Larry Bird: The Underdog Who Became the GOAT?!

From a small-town Indiana boy to an NBA legend, Larry Bird's story is an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamed big. Often overlooked and doubted early in his career, Bird refused to let his critics define him. Instead, he used their negativity as fuel to drive him to greatness.
In this riveting video, we'll uncover the secrets behind Bird's success, exploring his relentless work ethic, unwavering determination, and unparalleled basketball IQ. You'll witness how he transformed himself from a skinny, unassuming teenager into a physical and mental giant, captivating the hearts of fans worldwide.
Embark on an unforgettable journey with us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Larry Bird, the underdog who became the Greatest Of All Time!

[@dionysise5008]

The absolute basketball player. The real professor. The goat

[@josephcanales-pb3ip]

I watched Bird in the 80's and instantly he became my favorite player. It wasn't for reasons that you may think. It was because I admired his way of playing. He wasn't the fastest but he would beat you to the ball. He couldn't jump real good but he would out rebound you. He seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Bird also has the ability to make his teammates better. He knew their strengths and put them in a position to succeed with what they did best. His basketball I.Q. was ridiculous. The NBA finals in the 80's- Celtics vs Lakers were some of the best games I ever seen . Magic and Bird's rivalry was great for the game. They saved the NBA. Bird mastered the basics of basketball and showed that you didn't have to jump 100 feet in the air to be successful. Being smart and knowing what to do in clutch situations can be the difference between a average player and a good one. I remember watching the time that Bird was running on a fast break. The ball was passed to him and he couldn't quite handle it and found himself behind the back board right at the base line. He shot the ball over the back board and into the basket. I never saw that before and thought it was such a great play because he had no time to think, just to react. Basketball I.Q. is so underrated and something you only see from the great ones. Bird was great, not good. A level ahead of everyone else. "LARRY LEGEND".

[@cindyknudson2715]

Agreed

[@gustavocuevas6904]

He is the Goat. Period

[@deihorus7927]

Best all around plater of all time!

[@user-mp1gg7qj4e]

TRUE GOAT

[@Jbf-76]

Larry Legend is 100% appropriate.

[@innosanto]

The all around goat that people nowadays love to underrate.

[@nancysmith6482]

Nice video. I have always loved and been in awe of the Legend. He was the best at everything he did.

[@cindyknudson2715]

Larry Legend 👍

[@ElizabethAldrich-bb1ot]

Bird took a second to last place team with only 21 wins, to 61 wins in his first year. Never has the NBA seen such a turnaround. Rookie of the year in 1980. Bird got 63 points; second place Magic-despite the Lakers championship-had only 3 votes.

[@edwardbrito4010]

Magic took playoff team with Kareem to the Finals won? Bird took bad team to ECF big difference.

[@josephcanales-pb3ip]

That's right. The Celtics instantly became good when Bird arrived. People seem to forget that he made his teammates better. When the game was on the line and you needed a bucket, Bird delivered time and again. He made shooting the basketball fun. Kids used to drive to the basket and yell " DR. JAY" and then they stood behind the 3 point line and yelled " Bird". Magic and Bird saved the NBA. Those championship games they played against each other was some of the best basketball games I ever saw.

[@lukeconverse6632]

Greatest all around player in nba histiry

[@whatdayisit7376]

You know what I haven’t watched basketball since mj left but I’m gonna go buy me a bird jersey

[@abelhansen]

Plus he only played for 13 years. Thats why he is the man. 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Larry bird against young Grant Hill,?. Kobe Bryant probably score 50s points against larry bird, larry bird yelling help. Help to coach k.c Jones,, LeBron James against larry bird,, tell coach k.c Jones I got a LeBron James headache please , 🙏 me out the game

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Nikola jokic & dirk nowitzki would've score 50s points against larry bird

[@abelhansen]

@@LoydKline-uw4no you realy cant say that until you see done. Its only a guess on your be half..

[@abelhansen]

@@LoydKline-uw4no your talking in todays game is so soft. You cant even look at another player or you get a faul. It was not like that in larrys time.

[@abelhansen]

@@LoydKline-uw4no How maney time s do they score 50 in a year..?

[@ronaldogotiongco9574]

Die hard Larry Bird

[@thinwolf4516]

I think Bird is a goat, not the goat. I believe that there half dozen or maybe a dozen goats in NBA history. Bird was colorful and funny and heroic. A truly entertaining player to watch, he was just money as they say. I always enjoyed his repeated complaint, “Don’t put that white Boy on me. It’s disrespectful to my game.” I think that his comment was funny and respectful on so many levels. A truly beautiful commentary on race relations and I love the way it cracked black players up.

