Magic Johnson and Larry Bird : A Courtship of Rivals Reaction Part 3 | ITSJONJONTV

We are finally reacting to the most recommended and requested video on the channel yet. Magic and Bird A Courtship of Rivals. This is Part 1 to the series of us looking into the long and rewarding rivalry between two of the greatest basketball players that has ever laced them up.
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[@therealmciver3761]

I'm 54 yrs old and been a huge sports fan my whole life and the Magic/Bird rivalry is by far the best rivalry in the history of rivalries.

[@tonyduncan7710]

Exactly there will never be a rivalry in all of sports till the end of time that will rival that rivalry

[@patticriss2238]

Danny Ainge was a beast. Super athlete. He still looks 12 years old, but that guy could play ball.

[@irishgrl]

I love Danny Ainge

[@rgreen1107]

… Three sport athlete

[@igainconsistentgolfassocia4010]

I believe he is still the only high school all American in football basketball and baseball in one year.. ridiculous

[@tonyduncan7710]

Danny was the only person ever to be All-American in baseball, basketball and football in high school?

[@LadyShar]

The 92 Dream Team documentary is really good. You'd probably want to split into 3-4 parts.

[@jameylebel]

Bird was never about the money. It wasn’t about the money. It was his passion, his life, his everything.

[@LadyShar]

I don't think a lot of people know this but Bird was playing with a broken right hand when he missed that last second shot against the Lakers. He never used his injuries as an excuse. Especially since this particular injury came from a bar fight.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Bird also had a messed up elbow along with his hand. But the elbow didn't have anything to do with that bar fight! Lol.

[@tonyduncan7710]

If he did use injuries as an excuse, he had a whole bag of excuses he could have used but he never needed them because he always came through whether it was against the pacers game. 5. Or game five against the Pistons or game 7. Against the hogs or four games against the Lakers in '84 or against the 76ers and their seven-game series, I know almost every fact about Larry Bird that that anybody can know

[@tonyduncan7710]

Answer me this Bill Walton of course is full of crap a lot. But how did Larry score 27 points with his left hand? An odd number of points? He didn't shoot a foul shot left-handed he didn't shoot a three-pointer left-handed. I don't think Walton thought his story through before. He just pulled a number out of his butt

[@cindyknudson2715]

@tonyduncan7710 20 pts lefty. 27 points total at the end of the 3rd qtr. " _Bird decided to shoot left-handed (he is_ a _right-handed_ shooter _) most of the game. He finished with 47 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists in 49 minutes in a 120-119 victory in overtime. Ten of his 34 shots were taken with the left._ " Per Sports Illustrated

[@cindyknudson2715]

@tonyduncan7710 Totally different game but, according to Bob Ryan, he, Ryan, lost a $5 bet to Bird over a left-handed 3. He said Bird tucked the bill into his sock.

[@olly8453]

Another factor in the missed shot from Larry was the fact he was dealing with an unhealed fracture in his right hand from a bar fight.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

And messed up elbow on that same arm that had nothing to do with the bar fight

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

This is just an idea for another possible reaction video. There is an interview on Letterman with Bird & Magic that is absolutely hilarious! I know you'll love it!

[@liftme225]

Dream Team documentary is right up there with the best

[@jimmyboy131]

That comment by Larry made really laugh when I first heard it, especially in context with what Magic said: Magic: "We thought it would be a seven game series". Larry: "I thought we'd sweep them!" This is Kareem, Magic, Worthy, Cooper (who Larry said was the best defender he ever played agains), etc. He thought he'd sweep them bums. That confidence is well founded since he and the Celtics later swept Jordan's Bulls twice in the playoff. So his boasting wasn't just bravado. Larry always go into the game, taking no prisoners.

[@howdoicancel6760]

Congrats on your channel getting Monetized ! Great videos , well earned !

[@christopherbolinger6863]

Remember Larry was very shy so it took magic to get Larry out of his shy side .. I know one thing I loved watching these men take the NBA to another level .

[@tonyduncan7710]

Like Charles Barkley says every time he sees bird or magic he thanks them profusely so he could make the kind of money that he was able to make

[@hookedonreactions7649]

You're doing great. I prefer the rewind but won't complain either way.

[@dedrahiggins1326]

You are so right about MEDIA - they have their motives always.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Of course they do... especially when several news stations and media outlets are owned by the same 6 corporations! they're going to push their own agenda!

