Larry Bird was really HIM!! Jordan Fans react to Larry Birds Greatest Moments!

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[@venetoaward]

Who takes KD before Larry is because still know very little about Larry. Personally to start a franchise I take Bird over anyone else and if you keep watching his videos you'll know why, his personality, his leadership, his unselfishness, playing through career-ending injuries, etc. Since you're probably Lebron fans, keep in mind that Lebron once in an interview put Larry in his top3 all time. Cheers from Venice Italy

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@oscarwilde6649]

@@FreedomFighter2112 Facts.

[@nanook8721]

💯 - No question… Larry Bird, number one pick for any team. Highest basketball IQ ever. And like someone else said keep watching Larry Bird… I’ve seen a lot of people come around and start putting him in their top three.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

@Tony Duncan Nobody will ever take you serious having a team without Jordan

[@maxbrazil3712]

The Bird is the greatest ALL-AROUND basketball player of all time.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@mikemiller3069]

@@FreedomFighter2112 Dude, is that ALL you can do is cut and paste? Give us a break already! 🙄

[@FreedomFighter2112]

@@mikemiller3069 Yeah, Facts tend to hurt those who are in denial...sorry to disappoint you...lol

[@mikemiller3069]

@@FreedomFighter2112 It's not about the facts. It's about cutting and pasting like a fool. Nobody needs to read the same comments 20 times ffs.

[@richweed]

Bird in a heartbeat and I’m a Lakers fan. Larry would whatever it took to win. KD doesn’t have that same heart.

[@TrojanRabbit521]

I’m a Showtime fan too and you are 1000% correct. Birds intangibles and will power would bury KD. Think of how bad Larry’s trash talk would do to thin skinned KD

[@samantharay6098]

Heart and intangibles for sure, but even just as straight up players,Bird was so much better than KD, not even CLOSE

[@yebopa2692]

Bird was KDs fave player however

[@lynnhoffman247]

Your buddy needs to see more Bird.😂

[@alanela6761]

Doesn't matter who's around them to start a team. Take Bird. The 1978 celtics won 29 games. In 1979, Bird's rookie season, they won 61 games. Bird was the only major change. Nearly unanimous rookie of the year, all star, and 1st team all-nba. From 1979 until now, Tim Duncan is the only other rookie with those honors. Then, Bird went 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 3, 2 for mvp in his 2nd-9th seasons with 67% of all mvp votes in those 8 seasons, the last 3 of which took place AFTER he suffered his major back injury that would have ended most players careers and caused him to need spinal alignments before every game for the rest of his career. At 24/10/6 for his career, he's the only 20/10/5 player in league history. He's as clutch as any other player ever was, and you can't foul him at the end of the game, because he's 89% from the line. And he won. A lot. Boston won over 60 games in 6 of his first 7 seasons, in a division where philly won 58+ in 5 of those 7 (52+ in all 7). The Celtics won 51+ in every season bird was on the court. The one season he missed (due to achilles surgery on both feet), they dropped from 57 wins in 1988 to 42 wins in 1989. He returned in 1990 and they won 52, 56, and 51 in his last 3 seasons. Only magic has a higher career winning pct (74.5% to Bird's 74.1%, i think) and Bird played in the more competitive conference

[@jamesyoder31]

absolutely 💯

[@tom7471]

Excellent points! He was a must-see player, like Michael became. It was so amazing, as a Celtic fan, to have such a player in Boston. He was actually as much of a magician as Magic and a deadlier shooter and better rebounder.

[@patrickdawson561]

He is also the founding ng member of the 50/40/90 club and one of few if not the only one to do it multiple seasons. The GOAT. Anyone who doesn’t think that hasn’t done their homework. Larry is one of few players in history who could beat you without even scoring. NO ONE played the better than BIRD.

[@fridaylong2812]

His back injury was there from day one. He got it shoveling gravel for his mom's driveway. It got worse each year.

[@alanela6761]

@@fridaylong2812 pretty sure the back injury was in summer of 1985, after his 6th season. The busted index finger on his shooting hand was there from day 1, however

[@markmarsh27]

"Larry Bird was a real fucking problem!" -- Michael Jordan

[@alexbolongaita7545]

These boys were not around during Larry's run in the NBA. He is the greatest. These new stars are great but Bird was in another level. In today's NBA, he will absolutely dominate. He is called Larry Legend for a reason.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@ericwillison4011]

@@FreedomFighter2112 your comment is spot on. When you watch the Bird greatest mix tape, 95 percent of those highlights are from playoff games or the finals themselves. Further, most of those highlights ended in buzzer beater shots made to win the game. Everybody else's highlights come from regular season games.

