Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, and Larry Bird Share A Funny Moment Together ❤

In this funny moment between legends in 1997, Magic talks about some of his idols and jokes around with Bill and Larry about rings.
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[@jalexb915]

That was so amazing to see! Magic with his charisma, Bird with his one-liners, and Mr. Russell doesn't need to say $#@%... he's got 11 rings!

[@geffects1214]

*AMAZING* kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8

[@scottflipiak614]

Yeah, Magic talking about All of The Rings, right here . . . . . . And then Bird said, ""We just NEED Kareem"" 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@user-lo3gx9lq9r]

Larry birds laugh

[@williamwalker146]

All Russell needs to do is laugh 😂

[@demitriuswilliams4729]

💯💪🏽👍🏽

[@moulay6083]

Bill Russell’s laugh brings me joy everytime

[@dttruman]

The only player coach with 2 NBA titles!

[@pauliepaul3697]

Laughter is the best drug in the world 🌎 🤣 😂 😆 ❤

[@Jack_The_Ladd]

19 rings right there, which at the time this was filmed accounted for about 40% of all NBA championships.

[@geffects1214]

*AWESOME* kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8

[@mastergamingnic1681]

“Majority of them right here” -Larry Legend

[@pauliepaul3697]

@@mastergamingnic1681 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@icy29]

19 rings and just 2 teams, #mindblown😮

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

​@@icy29great point

[@howie5571]

Larry saying "you better get Kareem"

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

"Better run and get Kareem" lol

[@omieg89]

Look at the genuine happiness on Larry Bird’s face when Russell laughs.

[@zacattack37]

It’s like a farm with all these goats

[@geffects1214]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8 *THE 90S G.O.A.T* kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o

[@Amick44]

🐐👍

[@domination4892]

Bill, Magic, and Bird. What a moment!

[@geffects1214]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o *BRAVO* kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8

[@johnpenoliad7704]

Rest in Peace, Bill Russell. You showed how basketball is more than just a game. Your work in and out off the court will never be forgotten. Live on Legend in our hearts! 🙏

[@UnknownAGENT007]

0:42 I love how Magic is laughing WITH them and quickly realizes Larry was cracking a joke on him. LOL. I loved their documentary about their rivalry. Good to see they remained friends

[@elroz1675]

yeah, but Larry was also laughing at himself when he said "majority of them are right here" by pointing to him and Russell, because Bill has 11 and Larry 3 (poor guy).

[@c7lee]

crazy they're all the same height but their games are so unique (compared to one another)

[@geffects1214]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8 *THE 90S NBA SUPERSTAR* kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o

[@geekinvibe]

Facts!!

[@RLSmith-jt8qj]

Bill is the tallest Bird is second Magic is third

[@jasondawson8938]

They re similar height but not the same

[@chazzdposh]

Words cannot describe just how awesome this clip is. Legends, real legends, joking together after retiring.

[@Terror832]

William Felton Russell has the greatest laugh in sports history

[@geffects1214]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o *WELL DONE* kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8

[@omieg89]

History*

[@williamwalker146]

He absolutely does! Magic probably be #2 to be honest.

[@adityadharma]

Magic, possibly the greatest Laker of all time, calling 2 Celtics players his idols really warms my heart.

[@JAWrightonline]

Yes, and if you noticed, as Magic fades away Bird says, "Now he's gonna go get Kareem."

[@pauljansen1137]

Such a great thing to see these Legends having fun together!!!!

[@geffects1214]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8 *UNBELIEVABLE* kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o

[@josefdonm.armamento4918]

Bill Russell’s laugh can help cure cancer, anxiety, and depression❤️❤️❤️

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

You're on too something!

[@gravyfish4684]

It may have even cured Magic's HIV.

[@twrkhanasparukh]

Bill Russell with his 11 rings is untouchable. What a GOAT!

[@abevillanueva1974]

Man, Bird got that zinger in there! LOL!

