LEBRON FANS FIRST TIME EVER WATCHING LARRY BIRD | Larry Bird Ultimate Mixtape REACTION!!

[@NoMercy4k]

Larrys a legend, he's nice af I have no odea why he's not talked about as much as other greats but he got my respect here! Let me know your thoughts below 👀

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

He's second only to MJ

[@irishgrl]

@@coachmikesfilmroom3111 Pfft. I have LARRY LEGEND Over MJ.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

@@irishgrl understandable.

[@marykuettner752]

You should watch more 80's bb. Bird is probably the most fun to watch. LeBron rates Bird in his top three. Bird played against Magic and throughout the 80's the Celtics played the Lakers five times in the finals. All through the eighties one or the other made the finals every year. Jordan never won a playoff game against Bird getting swept twice in 86 and 87. Bird's Celtics were a much better team than Jordan's Bulls at the time but Jordan respected Bird. I kind of feel sorry for you youngsters that haven't seen some of the greats. You would enjoy seeing some of your idols favorite players. Like I said LeBron has spent a lot of time studying Bird and there is a good reason for that.

[@epic103]

You got to check out his 60pt game, it's insane. He hits from everywhere.

[@joeunis318]

For his retirement ceremony they did it on a day without a game. They sold out over 36000 people packed the old boston garden! That's legend shit right there!

[@alanela6761]

and they got magic to show up without bird knowing ahead of time

[@xmoomoo9158]

It was Awesome☘️

[@bluefamily3937]

I cried when I watched it as a kid back in the day!

[@abelhansen]

I never like the game But watching larry bird. I have change my mine. About the game. A b from Australia.

[@MrThumbs63]

MJ and Bird would destroy today's NBA with their trash talking alone. Watch some 80s and 90s NBA. It was a totally different game. Good reaction.

[@NoMercy4k]

I for sure need to check out some more older basketball ngl and thanks my guy!

[@bluefamily3937]

Absolutely!! Byrd and MJ were Olympic level trash talkers!!

[@mariolevasseur731]

Three consecutive MVP's. He also won coach of the year and executive of the year. The first person average 50% from the field, 40% from 3-point line, and 90% free throws in a season. I think he did that three times in his career. He also won the three point contest 3 years in a row. Before he joined the Celtics oh, they had a losing record. His rookie season the increase their wins by 30 games.

[@NoMercy4k]

All crazy accomplishments Larry is definitely goated 🦾

[@phoenixmichaels]

@@NoMercy4k ALSO he won rookie of the year, college player of the year, THREE 3 point contests winner in a ROW, was the FOUNDING member of the 50/40/90 club, and Bird is the only player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for his career. And while his 3 MVP titles in a row is amazing (only Wilt and Bill Russel have done that too) he was voted Either #1 or #2 for seven years straight. THAT is dominance of a decade.

[@fairtreatment2618]

Bird also finished no worse than 2nd in the mvp voting for 7 straight years before his back injury caught up to him.

[@phoenixmichaels]

@@fairtreatment2618 And he still managed to come in as #3 after that, bad back and all.

[@busterkeaton1001]

@@NoMercy4k You're right on how complete his game was. Offensively he had the whole package except the ups to finish over people. But this lack of burst probably helped him develop all his other tricks to compensate. He was not easy to guard since he didn't need much space to get his shot off. And you are right he helped move the game forward, because no big could shoot like him. If you put a big guy on him, he took them outside where back then you didn't have many big guys who could stay with him. Put a quick guy on him and he took them right into the post. When he had the ball he was dangerous going left, right, back or just where he stood to shoot....AND he was one of the best passers in history. He was much better defensively than a lot of young folks understand, he had a great sense of anticipation and tended to get to the right spot a step of ahead of people. Hall of Famer James Worthy said he would rather cover Jordan than Bird because with Jordan it was just physical, but Bird never stopped moving and you had to think about him the entire game and you would be mentally exhausted by the end of the night. You would watch what Bird was doing no matter who had the ball. The other thing that people loved about him was the way he played the game. He cared about winning. He didn't care if he made the shot or not.....one of the reasons he and Magic saved the NBA was they were team oriented and playing winning basketball. Their passing made the game beautiful again. He never cared about stats. In a game in Utah he had 30 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 9 steals in a blowout by the third quarter. His coach tried to put him back in the game to get the Quadruple Double...the first ever involving steals and he said no. His attitude was we're killing these guys, what's the point. It would be a meaningless honor. The Celtics were terrible before he joined them. His college team had more wins than the Celtics did the year before he joined.

