningStuff
@SuperLearningStuff 10 жыл бұрын
Man I remember watching this live when I was a kid. I was going nuts when that last shot went in!
@Grannyknockers
@Grannyknockers 8 жыл бұрын
Still can't believe they didn't hand the ball off to beast mode
@skiLLphrAIM
@skiLLphrAIM 7 жыл бұрын
has my dying 😂😂😂
@sergiozavaleta4521
@sergiozavaleta4521 7 жыл бұрын
Lance Hedges lol he ain't even playing anymore
@Savage_Gamer777
@Savage_Gamer777 7 жыл бұрын
Lance Hedges you still haven't moved on wow
@Grannyknockers
@Grannyknockers 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Mcclane The joke is in how late after the fact it was. Sorry you were unable to pick up on that. Everybody else did.
@Savage_Gamer777
@Savage_Gamer777 7 жыл бұрын
Lance Hedges it's getting old.
@gabehcuodsuoitneterp203
@gabehcuodsuoitneterp203 7 жыл бұрын
Larry missed those on purpose for dramatic effect.
@MrThebigtimerush
@MrThebigtimerush 10 жыл бұрын
Best 3 Point shooter ever Larry Bird
@mladenciki
@mladenciki 10 жыл бұрын
***** you think Stojakovic Peja
@thepunisher236169
@thepunisher236169 10 жыл бұрын
Mladen Milovanovic Ne budi glup.
@AdsE462
@AdsE462 10 жыл бұрын
***** he has the most 3s not the most efficiency
@jjhrkel
@jjhrkel 10 жыл бұрын
***** larry freaking legend!! Don't forget that, son.
@S1chotiic
@S1chotiic 9 жыл бұрын
Larry made less than 40% of his three pointers, there are a number of players who are above that for their careers
@voiceguy3635
@voiceguy3635 2 жыл бұрын
Some memorable moments back then.I rooted for Bird--probably more than any other athlete I've seen.
@paulwhite4855
@paulwhite4855 Жыл бұрын
What a player! Awesome competitor! What a moment!
@TheiMark3000Show
@TheiMark3000Show 11 жыл бұрын
Bird looks more like a bowler than a basketball player. Legend.
@BasketballJones48021
@BasketballJones48021 9 жыл бұрын
PEOPLE MENTIONING THE "LOW" SCORE: Kevin Love won with 17 points in 2012, Daequan Cook with 19 in 2009, Dirk with 18 in 2006, Hornacek with 13 in 2000... Craig Hodges has the record for most points in a round, ever, in 1986 (Bird won that contest). Hodges also has the record for most consecutive shots made with 19, in 1991, and Bird is 2nd with 11, in 1986. Larry is also 4th all-time in most points in the final round, with 22. Oh, and players back then didn't grow up with the 3PT line, plus they now have the money-ball rack which allows for more total points. Just this year, only a couple of players reached 20 points WITH the money-ball rack. Go watch the 1986 contest for Bird's best performance, also.
@Swahili1
@Swahili1 6 жыл бұрын
klay with 27 points on 2016 and eric gordon with 24 2017 what's your point?
@mandingoduagi5283
@mandingoduagi5283 6 жыл бұрын
Space Shifter dude that comment was 3 years ago ...
@lominaboy1842
@lominaboy1842 6 жыл бұрын
BasketballJones48021 dd
@JLDraco
@JLDraco 6 жыл бұрын
Best score ever by a player: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ62XqGIndR3qbM
@dankyengine7422
@dankyengine7422 6 жыл бұрын
BasketballJones48021 s
@etothej
@etothej Жыл бұрын
This Bird fella is gonna be good. Mark my words.
@sc3639
@sc3639 Жыл бұрын
Man, shooters are so much better now then back then.
@trungasi
@trungasi 9 жыл бұрын
lebron is physically the greatest SF ever but what he lacks is bird's mentality.
@mauriciocortez6198
@mauriciocortez6198 9 жыл бұрын
He lacks birds jordans bryants among others mentality
@camdenmarkham1575
@camdenmarkham1575 9 жыл бұрын
mauricio cortez jordan and bryant aren't small forwards.