[@user-xy6if4mb6v]

Watching your face when the documentary covered the Celtics first championship win over the Lakers, it was like you were watching it live and I could tell it was killing you:)

[@amberburris5674]

Yaaaa I love that you have dropped your reactions so quick.... let's go :)

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@ItsJonJon As a life long Celtic fan it is interesting how in a spiderweb these teams are from the teams of Russell and West to Magic Bird to Pierce Kobe, to Kobe being his favorite player and mentor for Tatum. As this shows they are always the 2 best players of all time, but the beauty is in the friendship as they fell in love with each others games and later the men themselves. I will weep when either passes away, as if I could take ANY Laker it would of been Magic to be a Celtic. Loving your coverage of this amazing showcase for greatness, friendship and the love of basketball and eventually each other. Subbed

[@mbd780]

MUST WATCH THE DAVE LETTERMAN NEXT

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I left the same comment I didn't see yours till just now LOL

[@patticriss2238]

Congrats on ur success. Keep working.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

It also helped in the 85 season that Bird broke a few fingers in his right hand and his elbow was messed up from something else. Lol. So obviously his shooting suffered. Magic just saying that he had never dealt with anything like it before...... tells me how easy he had had it up until that point! Larry Bird had dealt with a heck of a lot more in his life! His major wake up call in basketball... was the NCAA Championship.

[@hefner73]

Great reaction!!! I prefer the rewind also... 10 seconds maybe a little too far back, I think just a few seconds is probably sufficient...

[@charlesbohannan7128]

Congratulations on your channel success. I saw this rivalry live. It was great to watch. I was not aware of its impact ore a fan of these two. I was a Rockets fan at the time or more to point a Hakeem and Clyde fan from their college days so watching Larry prevail in their championship game was disappointing and i did nott become a Larry fan until later. I will add in respect to your channel i like that your brother and you know your basketball and are also doing videos on less well remembered players I look forward to seeing more. Keep up the good work.

[@Gigi-ns3fh]

😄👍🔥🏀

[@homermtz]

I saw that magic baby hook live, at that time i was a Lakers fan now im a Spurs fan since 92 and for life

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Of course they had them play during the off season! For television ratings! They knew fights would break out ...that people would be watching! Everybody wanted to see the Lakers and the Celtics battle it out on the court!

[@joeyjames4865]

Do u know that Danny Ainge is the only person to ever win Gatorade high school player of their year in baseball basketball and football in same year now unless someone has done it in last couple yrs he is only person ever that cool

[@MicoRich]

The most fascinating part is Magic Johnson admitting he has split personalities with different names.

[@patticriss2238]

When people are carrying tales, what they always forget is, you get to decide if u want to listen.

[@shag139]

I’m still 100% convinced the change to the 2-3-2 format cost the Celtics the series in 1985. O remember the Memorial Day Massacre in game 1 where the Celtics won game 1 by 30ish. The new format put game 5 in LA instead of Boston and when tied 2-2 the winner of game 5 wins the series like 80% of the time.

[@cindyknudson2715]

👍

[@sdog7847]

the two became such friends. Watch the David Letterman interview. They loved and respected each other. On the court they were sodiers. In sports competition respect for your competitor and knowing your competitor makes both better.

[@LadyShar]

If you use the arrow right key, it jumps the video back 10 seconds. It makes it much easier

[@warc8us]

the crazy thing about Bird's missed shot from the corner is, it really was dead on. If that ball was just a few millimeters lower its going in.

[@rashadwalker8218]

Also keep in mind the media attacking magic was the result of the lakers getting swept by philly in 83 then losing to Boston in 84. The fans expected titles every year since they already won 2 prior

[@rashadwalker8218]

I can tell someone a big pac fan with these intros !

[@marshalllucas83]

I love it!! There's no participation awards only winners and losers, kids now a days don't have that

[@DanYeLL2003]

I have to remember I cant wear headphones during your videos cause holy f*ck those horns blow my ear drums and scare the shit out of me every time.

[@warc8us]

I laughed so hard when you paused on the Ed Sheeran lookalike, because I had the exact same reaction the last time I watched this documentary. They just throw this dude in all of a sudden in the middle of the video! You can't surprise people with gingers like that! On the topic of rewinding videos, I think you should do whatever maximizes your flow man. I do generally like the short rewinds but as long as you aren't talking over a part of the video I don't think its super necessary to rewind it. Some people who do reactions talk over the videos and that gets annoying especially if you know they're missing good lines.

[@venetoaward]

For the flow of the video, you can just go back 5 secs with the left arrow on the keyboard and it's perfect and allows you and the viewer to not lose any detail. If you go further it does really slow the pace. Cheers

[@gailshepard-cook6350]

Yes I Like It Better that You Go Back A Few Seconds. Also This Might Make It A Little Easier To Get Into That Habit/Flow. Just Hit Your < Arrow, It Mights It Go Back 3 OR 5 Seconds. I Think That Might Be Easier Then You Having To Move Your Mouse/Pad On The Line To Do It. Give It A Try Off Your Live & See If That Works For Ya.