[@venetoaward]

Larry is the 50/40/90 club founder, 3 straight league mvps, he's my favorite all time and my first pick in any draft

[@NoMercy4k]

Damnn he was a 50/40/90 guy too sheeeesh larry was goated frr but I feel u my guy I dont blame you

[@alecvip7562]

@@NoMercy4k he has 2 50 40 90 seasons, 1 of only 2 players to do so, with the other being steve nash.

[@okscribbles9556]

Bird was a hustler. He drove, he fought. I grew up watching Bird. His retirement was a seriously memorable moment f for the NBA. He’s a full stop legend

[@aramhamparian9641]

I love seeing young dudes who were not born before Larry, giving their props to arguably the top three player of all time. Do more Bird bro!!! SUBBED!!

[@NoMercy4k]

I feel you it is kind of crazy how I haven't seen bird play before this he's a helluva player. And ight bettt bro Ima definitely check out some more Bird soon! 😈

[@trhansen3244]

I have Bird at #38, just ahead of Marc Iavaroni but a spot behind Jeff Hornacek.

[@irishgrl]

@@trhansen3244 Your meds need adjusting

[@LadyShar]

I agree completely

[@tempsitch5632]

Inarguably top 3. Arguably #1.

[@frankb4526]

You teared up because this matters to you and you can feel how it mattered to him. He is on my all time 5...

[@NoMercy4k]

💯💯

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

The game was close, so he switched back to his right hand for the 4th quarter, and got 20 points that quarter. That brought his scoring for the game to 47 points!!! He won 3 championships, and they were widely regarded as the hardest 3 to win of all-time!! Until Curry showed up, Bird was the best shooter the NBA had ever seen!

[@thoroakenshield7283]

Don't feel ashamed for getting emotional bro. I was in the 10th grade when Bird and Magic came in to the league, and together they saved the NBA. As a Celtics fan who lived not that far from Boston, I got to watch Larry do his thing night in and night out, and he was a magician. His feet and back shortened his career by a good 5-7 years and I cried when he retired, because I knew we'd never see another one like him in Boston.

[@brianandchewiegohiking]

Love your enthusiasm watching the Legend ,he saved the game he changed the game ,I get teary eyed every time I watch his highlights ,right on man ,Larry bleeds basketball ,the best trash talker shooter all around player ever

[@NoMercy4k]

Thanks my guy Im glad you enjoyed the reaction Larry is definitely a legend fasho tho

[@tomsurber2293]

LEGEND is the greatest small forward to ever play this game. As a student at Indiana State University in the late 70s, I was there when LEGEND blossomed into one of the all time greats of college basketball. He did things back then on the court that left me in awe and I was blessed to be there to see it happen. What he did in the NBA was no surprise to those of us who saw him back then.

[@jeffreyross71]

Larry bird is the goat in my opinion

[@AlexAmez]

If i'm remembering right the move at 8:02 was actually a hommage to Magic because it was at the time Magic did not play because of having Aids.

[@donnawasielewski5087]

Larry Bird one of the greatest ever! Total all around player, can pass, score and defend and makes everyone else better. If you put Larry Bird in today's game with today's workout regiment, he would be the best player right now.

[@NoMercy4k]

I feel you he looks very dominant and well rounded ngl I would like him on my team for sure he's amazing

[@acouplereviews2124]

As a real hooper I feel you!! Love of the game. Great reaction dude.

[@NoMercy4k]

Yessirr real hoopers get eachother ✊ Thank you tho my guy Im glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulsullivan1650]

That was the best review of Larry Legend I've ever seen before. Thanks for giving him his props bruh!

