Larry Bird Was LEGENDARY During His Prime! 1985-86 Highlights | GOAT SZN

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[@svlemm9794]

imagine him in today’s nba, being able to shoot as many threes as he wanted. scary thought right there

[@cleptomon]

He would be able to play both forward positions. A lethal pick and pop player who can be a point forward as well. Shit wouldn't be fair.

[@stretch273]

Would be the same players are too dynamic offensively nowadays

[@justsayin669]

@@cleptomon He would be virtually just as effective today. Let's not play

[@carlfeliciano988]

@@justsayin669 for me he’s similar to luka doncic but luka is a better facilitator and larry is the better defender and hustle player than luka. But both are great fundamentally

[@justsayin669]

@@carlfeliciano988 Yeah Luka is sort of like Bird with no defense. He has pretty much all of the other capabilities that is if he can continue to prove he can average 9+rpg. Their scoring styles are somewhat different though. Luka loves his long stepbacks and drives not utilizing the midrange much while Bird was more of a contested bucket getter from the midrange using his handles and fakes to get whatever room he can and when he chose to drive to the rim was also a very good finisher. Luka has some midrange game, but he mostly likes his stepback threes and drives for layups and floaters. Bird actually shot the 3 better than Luka has up to this point, Bird just took way less 3pt attempts mainly because of the era that he played in.

[@jarvasedundy1]

*Larry Bird 85-86 season, 7th season age 29:* *1st in MVP voting* *NBA MVP (3rd straight)* *Lead the Celtics to 67-15 record* *All NBA first team* *All-star* *NBA champ* *Finals MVP* *NBA 3pt champ* *An all-around great season. For the HOF player player*

[@qw6939]

29 seems to be the peak age for most nba players.

[@devdagoat2574]

even with all that his per for this season is like 180th. not taking anything away from larry he was amazing just suprised his per wasn’t higher.

[@devdagoat2574]

*180th per on the all time per for a season

[@justsayin669]

@@devdagoat2574 That's why everyone should just ignore philosophical advanced stats. They are irrelevant

[@Ronaldothegoat0728]

This is the same Celtics team that a 23 year old Michael Jordan played against as an 8th seed coming off a foot injury that kept out for the majority of the season and still managed to score 43.7 ppg on 50% shooting, but Lebronsexuals wanna say he’s 1-9 without Pippen and without context as well.

[@levidaveiga]

Dude is literally the definition of a basketball legend

[@dougamundson6836]

Legend. if your read lots about him. How about: Elgin Baylor, Wilt, Russell, West, Roberston, You want more of a list?

[@alpacamahbags4625]

​@@dougamundson6836 stop being a prick. He just stated that Larry is a legend. The video isn't about any of the players you mentioned

[@blatherskyt]

I asked ChatGPT to provide a definition of "basketball legend", I guess you were right... but you, alas you didn't have AI 3 years ago when you wrote this to know that you were. You're welcome from 2024. ChatGPT Response: A basketball legend is a player who has achieved extraordinary success, recognition, and influence in the sport of basketball. These individuals are often known for their exceptional skills, records, and contributions to the game. They have typically had significant careers marked by accolades such as MVP awards, championships, and inclusion in the Hall of Fame. Examples of basketball legends include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Larry Bird. Their impact extends beyond their on-court achievements, often influencing the culture and popularity of basketball worldwide.

[@momoneylessproblems9183]

Can you imagine this guy in today's NBA with all the spacing that exists? He can shoot at will. Very high release point. Deadly in the post. Crafty as hell. Very good passer. And hyper-competitive. Larry would just out-compete players plain and simple

[@capitanfuturo594]

Agree

[@chyoli6220]

Or he would play in Europe, as some crazy guy said. 😳 But I definitely don't agree with the crazy guy. Larry Bird would totally dominate today's NBA. He was unstoppable back in the '80s and would be even more unstoppable today.