[@JC-rb3hj]

Larry in his prime was a puzzle to be solved for every great player of his era, and many never solved him. If ever the term iceman applied to any athlete Larry was the man. "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game I'd choose Michael Jordan; If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life...I'd take Larry Bird." - Pat Riley

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@sketch3744]

Rodman smothered Jordan when he guarded him and made Jordan get frustrated as all hell. When Rodman guarded Bird, Bird schooled him, yelling "I'm fucking wide open!" when Rodman was all over him and Rodman was the one that got frustrated as all hell.

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

@@FreedomFighter2112 and worked with broken face, broken back ,and broken ankles. He and MJ would destroy this new, "you breathed him, that's a foul) league

[@FreedomFighter2112]

@@Deepthoughtsabound Exactly!!! Bird was one of a kind. He is definitely on my Mount Rushmore

[@Salmacis99]

Larry was the best small forward ever, period. Why? Because not only did he dominate that position, he excelled at EVERY skill set of the game. All his peers feared and respected his game.

[@robertojuniorjimenez9624]

Plus played hurt back injuries for his last 5 years both achilles heals. He played hurt no player in this generation will never play hurt too soft check out the video 5 times larry bird played hurt which shortened his career

[@seanhurley4003]

Yes! And.. He's also the best power forward, which was actually his natural position. Was a 5 in college. In today's game, he's a strech 4 or 5

[@samantharay6098]

​@@seanhurley4003 id still play him at the 3, 4 is not really his natural position and hew ouldn't work as a 5. a natural 4 looks like mchale bird had post moves but not like htat, just wasnt his game, and didnt have the agility or strength for it either, hes much better curling off a screen or making his own shot when you need it natural 3,. 3 is supposed to be more of an outside threat than your 4, guys like lebrons are exceptions and partially miscast

[@tigerosan]

AKA Jordan Quote! A lot of sleepless nights for some of the greatest defenders of all time! When the game was played more physically than any era! It’s taken years for some of these greats to reveal Birds trash talking! The only one to back it up-Jordan was 2nd but he missed many clutch shots! Jordan was more deceptive with his tricks he used to psychology trick opponents, his favorite was being friendly off the court when in reality he either hated the guy or wanted to make the player think Jordan was his friend-his only friend was victory-caught cheating against a players mother in a simple game of cards!-Almost psychopathic about winning! As far as Bird he was the only one who ever beat Mike-6-0! That’s all I can say!

[@michelerobertson8276]

Michael Jordan and Lebron have Larry in their top 5 with MJ stating that Larry is the best small forward to ever play the game. Larry is THE BEST all around player ever. 3 straight MVP's (only 2 other players have done that. College Player of the year, rookie of the year, Championship MVP twice, Coach of the year and Executive of the Year (only player who has done that) . He also brought a lot on non-statistical attributes to the game, his basket ball IQ, trash talking that he almost always could back up, and a mental toughness to play with a ridiculous amount of injuries that NO ONE in today's league would ever do. His impact on a team is immeasurable which is why I would build a team around Larry Legend over any other player.

[@michaelquinn2298]

Kd can't be a part of a building process. He goes where the pieces already are in place or look like they will be according to him. Bird went to a 29 win team, stayed there his entire career and made everyone around him better by his unselfish play and incredible will to win.

[@davidwaterman8917]

Bird raised the basketball iq of an entire generation and changed the game 4ever. 99 % of my moves, skills, and style came to me via "birdwatching" I owe my senior conference MVP award to Larry Bird.

[@pammoore5536]

BIRD hands down. I watched him play live. I hear the younger generation say that Bird couldn’t make it in today’s game. My response is: could the players of today, make it in the PHYSICAL game that they played in Birds era????? You have players that are used to playing “no touch “ basketball.

[@tarrakieran2057]

Larry was really the true GOAT!

[@marykuettner752]

KD isn't a better ballhandler. There is no way I take anyone ahead of Bird. Bird has very fast reflexes. Seriously I have seen everyone since the mid seventies. Bird's ability to find his teammates and pass is something KD can't touch. Bird's will to win is so far ahead of LeBron's they shouldn't be in the same sentence. That clip of Bird and Person in 91? Bird's back was so bad he was spending the night before games in the hospital in traction. Bird would have retired in 88 because his back was so bad but the Celtic's number one draft pick in 87 died of an overdose and Bird wouldn't let his teammates down. He is Larry Legend for a reason. KD is a great player but he isn't a legend. A legend is larger than life, someone you can't believe if you didn't see it for yourself. LeBron can call himself King but his peers gave Larry his nickname.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I still think of Larry as the hick from French Lick. That is the mask he wore with pride and confidence. He snuck up on everybody. He was shy and sly and prepared to do anything to win.