[@NoMercy4k]

Wow thanks for the kind words my guy im glad you enjoyed the vid that much and yeah he definitely deserves it np!

[@donkunes8630]

he played with a bad back from an injury from shoveling stone in his mom's driveway . He also crushed a finger while playing baseball . His family struggled while he was growing up . His dad committed suicide

[@jamesmyers7142]

In the decade of the 80s he finished either 1st or 2nd in the MVP race 8 times out of 10 years. I've been an NBA fan for 42 years & he's the best & most complet player of my time. Just for reference the gage he got hurt against the Pacers in this video he had a fractured right cheek & a hie eye orbiter was broke & the trainer told him he shouldn't try to go back in the game but he seen his team go down by 8 on the TV in the locker room & he got up & came back in the game anyway & brought them back & won the game. He was a pure fucking beast.

[@420since1974]

The look in his eye when he came back, did up his warm up jacket, and knelt down was downright scary. You just knew that he wasn't going to let his team lose.

[@tinapenix1025]

Great reaction. He has 3 rings 3× 3point contest winner. Founder of 50/40/90 club. Career double digit rebounder, 3 consecutive league MVP'S .

[@NoMercy4k]

Preciate it and yeah hes fasho one of the greatest omg

[@alvaronunez-melgar4305]

"if i had to choose a player to take a shot to win the game i would choose michael jordan ,but if i had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life i would take larry bird" Pat Riley (5 nba rings coach )

[@ldybozz]

Great reaction. 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 goiing straight to the hospital after a game. To spend the night in traction. That's just one of the injuries that he played with. One game he came back from getting his cheek fractured & a concussion. He also came back to a game. After getting injured with a fractured eye orbiter. Which he had double vision the rest of the night. Won that game too. Guessing which of the two baskets he was seeing. Was the real one. 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 led the league in 3 pointers twice 85,86. Founding member of the 50-40-90 with 2 seasons. 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 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 Larry Bird Was Better Than You Think kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKLLoKefmbSBm6M 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

[@NoMercy4k]

Larry seems like a legend I respect his game already definitely gonna check more out!

[@imweakfordeaky]

@@NoMercy4k he is known as “Larry Legend” , and he IS

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Solid list of recommendations.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

He helped re-do his Mom's driveway, or something similar, and hurt his back, initially.

[@goldiegolderman1842]

A man that can't cry has no compassion.

[@kdbadk]

On top of everything else, Bird averaged 10 rebounds for his career. 👍Peace.

[@NoMercy4k]

Insane 🤯

[@PixelPro-4000]

He’s on Jordan’s level. I have him #2 all time, but #1 draft pick if I’m team building. You need to watch more of his stuff to fully understand why they call him legend. Thanks for this video.

[@NoMercy4k]

Damn #2 all time is a tuff spot larry had to be crazy good I might have to check out some more of his stuff then, and no problem thanks for watching my guy! 🙏🏼

[@mraxlrose2959]

I have Bird and Jordan 1A and 1B. Jordon never beat Bird in the playoffs.

[@mikeortiz6008]

Back in Larry's time there was no tougher league. Bird and Magic saved the NBA the league would not be what it is today without these 2 iconic players. I was a Celtic fan before Larry came and after he became my favorite player of all time a complete all around player who didn't take crap from anyone! Definitely a Legend!

[@curtissmith2486]

Nice reaction young fella! Bird also averaged double digit rebounds for his career, made the All-Defense teams 3 times, and the most incredible and mind blowing thing is he was never fully healthy for any of his NBA career! Keep up the great videos and continue learning about the history of the game and its legends! Much love and respect 🤙

[@mariolevasseur731]

The game against Indiana where he slammed his head in the floor, he came back in the third quarter. He had a concussion, a fractured orbital bone and cheek, and was seeing double.

[@NoMercy4k]

Damn thats crazy you gotta respect his heart for the game

[@theemaygoogleme151]

It was also at the end of his career, pretty sure the night before this game was one he spent in traction. Teammates said he could barely dress before the game and they wondered if he was done after he went down. If you watch the full game he was laying on the floor by the bench between shifts before the fall because he couldn't sit due to his back. No one tougher, except maybe the Youngblood that played half an NFL game with a broken leg.