@Kashby281
@Kashby281 9 жыл бұрын
***** Absolutely true. It's unfortunate and LeBron probably doesn't give a damn whether other players have a stronger mentality than him but it feels like the game these days is a lot more for fun than for winning compared to how it used to be
@TheSmokeSypher
@TheSmokeSypher 9 жыл бұрын
yeah but Bird would DO him on the court. yeah Lebron could get some dunks in on him maybe some blocks or steals u know energy plays but Larry Legend would DO LeBron Bron every which kinda nasty u could think of. Think what old ass bird could do to Pippen and the Bad Boys. come on man
@yungindigo4603
@yungindigo4603 9 жыл бұрын
Augustus Sypher Lmfao you're stupid
@ItsBriiiiii
@ItsBriiiiii 6 жыл бұрын
Very few players can compare with Larry Bird...MJ, LeBron, Magic first come to mind, but Larry was truly incredible
@NC-ck5oj
@NC-ck5oj Жыл бұрын
he was different. slow as a snail but just gifted with a ball in his hand
@troyterry3226
@troyterry3226 11 ай бұрын
Kareem & Kobe too
@burgessgrb3
@burgessgrb3 2 жыл бұрын
There was no way Dale Ellis was going to let Bird go first. Can you imagine the pressure coming behind him. Shooters shoot, one of the GOATs.
@Colstonewall
@Colstonewall 2 жыл бұрын
Always loved Dale Ellis. Loved his form on his jumper. Then again, Bird was my favorite player.
@MsZeitgeist85
@MsZeitgeist85 9 жыл бұрын
I am surprised Bird chose to play with a jacket on.
@deemann123
@deemann123 9 жыл бұрын
MsZeitgeist85 he won his 3rd straight without even taking off his warm ups. GOAT
@MsZeitgeist85
@MsZeitgeist85 9 жыл бұрын
dee mann There are lots of big name players now that complained about the new NBA uniforms with short sleeves made it hard to shoot.
@Kgell1
@Kgell1 9 жыл бұрын
MsZeitgeist85 I'm not he's white
@chadstoner5542
@chadstoner5542 8 жыл бұрын
Bird was gangster like that
@Spamfriedrice323
@Spamfriedrice323 8 жыл бұрын
And lebron two nights ago tore the sleeve of their shirt jerseys because it apparently affected his game...
@bailinnumberguy
@bailinnumberguy 6 жыл бұрын
I never noticed that Bird didn't even bother taking off his warm-up jacket. That's confidence.
@BamaRockstar85
@BamaRockstar85 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love his form. Looks effortless
@joecollins3494
@joecollins3494 2 жыл бұрын
To all young kids if you want to grow up and be a basketball player. Watch all the videos you can of this guy. He is as good of all around basketball player that ever played the game. Bar none.
@hamlettelmah441
@hamlettelmah441 8 жыл бұрын
i love the story about the 1985-1986 All Star weekend's inaugural three point contest and him walking into the locker room and just casually walking around and looking at the other contestants without saying a word at first then few minutes later telling them ''I'm just trying to see who's gonna finish second'' #LarryLegend33
@mj23allday247
@mj23allday247 9 жыл бұрын
Haha, Bird was just teasing
@markt8428
@markt8428 4 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this live. Even I was hoopin and hollering. What a finish it was!
@ryanschramek322
@ryanschramek322 Жыл бұрын
Larry was always clutch anytime on the court. Fine clip here 🔥
@DeB0zzzz
@DeB0zzzz 9 жыл бұрын
3:56 is Badass.
@waynep1178
@waynep1178 9 жыл бұрын
Bird was just one of those players who played the game from the neck up. Wasn't the most athletic guy, or talented guy. He was just very smart, and knew how the game needed to be played. Tremendous heart. IMO, still....still one of the top 6 or 7 best players ever.
@OneHundredPoints
@OneHundredPoints 8 жыл бұрын
+WayneP117 Larry Bird wasn't talented? Lol... he was pure talent...
@shaneanderson2534
@shaneanderson2534 8 жыл бұрын
+OneHundredPoints yes but he didn't have the ability to be athletic or physical due to his body
@OneHundredPoints
@OneHundredPoints 8 жыл бұрын
Lone Legend He wasn't athetic, but he was extremely talented and he had a very hig basketball IQ.
@shaneanderson2534
@shaneanderson2534 8 жыл бұрын
+OneHundredPoints exactly!
@Ethan-el6gl
@Ethan-el6gl 8 жыл бұрын
second or third imo
@JXC25
@JXC25 Жыл бұрын
Being from the Boston area, it's almost impossible not to be into at least one sport, so many legends have played here. Regardless of the sport we have phenomenal history.
@bradleylove3514
@bradleylove3514 4 жыл бұрын
This dude has his warm ups on...what a GOAT
@kalebdegroot8869
@kalebdegroot8869 7 жыл бұрын
Larry Bird is the best shooter of all time.
@goncalomendonca133
@goncalomendonca133 7 жыл бұрын
You re jokink right???
@kalebdegroot8869
@kalebdegroot8869 7 жыл бұрын
Gonçalo Mendonça No. I'm very serious.