[@oldmanballer5088]

Agree with it all

[@oldmanballer5088]

Bird is still the greatest SF ever. I have him just over Lebron because he can shoot better. KD is not better than Bird and I see him more as aPF. Anyone who would start a franchise with KD is not thinking straight. Bird all day every day and twice on Sunday. Bird made McHale and Parish better.

[@ronaldwinebrenner5532]

Lebum only got the name king is from his high school days when he didn’t have to go again anyone else that was better than him.

[@cliometrician]

Larry Bird, no question!

[@irishgrl]

LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN & THE TRUE GOAT 🐐

[@phantomimages7673]

Bird is the greatest SM to play the game and easily in the top 3 greatest of all time to play the game. Bird won 3 back to back to back MVP’s (only Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain can match that). Bird won the first 3 Three point contests. Bird was the greatest trash talker of all time (even Michael Jordan gives credit to Bird, from where he learned how to trash talk and get in opponents’ heads) Bird was leader, he made ever player on his team a better player by expecting better from them and not tolerating anything less. He lead by example and always hustled. As another poster already stated, Bird beat every great player in his time. Jordan was swept twice by Bird in the playoffs. Bird is the only player that Jordan never got his revenge on. That’s saying a to.

[@5667hall]

And after a great career on the court he went on to win coach of the year and then executive of the year.

[@scottflipiak614]

Larry, Larry, Larry, Larry ""Legend""

[@jamesadams6626]

I llove Larry. Sf/ Pf. LBJ is now the greatest SF al time but Larry is right beside him

[@phantomimages7673]

@@jamesadams6626 LBJ isn’t even in my top 5. Larry Legend was so much better than LBJ will ever be. Larry had intangibles that LBJ can only dream of. Larry made his all his team mates better which in turn made the Celtics one of the greatest teams of all time, not by building a super team like they’ve had to for LBJ to win. Larry hustled from tip off to the final buzzer, never coasting or slacking off, even when he didn’t have the ball. Larry played hurt, LBJ misses 3 games for menstral cramps. Larry wanted the ball for every clutch time shot, and made 90% of them. LBJ isn’t even half as clutch as Larry.

[@jamesadams6626]

@@phantomimages7673 Larry is definitely better shooter. free throw and played for and along side one of if not the greatest teams in all of sports . I’m not gonna argue against Larry ever ! But I do have to say if u dont LByin any too Five. List probably means Your list is just your favorite player rankings not a real true list and plz no offense. Love him But he is onevthe greatest players to ever play. . 4 mvp 10 trips to finals. 8 in row with 2 teams 4 titles with 3 different franchises soon will all time leader in points and break too 5?assirts It’s odd to hear how ppl overlook his longevity as if anybody and everybody who’s played that long can do it . Well There Kareem and LBJ. And Karl was right there And yes I do understand big Larry MJ Ect could have played longer be some different arguments. But if we did there’s a lot things good be Duffy. Kareem has that record going on 39 years something like that who ever think it could be broken again Karl Kobe put the time in. Along with Dirk ,Vince Carter Just never seen so many ppl hate on greatness. MJ took some crap for being so great and not winning till he did. Now he’s God status There al great to me ! 🏀🔥🔥

[@5667hall]

Start my franchise with Bird for sure. Rookie of the year, 3 straight MVPs and 5 other years finished 2nd in mvp voting. Founding member of the 50/40/90 club.

[@jimk9860]

Two more great stats--the year before Bird joined the Celtics, the team went 29-53. In his first year with the Celtics, the team went 61-21. The greatest single season turn around in NBA history. It was all Larry--he did it without Parish, McHale, DJ and Ainge. The last great stat (but there are more)--In the '86 season, the Celtics had a home record of 40-1. Best in NBA history. Including the playoffs, they went 50-1. Another record.

[@patrickdawson561]

Bird in college took no name ISU to the championship 33-0 in his senior year. To this day that championship game was the most watched B Ball game in history. The impact he had on the game is unparalleled.

[@DoggieFosters]

Franchise: Bird. Not even a question.

[@thewiseoldherper7047]

Larry bird was more than a great player. He made those who played with him greater as well.

