Larry Bird ULTIMATE Mixtape! | REACTION! | First Time Watching Larry Bird

[@maxbrazil3712]

James Worthy said "I'd much rather guard Michael Jordan than Larry Bird. Jordan made you look slow, but Bird made you look stupid."

[@irishgrl]

@8:47 ish….. check out the look on Larrys face. And right after he takes off his jacket. This man is DEADLY SERIOUS. HES COMING TO ANNIHILATE THE OPPOSITION.

[@toddpatrick8254]

Pat Riley said if I need a player to take a shot to win the championship... I'm taking Michael Jorden but If I need a player to take a shot to save my life, I'm taking Larry Bird. 😂 He really was that good. Great review fellas!

[@EbizzerHH]

That is the ultimate statement! Hands down!

[@jaygee1616]

Me too

[@jamesoblivion]

On at least two occasions, I can recall seeing Bird play with a broken face. Both times, he dominated.

[@cindyknudson2715]

4 Crazy Stories. . Larry Bird Great video. I hope they react to it.

[@soramirez5473]

gotta watch Larry Bird the greatest passer of all time Re Edit

[@mikerichardson8983]

If you saw larry legend play in person, like I saw him. You would say he's the Goat. He was unstoppable. Without a doubt the smartest most clutch player I ever seen. He was magical. Could shot from anywhere. His passing was unbelievable. And he didn't most of it on two bad feet and a broken back. Without a doubt the GOAT!

[@cozenw3236]

He also played with a whole in his cheek, an infected toe that required a 2 1/2 cut in between his toes the same day he had to play, and double vision. And after all of those things, he still played…

[@rgreen1107]

Your absolutely right … Larry was no freaking joke !

[@ldybozz]

From 85 - he retired, Larry played with a broken back that would lose its structural stability. It would lock up in abnormal positions. He would have to get adjustments just to be able to play. Sometimes going straight to the hospital after a game. To spend the night in traction. That's just one of the injuries that he played with. He didn't even use any pain meds, shots, etc. for any of his injuries. Yet he was still able to dominate and put up stats. He was the FOUNDING member of the 50/40/90 twice. He led the league in 3 pointers twice 85,86. FIRST 3pt contest winner in 86 then 87, 88. MVP 84 , 85, 86.. 2 Finals MVPs, 12 All star, 10 all NBA Teams, 3x All Defense selection. All in 13 years. It took Bird just two seasons to get his first ring. Larry turned the Celtics around his first season. From a 29 - 53 season to 61 - 21 season. Larry's one of 8 hall of famers to win rookie of the year & be named to the all NBA first team. The only one so far to have those honors after Larry is Tim Duncan. Larry Bird is the only player to win Rookie of the Year, League MVP, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, coach of the year & executive of the year. Larry is the only player Jordan couldn't beat. 6 -0 playoffs; 17 - 11 reg. Here's some of his highlights. 5x Larry Bird Was Injured But Refused To Quit kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Ori4eli6Z4fKM Ultimate Mix Tape kzbin.info/www/bejne/npS7p2OAqd-Bh6M Larry Bird Greatest Passer re-edit kzbin.info/www/bejne/rajSZamqlr-gqbs Larry Bird Most Savage Moments kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXOnYZerZpKbZ9E Larry Bird Fights Heated Moments kzbin.info/www/bejne/jorMc5Spe8torMU Larry Bird's Greatest Moments kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6uQdaxubrxnfq8 Larry Bird 50 Amazing Assists kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKllaF3bMion5I 4 Crazy Stories That Prove Larry Bird Is The Toughest Player In NBA History kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXZpHVofdierJY

[@DoggieFosters]

Since they enjoyed the glimpse into his passing, i really hope they watch the re-edit passing vid in your excellent list of links.

[@ldybozz]

@@DoggieFosters Thank you! I hope they do too. I 💜💜💜 Larry's full court passes. Under, over, left or right handed. The ball lands perfectly into the player. The Greatest Passer video has lots of his full court passes.

[@oldben6086]

Don’t forget…Larry Bird is the ONLY man to win RoY, MVP, Finals MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

[@animeman84]

Thanks for these-I’ll check them out later

[@shawnj1966]

Bird had supreme confidence in himself and never second guessed anything that he did. He also had that confidence in his teammates and knew they would ready for those passes.

