Magic Johnson and Larry Bird : A Courtship of Rivals Reaction | ITSJONJONTV

[@jonathan031795]

I've seen the comments about the sound effects. I would like to apologize for the volume discrepancy between the video and sound effects. This has been corrected for future videos to come. But the video is still a banger ‼️ Part 2 of the series is releasing tomorrow 4/3/24

[@jabreck1934]

10 years working at a lumberyard. Never missed work, never late. It has nothing to do with loyalty to the job. Setting the example for my sons ;was the primary factor. Integrity, discipline….etc

[@sarahsloot2290]

That story about Larry’s dad brings up emotion. Thats tough.

[@Dwitwitty]

The greatest documentary ever! I watched this way back in. 2011-12 countless times in nba tv. Larry and Magic are two of the most important characters in NBA history.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Amen. We all owe. Especially the $ made today is owed to 2 people

[@robinmahan8814]

Birdgang always shows up! Magic and Bird - Bird and Magic! What a time to be alive. ❤ thank you!

[@jonathan031795]

Can't get any better than this! Thank you for your positive energy!

[@marykuettner752]

It is ok. You will find the biggest Bird fan in the world is Magic. Those of us that watched them both, love them both.

[@robinmahan8814]

Absolutely! Magic and Bird - or Bird and Magic. They go together like peas and carrots.

[@robinmahan8814]

Thank you for the great reaction, and I love you too brother. ❤

[@jonathan031795]

Gotta love them both. They saved basketball as we know it. And their rivalry meant so much to the world. Competition is good because it pushes you to be the best version of yourself. And we always got the best out of those two

[@Ricky-ll1jm]

Man you a good guy. That's why I just hit the subscribe button. I'm in Biloxi Ms. Born and ra I see here. Bird was always my favorite growing up. And when I joined the Army in 1987 I was stationed at Fort Dix New Jersey. Me and two of my buddies was lucky enough to go see a game in the Boston Garden. I will never forget when I left the game I had a tear in my eye. He had 34 points 12 rebounds 8 ast 3 blocks and 2 steals. It still to this day all these years later puts a smile on my face. He was truly unbelievable.

[@jonathan031795]

Thank you for subscribing to the channel! And great story, that's a once in a lifetime memory that I wish I could've witnessed for myself. I'm glad you were able to experience that

[@Mark-r2r9k]

Another thing I like about Bird is he gives no excuses. When talking about the NCAA Championship game, he never mentioned or complained about the double team. He took all the blame saying he didn't play well.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

He was like that throughout his entire career. Never any excuses....never blaming anyone!

[@jonathan031795]

Bird owned up to everything like a man should! You can't do anything but admire and respect his humility.

[@linusromey561]

A perfect example from his professional career is the missed shot in the finals against the Lakers. Most people do not know that Larry was playing with a broken hand from a bar fight the night before. This has been recounted by many other people, but I have NEVER heard Larry say it when discussing that game. Larry does not offer excuses. If he didn't get the job done, he didn't get the job done.

[@areese240z]

He was also playing with three fractures in his left thumb.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@linusromey561 That had more to do with his elbow than his hand! Lol. He had 2 things going on at the same time.... unfortunately on the same arm... the shooting one!

[@richardclingempeel6111]

My father in law served in WW2 and the Korean war in the Marines. He's 94 and still wears his uniform and speaks at the D day memorial. He's still a Marine lol

[@dedrahiggins1326]

By the way, anyone ever tell you what a great speaking voice you have? You would be great in broadcasting.

[@JasonRule-1]

After you pause the video to make a comment, be sure to rewind about 10 seconds when you restart it. You're losing chunks of information and commentary from the video without doing that.

[@jonathan031795]

Thanks for the tip, John. I'll try to keep that in mind

[@PixelPro-4000]

Doing this in parts is totally fine for this video. Looking forward to the next part. I recommend when you pause, back up the video a few seconds when you resume so you don't miss things being said and done.

[@jonathan031795]

Thank you for the support! And noted, I'll try to keep that in mind when I'm recording

[@patticriss2238]

Alright, let’s go. You’ll be able to sit through it. It’s very interesting and fun to watch. I’ve probably seen it 12 times.

[@jonathan031795]

It's been a great video so far! I'm glad to finally be able to get into it

[@rgreen1107]

BIRD fans respect MAGIC JOHNSON ! ……… With no MAGIC , LARRY BIRD would have had six TITLES , five TITLE MVPs and easily be crowned the undisputed GOAT 🐐 !