[@pauloverlie4064]

One of the best reactions I've seen. Bird was the best all-around player ever. 3 Time Champ, 2 finals MVP, three consecutive league MVP, 3 time 3-point champion, founder of the 50-40-90 club (did it twice and just missed it 3 other times) 3 time 2nd team all defense. One of, if not the, most clutch player ever, hustle, hustle, hustle. If I'm starting a team from scratch, Bird is my first choice because he could play beside anyone and make his teammates better. Finally, yes, he could play in today's game.

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayyee I appreciate it my guy im glad u enjoyed it ✊

[@eazymoneymane7789]

Nah bird ain't the best all around players ever, magic owned him 3 to one in title games and beat him in national championship game and beat him head to head 23 to 17, plus if you're the best all around player it's 2 sides of the court Larry wasn't bad nor great he was ok as a defender so he can't be the best all around player, people always only focus on the offense never defense

[@pauloverlie4064]

@@eazymoneymane7789 3 time all defense 2nd team is not chopped liver, that is 3 times as one of the top 10-12 defensive players in the league. He was a very good defender, just not Jordan or LeBron. BTW 1 and 2 vs. Magic in the finals. '87 Parish had ankle troubles, McHale was playing on a broken foot, Walton wasn't available much due to injuries, and Ainge was playing dinged. Still took 6 games and was one interesting call and a missed buzzer 3 from taking seven (or even losing). Magic is the best all around point guard ever, but wasn't as good as Bird on defense nor as a pure shooter. Magic was great, he was a winner who made his teammates better and could be very clutch when called upon. Magic also has the best winning percentage in the history of the NBA, a half percentage point ahead of Bird. It is still an opinion that can't be settled by empirical data. I won't argue against Magic, but I'll still take Bird. Then there is MJ, a whole different animal!! However, not necessarily better.

[@eazymoneymane7789]

@@pauloverlie4064 , bird ain't better than Jordan on offense nor defense, bird was great but he also had a lot of help, bird is number 6 for me in my top 10

[@pauloverlie4064]

@@eazymoneymane7789 I don't have a problem with that. Just remember that Bird took a 29-53 team to a 61-21 team in his first year and he was the only addition. Jordan never did that. No argument on defense, Jordan was a monster defender. Offense, however, depends on what you value. Bird was certainly the better shooter, Jordan the better scorer, Bird was a better rebounder and passer. Again, your opinion, but empirical data suggests it is close. I rank Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan as equal GOATs. Their play transcended the league and the game and changed it for the better. but, again, that is just my opinion.

[@keithzatkalik5805]

Watch making the case of Larry Bird and the documentary on him and magic

[@NoMercy4k]

Writing those down we'll see my guy!

[@xmoomoo9158]

Larry Bird… LEGEND ☘️

[@NoMercy4k]

W

[@aaroncoffman88]

Larry has said the only player he ever really worried about was Magic and Magic has said the same.

[@420since1974]

Magic's actual quote was that "Bird was the only player he feared".

[@sharonbird2631]

Mercy thank you I enjoyed your reaction.now you see why we love Larry legend, and go so hard for him ty again check out what LeBron and kd had to say about Larry Legend ☘️☘️☘️☘️💪👍👍👍

[@mikerichardson8983]

Let me tell you bro. You would have loved to watch larry legend play. He was the smartest most clutch player to ever play. Every game he was a human highlight reel. I was lucky enough to see him play most of his career. He was the complete package, no holes in his game. He beat everybody. Alot of people say Jordan is the goat. But jordan never beat bird in the playoffs 0 for 6. Jordan didn't win a championship till bird retired. Larry Legend is the Goat!

[@NoMercy4k]

I feel you my guy Larry is definitely up there hes nice fasho

[@maxacorn]

the rivalry between magic and larry saved the the league. but more importantly, their friendship is the stuff of legends. when magic was diagnosed with HIV and was forced to retired, damn near everyone abandoned him. but larry stuck by him and called him to say he still had his back. hearing larry say that was what gave magic the strength to keep fighting.