[@michaelrobinstonemorales8256]

If that crazy guy says larry will be in europe then what does he think of himself then! he would be playing in europe too at the highschool league level. hahaha @@chyoli6220

[@TellenJones]

>>> Lebron

[@samcormier]

​@@chyoli6220talking about Dennis Rodman😅 what he don't understand is that if bird was to be sent to Europe, where would he be than in today game according to his logic

[@lawrenceestabillo1754]

I think Larry Bird was the first true 3-level scorer. He can post-up, finish at the break with either hand and shoot light-out beyond the arc. During the 80's, players would only shoot 3's if they are wide open. He was the first player I saw who shoots 3-pointers with a hand in their face.

[@morpher728]

Chamberlain, pistol pete, and david thompson would all be 3 level scorers if they had a 3 point line. The aba also had a few 3 point shooters but I dont really know their game so I couldn't say if they played post, however I do know 1 of them was putting up modern era amounts of 3 point shots.

[@cameroncampbell1638]

@@morpher728 Especially Pistol Pete.

[@Whatizgold]

@@morpher728 idk about chamberlain tho. He definitely would shoot long twos but I don’t see how him shooting threes like that.

[@jalinjalin8665]

@@Whatizgold he was already shooting long 2s

[@lotuslife3239]

@@jalinjalin8665 i saw a vid of him doing hook shots at the corner 3 on the lakers but it was later in his career.

[@Terror832]

Larry Bird is one of the few old school players that appreciates and praises new school NBA. He’s a real one.

[@noahlandkaioken1192]

He was way ahead of his time , i think that this era is way more suited for him due to his otherworldly IQ , shot creation and passing skills . I wish from the bottom of my Heart that he would have played in today's game

[@BlkAirFrce]

@@noahlandkaioken1192 he most definitely avg over 30 and close to avg a triple double🤷🏿‍♂️

[@professionalcurrysexual9289]

@trha2222 oh shut up 😂

[@TheIcemanthomas]

There’s a lot more than a few

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@joceja23 u must of never some of heard zeke, magic, jordan, bill Russell, Danny ainge, Phil Jackson or vlade divacs hot takes. They constantly say wild shit. I doubt bird would be under fire like that.

[@epic103]

From 1980 to 1988 Larry Bird was the best player in the world. Bird from 1984 to 1986 was supernatural. He played the game of basketball at the highest level.

[@chrisb8655]

All facts. Had he not injured his back in the summer of 85, he would've probably been the best player through out the entire 1980s.

[@MarkBird32]

@@chrisb8655 Big time Byrd Facts and Stats right there. Summer of 85 Byrd wanted to repave his "Moms" driveway and needed help from his cousin Eddie but never showed. No one knows what Eddie was doing except the Lord above. Byrd does it himself and fast forward to 88 through 92 Byrd, a stinky, non mullet, short haired, heavy black reeboks, baggy jersey, full body cast, wet mess Byrd that could barely walk let alone run. SMFH. 1987 Celtics with fully healthy team and rookie Len Bais could of been even better than 86 Celtics.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Scottie Pippen's a more athletic Larry Bird imho. Both are very unselfish players

[@epic103]

@@rapgodreloaded9259 - Pippen was a great player but he couldn't shoot, pass, or rebound like Bird.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

@@epic103 💯

[@bangaamen501]

Laker fan, but Bird is a stone cold killer.💚🖤💛💜

[@Mike24Williams]

Facts!

[@ericc.edholm6565]

same with Magic. how anyone could deny either of them as all-time greats is beyond me. Magic was just murder

[@TyreseWomack-yh6ek]

Most definitely

[@alexandershabazzi8890]

The pace and footwork in his post control was absolutely insane. Everyone just talks about his shooting, when Bird was a Hybrid forward. His game was ahead of his time in so many facets.

[@robinrahmani4705]

The level of comfort with which he can shoot from anywhere on the court - ANYWHERE & ANY TYPE OF SHOT - is incredible and unmatched.

[@357twilson]

This is why Bird is the greatest shooter ever. Not Curry. Sure Curry may be the best from distance. But Bird has Curry beat across the board in other shots. Free throw shooting is a wash.

