Larry Bird says he would LOVE to play against Nikola Jokic

NBA Legend Larry Bird says he would love to play against Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.
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[@ctlim4776]

All the legends say Jokic is fun to watch, while some pundits in tv say his boring to watch.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Cuz they never graduated beyond Checkers.

[@capitanfuturo594]

Kendrick Perkins and Nick Wright are stupid guys.

[@alatreon7451]

I tend to agree with the legends. Yeah he’s not an athletic freak, but he’s a basketball genius. The passes he makes are just out of this world.

[@MsMrapplepie]

Anyone who loves the game of basketball knows how fun it is to see Jokic play. Bro is truly a master of his craft

[@ryanbruce3670]

Boring for them because he plays perfect nothing to talk shit about​@@MsMrapplepie

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

I love how Larry initally said he wants to play AGAINST him and not WITH him.

[@aztn19]

EXACTLY!! I picked that up too; he wished he could challenge the best players not politic and collude behind the scenes to team up with the best players for easy rings!

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

@@aztn19 that's what today's NBA is missing, that competitive spirit

[@jaclrossrick6327]

​@@MoonMoon-fx1opjokic has no competitive spirit but he still shits on everybody

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

@@jaclrossrick6327 Jokic is competitive. He's just not animated.

[@Hargazer]

Cause Larry Bird is a competitor

[@pavleruso5292]

"Man is he good"

[@chadliberty8975]

The question is not about his health but more like is he interested enough to still play the game 😂

[@Dutch_Rudder]

@@chadliberty8975 I agree. Hopefully management can keep high character guys around him to keep him engaged and believing in one another. If they stick him with a bunch of me-first, TikTok dancing, stat-obsessed idiots, he’ll walk away.

[@TheBestOne382]

@@Dutch_Rudderso what I'm sick & tired of u fool talking about his interest in the game he did his job. He won the ultimate goal now leave the man alone.

[@user-tr3ov6iw1b]

when Larry Bird says he is good believe it he is really GOOD.

[@dadadadad7787]

U can see for yourself if I watch him the MAAN is great probably bevthe best big man ever there's nothing this man can't do pass hit 3s shoot buzzer beater rebound scores hit free throws run the break drbble. U can't say that about all the greatest big man in history on nba to ha e each one I listed and be good at every single one.

[@davidrajaruzicka5546]

​@dadadadad7787 He's the best offensive player maybe in basketball history, but his defense needs work. Keep in mind, I said he's probably the best big man on offense with no notable flaws; it's the things on defense that concern me.

[@dadadadad7787]

@@davidrajaruzicka5546 I agree let m3 tell u I say this friends co co workers if keeps this up I mean his stats wise in my eyes he be the best big ever just on individually

[@LN-Lifer]

As the Lakers fan it double hurts to say this but .. Greatness recognizes greatness

[@R_Kingdom_00]

I respect the hell outta that. We all want our teams to win. Fucking duh, right? But that also doesn't mean that we all can't take the time to respect, appreciate & show some class for other players and/or teams' greatness. At least that's how I feel. Some people were lucky enough to live thru a time & witness Kareem, Bill, Oscar, Wilt, etc... other people got to see Bird, Magic, Jordan, Barkley, Ewing etc... others got Shaq, Timmy, Kobe, Carter, Jkidd, Nash, etc.... than came Melo, James, Wade, KD, Paul, etc... now its Jokic, Giannis, Embiid, Luka, etc. Now here comes Wemby, Edwards, SGA, etc... We're lucky to live in a time to witness greatness at the highest levels. Some people were or are lucky enough to have witnessed multiple eras. It's amazing when you think about it.

[@Dizcrete]

@@R_Kingdom_00facts💯✌️

[@dantekyle1775]

As long as you respect it. No shame.

[@DemonKing-oi4jd]

Every Laker fan from that era respects the hell out of Bird, just like Boston fans loving Magic. Magic and Bird put the NBA on the map!