[@JunoReactor77]

This is a great visual video and a perfect introduction to Larry Bird. Next I would suggest "Making the Case - Larry Bird" by Clayton Crowley. It will give you more context about Bird's stats and accomplishments along with the era he played in (competition).

[@NoMercy4k]

I agree this was a W video but ohh okay bettt Ima write that down and probably check it out soon my guy!

[@DanDolphin4]

Dude I can't explain it either but I'm the same way. I can't fight off the damn teary eyes when I'm watching LARRY LEGEND come back from that injury. Dude who comes back and plays with a fractured cheekbone? He basically fractured his FACE and came back and lit it up. NOW YOU'RE STARTING TO SEE WHY I THINK HE'S THE GOAT. 🐐🏆🏀

[@paladinminipedro707]

imagine at one time having most of your knuckles on one had shattered playing baseball and still accomplishing what this man did in the NBA.......Larry actually did that.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Larry always seemed to do something that astonished you. He was tough, smart and skilled. He played with a strange grace and deadly focus.

[@iBloodYT]

at 12:40 you say "he can hit 3s too in this bitch" my guyyy this man was prob the BEST 3 point shooter EVER. like curry type 3 lol

[@NoMercy4k]

yeah thats insane since he was so tall too larry was nice frr 🔥

[@lfcgero35]

Keep it real young man respect to all the old schoolers who paved the way in every walk of life soon it will be your turn to leave your legacy and to school the younger ones coming up. Top genuine reaction my friend very rare these days. I would love to see more bird magic and jordan reactions as their stories are all woven together. Slainte from ireland maybe try his thrash talking video or making the case as the goat for larry bird.

[@NoMercy4k]

Thanks my guy im glad you enjoyed my reaction but im goin to for sure react to more old highlights especially of bird and jordan soon!

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

It shows you have passion. Embrace it.

[@NoMercy4k]

True

[@rudyeccher6509]

Great observation about Bird shooting the long ball before it was popular. Magic Johnson was THE genius of the fast break, and together their championship rivalries got the world interested in pro basketball again. I watched these games live and there was nothing quite like it. Everyone in every state in the U.S. rooted for either the Lakers or Celtics. I know im biased, but it was a magicall time for the NBA.

[@danielkarlsson258]

9:23 "Did he get hurtright there?" 10:25 "Larry Bird, making his return from an apparent fracture..." Yup. Great reaction! Thanks! 👍

[@iambecomepaul]

Your reaction is one of the VERY few that makes note of that baseline jumper he made against the Trailblazers at the last second. I have discovered only basketball players understand. When Legend let go of that shot, he’s BEHIND THE BACKBOARD by a foot or so. He’s not shooting straight into the bucket… he has to aim a little to the right of that so the ball doesn’t hit the side of the backboard. It’s the little things… Legend.

[@NoMercy4k]

Larry Legend fr

[@clauditamel]

Great reaction! Larry Bird is one of my favorite basketball players of all time. Greetings from Lima, Perú.

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayee thanks im glad you enjoyed and I feel Bird seems great, but wow greetings from the US!

[@gabrielllajade]

larry goin crazy wtff but i fw this reaction heavy ngl🔥🔥 WARRY WIRD

[@NoMercy4k]

ongg he was dude was different 😳🔥

[@devydean1975]

Wonderful reaction my guy! Bird is a goat. Keep up the work!

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayyee thanks my guy im glad you enjoyed and fasho will more larry and basketball content soon! 🙏🏼

[@stevep2380]

Great reaction. Larry's trash talking stories are legendary. He also played through injuries that others would retire with. They used to put him in traction before and after games because his back was so bad. He also busted up his hand before his rookie year. His coach said he was never as good a shooter after that. Think about that for a moment.

[@LadyShar]

Just subscribed for the Larry Bird content. Great Reaction 👍 there are videos about all the injuries he played through, his legendary trash talking and there's a great documentary Magic and Bird A Courtship of Rivals that is the best sports stories ever told.

[@NoMercy4k]

Thanks for the sub it means alot and ohh okay bettt Im definitely goin to check out more larry bird content asap!