[@tyshawn5983]

@@357twilson that’s crazy. Now clutch shooting may go to bird but overall shooting? Come on now

[@Ashcar7231]

@@357twilson nah bro that’s crazy curry is better

[@357twilson]

@@Ashcar7231 no way Curry is better

[@357twilson]

@@tyshawn5983 Curry is just a distance shooter. Bird has him beat at every other shooting aspect. Both are great free throw shooters. Bird was a much better shooter across the board.

[@jingqi9106]

Prime Larry Legend is the best player I ever saw.

[@chrisb8655]

Same here. He was so good it was unfair.

[@Aug0matic]

Money

[@czy3622]

LMAOOOOO what y’all niggas on 😭😭😭😭learn the game please

[@rawdoug674]

Next to Jordan. I agree. And I'm s cavs fan so I hate then both. But bird is the second best player every.

[@jingqi9106]

@Brad Beazley Bird could beat you in so many ways. He also was a player that motivated his teammates to play at a higher level.

[@RubyDiamond2316]

Larry Legend was straight schooling dudes in the 80’s!!!!

[@johnq4354]

Larry's passing ability tho!!! That basketball IQ made him a great player on both end of the floor

[@JMS1089]

i think he's the smartest player that ever lived. whether he was looking to score, pass, or rebound, he was always in the right place. a true sign he was in tune with the game.

[@brianpuckett941]

Yeap smartest player ever

[@DavidGivinsnhe]

​@@brianpuckett941magic and Bird as magic did win in college and pro over Larry 😊😅♥️♥️🤔

[@yambo59]

What needs to be recognized is Larrys amazing court awareness, he seemed to know where everyone was at all times, his insane passing skills illustrate that big time.

[@DungarooTV]

The mazing thing is Bird shoots over his head without looking at the basket! That's just crazy and yet he's sharp!

[@petergarcia589]

Ahhh, that's how he did it. I've been pondering how in the hell could he shoot over guys taller and more athletic. Thank you.

[@almightyjames2x910]

Maxamillion goated for this right here

[@elonzoarellano4589]

Moses Malone 1982-1983! The season he won back to back MVP All-NBA First Team All-Defensive First Team Win NBA Champion NBA Finals MVP SWEPT LAKERS 4-0! I consider Moses Malone as my the most underrated CENTER NBA player of all time!

[@mike.cdn7212]

Top 6 center of all-time

[@alexandershabazzi8890]

Definitely one of the greatest. Double M was a beast.

[@samantharay6098]

Jokic, Hakeem, Wilt, Shaq, Kareem, Malone

[@billyfresh23]

it’s so crazy to me that the nba basically only brings his name up when there’s a tall white guy that can shoot well so they can make a basic comparison. i’ll never understand why the nba pretty much disregards almost everyone that played before 2000, literally the only league who does this. how you win 3 straight mvp in boston of all places and barely get talked about?

[@noahlandkaioken1192]

Because people love to hate on the Celtics

[@noahlandkaioken1192]

As a C's fan , it broke my Heart everything single time that an Amazing player from the C's is way too much underappreciated

[@brianhammer8968]

Bill Walton and Magic Johnson love him and think of him as a top 5-10 player ever...If you got their respect than thats worth more then the millions who disrespect Bird. Watch at 3:57 where Walton makes the pass. Almost every bucket Bird scores, Walton is either on the court or on the bench cheering (hes the player closest to the coaches when hes sitting)

[@jingqi9106]

Larry Legend is the best all around player ever. 💪🐐

[@evanbrum6357]

@@seandupree8871 Its pure laziness. Jordanism is a disease in modern sports media and I blame the rise in popularuty of "debate" shows. Jordan has such a clean and easy argument for GOAT that all these talking heads don't actually have to put in the effort to compare players across eras.

[@user-di7df8ln8y]

You can tell this man was an absolute savage, GOAT stuff, and would be dominant in any era

[@petergarcia589]

He would eat Lebron alive. Have him crying like a baby.

[@jordanosborne4383]

@@petergarcia589 you crazy af if you think dat white boy in the same sentence as Lebron

[@j2xniice]

@@jordanosborne4383 he’s the 2nd best sf all time and a a top 10 player all time wym

[@richardw3347]

@@j2xniice -you could argue Bird is better then Lebron. Lebron can`t shoot as good or close games as well. Lebron disappears in big games at times.