[@rduse4125]

Robert Pa’rish…come on maaan! Why show Boston clips when you’re talking about Indiana state? Lazy

[@davep8221]

So, he was an "underdog" in high school because the scouts ignored him. Still good vid except for the robo-voice.

[@steveh9789]

Bird is in the top twenty, but he is not the goat.

[@maa7332]

Ahsmwm Definitely not the greatest. Maybe as high as 6th or 7th with Duncan.

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Nikola jokic & LeBron James each would've score 50s points against larry bird

[@grahamchan6327]

Your kidding yourself, Michael Jordan couldn't beat Larry legend.... 6 to 0 in play offs...

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Machiel Jordan won 🏆 nba championships during larry bird & Boston Celtics nba basketball Era,,, Willis Reed & NY Knicks never 🏆 won nba basketball championship during bill Russell &Boston Celtics Era

[@mrho4speed]

And Bird would have scored 60 points against each of them. See how easy it is to say whatever you wish on here...

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

@mrho4speed Dominique wilken had no problems scoring points against larry bird,, laugh , laugh,, LeBron James ever played against 1980s Boston Celtics & larry bird playstation game , Kevin McHale would've guard LeBron James, LeBron James would've had a 🐦 sandwich if Kevin McHale or Robert Parrish didn't guard LeBron James, Nikola jokic against 1980s Boston Celtics & larry bird maybe a playstation computor game , Nikola jokic is alot on defense than larry bird, coach k.c Jones would've put Kevin. McHale or Robert Parrish on Nikola jokic, Kevin McHale or Robert Parrish would've told Nikola jokic no 🐦 sandwich tonight,, dirk nowitzki would've been another nightmare for larry bird , dirk nowitzki would've told larry bird too short , dirk nowitzki 7 foot tall against 6 foot 9 inches larry bird, dirk nowitzki would've a 🐦 sandwich against 1980s Boston Celtics on playstation game,, larry bird would've told coach k.c Jones help help call 📞 the 🚔 police, 60s points games, throw the white towel, Kevin McHale & Robert Parrish where are you,,, laugh , laugh , Victor wembanyama guards larry bird, larry bird, where the basket 🧺, I can't jump shoot over 7 foot 5 inches Victor wembanyama.nightmare wake up me up,,, larry bird

[@grahamchan6327]

@@LoydKline-uw4no What about this?.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaLPh3SCgbh6j7ssi=ZhEl_YLMGkOKrD8A

[@frankrice6935]

Dude you can't even pronounce Robert Parrish. Never heard anyone who called him that Ridiculous Grammar.

[@jimmyboy131]

It's a computer voice, not a real person reading.

[@user-bb2sg6jn8r]

Never will ever be the GOAT no matter the hype... he was never that dominant during his reign. Never was they ever back to back which would have shown how dominant he was...

[@trekkiexb5]

A decade filled with HoFers...Moses Malone , Kareem, Magic, James Worthy, Byron Scott, Dominque Wilkins, Isiah Thomas and the Bad Boys, Micheal Jordan, Hakee, Ralph Sampson, Charles Barkley, Dr. J, Alex English, Benard King, Sidney Moncrief, for a time DJ, Clyde Drexler, Adrian Dentley (the Boston Strangler)...sure I am missing some but Most teams, especially on the Eastern Conference were t stacked with 3 to 5 HoFers. The West less so, that explains Larry only getting 5 appearances and 3 rings. Context is the key, and you cannot be bothered to do research then you are willfully ignorant. And, I'm guessing you are a LeBron fan, eh? Larry has 3 back to back to back MVPs. in 12 YEARS! How long did take LeBron to get his 4 rings? Larry did all his work in 12. Stop being bias and learn something about the past. Because they wore short shorts, doesn't mean they couldn't hoop. And it certainly doesn't mean they couldn't hoop today. No touch league? Larry would have a field day.

[@user-bb2sg6jn8r]

@@trekkiexb5 If you can't dominate...then you are not worthy to be the GOAT...

[@jimmyboy131]

Three consecutive league MVPs, three consecutive 3 point shooting contest wins, won 3 out of 4 NBA games he played in, made the post season every year, made the eastern conference finals his rookie year and won the championship his second year. From '84-'87 averaged at least 50/40/90 shooting, 27 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, winning two championships in that stretch. And this was with a screwed up back, which was injured in '85. Not dominant enough? Who else has a similar resume? Nineties Jordan, maybe, but not Curry, Kobe, KD, or anyone else I can think of.

[@jimmyboy131]

Also, they played the Showtime Lakers in the finals three years in a row, which was a crazy good team with two top 10 players, plus other hall of famers. Good luck beating that particular team, no matter who you are.

[@trekkiexb5]

@@jimmyboy131 yup! yup!

[@freddyfurrah3789]

LEARN HOW TO PRONOUNCE PARISH. THUMBS DOWN