[@sandyleewhite]

Magic & Larry, resurrected the game of basketball......My dad loved basketball, but stopped watching, until the competition between Johnson & Bird was highlighted......What my Dad used to say, about Larry's game, is that it reminded him of someone, who was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball, track & Field, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, and was what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched!

[@FUBAR1986]

They called him “Larry Legend “ While he was still playing

[@joecoffey1521]

Someone, it might have been James Worthy, once said,"Michael Jordan made you look slow, Larry Bird made you look stupid."

[@cirrustate8674]

I don't know if he said that, but James absolutely said he'd rather guard Michael than Larry.

[@deancafe4739]

@@cirrustate8674 worthy said what you said as well as the one above.

[@omerselimucar]

Larry Legend The Great ☘️💚🏀👑

[@venetoaward]

I have a feeling that if you dig a bit on Larry's videos he's gonna go up a lot on your top list. Keep digging guys!

[@DoggieFosters]

Exactly. They don't yet know what an all-around monster he was.

[@devindawson606]

Facts, and look into his childhood and where he came from.

[@richardlacey4923]

Are you guys that naive? As if they’re from another planet!

[@scorpiothegreat1]

Greatest trash talker of all time. Most clutch too.

[@deihorus7927]

I'd say most complete player ever.

[@jp3813]

@@deihorus7927 He's a good help defender, but definitely not a defensive stopper.

[@LadyShar]

There are some great Larry Bird videos and some great Magic and Bird videos. Larry Bird greatest passer re-edit with new footage

[@jonathancaldwell4195]

You can always tell the people that have never seen Larry play. They talk junk about him until they do. Good reaction

[@garycox3205]

The day he retired made Jordan the happiest guy ever. Jordan could never beat Bird and it haunted him until that retirement day

[@pauldennis9248]

LARRY BIRD... 24.3 PPG 10 RPG 6.3 APG 2 SPG 1 BPG..... SAYS IT ALL.. PLUS 3 STRAIGHT MVPs and 7 straight years at 1 or 2 for MVP. HE IS STILL TOP 5 AND BEST SMALL FORWARD TO EVER PLAY THE GAME, AND THEY SOLD OUT THE GARDEN ON A NIGHT WITH NO GAME FOR HIS RETIREMENT.

[@lfcgero35]

Do a few more bird reactions like making the case , his trash talking video , his best passes re edit as it has all his quarter back passes and other legends speaking about bird. Then do magics mixtape and jordans. These are the 3 goats that changed basketball and made it the global phenomenon it is today. Slainte from ireland a long time fan of bird.

[@joeunis318]

Larry bird had 3 straight MVP seasons and finished Runner up 7x. That's all you need to know about Bird. Jordan was happy to see him go!

[@beachside1]

Bird had a back condition in the 91-92 season. He had a compressed nerve in his back in which left him in excruciating pain for every game. Doctors tried to remove the bad disk but didnt work. So when Magic came along he had trouble just trying to play. Thats why he retired in 1993

[@xchiro1818]

Don't kid yourself about "skill level" then, compared to now. Players in the 80s-90s could go. Just as athletic, and arguably MORE skilled. They didn't allow palming, carrying and traveling back then, like everyone gets away with now. Now, it's more "street-ball" than basketball. People view that as being more "athletic" and "skilled." I don't. But I'm an old man, so...

[@1perfectpitch]

Exactly. That's why I quit watching basketball.

[@deihorus7927]

@@1perfectpitch As powerful and athletic as some players are today, I can't see LBJ dominating Olajuwon, Malone or Kareem. He would be hard fouled one time by Lambeer and stay out for the rest of the season with a broken ego.

[@1perfectpitch]

@@deihorus7927 You obviously know nothing about Larry Bird or how tough he was. He'd have these players on the bench crying into their hands.

[@meminustherandomgooglenumbers]

If Larry played today, he'd be a perennial all-star center.

[@ericwillison4011]

Spot on. When you can palm the ball and travel without being called for it of course you are going to look more athletic and fluid.