[@JAWrightonline]

ANYONE with ONE championship can stand next to Bill Russell and say, "Most of the rings are right here (point to themselves and Russell)."

[@adamr6794]

Best funny moment ever was Bill Russell (WTBS) was interviewing Red and Larry. Red admits he never scored a basket but Russell says "yeah but you kinda got all the guys together who scored all the baskets" before Red can respond Larry says "So you're overpaid" Russell and Red almost fall on the floor. Larry was on a very short list of people who could talk that way to Red. Obviously Russ was on that list too.

[@radar0412]

Russ once forced Red to make a new Celtics rule when Russell told Red he was too tired to practice. Red's new rule was, "Everyone's got to practice except Russell!" 😂

[@elroz1675]

In 1979 Red was struggling over contract with Larry's agent. Larry ended up signing the highest rookie contract in history...and soon after Larry says in an interview "I would have played for free". 😆

[@georgeac2995]

I can tell Bill Russel loved to laugh

[@musicalmelodies3595]

And Laugh loves Bill Russell

[@charlycolis9811]

Mr Russell and Mr Magic and Mr Bird = my HEART SWINGGGSSS!!! 😃😃😃

[@larryburton9369]

Nothing but respect to all of them 😊

[@ChatRBz]

Pure mad respect from these legends right here so much love

[@geffects1214]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o *NBA HERO* kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8

[@carybensilhe4869]

"Better go and get Kareem" LMAO!!

[@Diaz23]

I love when Bill Russell laughs. I'm so sad he's gone! Rip Bill Russell!

[@michaelm2998]

Gotta respect that anytime someone calls Larry Bird the best Celtic ever, he always says no it’s Bill Russell!

[@elroz1675]

Larry also said about the parquet floor being old and rough "It's been here since Russell. If its good enough for Bill, it's good enough for me".

[@franksters08]

Im a huge laker fan since I was a kid, but those two Celtics I truly respect. There will never be another Bill Russell or Larry Bird. By far the two best Celtics ever

[@j.a.c.k.o.p.i.e.s]

Some of the best players of all time meeting up

[@geffects1214]

*GOOD JOB* kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8

[@HandsomeBoyGarion]

These guys makes the nba alive today

[@fives.]

Seeing Larry shooting the shit with dudes he had the utmost respect, let alone Bill Russell & Magic, is awesome as hell

[@anthonypetrozzelli5429]

Pure greatness! Three legends together! Three men who played basketball that I admired most: Bill, Larry and Magic! May Bill rest in peace! NBA fans through out the world morn Bill's passing!

[@elroz1675]

then these guys sat in a row at Hall of Fame induction...with the speech by Nolan Richardson. Its a funny speech and a story - ans they were cracking up. it's on you tube.

[@davidpavlich8939]

Now this is basketball nirvana!! The NBA hasn't been worth watching since Magic and Larry and the rest of that generation left. And I grew up watching Bill Russell. What a man!

[@Aj4youtube]

Larry Legend talking about, you better run and grab Kareem 😂

[@danny9237]

These guys are goated

[@junnysolas6451]

RIP to the Celtics legend Bill Russell, GOAT .

[@nanook8721]

Love, love, love this!! It’s so nice to see them all relaxed and happy… especially Larry…we don’t always get that with him. But his zinger towards Magic is so like him. And of course Magic takes it all in stride and in the good spirit with which it was said. Three men who truly brought me a lot of joy from the time I was a young kid and still to this day as a senior citizen. ❤️🏀

[@raiderbri]

Genuine love, respect and admiration between these GOAT'S

[@pauliepaul3697]

Laughter is the best drug in the world 🌎 🤣 😂 😆 ❤

[@user-nx9ec8mr9p]

Bill got the best laugh

[@robinrahmani4705]

That’s some insane GOAT scene

[@marconel9189]

19 rings in this footage, heavy stuff.