[@erikponciano]

and Larry Bird doesn't even feel respected playing with white guys. Shows how much respect he have for Jokic.

[@Ker-db3nd]

He isnt "white" in the way that you mean, hes from Serbia

[@davidpeters3857]

@@Ker-db3nd💯

[@daddyfuse50]

​@@Ker-db3ndlol you have no idea of American identity politics. Hes "white" whether you like it or not.

[@zoricajelic2466]

Gospodine Lebrone vas je sa igrom vašom profesionalnom košarkaš ka što ste vi igrali nasledio Nikola Jokic.

[@aleksandarg8642]

@@daddyfuse50he’s Serbian

[@Calaman228]

I got chills 🥶

[@johannesgrote270]

Kosovo i Srbija

[@Bigedub101]

Grab a jacket

[@aleksandar8090]

What a praise! 👏

[@MrT67]

I like how Larry is always gracious and happy to give credit to today's generation. It tells me three things: He knows he he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone as a former great, he knows that his day is long gone, and also that he is a good guy.

[@randyrci]

Greatness recognizes greatness.

[@sedlyholmes3722]

larry is basically seeing himself on Jokic, they both play same style

[@atlefjugstad6231]

I've been saying this for years and people said I was crazy lmao

[@thumpmasterTRE]

Look at their peak stats, pretty similiar imo

[@kaukase539]

Same Style? Nahhh! Did you saw Larry’s passes? Larry was faster 😂😂😂

[@xsjado_anon]

@@kaukase539 He's basically a bigger, but less agile, version of Larry. His ranged shooting isn't anywhere near as good though, especially in the clutch. I'd still take Larry over Joker, but give Joker a few more years at the rate he's improving and he might end up the first guy ever I rate on the same level as Larry and Michael, who are my equal #1, depending on what I need from a player.

[@troliskimosko]

@@kaukase539Don’t underrate Birds passing

[@andrewtownsend9128]

Joker is the reason I started watching the NBA again.

[@AstroSully]

Let me guess fav players Bird, Stockton, Dirk and Jokic? 😂

[@clutch7548]

@@AstroSullyDude, theres no black players playing like Jokic. Hes a way better orchestrator than even Lebron

[@Dizcrete]

@@AstroSullybro always gotta bring up race💀🤡

[@youszz6606]

​@@AstroSullyStockton and Dirk are gonna get surpassed easily by Jokic

[@kap6195]

Me too🎉

[@Bhlunted]

Larry was already one of my fav players from the past and this just made me like him even more.

[@Hojohfg]

Larry it's probably my favorite legend to hear him talking. He's so respectful for the game, the players, and he's just enjoying the league like any other enthusiastic fan

[@clutch7548]

Yeah hes never once been one of the salty old dudes jealous about attention or money

[@sasuke65743]

He respects coz he's outside the parquet. Inside he was quite the trash talker, prob part of his tactic too lol

[@blackprix]

This coming from a basketball savant… If anybody knows a game from all aspects it’s a great legend, Larry Bird, what a compliment❤😊

[@zvonkosolin8627]

When a legendary basketball "killer" like Larry Legend say he would like to play against you, now that means you are really good and a challange, you dont see lot of big men who are deadly shooters, good passers and do their thing within team format without jumping out of the team. Huge compliment from legend.

[@dumbassdude8372]

Jokic's weakness is literally his athleticism for defense and that's it. He's already good at positioning in defense its just that he cant jump for contest

[@user-el9jf3ok2t]

Fact that in this great basketball time with so many stars he finds Joker as most interesting to watch tells us the difference between a knowledgeable guy, a pro, and the average Joe spectator who likes only high-flying dunks. I’m just glad Someone shares my opinion…

[@dstewart8159]

Hey, when you’re getting respect from Bird, you are an all-timer. Right Kendrick Perkins and Nick Wright!? Perfect proof that KP and NW shouldn’t have jobs.