[@terrenceolivido741]

that is all there is - all there is. no-one knows if Richard Starkey was not the most important Beatle. without him Lennon and Mcartney may not have been able to co-exist. thank god the vaccines are here for the " me-firsters " running around idiotically with their " we are number one " gestures. time has left folks for the " much-too-many " to take up space - and for me - it is good. excuses and " victim mentality " may feel good, but now you are going the way of the dodo. i like that.

[@mikerichardson8983]

Larry legend was the smartest most clutch player to ever play!

[@johnhedtke7571]

I love Magic and Jordan. What you just said is Gospel!!! Give Larry his due. Enjoy great players. No matter the ERA.

[@tom7471]

I must agree. Larry won more games late and played biggest in big games. He was absolutely clutch. So was Jordan, maybe a tick down, and so was Jerry West a clutch player. They actually called West Mr. Clutch, long before Larry came into the league. They should have saved the name for Larry Bird, perhaps...

[@chenito36]

Larry Legend would get buckets off KD, and trash talk him. He would tell him what he is going to do and then go out and do it.

[@bruce7709]

The only player in NBA history to average 20 10 and 5 Larry Legend. Let that sink in for a while. He’s the greatest small forward to ever lace them up

[@samantharay6098]

not anymore on both accounts really but hes up there

[@bruce7709]

@@samantharay6098 for a career average he’s top for players who are now retired 👍

[@reno8122]

Larry was a better shooter, rebounder, and had more assists than Jordan. As you read these career stats, just keep in mind, that Jordan played 2 more seasons than Bird did (175 games), and also played in what was considered a weaker conference. Not only that, Bird played his last 4 years with debilitating injuries, and missed all but 6 games of the 88-89 season. Field goal percentage: Jordan: 49.7 Bird: 49.6 3 pointers made/attempted: Jordan: 581/1778....32.7% Bird: 649/1727....37.6% 2 pointers made/attempted: Jordan: 11,611/22,759....51% Bird: 7,942/15,607....50.9% Effective field goal percentage: Jordan: 50.9% Bird: 51.4% Free throw percentage: Jordan: 83.5% Bird: 88.6% Offensive rebounds: Jordan: 1668 Bird: 1757 Defensive rebounds: Jordan: 5004 Bird: 7217 Minutes per game: Jordan: 38.3 Bird: 38.4 Assists per game: Jordan: 5.3 Bird: 6.3 Rebounds per game: Jordan: 6.2 Bird: 10 Points per 36 minutes: Jordan: 28.3 Bird: 22.8 Rebounds per 36 minutes: Jordan:5.9 Bird: 9.4 Assists per 36 minutes: Jordan: 4.9 Bird: 6.0 Points per game: Jordan: 30.1 Bird; 24.3 Personal fouls: Jordan: 2783 Bird: 2279 Turnovers: Jordan: 2924 Bird: 2816 Blocks: Jordan: 893 Bird: 755 Steals: Jordan: 2514 Bird: 1556 Career points: Jordan: 32,292 Bird: 21,791 Again....Jordan played 15 basically healthy seasons, compared to 13 seasons for Bird, with 4 of those seasons played with a seriously bad back, leaving 9 truly healthy seasons. And those 4 injury riddled seasons, included the 88-89 season, in which he only played 6 games. He had back surgery, plus surgery on both Achilles tendons. Between 1981-1988, Larry won the League MVP 3 times in a row, and never finished below 3rd in the voting....2,2,1,1,1,3,2. In that same time period, Larry received 67% of all MVP votes cast. And again, he was in the stronger league, in the most talent rich era in NBA history. He is the only player beside Wilt and Bill Russell, to win 3 in a row....and the only player in history, to win a championship, MVP, coach of the year, and executive of the year. Bird was never the center of any drama or pettiness, and played his entire career with the Celtics, winning championships with whoever the management brought on. All things equal, and if Bird would have been healthy those other 4 years, he would have a legitimate claim as the best player ever. If I was building a team and had to pick between either player in their prime, I would pick Bird.

[@johnfrancis1528]

Pat Riley once said that in the dying seconds with the game on the line he'd want Michael Jordan to take the shot, but if his life were on the line, he'd want Larry Bird to take it. 'Nuff said.

[@76JStucki]

Jordan is my favorite player, and honestly that’s in large part because I grew up in Chicago in the 80’s and 90’s. But Larry Bird was freaking incredible. He’s a close second for me.