[@rickguerrero2282]

Mr. Bird NEVER stops trash talking!!!!! LOL Three of the best to ever lace up shoes!!!

[@HandsomeBoyGarion]

Rest easy bill russell your soul rest in heaven

[@someparts]

Larry said Magic needed to go get Kareem.. Haahhaaha,

[@johngunter51]

3 of the best players ever! Classic

[@Gugleyahoo]

I absolutely loved that hug magic gave Bill Russell. I couldn’t stop rewinding. There was so much love and respect in that one gesture. That’s how i would hug my dad.

[@user-yg7kb1mt9z]

Bill’s laugh is so pure

[@markanderson3669]

Bill’s laugh was amazing

[@stever1791]

At the 1 second mark - Thats Hal Greer , a very underrated guard whom played with the 76ers and Wilt Chamberlain. Hal was better than most guards, even in this era . A true HOFer

[@pianoman9421]

Three of Kobe Bryant's All-Time starting five right here--only missing MJ and Wilt, and it's hard to argue with him. Staggering talents between these three legends.

[@radar0412]

Ha! I got almost the same team as Kobe! I just got Shaq instead of Wilt.

[@birdhovno]

Magic is a natural born entertainer, best comedian :-)

[@_motivationalquotes]

Love bill Russell very much

[@zacherytaylor4126]

Damn that two on two would be tough!!!! And 😂😂😂 at Bill Russell calling Magic’s 11 ring attempt a noble effort

[@gtagamerman1234]

Three of the best guys to ever play the game of basketball!

[@frankfriedrichheckmann3519]

The Legend,what a Man Bill Rüssel Celtics 11*Champion.

[@pamelaprestegard1377]

Love, love, LOVE these GOATS‼️🐐🐐🐐🥰Love me some LEGENDS...and Bill's laughter is so contagious!! 😂My new "GO-TO video" when I need to laugh and be happy!!❤️🏀 R.I.P. Bill🙏🏼🕊

[@joecap2919]

Add in Mike and you have NBA's Mount Rushmore..

[@mzou89]

Larry and Magic are two of greatest ever, and if you combine their rings it still doesn’t add up to Russell

[@jr6136]

Eras matter.

[@geffects1214]

*GREAT LARRY 🦜* kzbin.info/www/bejne/homtmKqlh6mId5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHqcYqyhadycpq8

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@@jr6136 not here they don’t

[@geekinvibe]

imagine magic at point Larry at SF & Bill at pf w wilt at C & mj in there SG .. Man

[@rickywrld5061]

Goats 🐐

[@arvinsantos7]

Bird's zinger to the ring total hahaha :-)

[@terrypetty8556]

Some people don't get that Bird is referring to the Celtic team total v the Lakers

[@OberDesiah]

Friends. "They never tried to change eachother". That's how it should be.

[@ginganinja411]

I’m gonna miss that laugh. RIP Sir Russell

[@kabeamon99]

R.I.P Bill Russell

[@lukeskywalkerjr2771]

Bird said you wanna go get Kareem 😂😂😂

[@evaarquisola7804]

Larry bird still trash talking after retirement what a legend 🤣🤣

[@jonquist7089]

Three of the greatest to ever dribble a basketball.

[@otherworld11]

Lotta legend among those 3 guys -

[@ynazty]

Love Bill laugh 😂😂🙏🏾

[@khaimcmillan9152]

Legends 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@brucevandermeulen4170]

Greatest players .

[@joemello7888]

How can you not smile watching those champions??? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GuitarTablatureSkill]

Laughter, respect, words, stories bring great guys together in friendship. Love it. RIP #Legend #BR06 #Celtics #HoF

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

Bill Russell -- bringing the laughter wherever he went. And the truth.