[@gnomechomsky2524]

My favorite interview was Tracy McGrady talking about Jokic. But yeah the number of all time great players praising Jokic really says something

[@nenevz2948]

Hey, those burgers aren’t going to flip themselves

[@dewman7477]

@@nenevz2948 robots can do that

[@alatreon7451]

I prefer to call him Nick Wrong

[@tonyp1376]

​@@alatreon7451Nick Wright makes a living by making stupid takes and enraging intelligent sports fans. Whoever employs him is a buffoon.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

And there is the final stamp of approval.

[@blackichan3866]

Not an elite defender. Until he makes it as all nba defense then he will never be in the talks with shaq, Duncan, Hakeem. Will be outside top 10 looking in at giannis

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

@@blackichan3866 yeah. People forget a lot of the greats played offense AND defense

[@vineezyproductions9638]

@@blackichan3866 did he not play elite defense in the finals last year? Because I don’t remember Bam Adebayo having any success and I’m a die hard Heat

[@blackichan3866]

@@vineezyproductions9638guess not that big of a fan because vs the nuggets he averaged more points he even did during the regular season and averaged the most in that series vs any other series last year. The ONLY time the heat had success was going at Jokic. That was literally the gameplan

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

@@blackichan3866 Lakers were EATING BUCKETS for dinner when they were going at Jokic

[@bluejay4214]

Mfing Bird and Jokic on the same team or playing against each other. Man oh man that’s something anyone would love to see.

[@bradleye660]

It’s good to hear Bird’s voice these days. I’m glad he’s still alive and has his senses in his older age. ❤️

[@BurKeSkunkCloud]

bro said against not with!! true nba legend

[@iwishyouwould6937]

Ive been calling Jokic a 7' Larry Bird for years. He is a special player that other players love playing with. Makes the game easier for all teammates.

[@insanusmaximus2857]

Everybody compares Luka to Bird, but I've always thought Joker was a closer match.

[@bbcpfghs]

Probably reminds him of himself…Jokic is like the big man version of Bird in a lot of ways. Also love when old heads compliment the newer generations, shoutout to Larry

[@chrisaultman1]

FYI Jokic is ONE INCH taller.

[@paulchege4853]

That's huge coming from Larry Legend

[@brendan4970]

This is why I wish more Nuggets games were televised nationally

[@Jch914]

We can't even watch them locally.

[@dennistyler9852]

@@Jch914Why not?

[@Jch914]

@@dennistyler9852 nothing free anymore. Team has been in dispute with altitude sports network that carries games.

[@magichands135]

A Bird interview? Now those are rare!

[@clutch7548]

Yep, he only did it for his guy Reggie Miller

[@HFH-Official]

If Larry Legend says you are great, trust me, you are great.

[@shanajennings9273]

That means a lot. Respect.

[@MladenBlatnik]

I love his what he said. I would love to play against him. Show what kind of competitor Bird was.

[@kraff2988]

“I would love to play against him.” Despite how great of a passer and teammate Jokic is, Birds first instinct is how great it would be to play against Jokic rather than join him. That’s a real competitor…. With that being said if I could choose any 2 players to play together in their prime it might be Bird and Jokic. Such selfless players who were amazing passers and clutch competitors. Plus they’re both huge guys that can shoot and hit any circus shot. Also both are soooo efficient. Would def need some brothers on the team tho to make up for the athleticism lol..

[@watonemillion]

Jokic reminds me of Bird, a lot

[@pichart]

Highest praise. End of story.

[@josegonzales4621]

It's Wonderful Larry Bird Is Real. ❤ WE have the Show as Jokic Murray N Gordan

[@jummyran]

I love that trio and all the role players they have. Nuggets are special. I haven’t watched nba for years until I started watching inside the nba you tube clips. lol luka and Gianni’s were the most popular it seemed but when i learned of joker I was hooked and loved murray and Gordon and how they act like a family unit pretty cool.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

Big praise from one of THE greatest the game has ever seen

[@tobiasdetrick7521]

Just hearing Larry Bird say he's switched over to Denver is the greatest thing anyone has ever said about Denver.

