Making the Case - Larry Bird REACTION!!!

Making the Case - Larry Bird REACTION!!!
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[@battagliarandy8073]

Magic and Larry are not just great players but both are great people."Courtship of Rivals" a great documentary, it goes beyond the BB.

[@jameslafontaine198]

I recommend that documentary all the time and am waiting very patiently for reactors to watch it

[@robinmahan8814]

These tapes are all we have, but they're old. Wish you could have watched him on TV back then. He was every where! Played every second he was in the game. He is the Goat.

[@howdoicancel6760]

All true !!!

[@DerekHenderson-nt7on]

Amen!

[@billyray6913]

Jordan Bird Kobe. Larry bird is legendary. Top 5. A savage. The clutch gene. Imagine a man telling you what he is about to do to you and you can't stop him. Great video. Bird did it all.

[@amberburris5674]

I was about to head to bed but now I gotta watch this because I love reactions to this segment!! You should check out 5 times Bird was hurt but refused to quit. That's my favorite reaction video to watch

[@amberburris5674]

@@vexreactslive if you do you will have Bird in your top 3 I guess :)

[@ToySoldierman]

@@vexreactslive Larry's dedicated "trash-talking" videos are hilarious and jaw-dropping.

[@irishgrl]

LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN & THE TRUE GOAT 🐐 ☘️

[@rgreen1107]

They did rename the league ! NATIONAL BIRD ASSOCIATION

[@rgreen1107]

… same with the Eastern League MVP award ! Now It’s Named the “ Larry Bird trophy “ ! This one’s fact !

[@rosemaryheilemann2229]

Yes, I watched Larry on TV when the Celtics came to play Chicago or during the finals. ( Only a few channels in those days.). I am so old I used to watch Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, too. No wonder I love basketball. There are many great players, through all the eras. What always stood out about Larry Bird was that he was always doing surprising, amazing things, be they shots or passes or steals or whatever. So, it was always fun to watch him play. You would just laugh, like those Hawks on the bench, because you couldn’t believe your eyes. So, among the other greats, he was the most fun to watch. And that’s why he, and Magic, too, brought fans back to the game. They were exciting to watch. They were skilled and determined. They practiced and worked. They made you feel happy. They kept you coming back for more. …..By the way, I love your reactions. I am happy to hear you talk as long as you pause the video. And I wish you the best in whatever you are going through right now. You are smart, perceptive, clear in stating your points of view, willing to listen to others’ opinions, and you seem to have a sympathetic and caring heart.

[@msw8966]

Larry just used his mind over athleticism. He is a special player. When you watch him it is apparent he is a basketball genius.

[@masterreaper115]

People always react to when he would break peoples ankles so "slowly" He used the smallest amount of energy needed to get the effect, he did it with his brain not with just a rapid movement.

[@joeu777]

Highly regarded Coach Pat Riley said "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game, I'd choose Michael Jordan," Pat said. "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life, I'd take Larry Bird."

[@rgreen1107]

Bird is the real GOAT and MAGIC and BIRD absolutely saved the the NBA ! Before they came you were lucky to find a live game on tv ! We got one game every weekend , unless bowling was on , and holidays ! At that time I was Always Hoping it was the 76rs that were Scheduled and watching Dr J ……

[@doug6014]

I appreciate your heartfelt reaction. However, I think you missed many of the comments made because you didn't pause the video. Many of us were thinking, "I don't think he heard the point he was making".😎 Keep up the good work, I would just suggest you pause the tape more rather than talking over it.👍

[@AKSBSU]

Personal top 5: 1.) Jordan 2.) Bird 3.) Magic 4.) Olajuwon 5.) Abdul-Jabbar. I'm 45 and have watched all of these players, 80s through now. My favorite active basketball player is Luka Doncic.

[@ToySoldierman]

Jordan was *0 in 6* against Larry in the Playoffs. Michael even got 60+ points in one of those games! Larry was the ONLY professional player Jordan never got "revenge" against.

[@TeddyKGB12]

If I am starting a team in the NBA, and have access to all the players in their prime, my top 3 picks would be: 1. Wilt - 7'1" 265lbs, ran a sub 11 second 100m dash, benched 500lbs, squat 750lbs, and had a 44 inch vertical leap...at 7'1"!!! The NBA changed its rules to slow him down. 2. MJ - no explanation needed. 3. Bird - he's the perfect compliment to the top 2. Having a guy that can shoot like him when the defense collapses on the top 2 is perfect. Plus, his passing ability would feed the top 2 looks that they wouldn't get with most players. As for LeBron. Yes, he's a great player. But he wouldn't put up the numbers he has or played as long as he has if he played in the 70s, 80s, or 90s! It was a much rougher game in those eras. But if you take the above 3 players and drop them into today's NBA, they would all put up numbers above LeBron's!