[@cano21]

Considering he was doing all this for years with basically a broken back automatically puts him in the GOAT debate. Bird was a man's man.

[@fyoutube4226]

It's not a debate, Larry's the best basketball player to ever step on a court. Magic could do nothing better than Bird. Jordan was only a better one on one defender and finisher at the rim than Bird. Bird played with injuries that neither one of those guys ever had to play with. As far as anyone playing in the last 15 years. The NBA isn't a man's league anymore. It hasn't been for along time. It's just the WNBA 2.

[@meminustherandomgooglenumbers]

@@fyoutube4226 Jordan's explosiveness at the rim gets cancelled out by Larry's rebounding. Larry's rebounds and assists might be enough to get him to an all star game even if he doesn't score any points.

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

@@meminustherandomgooglenumbers Jordan was 0-6 against Bird.

[@scorpiothegreat1]

Larry also averaged 10 rebounds a game.

[@soramirez5473]

Larry bird also averaged 10 rebounds a game and 6.3 assists a game.. kevin durant.. lol.. good react tho..

[@shane7073]

Larry’s trash talking video is hilarious

[@chris93703]

2:36 The guy's reaction looking for the ball is priceless. It reminds me of a lost boy in the mall looking for his mother the way he is looking around.

[@TarHeelMan98]

When Larry came back out he had a broken cheekbone.

[@nimfoofoo]

I’m pretty sure his retirement happened on a non game day. The Garden was packed just for this moment in time. That’s how good he is.

[@frankdascoli709]

When asked why he played lefty vs Portland bird replied “ I’m saving my right hand for the Lakers”

[@coreyrees840]

Also that retirement ceremony in the garden, wasn’t on game night. The fans literally packed the stadium just for the retirement ceremony

[@redkat7406]

They called him Basketball Jesus

[@michaelcroteau5919]

The man got more MVP votes than anyone in the entire decade of the 80’s.

[@Wesker1984]

Oh yeah, his passing game, check out Larry Bird - Greatest Passer Of All Time (Re-edit with new footage).

[@censortube8662]

If Larry played today he would dominate just like Jokic does. He was 6'9 and had a very high release so he could shoot over anyone. One season he averaged 30/9/6 while being in the 50-40-90 club.

[@fidge54]

Strong suggestion: The game where Larry fractured his cheek? That was game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs the Pacers. I just recently saw a video of the entire game. Check it out, he was a fucking warrior. When he came back he grabbed the first three rebounds. Inprirational performance. After the game you see Pacers patting him on the back. Give it a look. You cats are fun

[@12grujo]

with Larry you only need to watch him against Atlanta, and watch the Atlanta bench. Tells you everything about Larry :D

[@creditorclass6513]

If Bird grew up today with all of the training, supplements and drills he'd make Luca look like a puppy.

[@DerekScottBland]

Welcome to the true legend, a true student of the game. I honestly believe that Larry would absolutely dominate in today's "no-touch" league where you can have a foul called on you just for looking at someone the wrong way. Today's guys would not have made it in Larry's era of physical basketball.

[@deihorus7927]

As powerful and athletic as some players are today, I can't see LBJ dominating Olajuwon, Malone or Kareem. He would be hard fouled one time by Lambeer and stay out for the rest of the season with a broken ego.

[@cindyknudson2715]

The night of Bird's retirement ceremony the Boston Garden was sold out. Not a space available. And his ceremony was the only event happening there that night. No game. Just their farewell to him and his thank you to the fans.

[@charlesking4780]

Larry Legend is top 5 all time and the greatest small forward of all time.

[@sharonbird2921]

Larry Legend and Magic saved the NBA 2 🐐🐐

[@oldmanballer5088]

Back in the day this is what was said about Bird and Magic passing. “Magic would take an easy pass and make it look difficult, Bird would make a difficult pass look easy!”

[@aaronandelise]

Top NBA career combined stats per game (pts, reb, ast, stl, blk) additional career fg%,tp%,ft% 1. Jordan 44.7 -50-33-84 2. Lebron 44.4 -51-35-73 3. Bird 43.1 -50-38-89 4. Kareem 42.9 -56-06-72 5. Durant 40.8 -50-38-88 A bunch of guys in the 40’s.