[@gcollinbyrne]

I did some artwork for the Celtics way back when. I was a kid. I asked Bird for an autograph and he said "didn't you already get one?".... I don't blame him for being mean

[@cindyknudson2715]

Had you already gotten one?

[@RowdyRuth]

😊

[@shag139]

I’ve watched dozens of full reactions to this video and the Dream Team and I don’t know of anybody who has had copyright issues.

[@trekkiexb5]

I agree the media likes to spin narratives, but that doesn't mean the one who they chose didn't deserve it. The problem is today that resenting bias for Magic still lingers, and as Larry doesn't brag and virtually hides from interviews, he never really is seen. I like to say every 5 years Larry pops up from his gopher hole, says some words and disappears for another 5 years. There is so much unconscious bias in basketball: white men can't jump, athletics is for real players, etc. It is painful. Some of which is inherited from both sides. I don't see it in football, or soccer, or baseball. More or less the players are treated as equals (there is some favoritism and racism: we will never get rid of it unless aliens land then it will be humans vs. aliens.) Basketball is pretty blatant, the only white stars are from Europe. Another reactor said Larry was the last great American white Basketball player of GOAT status. Many reactors said this should have ended racism, but it didn't. Isiah has said Larry had his and Rodman's careers in his hand. There is a recent interview with Larry, Isiah and Reggie called Indiana glory that you might want to watch at least).

[@msw8966]

I agree 💯 Larry had to prove himself Everytime he was on the court because he is white. The media might have been pumping it up but they were pumping up Magic also. These kids who never have seen Larry Bird was play think he was overrated because he's white. Then they see him play. Then opinion starts to change.

[@stevechrist8622]

when you stop the tape your going back way to far i agree thats to much the max going back should be no more than (5) seconds

[@sarahsloot2290]

I think if you pause for a second to say something you don’t need to rewind but if you take a minute or two the rewind is helpful. It’s fully necessary in music reactions.

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction/ can you please watch a documentary called 30 for 30 ELWAY TO MARINO.

[@MrTurkeyman1]

Why..I almost knew you would pause when you saw that red hair. It is no fun being so easily put down for just hair color lol

[@sarahsloot2290]

Larry’s cold, little bit of a sadist. I love Larry but his “know that he’s suffering” little rough. Maybe you know this, but I learned it recently. Ainge played a season or 2 of MLB baseball before going to the NBA. Not too many hoopers with a couple pro homeruns.

[@tonyduncan7710]

You look like you had a really hard time watching that

[@marshalllucas83]

Isiah is from Chicago went to Indiana, this is from the last video, that's one of the reasons Isiah didn't like Jordan

[@MrMakemyday3]

hey bird didnt play well in the ncaa champ game and magic did not in the 84 finals- it happens

[@patticriss2238]

I’m on a roll here today, so… WE killed Elvis. WE killed princess Diana. Our insatiable appetites for “ more”. When we love someone. Some icon. (Poor tswift), we can’t get enough. We have responsibility too. All of these news stations and reporters are responding to US. I COULD GIVE YOU 100 examples. Off the top of my head.

[@marcmartocchio2681]

If you think bird missed that shot because he had time to think how am I wide open then you really don’t know much about ball

[@marshalllucas83]

The media picks presidents, Obama, f joe Biden, vote Trump ❤Trump is the Bird of presidents

[@homermtz]

I personally dont think he choked i think the elites told him to choke, but im a conspiracy theorist lol

[@dedrahiggins1326]

I've heard Isaiah Thomas say he was joking and I believe him because when you listen to his quote he started laughing immediately. You don't do that if you are being serious.

[@chrispavlich9656]

But they also don’t show him saying that so you really don’t know what the mood was like in that room when he said it. They had just gotten their tails whipped so don’t expect them to show the team who beat them any love.

[@1perfectpitch]

Turn that fuckin horn down.

[@cindyknudson2715]

So you would take away what Bird _earned_ BECAUSE he's white?? See the irony in that?

[@jonathan031795]

Can you timestamp where you came to this conclusion?

[@cindyknudson2715]

​@@jonathan031795 27:48ish

[@cindyknudson2715]

Hmm, my comment went away. 😕 What I replied was: 27:48ish. And I wanted to clarify that my original comment was a question, rather than a conclusion. I appreciate you responding.