[@tom7471]

I am C's fan, and I agree with you. The two best players in my life were Jordan and Bird, though I have to think Wilt was right there as well. They are my top three. I have Kareem and Magic, LeBron, and Kobe up there, and of course, Russell. Durant would be in the next group with Duncan, and Olajuwan... still great, just not as great.

[@terrenceolivido741]

Jordan earned " the goat. " why? because of his six titles. there are players that put up numbers, but their teams never win. 'nuff said.

[@alexbolongaita7545]

He started his reign when Bird in the eastern conference retired😂 ​@@terrenceolivido741

[@leebrandt8597]

Larry Bird as a rookie, AS A ROOKIE, took the lame ass 29 win Celtics and on his own turned the franchise around into a 61 win team. You you wanna take KD who can't get the Nets to win one game in the playoffs? Ok, you take KD and I'll take Bird for starting my team

[@jeffreytenly9399]

Youngsters who weren't alive back then, just don't know!

[@deanchamblin2160]

Bird is the word. Larry was a great rebounder, one of the greatest passers of all time and his ability to create shots either for himself or a team mate is legendary, go see his passing video's, dude had a QB arm!

[@davidharward8908]

I have Bird. He scored like a shooting guard, passed like a point guard and rebounded like a center, all from the small forward spot. Watch a Larry Bird assists video. You'd be surprised.

[@wills.364]

Larry was a killer on the court. Natural leader who makes his teammates better and isn’t afraid of the pressure.

[@ReneeV]

Bird…hands down

[@cindyphifer970]

Loved watching him play

[@jonathanhogan3011]

Starting a franchise id take prime larry. KD misses too many games and doesnt put himself out there like larry would. larry would contribute more to the team overall then KD would.

[@kathythekatt196]

Michael Jordan said "Larry Bird is the best small forward of all time. Watch making the case for Larry Bird by Clayton Crowley, also re-edited 50 fifty greatest assists.

[@stevenmccart5455]

I'll never forget watching the duel with Dominic Wilkins on TV. That was one of the greatest games I ever saw.

[@tom7471]

Totally agree. I am a C's fan and was waiting for Dominique to miss a shot down the stretch. He just didn't. But Bird was up to the task that day! I remember I had already liked DW, but after that I really thought he was incredible, just a notch or two below Mr. Bird.

[@herbiesnerd]

You could pick Bird dead last for any dream team you could create, and guess what would happen immediately? Bird will be made Team Captain and lead everyone.

[@davidfaxon3336]

Remember it doesn't matter what us fans say. But it does matter what his competitors, and other Legends say about Larry Legend. He didn't give himself that name his competition did. Starting a franchise I'm taking Bird. He has a killer instinct that KD nor LBJ have. He didn't want to pass the ball for the last shot. He wanted the last shot himself. He was willing to take the blame for losing the game, and willing to pass the credit win, or lose

[@harolddorsey9179]

Bird 100% hands down.

[@MoxieMike66]

You need to watch more footage. Bird did some crazy shit on a regular basis. He even played concussed. If he played today in his prime, he'd beat anyone out there like he did back then.

[@zeppelinmexicano]

That was a true statement that you didn't know what he would do but every night he would do something outrageous. He found all the ways to win games with clutch performances - all the ways that exist on a basketball court.

[@tom7471]

He was MUST WATCH!

[@pappajudas9267]

Prime Bird over KD in any NBA era starting a franchise hell yeah! I'd take a 1989 Larry Bird over most of the current league just to have him on the roster for the next year post surgeries.

[@abouttime25]

You are not alone in choosing Larry Bird. After 1986 bird's back became a factor and finally forced him to retire. Wilt Chamberlain was asked to choose five players to start a team including himself. Larry Bird was his first choice too.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

The man was a three time MVP at a time when the best ever were playing, like Magic and Jordan. Most of those greats will tell you Larry was the best. None of them achieved that and what they didn't show you in the clip during his retirement ceremony was that Magic wrote on his jacket that Larry was the best ever and he gave it to Larry.

[@cyberpred]

Bird is the greatest small forward. The players today would not have a chance in Birds era due to the physicality of play

[@mbroussardnthaboot]

Larry all day. I've watched em both and one of em is that dude. KD ain't making those legends lose sleep like Bird did

[@paulpetersen879]

I got to watch Bird and Magic in those great battles. Those 2 were so great.

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

Dude, KD is probably top 20, Bird is top 5!!!

[@johnedwards9388]

There's no need to fear, when Larry Bird is here. Fans and team mates all felt that way. Inspiring to say the least.