[@julianwilcox399]

What gets overlooked a lot is that Indiana State University were and are a 3rd Division College in Basketball circles. They never went to the NCAA tournament before Bird or After Bird (let alone the final game) . To even be in the finals was literally THE greatest feat in U.S. Basketball History. Michigan State on the Other hand were and often still are one of the main Powerhouses in College Basketball. This is Like one of the Mid Ranked College Football Teams taking on the Chiefs or the 49ers . Its always treated as tho the 2 teams were equal when they so so werent. Hence why MSU could but 4 players on Bird and ignore the rest

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

They double-teamed constantly, that was Bryant saying he was surprised they didn't put 4 on him 1 on the rest, because ISU didn't have much help for Bird on offense.

[@calder027]

I wouldn’t say “are” though. They’re in the NIT final and should’ve made the NCAA tourney.

[@timbeatty8411]

Bird won three NBA titles and still says the college championship game was as big as heartbreak in the most important game of his career

[@franceswitham8214]

I really love your shoutout to veterans. I have tremendous respect for both Larry and Magic. NBA basketball was a joke when they came into the league. The NBA is alive today because of Magic and Bird. Thanks for all the great memories.

[@patticriss2238]

My dad served in Korea. Died two weeks after his 65th bday from alcoholism. It was an horrific war. As they all are.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

My heart goes out to the ones that suffered from the politics forced upon the young men of that era. And to the families that suffered right along with them in one way or another. 🙏😢

[@jonathan031795]

I'm sorry for your loss.. your dad is a hero in my eyes. Veterans will always have a deep place in my heart for their selfless acts to keep us safe

[@karenhart12]

Awesome video! It was very informative and I loved your genuine reactions to the footage. This one I felt deeply. Thank God for allowing them and us all to rise above the challenges to become overcomers. It’s all in the making of us and as long as we have breath in our bodies we can continue to go higher in every area. Again, great video.

[@Dwitwitty]

Man! Come to the Bird side bro 😅

[@TonyWaller-oy8ls]

Bird, Magic and Jordan were the greatest I ever seen play the game...Bird and Magic had the highest basketball IQ's... Great reaction my friend 👍

[@PixelPro-4000]

Great to see you doing this masterpiece documentary! I also wanted to say that your reactions are great, and I think the way you organize your onscreen visuals are terrific. Keep up the good work. Keep up the Bird stuff... there is so much more amazing stuff to see!

[@jonathan031795]

Thank you so much! I try to give the best quality I can give with my current abilities. Things are only going to get better from here. Thank you for your tip in the previous comment

[@briangroboski4751]

I could do without the sound effects, but that's me.

[@stevechrist8622]

nobody is trying to change your mind because you have a right to pick ypur favorite , but quit worring about that this a story of 2 great young men who accomplished something together which was special it's not about who is better it's about how they came together it's about the story, enjoy the story

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Shout to all the moms n pops of past n now

[@tedogrady3959]

Appreciate you, bro! You bring a lot of heart to the conversation. And you know the game, bro. Thank you. I'm enjoying it.

[@TheCoachjordan42]

I don't think there is a bird fan that doesn't admire magic

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

Anyone who is a Bird fan is a Magic fan

[@tedogrady3959]

Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem, Magic, etc. Too many great players to name, bro.

[@dedrahiggins1326]

This was great - hope you do part II soon. Happy for you having TWINS!!

[@antriggjackman6274]

Thank u for saying that about Veterans has Retired Australian Army veteran Iraq war.

[@ColoradoGrami]

New to your channel. I'll be honest, I have never been a basketball fan until I started watching Bird videos. His natural ability is awe inspiring. I'll keep following you but I'm begging you to ditch the sound effects, please. 😊

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome video and I subscribed immediately after watching this.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Respect these mf men

[@RowdyRuth]

Yay! 😊

[@jonathan031795]

I know, right!! I'm excited myself

[@rmcclain124]

Really enjoying your content and your takes. You gained a sub. Keep grinding, and good luck with the little'uns on the way.

[@davemartino5997]

Bird did take a team of nobody’s to 33-0 and the NCAA finals.

[@jerrygoldman4484]

Please lower the sound effects volume. It is much louder than the video. thanks. Great reaction.

[@jonathan031795]

Thank you for the suggestion, Jerry. I apologize for the volume difference. This has been corrected in the Part 2 video. I hope you enjoyed the video outside of that

[@jerrygoldman4484]

@@jonathan031795Thanks so much for answering. Yes, your reaction was terrific and I am looking forward to the rest of this documentary which is awesome. I did have to keep my hand near my volume control when I saw your reaching for yours.