[@rmweidner7596]

I wanted to add one more thing: when asked why he was going to be shooting with only his left hand, Larry's response was, "I'm saving my right for the Lakers." ...which pretty much was telling the world that the Celtics were going back for another championship series.

[@krazy8chris670]

In the original space jam movie Bill Murray was explaining to Michael Jordan that Larry Bird isn’t white Larry Bird is clear Michael Jordan “word” I was lmfao 😂

[@kona883]

Larry won 3 straight MVP awards and the 2 years before he won his first he was second in the voting and the 2 years after his third he was second again!

[@doboi8121]

Bird did those crazy passes all the time

[@rumrunner5266]

Bird and Magic were friends off the court, they even played golf together. Bird stood by Magic when others wouldn’t.

[@soramirez5473]

one on one? basketball is a team game.. and only ONE person im picking over Larry Bird.. and that's Michael Jordan.. I want a dynasty? I want stats? I want clutch? I want all around play? Larry bird will give me ALL THAT..

[@irishgrl]

I put NO ONE over Larry.

[@soramirez5473]

@@irishgrl well im more objective, but ok

[@cindyknudson2715]

@S O Ramirez So you are saying that your insisting on Jordan over Bird is a more objective take? 😄

[@soramirez5473]

@@cindyknudson2715 yes.. yes I am.. but i wont argue too much with you over putting bird number 1 all time..

[@cindyknudson2715]

@@soramirez5473 🙂

[@patticriss2238]

Hey Neal. First time Larry Bird. This guy was just different.

[@patticriss2238]

You ain’t seen nothing yet. He was a beast.

[@rogerj21]

I'm sorry guys but Larry owned Magic in terms of competition between themselves taking out their teams... The only reason Magic got Larry 2-1 on finals was because he got a better team and a better coach.

[@leebrandt8597]

It's also not Larry's fault that Magic didn't make it to the 86 finals, which the Celtics would have definitely won over the Lakers

[@jp3813]

What about in college? Larry didn't play well in that 1979 championship game.

[@leebrandt8597]

@@jp3813 Yeah that's true. Larry had a very mediocre team so he put everything on his shoulders to get to the final. Michigan had more assets so they smartly put extra coverage on Larry, so he was smothered by the defense. The rest of Bird's teammates where not a good option to get ahead in the game

[@andrewft31]

@@jp3813 Magic has said their entire strategy in that college game was to isolate Bird because if he was removed from making plays they knew the could dominate his other teammates, it is a brilliant strategy that worked

[@hookedonreactions7649]

Magic won the championship but Bird won College Player Of The Year.

[@jamesalexander3183]

80's was the best time for everithing you missed the show boys.Love and respect!!!

[@firstamendment2887]

FINALLY! The one and only GOAT!

[@Indy1831]

Bird is the greatest small forward to ever play the game.

[@oldben6086]

Y’all have to react to his trash talking video…Hilarious!

[@justpassingthrough3657]

They called him “ basketball Jesus”. He will always be the GOAT

[@Lonewolfmike]

You need to react to Bird trash-talking stories. And I highly recommend checking out the documentary on Larry and Magic. One of the greatest documentaries of all time.

[@paulsullivan1650]

Even Magic admits that Bird was a better baller than he was guys. Larry was the best "all-around" player ever! Even Jordan couldn't beat him. He owned MJ 8 to 0...

[@teamviagraham]

Good reaction, check out making the case for Larry

[@jackastor5265]

Larry was a beast, A BEAST.

[@marybuhs9741]

You're laughing and reacting are priceless keep going

[@gelkins2]

3 League MVPs in a row! That’s a short list.

[@bbox5938]

Great reaction! Thank you!!

[@annepinkerton6280]

Larry Bird played the rest of that game with a fracture of his left jaw and a concussion!!!

[@jeffreyross71]

If larry bird played in today's nba he would be winning mvps

[@scorpiothegreat1]

🐐

[@areese240z]

Love you guys and I think you should watch his trash talking videos.

[@tuggboat4]

Bird is the best.