[@tavliburd9643]

If you've never seen him play, yes....he was that good!!

[@joeygalloway8909]

Lol, Bird is best small forward in history and the 1 Magic feared. Pat Riley said " if I had to choose a guy to save a game with 1 shot it's Jordan, if I had to choose a guy to take last shot to save my life it's Bird" LeBron, Durant etc are great great but always mention Bird as thier mentor of the small forward position. Bet

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

According to Michael Jordan, Larry is "by far the best SF to ever play the game" and one of the top5 players of all time... I think Ill trust his expertise. I have a feeling he might know what hes talking about.

[@ericwillison4011]

Your feeling is correct.

[@tommyexler6955]

Larry Bird IS SEVERELY underrated......He may have talked trash on the court but who doesn'!?.......Just a humble gentleaman in all respects. Would give the shirt off his back... came up as a kid watching him....Leaned a lot. He's the reason I wore #33 in HS

[@shermanmerryman203]

Think about this Bird beat every top player in his era, even Jordan never beat Bird.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@jaxonellis2995]

@@FreedomFighter2112 Lebron is the only player in NBA history to lead both teams in the championship round in all five categories.

[@robertojuniorjimenez9624]

Yea but Birds stats are done at nearly half of lebrons carreer what almost 20 years playing and bird played hurt for his last 5 years of his carreer i watched all those games in the late 70s and all thru 80s and 90s those where some very good games and rivalrys not saying lebron aint great but he doesnt have the heart that Larry had when he played

[@jaxonellis2995]

@@robertojuniorjimenez9624 Look at the playoff talent Bird was surrounded by. Lebron took Larry Hughes to his first finals. What other top 10 player did that???

[@jimmyboy131]

It's not a question, really. If I'm starting a franchise I'm picking prime Bird over EVERYONE. Because Bird is the coldest, toughest, highest IQ, most confident, most skilled all around player on the court, who will tell everyone what he's about to do to them, then do it. After I have Bird then, I pick Magic for point guard, the second highest IQ on the court, and the guy that can play every position like a champ, including center. Then you can start arguing over MJ or Kobe (I pick MJ), or Kareem or Wilt or Olajuwon or Shaq, etc.

[@ericwillison4011]

Would you take Olajuwan or McHale as your power forward?

[@jimmyboy131]

@@ericwillison4011 I like McHale a lot. It's foolish not to pick him especially to play with Bird. But Olajuwon was just so good all around, especially at defense. He's a better defender and can score like McHale.

[@irishgrl]

Larry Bird is PROOF that you don’t have to be “athletic” to be the GOAT.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

If you are a unicorn the goat conversion is moot🦄

[@michaelmaas5544]

Brady would be another that fits

[@ericwillison1389]

You don't have to run around the court if you already know what is going to happen. Larry knew.

[@YeaBuDDy840]

The league might not exist with larry and magic. And all the legends telling you don't mess with Larry

[@terrenceolivido741]

i say the same thing over and over and over, it was Bird and Magic - two absolutely exceptional individuals. I am much less interested in their " basketball skills. " that is for the kids.

[@amberburris5674]

HAHAA I loved the like Forest Gump reference, made me chuckle.... Bird is the GOAT! Check our his passing video :)

[@juiceandlew9985]

Will do

[@richardbennett3368]

Bird is one of the best rebounders in basketball history! That's called controlling the Rim. I think personally he was the best passer of his time, and only two others are better. Shooting, not the best shooter, maybe top 10. But clutch shots, no one better period. And I think he averaged around 2 steals a game. Plus, do y'all know how physical 80's basketball was? For Small Forward he's my number one pick. Larry's trash talk alone would put LeBron in his safe place.

[@patrickdawson561]

Larry’s shooting was on another level too. Founding member of the 50/40/90 club with multiple seasons….

[@Blazekickz]

I guarantee, that those who truly know everything about bird, will pick him over KD any day of the week for starting a franchise...

[@teresavicario5848]

You have to watch Larry Bird’s greatest passes ...re- edit. This will blow your mind.

[@brucevidito4923]

He was a basketball assassin.

[@scottymoore9121]

In their prime, KD couldn’t carry Larry’s shoes. I watched Larry and KD. There is no comparison. And the toughest SOB ever in the NBA. U need to watch more Larry Legend videos and you’ll see for yourself. Best all around player. Passing, shooting, etc. Larry does it all

[@Jangocat]

Larry Bird is legit top five of all time. I fondly remember the Larry/Magic rivalry from when I was a kid. Dude was just smarter, a better passer, and a better shooter then everyone else of his era. And a master of the psychological game back when they could trash talk. The Lakers always had a slightly better team though backing Magic.