[@TJT45808]

@@jordanosborne4383 Lefraud walks and cries. Bird never left his team and the competition was 50 times harder then..No expansion garbage and refs called walks and fouls. Absolutely 0 D in today's NBA. The best D allows 110 points or more a game now. 😂🤡

[@jk8190]

My fav player of all-time. The definition of strong mentality and toughness. Best hand-eye coordination in Red's opinion. The best trash talker ever

[@irishgrl]

That was Coach Bobby Knight who said that…tho I wouldn’t be surprised if Red said it too

[@capitanfuturo594]

Larry Bird is the best basketball player in NBA history.

[@notaa6992]

@@capitanfuturo594 No he is not, he’s not even top 5. And he wasn’t even the best player of his era. Bird gets SEVERELY overrated by so many people.

[@katdawg3767]

@@notaa6992he’s not overrated, I’d argue the opposite. People always put Magic in front of him because he’s black and no one wants to give a white guy credit for anything (which is why no one ever mentions Pete Maravich, Jason Williams, John Stockton, Kevin McHale, Bob Cousy, etc). Bird is probably the best of everyone not named Bill Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Jordan or LeBron.

[@martinanderson1497]

Bird was a basketball genius...best all around player of all time.

[@gregmize01]

❤

[@MozTheBoz]

He's a basketball savant like Jerry West... The only guy who won an MVP, coach of the year, and executive of the year...

[@Loydstardeli2017]

Nikola jokic would've score 50s points playing against Larry bird

[@Loydstardeli2017]

Luka doncic would've score 50s points playing against Larry bird especially broken back Larry bird,,

[@elreiec1]

Still the last player to win 3 consecutive MVP awards. Put some respect on Larry Legend!

[@seanhat4784]

Last white american also....

[@justsayin669]

@@seanhat4784 What's your point? Bird was the best player in the league before Jordan...

[@SuperMisteryMan01]

@@justsayin669 he was considered the best player of all time individually probably before MJ Magic even said it when he was retiring.

[@mike.cdn7212]

@@SuperMisteryMan01 It was definitely debated, Larry was in the conversation

[@zogred1582]

@@SuperMisteryMan01 kareem????

[@danfox6437]

Even though I was only two years old when he retired, Larry Bird's probably my favorite Celtic of all time. ☘️

[@andrelaflamme6422]

such an underrated passer..

[@guillermovazquez1084]

One of the greatest passers an IQ of all time regardless of position

[@deere3321]

Underrated defender also

[@davidwilliams4837]

Best passing big man ever [and it's not even close]. But I'd say his defense was even more underrated.

[@mike.cdn7212]

@@davidwilliams4837 Nikola Jokic is a great passing big

[@davidwilliams4837]

@@mike.cdn7212 True

[@FaithfulFumoFan23]

Larry Legend could hang in ANY era!!! 💯

[@travisj8110]

One thing I’ll always be disappointed about is not being able to watch Bird Magic and Jordan play live highlights never tell the full story

[@themouus6683]

Facts ! Jordan gave his best to beat Bird and Magic. 80's play-off run or NBA all Star game were on top !

[@professionalcurrysexual9289]

Same

[@wethenorth7849]

Same and im adding prime Shaq, Duncan, KG, Kobe, AI to that list

[@burnthecity630]

@@wethenorth7849 sorry man. 2001 AI 2002 Mac 05 Kobe 04 KG was unreal literally

[@jingqi9106]

Magic was an amazing passer and the leader of Showtime, Jordan was a great scorer and super athletic, and Bird was the best all around player I ever saw when you consider his all-around game. When Bird was in his prime, he was the best player in the NBA and won 3 straight MVPs.

[@Top-Kek]

IT'S ABOUT TIME! LARRY LEGEND 🔥

[@BasketballJones48021]

At least a top5 GOAT prime/peak right there! Bird at his best was like Neo operating in the Matrix.

[@buckwildboys1]

Larry made the game look so easy, for what he lacked in athleticism his IQ and instincts were incredible.