[@sherimay1957]

Excellent reaction, gentlemen

[@jameylebel]

I have been watching basketball for more than 40yrs....I can tell you hands down....I would build my dream team around Larry Joe Bird...you guys need to watch "making the case" for Larry Bird...Larry Birds 50 greatest passes redited....also...the eighties and 90s had the single greatest amount of hall of fame players. Period. The competition level was far greater than today and the play was much much rougher...Lebron leaves a game crying with leg cramps and Bird played through injuries that would of sidelined or ended others careers.....once you go down the Bird road you will discover that the league should of been renamed the National Bird League.

[@josephigillis]

Great reaction guys

[@aliblul2997]

Check out the 'making the case' video, by Clayton Crowley (I think) it's amazing. All the ones in that series are good.

[@neryskkiran1820]

Thank you both!

[@Mr.St.Nicholas]

Larry legend 🐐

[@creditorclass6513]

Him and Magic brought the team game back.

[@dbsti3006]

1:43. It looked like Bird waited for the broken ankles to get back up.

[@michelmendoza1769]

WAY Brah! WAY he was toying with people!

[@mentalwedgee]

I was at the Pacers playoff game. Larry snuck past the doctor and trainer to go back out and finish the game. He did that with a concussion and a fractured right cheek bone. He returned in the third quarter and put up 32/9/7. No disrespect but today's players take a month off with a hangnail!

[@austinfrank8986]

Larry Bird all day over KD. Only 1 of 3 players in NBA history to win 3 MVP in a row.

[@dneill8493]

For me the one thing that sets Bird above the rest is that he did everything he did while being slow and not very athletic. If he was as fast and as athletic as his opponents then his performance would have been out of this world.

[@maryday8465]

Mister O'Mara's down in the comments told you to watch Larry Bird's all-time passing video and please don't forget he made he made three or four all-defensive teams

[@philipwalls4818]

He founded the 50/40/90 club.

[@CamronWilliams-ii4tl]

3 MVPs

[@persephonebonner5733]

Jordan has stated that he learned a lot about trash talking and the mental game and from Bird.

[@0fsgiven442]

Give Bird today's training and medical technology and he'd tear it up. A tall forward sharp shooter that can pass as good as a lot of guards and has eyes in the back of his head. A guy with a mental toughness only rivaled by Kobe and Jordan and a confidence to demand last second shots. He would probably not be the best player in the league, but with the lack of physicality on defense, he would definitely and consistently be top 3-5 every year.

[@krazy8chris670]

Do you notice when Magic Johnson came into the Boston Garden for Larry’s retirement they gave him a standing ovation in Boston

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

My 🐐

[@bubbles1525_]

These old players make today's players look like children

[@ronaldcifala7043]

Check out Larry Bird Making the case

[@darkomtobia]

Well, fellers....Bird = sub, lol. This was a fun reaction to watch.

[@sentious66]

I watched those games. Bird magic were respected rivals, not enemies.

[@RealMusicHype]

01:26 Great stuff!

[@doctor8342]

Pat Riley said if I need someone to make the game winning shot I'm picking Michael Jordan, if I need someone to make a shot to save my life I'm picking Larry Bird...

[@historianswag8517]

I understand the Magic sentiment. The dude has more championships and was a baller no doubt. Larry did more with less help on his bench for sure. Both were amazing greats and in my top 10 all time.

[@colinmcgregor6890]

he saved the NBA before larry NBA finals were being dropped for reruns of gunsmoke

[@rgreen1107]

# 1 BIRD # 2 JORDAN # 3 MAGIC

[@trhansen3244]

Where does Dave Corzine rank on your list? Just curious.

[@rgreen1107]

@@trhansen3244 Really ? Dave Corzine ! Never even crossed my mind ! Dude averaged less than 10 points a game over his career ! Odd question for sure , when discussing Bird and Jordan ! Answer … I don’t know , where do you rank Kurt Rambis ?

[@trhansen3244]

@@rgreen1107 I have Rambis at #41.

[@rgreen1107]

@@trhansen3244 there’s your answer ….

[@lll9416]

Imagine Larry legend with that young OKC team???

[@bernardqblack]

Bird or KD? Larry Legend all day