[@LadyShar]

@@NoMercy4k thank you I love watching a new generation learning the legend that was Larry Bird. Much respect to you for appreciation you showed. Truly looking forward to more. There are a lot of us old Bird heads out here. 😉 #birdgang

[@christopher_silver]

8:53 That was against the detroit pistons btw, the scariest team in nba history. There is a very good documentary about them and their rivalries with the Celtics, Lakers & Bulls (against Bird/Magic/Jordan). It's called 30 for 30: Bad Boys, definitely worth watching

[@donpietruk1517]

Grew up in Detroit and I remember those Pistons - Celtics playoffs series. They were closer to wars than basketball games. The two teams really hated each other.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Dude, you are so real. Much respect for you.

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayeee thanks my guy I appreciate it ✊

[@picolo4102]

Plenty of Bird stuff out there. Making the case,

[@NoMercy4k]

Got it 👌

[@brandonlemley269]

Dude,great video man!I was lmao.Good commentary on your part too bud.Good job.I look forward to maybe seeing some more sports posts from you.

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayee thanks my guy glad you enjoyed and yessir I react to sports fairly often more coning soon! 🙏🏼

[@daveberg3911]

Larry Legend is definitely worth a deeper dive. Go check out 5 Times Larry Bird Was Injured But Refused To Quit, and the Making The Case video about Bird.

[@abelhansen]

Its so good to see this young man cry about larry joe bird. Game over. 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀.

[@NoMercy4k]

I wasn't actually fully crying lol but yeah larry was great

[@abelhansen]

@@NoMercy4k Water in the eyes is still crying.

[@iBloodYT]

before this starts. larry bird was a legendddd. im 28 and grew up around the street ball type scene and all the 🥷s either wanted to shoot like larry or play like iverson lol.

[@NoMercy4k]

yeah he's definitely a legend Im only 20 so I didnt grow up watching him but I can see why people wanted to be like him lol he was basically curry as a big im glad i saw this video ngl

[@joeschmoe1150]

Felt the same way first time I watched this... Great content, bro!

[@NoMercy4k]

I feel you it was an emotional video tbh but thanks for the support bro im glad you're enjoying it!

[@salmonkill7]

I grew up in the Larry Bird era. Bird was a basketball genius!! That dude won 3 Celtic NBA Championships in 1981, 1984, and 1986, and won 2 NBA FINALS MVPs!! Bird was no joke, he would hit the GAME WINNING SHOTS day in and day out!! If you need a basket, just give the ball to Bird!! Bird hurt his back in the SUMMER pouring CONCRETE for his driveway!! He was old school and even cut his own lawn!! Sadly the back injury was severe and it shortened Birds playing career and we all suffered because of that. It would have been great to see LARRY BIRD and his teammates with Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the NBA PLAYOFFS!! Unfortunately Bird was forced to retire when the BULLS were becoming the dominant team!! Bird is in everyone's NBA TOP 10!! Your right Bird isn't over JORDAN or LEBRON but Bird would be in MOST PEOPLES starting 5 of ALL TIME!! I played basketball on the best large high school team in Washington State and he took 2nd and 4th in State my two seasons on Varsity. We lost the State 4A Championship to Mercer Island and they had a 6 foot 7 inch point guard and a 7 foot 2 inch center!! I also played against JOHN STOCKTON that played for GONZAGA PREP!! Stockton went on to play for GONZAGA UNIVERSITY and he was drafted by the UTAH JAZZ!! It's amazing Stockton almost didn't even get a chance to show his skills because Gonzaga was a NO NAME COLLEGE back in the day!! Stockton retired with 2 NBA records for Career Total STEALS and ASSISTS!! NBA Analysts have said his records will NEVER BE BROKEN!! One reason his records will stand is STOCKTON played a super long career!! Great Channel DUDE!!

[@MrKeychange]

Excellent reaction man!

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayee I appreciate it my guy! 🙏🏼

[@themcusbleedingedge]

Yo I cried the first tube I saw this and now you got me teary eyed.