[@jolene0602]

Bird, you need to see that the man had such heart and hustle with a sheer determination to win. Watch more videos of bird his greatest passing with re-edit.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@gamemaster3003]

No question about it that you take Bird. Scoring and rebounding alone not to even mention his remarkable passing and consistent clutch.ability puts him easily ahead of KD.

[@donaldleider7382]

Taking KD over Bird when starting a team? That’s why your not an NBA GM! Bird is the first pick for anyone starting a team, he’ll make whoever is around him much better! That’s truly his greatest attribute!

[@mikec7751]

Remember in the '80's the 3 point line was about 3 feet longer than it is today. Back then the 3 wasn't a real part of the offense, it was more a desperation heave at the end of quarters, halves or games. When the league moved it in to be closer to the international line, then teams started building offenses around the 3 point shot.

[@patrickdawson561]

And Bird is top 5 all time college scorer before they had The 3 point line there with no name ISU.

[@enkilugal3282]

I got to watch over a decade of the greatest basketball (my opinion) ever played with Bird, Johnson, and all the other greats. I'll remanence over those many years forever.

[@thomaswilson7538]

Bird dominates in his prime. He's class, head, mind, and fundamentals.

[@yambo59]

You guys have only scratched the surface, check out his passing videos, trash talking videos, passing videos

[@leebrunk4390]

I’d take Larry Bird first in a draft over KD or James. Bird was the epitome of what Barkley likes to call a bus driver. He affected literally every aspect of the game when he was on the court. His pivot passing and unselfishness helped transform a journeyman center and a pine jockey forward into perennial All Stars and HoFers. Bird still owns the second highest winning percentage in NBA history, behind Magic who played with another GOAT and a team full of Hall of Famers, coached by a top three all time basketball genius. And he beat everybody who was anybody in his era. Jordan made people look slow; Larry made people look stupid. KD is more like Mailman was, except operating mainly from outside instead of inside to baseline. KD is absolutely an all time great scorer, a reliable closer, but ultimately he’s along for the ride. Ray drove the bus in Seattle, Westbrook drove the bus in OKC, and Steph drove the bus for those Super Dub squads. KD had a chance to drive last year with Kyrie missing so much of the season, and got swept out of the first round. He’s not a better defender than Bird. He doesn’t have the same degree of game IQ or the same degree of killer instinct. That’s not intended as a slight- only Jordan, Russell, and Kobe were really in Bird’s league in both those intangibles. KD is a great asset, but Bird would be a better cornerstone.

[@ianinabinet3483]

Although I disagree, I sort of understand why someone would argue in favor of Lebron over Bird. But not KD, he is not in Birds league.

[@Kostly]

Larry Bird was the mix tape of MJ, Kobe, Rodman, Roberston and Nowitzki. So many others. He made 80s ball wild af.

[@sitarnut]

Subscribed instantly...mainly, because you guys didn't talk during the clips. What a joyous relief.... keep it going. Liked the salient comments at the end. Show your Pal Larry's "Passing Video"... it's "Out 'o Sight".... Peace out....

[@markrodriguez536]

The game when Larry was playing was far more physical than the finesse game now…

[@waynemarcolini3414]

Bird is the Goat because he does it all

[@akpilot9468]

Growing up in the 80's watching Bird play many times at the Garden live- I'll take Bird all day every day and twice on Sunday. That Era was incredible and saved basketball- literally.

[@wolfman9028]

May be this settles the argument. I cam 1986 to the US from Germany. Basketball in Germany was a minority Sport at the time. I remember hearing the name Larry Bird frequently on the sports news over here. It was like a mantra. I just payed attention to Larry Bird a couple of weeks ago on KZbin. As a total novice at Basketball I have no preference on a certain player. Based on what I saw regarding skill, performance and will to win, there is no one better to start a franchise with. His commitment to the game is exceptional. But I think without his rivalry with Magic he would not been so excellent. Magic was the Jing to Bird’s Jeng. Without taking anything away from all the great players after these two, but Bird and Magic saved the NBA.

[@petermendez5184]

Yoooo....I'm a 50 yr old lifelong Chicago Bulls fan from Chicago...born , raised and still live here.....Larry Bird was the very first player I ever HATED!!! He was a winning machine....if anybody was as clutch as MJ in the history or the game...it was Larry Bird....KD or LeBron don't have that....I bet Jordan himself would rather start a team with Larry over those 2 dudes... MJ & Bird were killers on the court.