@goncalomendonca133
@goncalomendonca133 7 жыл бұрын
Kaleb DeGroot YEah sure forget about steph curry, the best shooter ever...Smh
@kalebdegroot8869
@kalebdegroot8869 7 жыл бұрын
Gonçalo Mendonça Stephs career isnt over. How can he be the best shooter ever?
@goncalomendonca133
@goncalomendonca133 7 жыл бұрын
Of course he can, hy does the best shooter has to be retired, that makes no sense
@sethkohn5517
@sethkohn5517 9 жыл бұрын
I remember this too, my dad (RIP) and I went crazy....................BIRD DOESN'T EVEN TAKE OFF HIS JERSEY............
@pinacoladatime5915
@pinacoladatime5915 9 жыл бұрын
you mean his jacket
@rrogers2370
@rrogers2370 9 жыл бұрын
Blaze Cypher who gives a shit
@sethkohn5517
@sethkohn5517 9 жыл бұрын
He could have done it wearing a sports jacket...lol
@first-namelast-name4198
@first-namelast-name4198 Жыл бұрын
I remember watching it live. Legend
@domspadola3196
@domspadola3196 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a Lakers fan and Larry Bird would be my guy to take that last shot. The best at that
@RyuHayabusa06
@RyuHayabusa06 7 жыл бұрын
It's funny how little money he won, $12,500. Today's players lose more than that for criticizing the refs. Bird still the GOAT 3 point champ.
@KingLast112
@KingLast112 7 жыл бұрын
If you were to convert that into todays value it would be 25,500.
@tomdarrington
@tomdarrington 7 жыл бұрын
Sigh.
@picassophasakda9626
@picassophasakda9626 7 жыл бұрын
nobody knocks shots like bird. but i was born in 88. you gotta think, 12,500$ back then was like 30 mil lol
@RyuHayabusa06
@RyuHayabusa06 7 жыл бұрын
Picasso Phasakda No, not quite. It would like $25,000. Not that much money really. Even with today's inflation that prize money won't even buy you a decent car. Things have changed a lot.
@BlessedEraProduction
@BlessedEraProduction 3 жыл бұрын
@@RyuHayabusa06 12,500$... You joking you could get few muscle cars with those cash, those 80s muscles car today worth over 150k
@BJMcB92
@BJMcB92 9 жыл бұрын
Combine Lebron's athleticism with Bird's mental toughness and clutch performance and you would have the most unstoppable basketball player ever.
@Empathyyy
@Empathyyy 8 жыл бұрын
BJMcB92 this nigga said Lebron lmfao
@indistinguishable7259
@indistinguishable7259 8 жыл бұрын
+BJMcB92 fuck Lebron
@teliksmith
@teliksmith 8 жыл бұрын
+BJMcB92 =some dumbass whithout any handles or passing skills
@user-mt7fs9gy5e
@user-mt7fs9gy5e 8 жыл бұрын
+Harlem Shake He wasn't just smart. He needed an element to his game that could cover his lack of athelticism, and that was his amazing brain, understanding of the fundamentals. Really, we'll never see such a unique legend like him ever again.
@jeremygervais5029
@jeremygervais5029 8 жыл бұрын
So Jordan pretty much lol
@MADDOXXXbr
@MADDOXXXbr Жыл бұрын
A true legend in a making.
@RoyalCam9
@RoyalCam9 Жыл бұрын
The coldest 3-point victory! Legendary 🔥❗️
@lostchild2003
@lostchild2003 7 жыл бұрын
This one never gets old.
@nissansentraglx
@nissansentraglx 10 жыл бұрын
bird knew the last shot was going in as soon as he released it. that is some damn confidence! then again, how many hours he spends shooting those shots in practice.
@AntonioVazquez33
@AntonioVazquez33 6 жыл бұрын
In a interview with Bill Simmons, if I not mistaken, Bird said that he only practiced 3´s for the Long Distance Shootout... He did A LOT OF THINGS on the court....
@hightolerance8728
@hightolerance8728 2 жыл бұрын
The Original Steph Curry move knowing the ball goin in before you see it goes in. If it’s a good release You can usually tell it’s goin on before it actually does
@hightolerance8728
@hightolerance8728 2 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioVazquez33 I would agree with that. In today’s game He would be a horrible 3point shooter. He form is horrendous 😂
@scottchambers7087
@scottchambers7087 Жыл бұрын
I saw a G. I've seen it all. Dope describes my rhymes, making all you MCS cold drop like dimes. You know MCSC is back again, and battling me on the microphone is like committing a sin. I was blessed to see this in person. With love, Scott/MCSC
@leehaskins307
@leehaskins307 11 ай бұрын
bird is in top 5 of all time nba players… A LEGEND….