[@NoMercy4k]

its all good 😭

[@Salmacis99]

You need to check out videos of Bird's peers talking about him- MJ, Magic, Barkley, they and pretty much everyone else FEARED playing him because he WAS that badass. Definitely in the GOAT league

[@teamviagraham]

They sold out the building no game standing room only

[@rrod6832]

in the game against the pacers where he came back to play , he had a fractured cheek bone , a concussion and was seeing double . Tough as nails.

[@twistedsagasgaming8254]

Bird wond NBA MVP of the year 3 year Ina row...and the NBD 3point contest 3rs in a ow at his peak.

[@jabberwokee4127]

Great reaction! Larry Legend!!!

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayyee I appreciate it ✊

[@richsalzer2556]

He like. Thanks, good job. Been watching basketball for 50 years, O G here.

[@DanDolphin4]

Hey and I got to give you big props for making your screen the small one and giving the action the big screen. 👍🔥

[@davidcoe9384]

this video ive seen 20 times and it still kinda make me teary eyed

[@merovechthe1st]

Good video. Here's some Bird stuff: Took a team that won 29 games the previous season to 61 wins and the conference finals his rookie year. Won his first of 3 championships his second year. Only one of 3 players ever to win the straight league mvps The only player in NBA history to retire with a stat line of 20+ ppg, 10+ rpg and 5+ apg (24.3ppg/10.0 rpg/6.3 apg) 3 time all defensive team and he's 4th all-time in defensive win shares. Injuries severely hampered and shortened his career or his name would be in every goat conversation. As to his heart: in his last year, Boston was struggling down the stretch and on a 3 game losing streak. Larry dropped a 49 point triple double on Portland, who went to the Finals that year, while wearing a back brace.

[@jasonwood3197]

Enjoyed the reaction bro! Every great player is the foundation of the great players today! Larry and Magic had a cool friendship.

[@NoMercy4k]

Thanks my guy im glad you did but yeah every great player today got inspiration from the older generation of greats fasho

[@andrewft31]

@@NoMercy4k LeBron is on record saying he patterned a lot of his game after Bird since they play the same position small forward.

[@scorpiothegreat1]

I got Bird and Magic tied for #4 all time.

[@profanepersonality]

You are teary-eyed, because you know in your heart he is the GOAT.

[@JennRighter]

You’re a sweet boy. It’s nice tears. Embrace it.

[@charlesking4780]

In his prime Bird was as good as anybody who ever played the game

[@redsnorlax1945]

Have you reacted to the jordan historic bulls mixtape ?

[@NoMercy4k]

Nope I barely have seen jordan play too ngl

[@redsnorlax1945]

@@NoMercy4k you should do a reaction my guy your jaw gunna be on the ground

[@NoMercy4k]

@@redsnorlax1945 ight bettt ima write it down for the near future my guy!

[@redsnorlax1945]

@@NoMercy4k letss gooo

[@NoMercy4k]

@@redsnorlax1945 yessirr 😈

[@Msjflo702]

3 MVP’s, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year, he wasn’t lyin when he said he dedicated his life to basketball.

[@lewisreaves3611]

Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Doc J, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell top 5 all- time NBA players, LeBron is the best player now and will be in that group when he retires

[@damienfallon8980]

You nailed it. Bird would fit perfect in today's NBA

[@NoMercy4k]

agreed!

[@richardlong419]

GREAT REACTION!

[@NoMercy4k]

Thank you my guy 🙏🏼

[@bluefamily3937]

You're getting teary eyed because of his awesomeness!

[@antriggjackman6274]

Love when a young NBA fan sees some the all time Greats in my option one best of all time. Larry Bird.

[@stmbtsodapop2513]

Larry was on a different level with his trash talking, MJ learned a lot of his from Bird. Bird would tell you the play or what he was going to do before and then do it, he was unstoppable! The left hand game was 22 or 27 left handed with a total of 47 for the night. The game (Washington Bullets) he actually made 3+ 1 to tie + win the game w/2OT's. He was Mr. Clutch!!! Watch.......kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHylk52Fm6qdh6s

[@NoMercy4k]

Sheeeesh Larry was different fr wow

[@j.d.v.2782]

that is ultra disrespect hahahah. amazing

[@KdotLINE]

You should check out the documentary "Magic & Bird", to learn about their legendary rivalry, which goes way back. They faced each other in the 1979 NCAA Finals, where Magic's team won, and their rivalry continued into the NBA, with them each being the figurehead of the biggest team rivalry in the NBA - Celtics/Lakers.