[@jimmyboy131]

Coming from the man who actively hated playing against other white guys, you can't get any higher praise.

[@FlesterVids]

He didn't hate playing against white guys. Stupid misinterpretation of his quotes

[@jimmyboy131]

@@FlesterVids he hated being guarded by a white man.

[@FlesterVids]

@@jimmyboy131 he said they were being disrespectful putting a white guy to guard him. Not the same thing at all, thanks for proving my point

[@jimmyboy131]

@@FlesterVidsOK some people just like to argue. This was a useless discussion.

[@matthewmichaelcrown3643]

@@FlesterVids probably Larry just psyopping guys, IMHO

[@robertseverin1773]

Holy hell bird and joker would awesome to watch together

[@user-jc3pl3de8b]

They would never lose a series ever lmao

[@highendservicesbarrieont8347]

Need to draft Bird...or maybe rules being...Larry could be a walk on?😂😂😂

[@steveg3442]

Goats talking about Goats 😎

[@SBANDOOOO566]

Jok and the Nugs brought me into this league and it very quickly become my favourite sport in the world 👍🏻

[@ashutoshlohogaonkar8348]

Game recognises game.

[@rayrapien4636]

Wow seeing the legend like to watch the Nuggets that's cool

[@wjatube]

Jokic brought me back to watching the NBA again. The league desperately needed him because today's game is nothing but a carnival-like 3 pt shooting contest literally games are won on make or miss not execution and adjustment.

[@lethargicmosquito]

Giannis?

[@crazynweird3547]

Sga also thier is a ton that dude just a mj fan

[@francisflores6899]

Larry Legend compliment...cant get any better than that

[@darrenpotts910]

People really need to consider the value of his words because LB doesnt even talk about people like this unless you are a great player and a great competitor‼️‼️

[@hixta]

This is why Legend is respected. He always gives love to the youngins' and modern basketball

[@blackduel]

Legend speaking FACTS

[@fredharvey2720]

That's right Larry

[@DOMCOM40]

Nuggets play like the Bird Celtics. And I think it is just so much fun to watch. I guess that’s why Bird loves to watch us :)

[@carlosarrighi1147]

Mr Legend never throws shade to the actual players, what a man!

[@banania34]

Gotta love bird… hes and old hate who has no hate for the current gen of players… the man just loves basketball and is knows how to sit back and be a fan… refreshing

[@thirdworldTrini]

When you get the nod from the Legen you know you that guy

[@natecw4164]

Hearing my favorite player of all time talking so highly about my favorite player of this era... Man I love being a Nuggets fan. May have been 4 decades of heartbreak but we got that chip and we're running this ish back.

[@trumoomoo]

Larry is one of the few that has no hate whatsoever always gives props, no matter what era

[@HawkNestPod]

Ultimate props & respect.

[@Pukees01]

I love MJ Al day but I wish Larry was mentioned more for people to know how good he was. His jersey should be everywhere too!

[@Moorsho]

Everyone was mad when Hakeem said joker was better player than embiid

[@blackjesus6433]

He is because he stays healthy. 🙏🏾

[@ChairmanMeow1]

For a while smaller guys were killing it. Now we're back to a big mans game. I appreciate how the nba is always adjusting itself and never stays the same for too long.

[@gilbertlucero4567]

Thanks Mr. Bird.. I Live In Denver and That Was Awesome To Hear From THE LEGEND!!!

[@SowerOfMustardSeed]

The last team that was fun to watch was the Duncan, Parker, ginobili, Kawhi Spurs. Now I’m falling back in love with the game again with Jokic and Denver.

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

Same. Team basketball is poetry in motion

[@msingyheat3218]

Key difference between Larry and today’s players… he’d love to play AGAINST the greats!

[@machadofilm]

It sounds wild but he’s underrated

[@Fixundfertig1]

Bird just proved you can compliment a player without saying he's greater than this or that.