[@thehealthychefri]

I grew up in South Boston, I wish I remembered how many times I walked to the Garden with by Dad, bro and uncle! Crazy memories is what life is all about!

[@kenmdoe2388]

Fo real my guy memories last forever

[@thehealthychefri]

@@kenmdoe2388 ✌️

[@AS-fz5dp]

Bird was so sick, timeless!

[@stevenhines5550]

Magician. Controlled the flow of every game he played for years.

[@ZeitGeist_TV]

The one white man in the league that talked his shyt and could back it up, defense, offense, great passer and could shoot from just about anywhere. LARRY the LEGEND BIRD.

[@annettetalavera3739]

Aaaamen!

[@rawdoug674]

Not the only one.

[@commandershepard1838]

Luka and Dirk

[@TheSands83]

The one white man? What planet did you grow up on exactly?

[@ZeitGeist_TV]

@@TheSands83 It's the internet sir, I meant to say only but didn't feel like editing the comment. I use Swype to text being a C6 incomplete quadriplegic with no use of my fingers so as quickly as the text comes out, in just as quick to finish and post.

[@quecash9851]

Larry legend he was cold blooded

[@michaelvronsky2013]

2:08 - His passing was extraordinary. When the Celtics drafted Len Bias I heard their plan was to have Bias start at forward and move Bird to guard. If Bird had played guard I really believe he could have lead the league in assists.

[@jesuschristisgod4365]

3:35

[@njmksr8686]

Any team with Len Bias, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish would have been a simply unfair team... The rest could have been in crutches and they'd still be taking it home

[@erblack2]

This is one of the best Bird highlight reels. Captures what was so amazing about Bird, in spite of being limited to one season. Much praise.

[@Batmorebile]

From what I see, Larry Bird was ahead of his time. He was shooting the 3 contested in the 80's, and that seemed virtually a non-factor still in the *90's.* I understand now why he is one of the greatest. He is definitely one of the top 10 greatest basketball players of all-time.

[@_1luljayyy]

Finally. Puts some respect on Birds name

[@robintaylor7355]

Amazing Larry Bird never missed a single shot from 1985-1986 🏀💰

[@willhooke]

It's funny how Bird was doing Step Backs and Floaters (in addition to pump fakes and catch and shoot, etc) and that really didn't get used that much in the 90s - from my memory anyway. I actually thought Ginobili was who made it popular for Shooting Guards to use those moves. PGs used Floaters sometimes. But Bird was using them in the 80s 😅 👍

[@truthiscensored]

For those who say Bird can't do against "Athletic guys", he did it against some of the most athletic players the NBA has had (Dominique, Dr. J, Pippen, Jordan, Drexler, Jerome Kersey, Worthy, Hakeem, and the list goes on) Basketball IQ, skill and fundamentals beat Athleticism any day of the week

[@hb3528]

Larry just has that it factor. If im an opposing team larry bird is one of the last guys i want to have the ball.

[@VLOClTY]

Bird played like he was everyones big brother. Didn't look like he was really even trying and he still dominated.

[@Tommy-ep1rb]

Been looking forward to this, thank you for your hard work man

[@harshvardhansingh1609]

I am in love with this channel. YOU ARE AWESOME

[@kingtrell44]

Bro keep doing these, the intros to the videos, they way you pick out great seasons from great players, love GOAT SZN!!!

[@christopherfoerstel9116]

When I tell you I've been waiting for one particular video.... THIS IS IT MAN!

[@lmarlon2984]

Bird was crazy! no wonder every team that time were paying attention to him.

[@isaacd35]

I could see this guy play all day, loved the way he played the game

[@vernejohnson8406]

Larry was the hardest working player on the floor. That is why he is the GOAT.

[@anthonycelestin3559]

What make Bird so great was that he made a lot of his passes/assists to guys playing off the ball? Bird mostly got the ball in the post or coming off a ball screen & that’s where he generated most of his assists, also how he scored too. The only time he dribbled was in transition. Never brought the ball up like a PG, no ISO dribbling behind the back under the leg crossover dribbling, basic 1 dribble drive to the back met or back down his guy in the post.