[@rgreen1107]

Larry Bird … the real GOAT !

[@RowdyRuth]

More Bird, please! 🌎✌️

[@donmoore3220]

There are some videos out there that describe how the last half of his career he was dang near crippled with back injuries. And he STILL dominated and made people look silly.

[@NoMercy4k]

yeah thats insane i've seen a few of his injury videos before

[@michaelgreskamp1093]

I saw hin play at indiana state and you knew you he was going to be special at the next level. Great rreaction.

[@cozenw3236]

- Larry Bird the Greatest Passer - 50 best Assist Larry Bird - 4 Crazy Stories that Prove Larry Bird Is the Toughest NBA Player in History - Larry Bird Trash Talking - Making the Case Larry Bird G.O.A.T (Great series. There’s one on Jordan and Johnson… I even think there’s also one on Wilt Chamberlain ~ but not 100% sure)

[@NoMercy4k]

Ight so I already reacted to Making the case Larry Bird and Larry Bird Trash Talking they're on the channel if you wanna see those my guy, and Greatest passer reaction drops tomorrow! More Larry and other greats reactions on the way!

[@cozenw3236]

@@NoMercy4k I’ll be there.

[@clifflawrence7479]

Great reaction

[@NoMercy4k]

W comment

[@shanedavis2554]

That’s so awesome my friend

[@mr.invisable6919]

NOBODY today could handle Larry LEGEND!

[@nickkrolicki3718]

Bird in the MVP voting from ‘80 to ‘88: 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 3rd 2nd Wow.

[@NoMercy4k]

Highly impressive

[@davidnoel2977]

When he got that injury, just like the long list of many, he was coming back in the game with a fractured cheek bone and concussion. Bird is a bad man !!!

[@kbp213]

They always talk about Bird when it comes to top players. They don’t call him Larry Legend for nothin.

[@NoMercy4k]

Larry Legend indeed he seems dominant and like a decent guy hes a W

[@markuyehara7880]

The most underrated thing about Bird is his size. Magic is listed at 6'9 but if you see pics of them standing next to each other, Larry is easily three inches taller. Dude is huge.

[@toolshed7652]

Loved your reaction... Check out Magic and Bird: A Courtship of Rivals. You'll probably also enjoy The Making the Case for Bird and for the '86 Celtics. The Dream Team '92 documentary is sweet as well. They also have all the '92 Olympics games here on KZbin with courtside audio only! Enjoy!

[@desiolle2874]

One of my very favourite things in life is watching young hoopers discover Larry Bird...lol...he's supernatural...I've seen the actual video hundreds of times and I never get tired of it...2 things not really mentioned here....1/ unbelievably clutch 2/ incredible rebounder...averaged more boards career than Ewing...Bird's on hoop Rushmore to me

[@bbwng54]

Beyond his shooting that everyone knows about, he one of the very best (best?) passing small forwards of all time and one of the most clutch players of all time. If you look closely at many of the highlights (eg Seattle, Portland, Washington, etc.), he is winning the games as the clock is running out at the end of the games.

[@tinapenix1025]

Other great videos: Larry Bird greatest passer of all time video re-edit amazing. Will give you link. Also Larry bird greatest trash talker.

[@NoMercy4k]

👌

[@tinapenix1025]

I gave the link

[@NoMercy4k]

@@tinapenix1025 got it thanks

[@jerideaube9859]

New subscriber-I like your open mind... You should watch making the case-Larry Bird/Greatest passes re-edit Larry Bird/ greatest rivalry Larry Bird&Magic Johnson... .thats a start to some good Larry Bird videos....

[@NoMercy4k]

Ayyee welcome my guy but bettt I already got those written down ima be checking out more bird and basketball content soon!