[@babyfry4775]

Bird was amazing. You should really watch his passing videos. He was phenomenal!

[@jamesmoore4003]

You should watch the “NBA legends talk about how good Larry Bird is”. And also the video of his passes

[@robinmahan8814]

If you haven't, you should watch the Bird and Magic documentary called Courtship of Rivals. It's worth every minute.

[@mikegoodwin2386]

One of the best, maybe THE best, sports documentaries ever.

[@phunkjnky]

The guy on Indiana that Bird chirps at and stares at after he blocks his shot is Chuck "The Rifleman" Person. Chuck was a talker he had a rivalry of sorts with Bird, though as Bird has said, "I always seem to get the last word."

[@spenegdt]

Vex, you are correct my friend. You never know what someone is going through in their life, and we should never pass judgment because that person might look fine from the outside but on the inside, they might be fighting a real battle. I enjoyed your reaction and the Larry Bird journey that you are on. He might not have been the flashiest player, but the man was born to play the game. Thank you for an honest and sincere reaction. Loved it.

[@DrRock-luvzBella]

They were prioritizing not just MOVIES, but BLACK AND WHITE TV NETWORK RERUNS (All in the Family, Good Times, The Brady Bunch, etc.) OVER the NBA Finals, which were played at later times, so they obviously weren’t LIVE… Imagine watching the Game 7 of the finals the day after they played the game! And, if I recall right, they announced who won the night before on the news, which ruined everything!

[@curtissmith2486]

Bird's the greatest all-around player to ever pick up a basketball, and the most amazing thing is that he was never fully healthy for any of his NBA career! Keep learning about Bird and the other greats of the past young fella 🤙

[@irishgrl]

My top 5 are Larry, Magic, Wilt, Pistol & Bill Russell

[@craigparker9744]

Great reactions. You should check out the Larry Bird trash talking videos. I think there are three of them out there.

[@impasse0124]

Yeah you definitely need to watch his passing videos. I think he and Magic were the best passers of all time.

[@howdoicancel6760]

I Absolutely agree !!! Yes 👍 BIRD and MAGIC are not just the greatest passers of all time , they both have the highest winning percentage in NBA history They also saved the NBA !

[@scottrasnic5870]

My top 5 are Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan (largely due to their accolades and ability, but also for how they collectively and simultaneously resurrected the league) and my last two may be contentious but are players who forever revolutionized the game. Wilt Chamberlain is the preeminent big man of the game and holds records which will never be eclipsed. And lastly, all of modern basketball owes itself to the Pistol, Pete Maravich. His technique and devotion were unparalleled. His mentality helped transform the league to become a showtime sport, mesmerizing fans and even converting casual observers of the sport into fans. Lebron James and Bill Russell are my honorable mentions to this list.

[@michaelhamer6841]

Thanks for reacting to this, I enjoy your commentary. To me 80’s and 90’s championships are worth more because players were allowed to play defense. A lot of these guys today playing no-contact basketball wouldn’t be as special back then.

[@LadyShar]

There's a great documentary Magic and Bird A Courtship of Rivals, you should check it out. It's so good 👍

[@aramhamparian9641]

Check out his Greatest Passes Re-Edit version. As far as where I have him, he's #3 all time behind Wilt and Jordan.

[@NC-Mama-Bear]

Longevity and rings don't equate to "the greatest."

[@kumasabi]

My favourite 2 players still to this day is Karl Malone ,no 4 in all time scoring , and John Stockton , still all time leader in assists and steals , Not necessarily Goats but Players that don't get talked enough

[@debbiedavis3326]

Larry is the 🐐

[@clifflawrence7479]

Birds college highlight video is one of his best. Averaging 33 points a game 15 rebounds and 4 1/2 assist

[@rgreen1107]

# 1 BIRD # 2 JORDAN # 3 MAGIC # 16 JAMES

[@howdoicancel6760]

@@vexreactslivemost overrated and overhyped player in the softest NBA in league history ! Yes LeBron James # 16 !

[@howdoicancel6760]

@@vexreactslive Just my opinion, I have been watching since 78’ # 1 BIRD # 2 JORDAN # 3 MAGIC # 4 WILT # 5 RUSSELL # 6 KAREEM # 7 HAKEEM # 8 DR J # 9 KOBE # 10 DUNCAN # 11 DOMINIQUE # 12 CURRY # 13 KD # 14 ISIAH # 15 WORTHY # 16 JAMES # 17 SHAQ # 18 BARKLEY # 19 STOCKTON # 20 LUCA ( baby bird )

[@amberburris5674]

LMBO I am just 4:22 in an you are right, you never know what someone is going through or struggling with..... Bird had a HARD life and his dad killed himself when he was in high school..... don't know why I started that with lmbo but ya must've made me laugh just then, I"m also kinda high :) Anywho please do more Bird reactions............................................. Also sorry to anyone who may read.. I love Bird and I love pot and I am high :)

[@thehistoryexpert82]

Larry Bird would have psychologically destroyed lebron if they had ever met in the playoffs Starting lineup: PG: Magic Johnson SG: Michael Jordan SF: Larry Bird PF: Tim Duncan C: Kareem Abdul Jabaar

[@howdoicancel6760]

Tough team ! Hard to argue !