[@Fadeyes98]

And we would love to watch this game!!

[@Kingepticon]

I feel ya, Bird. I feel ya.

[@NoisqueVoaProduction]

I like how you don't need to be freakshly athletic or have tons of fancy moves to be fun to watch. Basketball is beautiful in itself if played well

[@spandsbab]

Highest compliment ever!

[@EggplantEmperor]

"Against" I love the competitive mentality of NBA Legends.

[@Hatedvarii]

WHEN LARRY FUCKING BIRD SAYS YOUR GOOD THATS WHEN YK YOUR DOING SOMETHING RIGHT. JOKIC MVP

[@user-jc3pl3de8b]

Especially if he says "man is he good"

[@yixkhblank7956]

MVP🗣️👏👏

[@user-up3yt4sh2y]

Can you imagine him and bird on the same championship team for years in a row

[@anthonysimpson4084]

Joker is my favorite player in the league

[@0007tad]

Greatest knows greatness..

[@aintijustthecutest3863]

Same on everything. Used to watch and root for Warriors, then switched to Nuggets during Joker's 1st MVP year. He's more fun to watch right now.

[@lanceoconnor6432]

Larry bird knows he can play and has fundamentals and bird see jokic in himself

[@JohnCrawford-gb8mo]

Coming from LARRY LEGEND that is the ultimate compliment! I’ve compared him to Larry often!! Especially the way he shoots his shots straight over the top of his head!

[@Miken25]

Notice he said play against him not with him! Respect!

[@_rico]

Hearing Larry saying this just makes me think that all those retired basketball players still wishes they could've played against there favorite players today

[@user-cs8qb9mb4n]

What a great great Ball Player…. and great humble person Larry Bird is.

[@nathansteele4358]

They play the same😂 he’s watching another him dominating

[@hunteranime4793]

I love Larry ❤️

[@wjl2068]

That's why larry bird is an all time great. Most people say I would love playing with that great player. He says I would love to play against that great player. He was always looking to play the best talent instead of joining another stacked team

[@aaronhall4039]

I love Jokic game yo he really is good

[@jeffreyrings9677]

That’s why he’s so great, Larry said he wanted to play against him , not with him,

[@user-ff1ez5sy5h]

love bird's commentary here. shows alot bout his mentality - would love to play with or against him - dont matter. either would be exactly what he signed up for. and. very violent dunk by michael porter jr 😳

[@DonAshcraft]

From the beginning The Joker's awareness and basketball IQ reminding me of Larry Bird!

[@AlexBrown-xp7mt]

Larry and Nikola, what a pairing that would be

[@Yodakaycool]

Amazing compliment

[@spartamykonos]

High praise from the great, Larry Bird.

[@dimitriosampatzis8829]

Greetings from Greece .Sir Larry Bird along Sir Magic Johnson are the absolute ambassadors of basketball for the new generations around the world . Humble with grace . Thank you America .

[@thecarlob_007]

Larry legend is a true basketball aficionado

[@crossface7770]

Larry in his prime trash talking jokic would be epic

[@glenntipping7538]

Its great to see a big man acknowledged and not just for rebounds and misses from guards.

[@GrantOakes]

Jokic rarely show anything "flashy", but instead, just plays EXTREMELY solid, smart, and dominating ball!

[@zikobrazilac9587]

Larry, LEGEND

[@DonnaWillis-sf4dk]

You were fun too watch Larry Bird. It is hilarious to find out what you were saying out there to the other player's. LOL McHALE!!!!!!!!!!@!

[@nenadnedovic9246]

Love Larry.😅

[@lexist7]

“Against” him. Legend, that sums up who you are. You wanted to be the best and beat the best.

[@iSheep4ever]

Players with the killer mentality would always say they would love to play against another awesome player before saying they would love to play with him. Larry Legend. ❤️

[@icetmdabss3501]

You can feel how honest his opinion is, lol.