[@tedogrady3959]

Yo, JonJon, I'm from Boston, bled green for the Celtics all my life, but ALWAYS loved the Lakers!

[@davidmullens7565]

Good Job 👏. I'm subscribed now

[@areese240z]

You will turn

[@jonathan031795]

Haha, we will see 😂

[@areese240z]

@@jonathan031795 If you watch some of the videos about his injuries he was playing through he will go up on your list.

[@AdamBazille]

Bird is the GOAT! SUBBED

[@BruceJohnson-om5kl]

Shut out to Brian Gumble! Icon and legend. 💯👍🏿%

[@imweakfordeaky]

Man, I love ya… and I love this documentary… but you’re about decapitating me every time you use the sound board effects, especially because I’m using headphones ! 😣 lol I have such huge respect for both Larry and Magic -- but I gotta admit to leaning just a bit more toward Larry because he’s more introverted like me. However, I don’t think *anyone* can truly dislike Magic (except total bigots, of course) - he’s such a smiling, sunny personality aside from his undeniable basketball talents.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I was going to say the same thing! The volume is too high for anyone wearing ear buds! Lol. I lean more towards Larry because between the 2 of them ...he was the better all around player! There are several other NBA players that feel the exact same way including Kareem. Lol.

[@jonathan031795]

Thank you for your comment! And I'm sorry about blasting your ears with the sound effects. This has been corrected for Part 2 already. I hope you enjoyed the video outside of that

[@imweakfordeaky]

@@Sunny-jz3dy yes, mad respect to Kareem too ! Before there was Magic and Bird, my two favorite players as a kid were Kareem and Dr. J. (I was 13 when Bird and Magic hit the NBA)

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@jonathan031795 loving the react! I should have said that 1st man! Thx for fixing volume.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

He didn't overcome half of most. Ask him. Please. I think he had fun. So please. His parents and b4. Sure.

[@richardclingempeel6111]

It's funny they both wore the number 33.

[@imweakfordeaky]

In HS and college, yes - when Magic joined the Lakers, he became #32, because Kareem already had the #33

[@shag139]

Just imagine Indiana and Bobby Knight adding Larry Bird for four years! I believe what would have been his freshman year IU went undefeated and won the title. IU probably wins a couple more if he stays at IU.

[@BruceJohnson-om5kl]

You talking about that Sports Illustrated cover, knowing damn well Bird didn't want to do none of that. He wasn't that kind of dude, that was embarrassing to him.

[@antriggjackman6274]

Outside of MJ I have Bird no.2 & 3. Of All time

[@stevechrist8622]

its best to do it in 3 segments

[@sarahsloot2290]

I wonder how many games after that Larry missed 3 FTs.

[@johnwelch615]

Nobody hates you, Brother. I played high school basketball as a young man, watching Larry Bird in the 80s and I loved Magic Johnson, too... except when he beat the Celtics and even then, I still liked the man

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Dude! You need to stop hitting that horn or turn the volume down please! If someone is wearing headphones or earbuds.... It just about made my ears bleed! 😱

[@jonathan031795]

Your concerns have been noted, and the issue has been corrected. I hope you enjoyed the video outside of that, thanks

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@jonathan031795 Ty! Otherwise loving it! Lol

[@danh966]

Would you please lose that freakin horn!! It's annoying as hell.

[@jonathan031795]

The horn is a part of all my reactions. In this particular video, it was louder than others. That has been corrected. I'm sorry you're not a fan of it, but it's what I do. Thanks for your support

[@danh966]

I respect your right to use the horn, but to me it is very annoying so I can't watch any more reactions from you (that's just me). Except for the horn I enjoyed your reaction and am sure you will do well. Best of luck!

[@AphelionBeach]

Stop that horn sound effect annoying and corny

[@DanYeLL2003]

Please dont break it up into 5 or 6 parts and then post them 2-3 days apart. That shit is so annoying when reactors do that. Id finish watching it and then break it up and then post them the same day.

[@jonathan031795]

You'll probably be happy to hear that Part 2 will actually be coming out tomorrow! I have intentions to drop 1 part every day until I'm complete. After today's recording, it's looking like it's gonna be 4 total parts. I hope you enjoy the series as a whole and thank you for your support

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Show 90% clip. 10% u. Or less please

[@marcmartocchio2681]

Please stop with the obnoxious horns and shoutouts.. it’s really cheesy

[@johnwelch615]

I know there was a lot of crazy racist sh*t back then, but I grew up in the Hood in Kansas City, all I ever played against was the Brothers and I made sure I earned their respect. And they earned mine. Can't live a good life hatin on folks you have to interact with every single day