[@oliverqueen444]

Major props to you GOAT SZN series! maybe some suggestions for future editions: C-Webb 2000/2001, Gary Payton 95/96 or 99-00, Glen Rice 1996/97, Barkley 92/93, Mitch Richmond 96/97...

[@quadavis4]

Barkley’s would be pretty cool

[@kobischpiek8520]

88/89 por 92/93 for barkley

[@alexbolongaita7545]

In my mind Larry Bird is really the greatest basketball player.

[@jorgenrexolson6451]

Top 3, easy

[@cowboysfan2662]

Baddest white boy to ever play the game

[@PerkVFL]

Yep and it not even close.

[@gaythugsmatter7029]

Luka is better

[@gaythugsmatter7029]

So is Curry and Nash

[@waltchamberlain5165]

No argument

[@jingqi9106]

Prime Larry is arguably the best all around player ever. 💪

[@jorgenrexolson6451]

Simply put, prime Bird isn’t surpassed by anyone. Arguably, a few players have a claim to equaling his peak. The only reason he’s not the undisputed GOAT is because of longevity

[@uzzi1028]

Appreciate your work dude. On behalf of all your fans from around the world, thanks for this content.

[@cheriemiller7107]

Larry is the MAN. I love this guy. He's my hero. His playing is on another level. This bird had wings!!! Never ever be another ball player like him. They only come along once in a life time. I'm 75 today, believe me I know.

[@terrydavis2936]

"Magic is a great, great basketball player," Bird stated flatly. "The best I've ever seen."

[@zinedinefede]

Mr Basketball. What a player. Attitude, Heart, Technique, Shooting, passing, offensive and defensive skills. Pure basketball.

[@DomSaget]

The only real Goat Szn we ever needed!!!

[@lilnatedog95]

Gotta love Larry Legend! ☘️☘️, I just want to say thank you for consistently putting out such great quality videos! I’d also like to add that a Patrick Ewing mix would be amazing whenever you get the chance !

[@renanoliveira5595]

You're a Goat, man!!! Hugs from Brazil!!!!

[@michaellinnjr9587]

Dude was incredible!!

[@capitanfuturo594]

LARRY BIRD WAS THE BEST ALL-AROUND PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY.

[@kevindrago2701]

These are LITERALLY THEE greatest Larry Bird highlights of all time

[@geordiejones5618]

Bird is underrated by some, he just as skilled and versatile as Jordan, Magic or Lebron and he so much better than KD

[@czy3622]

LMAOOOOO learn the fucking game please nigga said he better than KD 😭😭😭💀💀

[@geordiejones5618]

@@czy3622 bro all you see is shooting with KD. He's not a better defender, rebounder or passer than Magic or Bird. He got a silky smooth shot and he wastes his size. Thats why OKC failed and he had to join the most stacked team of all time to win against a Cavs team that wouldn't make the playoffs without Lebron. KD one of the most overrated players he not top 10 or top 20.

[@ShortSight32]

@@kingdarkonda1460 well sakd

[@bakothegreat6986]

@@czy3622 he is

[@sirenamiw6313]

KD is garbage. Bird is a better passer, rebounder, defender, shooter, as good of a scorer in his prime. Better leadership and impact on his team. KD really joined the team with the best record in history for a championship. He will never get respected by the real legends.

[@tequanbeatty4034]

Prime bird!!! Holy shit Maxamillion went & did it!! 💯💯

[@nahuelmilemacciradice654]

Cállate bobo

[@tequanbeatty4034]

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[@nahuelmilemacciradice654]

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[@tequanbeatty4034]

@@nahuelmilemacciradice654 😂😂😂

[@johannesswillery5146]

Dominique was fast, strong, a great leaper and defender and Larry lit him up.