[@tylersherratt4466]

Imagine if I told you 3 years ago all 3 of these guys would outlive Kobe still doesn’t feel real RIP mamba

[@blackurustrikes2328]

Man, thats a CRAZY scene with Moses Malone, Robert Parrish, George Gervin, Earl Monroe and Dave Cowens just being casual background figures to Bill, Bird and Magic...

[@TomSchoenke]

I also spotted Jerry Lucas, Patrick Ewing, Willis Reed, Hakeem Olajuwon, Hal Greer, and I believe Oscar Robertson. Pretty much, everybody who was anybody was there. Only Shaq, Jerry West and Pete Maravich were not there. Two Lakers, two Tigers, all purple and gold.

[@TomSchoenke]

Magic and Russell, two of the all time greatest,..... LAUGHERS!!!

[@goonas2157]

Everybody had the same laugh fr 😂

[@johnmellos9946]

RIP Bill Russell a champion on and off the court. My hope is in 50 years all the hardship he dealt with will have a lasting affect not just in basketball but in the world. Politicians always complicate matters but Bill Russell was and will always be an admirable human being.

[@mikjord]

Unfortanetly stats maniacs can not reasoned mr Russel's impact on a basketball court. Imagine Dennis Rodman impact on defensive hand of the court and multiply it along with the greatest basketball mind of all-time.

[@michaelengland6534]

Bill Russell was The Man. Does not get the respect he deserves. These 3 guys were awesome in this video

[@jimc.goodfellas226]

Living Legends!......man the 90s was the best

[@dudsulugulugan7639]

To all the ignorant Jordan stan. The man in the middle is the GOAT. So stfu all you jordan stans and educate yourselves ignorants.

[@christianinja7]

Larry Legend!! Greatest trash talker of all time!! 😂😂😂

[@Notawarriorsfan]

Does this video got subtitles because i don’t speak g.o.a.t🔥

[@datsapaddlin]

Bill Russell and Morgan Freeman been lookin old since I was a little kid

[@paulvansommeren]

Fun fact: Magic has more rings than the whole (Orlando) Magic roster combined...

[@vancespellman6800]

R.i.p. bill Russell legend never be another great

[@demitriuswilliams4729]

Damn that's 19 championship all together 💯💪🏽👍🏽

[@collegebrat9959]

Legends!!

[@scottsoltani3203]

It’s great to see them together!

[@AximandTheCursed]

3 legends, with 19 NBA championships between them. RIP Bill Russell.

[@normantang6924]

Larry f'in Legend

[@milojanis4901]

The GREAT Bill Russell. Even though he played on teams that had guys that could pour in the points, he still managed to average 15ppg, and his defensive and rebounding skills will never be bettered. The only guy who really had the knack and mind for rebounding ability since Russell retired is Dennis Rodman. Rebounding and defense are not all physical and size, they are also kind of instinctive senses. If I owned an NBA team today, and I had a time machine, I'd draft Russell #1 OA, and build my team around him......

[@beachplumb]

I'd say Barkley had the "knack and mind for rebounding", too. He didn't do too bad as a 6'5" "Round Mound of Rebound".

[@Amick44]

​@@beachplumbI've always felt that had Barkley wanted to concentrate almost solely on rebounding as Rodman did (as Laimbeer's career wound down), he probably would've split the rebounding titles with Rodman. But he gave you around 25 ppg and 4 apg along with it.

[@michaeldelosreyes9213]

Bill and Larry got you good, Magic! 😂

[@bernardqblack]

Larry Legend. Funny.

[@pedromacambira]

My top 3

[@albertovildosola5175]

Unforgettable..

[@ziopeppecartagialla.1360]

F in the chat to pay respect to Bill Russel.

[@ziopeppecartagialla.1360]

F

[@qrto765]

Naw who does this shit nowadays and its basically disrespecting now

[@perfectsusanoq8903]

Magic laugh be so genuine rs

[@zaygarcia94]

19 championships between them three!

[@paulcosta8930]

Bird with another dagger 🗡️.😂😂