@iamjamz3878
@iamjamz3878 8 жыл бұрын
another one 🏀 another one 🏀 another one 🏀
@carson8080
@carson8080 8 жыл бұрын
another one 🏀
@whodis2625
@whodis2625 8 жыл бұрын
another one 🏀
@margaritaramos5429
@margaritaramos5429 8 жыл бұрын
another one 🏀
@brandontucker7460
@brandontucker7460 8 жыл бұрын
another one🏀
@germangutierrez6731
@germangutierrez6731 8 жыл бұрын
another one 🏀
@robertswift6101
@robertswift6101 7 жыл бұрын
one of the best shooters ever.
@joehalili8468
@joehalili8468 7 жыл бұрын
Robert Swift overrated in shooting if u see his percentage u'll know what I'm talking about and how many threes he made his whole career
@therandom58
@therandom58 7 жыл бұрын
+Joe Halili when he was in the league the three was a novelty he's easily top 3 shooters ever behind curry and Allen imo
@robertswift6101
@robertswift6101 7 жыл бұрын
Joe Halili sorry joe but overrated and larry bird dont even belong in the same sentence,ask anyone..lmao@ overrated smh
@JakeStine
@JakeStine 4 жыл бұрын
​@@joehalili8468 First off, shooting 40% from 3pt is pretty good even today. A significant number of Bird's 3's were contested shots and last-second heaves from half court. He only took around 2.5 3pt shots per game for the bulk of his career, and usually one of those was a last second heave to end a quarter, and another was him throwing up some junk with 2 or 3 guys in his face. And his avg was still 40%. By comparison, Lillard avgs 40% today and while he certainly shows his range, he also takes 9 attempts a game and most of them aren't deep or contested. The 43% Lillard shoots when wide open helps offset the 35% he shoots when he's actually somewhat covered, and/or when the clock is running down.
@davidbell7091
@davidbell7091 Жыл бұрын
what it looks like when you are so good you make sure you bounce all the balls you don't need so you can beat the buzzer with the winner. what a stunning performance.
@anthonycarr719
@anthonycarr719 Жыл бұрын
Larry Bird the best player ever
@manueldeabreu1980
@manueldeabreu1980 5 жыл бұрын
Bird, trolling before trolling was invented.
@huntercole4036
@huntercole4036 7 жыл бұрын
4:20 "ice water in his veins" just like d'lo
@jda3comics693
@jda3comics693 Жыл бұрын
Larry bird was awesome I loved watching him play
@markchoate9021
@markchoate9021 Жыл бұрын
This always just amazes me!!!
@Head318Hunter
@Head318Hunter 7 жыл бұрын
The best clutch shooter and best clutch player of all time. The best team leader of all time. The highest basketball iQ of all time.
@Shitnames
@Shitnames 7 жыл бұрын
They had really awesome music in the 80's and just listen to the track in the background, while throwing the balls lol
@TheIceManDan23
@TheIceManDan23 4 жыл бұрын
Friedrich Faustus what’s the name of the song?
@suttonmcbangerz5441
@suttonmcbangerz5441 4 жыл бұрын
@dantin Morgan "Shakedown" by Bob Seger
@Veritas-Vincit
@Veritas-Vincit Жыл бұрын
I desperately miss and long for the old nba
@DC-xc3by
@DC-xc3by 11 ай бұрын
This man is not human, he was amazing, truly a legend.
@StudMacher96
@StudMacher96 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a freakinn NBA legend!
@ramdel7818
@ramdel7818 8 жыл бұрын
No había entrado el balón y ya levantaba el dedo en señal de victoria. Todo un crack, el mejor. No ha nacido nadie con su talento y visión de juego. Antes ni después que la leyenda.
@Colstonewall
@Colstonewall 10 жыл бұрын
Never took his warm-up jacket off, lol.
@hippieboy6428
@hippieboy6428 Жыл бұрын
I used to idolize Jordan when I was young and playing, now I grew up to like Bird.
@jordansharpe8607
@jordansharpe8607 5 жыл бұрын
Best 3 pt shooter of all time. No doubt about it bruh‼️💯 even in 2k I never miss with him🤷‍♂️💯♥️
@canmydogget100subscribers2
@canmydogget100subscribers2 5 жыл бұрын
2k has Easter eggs in it. My two favorites are that in MyLeague if you use the old Boston Celtics he will guaranteed make the three point contest, no matter what he puts up, he gets in. The second is that if Shaq leads a fast break there’s a 50/50 chance he’ll break the backboard
@kusarigamakatana5588
@kusarigamakatana5588 Жыл бұрын
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