[@leomonster1973]

One of my favorite things is watching Larry get Three defenders to elevate. Only to hit an easy shot as they all fall off the basket

[@skipspeakonit2911]

Larry Legend = Pure Skills🏀🏆

[@SDSOverfiend]

Greatest Small Forward to EVER lace em up. This ain’t for debate. “The one thing that always bothered me when I played in the NBA was I really got irritated when they put a white guy on me," Bird said. "I still don't understand why. A white guy would come out (and) I would always ask him: 'What, do you have a problem with your coach? Did your coach do this to you?' And he'd go, 'No,' and I'd say, 'Come on, you got a white guy coming out here to guard me; you got no chance.' ... For some reason, that always bothered me when I was playing against a white guy. "As far as playing, I didn't care who guarded me -- red, yellow, black," Bird added. "I just didn't want a white guy guarding me. Because it's disrespect to my game." LARRY LEGEND!!!💯💯💯😂

[@jakeschultz1951]

Never heard that quote. Gotta love his hubris lol. Thanks for sharing

[@SDSOverfiend]

@@jakeschultz1951 💯😂Welcome

[@chrisswag12]

Everybody do notice he was saying black ppl are superior right? RIGHT? He seen black ppl as more of a competition because he compared both white and black basketball players and realize black players gave him more trouble. Black ppl changed mostly all sports by dominating. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@jakeschultz1951]

@@chrisswag12 Hes saying black ppl are better at basketball. Larry Bird is not a black supremacist.

[@chrisswag12]

@@jakeschultz1951 if he’s saying black are better at basketball then that means black ppl are superior duhhh!!!

[@thomasbonner9237]

Been waiting on a bird highlight for a minute Preciate ya

[@dadingchen8323]

Larry showed us how to be dominant on the court without being athletic; the most skillful small forward in NBA history.

[@petergarcia589]

You basically have to tackle him to stop him. Greatest basketball player of all time. Until he started have back problems he was almost unbeatable. You know the corner 3 in double dribble? That was Larry Bird.

[@costumeninja1914]

That’s Myth

[@justinrolko9313]

U don’t need to be athletic when ur competition isn’t athletic. Most of these guys wouldn’t make the g league today

[@dadingchen8323]

@@justinrolko9313 What gives you that confidence？Don't be fooled by the fake fancy game today. Fundamental is the key.

[@justinrolko9313]

@@dadingchen8323 lol u sound dumb. I said nothing about being flashy

[@irishgrl]

Larry makes the game so fun to watch.

[@madcapper6]

Along with Bird being the great player that he was, what struck me about him is that he never was that fast, couldn't jump all that well, he seemed like he had fair but not great athletic skills but he still managed to have a lot of flash to his game. There will never be another player quite like him again.

[@dippylip3609]

Larry bird really was way ahead of his time during that period, shooting teams out with the three, coming off curles and can attack the rim while hitting contested shots like it's nothing, can pass and make plays, his competitive attitude, he would have made a jauger naught in today's nba, he just would've had to adjust to the pace of the game today which with the better conditioning skills and training that we have now he would've adjusted fine.

[@redcloud8444]

The tormentor of Michael Jordan. Bird gave Jordan the highest complements while at the same time whooped his ass non-stop. Pretty badass! Jordan never had a winning playoff game against Bird--not a single one. Jordan has not learned from Wilt Chamberlain that scoring 100 points every game is not better than empowering your team mates----He lacks play making ability that's why when Jordan doesn't have a super team he can't move his team past below .500. It's only when Jordan finally assembled the strongest team in his era that he started winning---They were the Golden State Warriors with Durant back in the day.

[@gmvdmvn]

No Jordan learned how to play with a team and started to understand higher aspects of team play once the team got revamped and Phill Jackson came in. Jordan always knew how to play with a team but he sacrificed his stats to win and play in the triangle offense which as you can see gave him 6 rings.

[@diddy1847]

Greatest all around player of all-time, & it’s really not even close

[@norvinzor]

Nba 2k really wasnt lying to you when the 1986 Larry Bird just starts draining shots.

[@ArlainLewis-c4u]

No other player played with more heart than Larry Bird, to me I think Bird and magic where the greatest of all time.

[@billj4525]

They were up there I think, no matter how you look at it. Definitely top 5 or top 10, depending on who you are.

[@Kingepticon]

Imagine Jokic with Doncic's range and way better defense than both of them. That was Larry Bird. He would terrorize the league today.

[@joshuasussman8112]

This is the greatest season of any basketball player in history. Not as many accolades as Jordan''s '87, but the eye test doesn't lie. Larry could do anything.