[@jeffmiller7817]

MICHAEL Jordan said "Larry Bird is the best small forward to ever play the game"...

[@teamviagraham]

Better EVERYTHING LARRY JOE BIRD!

[@howdoicancel6760]

KD , is in no way , a better player than LARRY LEGEND ! Bird is the Greatest all around player in NBA history !!!

[@davidmichael6239]

Great credit to his teammates . The Chief, DJ, Ainge, ML Carr etc...

[@ericwillison1389]

The Chief said that playing with Bird added 5000 points to his career totals. Normally, when you play with a perennial All Star it takes points away from you. Larry made everyone else better.

[@jamesyoder31]

Magic and Larry absolutely brought the game back. They are both ferice competitors . was rockets fan but wouldn't miss a game of tha Lakers nor the Celtics

[@LadyShar]

Bird every time

[@43Magicman]

He's the real G.O.A.T. Guy's when you would ask your friend, Who are we playing next and your friend would say the Celtics. Thats when you would say i hope Larry Bird is not playing.😂🤣😂 Seriously! Thats how good the G.O.A.T really was.

[@grrayfox2300]

Saw Larry Legend play in the 80s. All the highlight videos on KZbin don't do him justice. As a Laker fan, I was terrified of Bird

[@mckill32]

Larry every time over anyone.

[@Mr.St.Nicholas]

Larry legend! #1

[@tattoodude8946]

Notice that when the Olympic Dream Team was playing, they chanted for Larry. Not Jordan, not Magic, not Sir Charles - but Larry Bird. He truly was and is a legend.

[@PixelPro-4000]

Subbed for more Larry Bird! I recommend watching his game highlights against Michael Jordan where they both scored 71 points collectively. It’s one of the best games ever!

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@rogerahier4750]

On that steal from Detroit you can see him on his toes at the sideline. He knew exactly where he was and knew he had to stay on his toes.

[@LadyShar]

Try Making the case Larry bird it's a great video. Here are some more suggestions. Larry Bird greatest passer of all time re-edit with new footage Larry Bird's most Savage Moments Larry Bird's Trash talking

[@sharonbird2921]

Larry Legend all day everyday, kD asked Larry Legend for advice Kobe was Larry Legends favorite player, go look up what kD said about Larry Legend fr so that makes you a hater , Celtics swept the Nets this year with kD and kyrie come on ☘️🐐🐐🐐🏀🏀👑☘️🐐👍

[@paulpenix8198]

KD can't pass like Bird and rebound like Bird. No one was more clutch and got all his teammates involved. Way better team player. BIRD also averaged 50/40/90 almost 5 years straight. Also averaged almost 2 steals a game. Often lead the league in free throws.

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@billyray6913]

Larry bird is top 5 dead or alive. Imagine someone telling you what he is about to do to you and you can't stop him. If you want views react to Larry Bird. Lol

[@FreedomFighter2112]

n the past 50 years, here are the highest Total Career Avg Stat Points (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) #1) Jordan = 44.7 #2) LeBron = 44.4 #3) Bird = 43.1 #4) Kareem = 42.9 #5) Durant = 40.8 #6) Magic = 40.2

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@RaymondBCrisp]

KD is most certainly not the better ball handler. You need to watch more vids of Bird before you make that statement, because this vid didn't do him justice in that department. The Ultimate Mixtape shows him blowing past people with the ball and posterizing like 5 or 6 people with gnarly dunks. He was WAY more athletic pre-1985, when he suffered a severe back injury that would limit him the rest of his career.

[@zaktilzer5130]

Dude Bird was not that athletic. Even players that give heavy praise to Bird say this. He wasnt thar fast, even in his prime. He had a limited vertical. He just had an insane basketball IQ and work ethic. And I dont know why youre making a big deal about this but KD has great handles. Dude is 6 10 too. And his handles dont slow him down off the break at all. Id definitely have KD as the better handles. And thats no disrespect to Bird. But youre being a bit ridiculous. Larry wa

[@masonmorrison1416]

There was a game against the Chicago Bulls where Larry got double teamed by Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan and made a shot over both of them

[@alanela6761]

Yup. 3:04 in this video

[@tom7471]

Just another Tuesday night game for Larry! LOL! He simply did not care who guarded him...

[@ericwillison1389]

@@tom7471 Not quite true. Larry would let the coach of the other team know he was not pleasedif they put a white guy on him to defend him. Charles Barkley told that story best.