[@mugetsu2862]

ayeee the first larry vid🔥🙏🏽always anticipating these vds. when will you do another szn for T mac, A.I., MJ or magic. sorry im asking alot

[@MaxaMillion711]

Magic. AI. MJ. All done and scheduled for future episodes.

[@themaninblack8271]

@@MaxaMillion711 Great news! Great content mate.

[@АндрейКондратьев-д4л]

True GOAT

[@robertstout6111]

Larry Bird is simply the BEST ALL-AROUND PLAYER EVER!!! He did more to make his teammates better than anyone. I will take Larry Bird in his prime(83,84,85,86,87) over anyone even Michael. Larry Bird would easily average 35 ppg in today's NBA with no defense, you touch a guy it's a foul, and all the threes. By the way, the 80's NBA was/is the BEST era of basketball ever. There will never be another Larry Bird!!!

[@notaa6992]

1.Lebron is the best all around player 2. I can easily name like 5 guys who had a better prime than Bird 3. The defense in the 80s did not look good at all. It definitely wasn’t any better than todays defense.

[@samantharay6098]

@@notaa6992 u r delusional

[@katdawg3767]

@@notaa6992LeBron is not the best all around player. LeBron is just a gigantic athletic freak. Bird was a better shooter, passer, rebounder, and did it all with about 1/10th of the athletic ability that LeBron had. Bird was smarter. LeBron’s intelligence only shines in his ability to know the right time to flop so the refs go for it.

[@makhabzaranamane6869]

This is an offensive clinic. Teams and players today could lean a lot by watching these highlights.

[@markreadin7124]

Bird is a 3 time MVP...KD has 1 MVP and much work to do to catch him

[@TOHL1995]

And a exponentially decreasing amount of time to achieve it in.

[@juliangarcia1221]

Bird will always be better than KD

[@md.221]

What’s crazy to me is this Celtics announcer is still here to this day

[@albertosalgado3252]

LARRY LEGEND ☘️

[@Hello-zx3xi]

his play style is so satisfying

[@Brahly]

I have this feeling that if he played in today’s nba he would be a star.

[@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7]

Players like Doncic and Jokic are proof Bird would dominate today

[@allanhouston6759]

*6"3 Steve Nash* - 2x MVP ( 2005, 2006 ). Assists Leader ( 2011 ). *6"6 Luka Doncic ( age 21 )* = 29- 9- 9, FG-46%. *6"9 Larry Bird* will be dominate in this era.

[@katdawg3767]

@@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du7Those guys have nothing in common with Bird though, other than their skin color. Bird and Doncic are nothing alike…

[@waltchamberlain5165]

Maxamillion711 you got me fucked up. 85 -86' Bird!? I'm about to lose my 23 year old mind over this one. GOAT SZN playlist has reached stratosphere level

[@sungjaepark8623]

Definition of Forward

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

They had to respect his shot, which opened up his passing. They had to respect his passing, which freed his shot. Catch 22 situation which is why he was unstoppable. Plus he was huge. And for people who questioned his athleticism vs today's athletes, looked at how he school Nique, who is an all-time athlete.

[@waltchamberlain5165]

His left hand might be GOAT

[@jamesballard3457]

Been watching NBA for 70 years and never saw his equal. Hands down the best players ever.

[@mattglenn29]

I'll take Bird in the early to mid 80's over anyone

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@kingdarkonda1460 92 Jordan?

[@irishgrl]

@@chrishandsome4267 No Jordan EVER.

[@MakaveliDior]

KD would destroy bird

[@jordanosborne4383]

@@MakaveliDior easy

[@wiiliamhamilton147]

Even Steph Curry?

[@ericlarsen4050]

This is why Bird was MVP 3 consecutive years in a row.

[@willhooke]

Imagine Nikola Jokic with superior skills And a sweet Mullet 😂 Bird won 3 consecutive MVP awards Jordan had just joined the league Kareem and Johnson were in LA Fun times!!!

[@landonnicholsen910]

Anyone that leaves Bird out of the greatest players of all time discussion is crazy.