[@AKSBSU]

Almost identical to mine, but I'd have to put Olajuwon at PF and bring Duncan off the bench at 4 and 5.

[@moweat3909]

This is the Goat 🐐, enough said..

[@davemonds786]

Top 3.....Bird, Kareem and Jordan.

[@ronaldcifala7043]

Check out Larry Birds Heartbreaking story , it makes what he achieved even more special to him I think

[@jonlanier_]

Magic and Larry, met up in the finals in College. Because Indiana State really only had one guy to go to. Michigan double-teamed and triple-teamed Larry all night. Just think how good Larry was to take his team all the way to the finals, practically by himself.

[@dianedarby442]

Check out both the trash talking and passing videos - he was amazing. I've seen him a few times vs my Knicks - he often made that a painful experience. lol And here's a good quote to live by: Aspire to Inspire before you Expire. . . sounds like one that would hit home with you.

[@dianedarby442]

@@vexreactslive Saw that on a billboard years ago and it stuck. . . a goal for all of us.

[@mikerichardson8983]

Larry bird is the Goat. He was a leader of men. He gave everything he had to win the game. Jordan is my number 2. Bill Russell is 3. Olajuwon is 4. And Magic 5.

[@djr7531]

Larry Bird proved his greatness during his rookie season by the simple fact that he injured his shooting hand during the off season between his senior year of college and his rookie season in the NBA when he was playing baseball. The injury resulted in his shooting touch never being as it was originally yet he went on to shoot over 90% for his career so imagine if that injury never happened. He helped the Celtics win a championship in his second season in the league. During the off season in 1985 Bird was putting in a new driveway at his mother's house and he injured his back and he played the rest of his career in pain from his back and it affected him daily. Lebron fans talk about what he has accomplished and I would never argue against him being a great player, but if Larry Bird was playing today with all the medical advancements he would easily have had a 20 year career too and he would likely own every scoring record there is. As great as I think Michael Jordan was Larry Bird is the one player Jordan never beat in the playoffs going 0 - 6 against him when he beat every other top player during his career.

[@bridgethockney2303]

I hope your transition from last year had made you stronger, happier, and filled with purpose! You rock!🎉

[@vexreactslive]

It definitely did! I’m still learning and growing honestly

[@bridgethockney2303]

You've got this! 🎵 🎶

[@hplitzko8477]

Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell

[@Goldenbane]

Hey, if you're still looking for videos to watch, may I recommend the 1992 Dream Team documentary. It's free to watch on KZbin, but it is over an hour, so you might have to break it up in parts. However, it's got Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and a whole host of other NBA legends on it. It's very interesting and pretty fun to watch as well.

[@smithed]

I was about to head to bed but I love this video!

[@charlesking4780]

In his prime Bird was as good or better than anyone who ever played the game. 🏀

[@davidw_52]

You see that Magic gave Larry compliments at Larrys retirement announcement. Well, they didn't do that at the end of a game as is common, instead they schedule on a night of no basketball at the coliseum and it sold out in minutes and you just couldn't get anyone to give up their tickets. Great player that had the respect of almost every other player on any team. He was Mr. Basketball a smart and gifted player who worked at the game. His prep for each game was the same and it was never overlooked.

[@davidleach4689]

The greatest small forward to ever play the game

[@jameseady7685]

Bird, Kobe, lebron, magic and Jordan in that order

[@joelspaulding5964]

If LeBron, with all his physical gifts, played with Bird's intensity, every minute of every game...he would, without question, be the GOAT... but that is not the case.

[@JeffWiersma]

My top 5 = Kareem, Jordan, Bird, Magic, Kobe

[@timneale5657]

Jordan, Kobe, Bird

[@mattfreeman7741]

BIRD, BIRD, BIRD....... My top 3

[@jenniferwaltherkieffer1254]

Larry best all around player

[@LIBREPUB]

Jordan, Bird, Kobe, magic and Shaq

[@m.hunterstevie2081]

People are already recommending the Courtship of Rivals documentary to watch, and I second that. It’s a bit long to maybe react to, but it’s worth watching in your private time… the relationship those two had is something we should all aspire to in our lives. I would also recommend checking out the other vids in Clayton’s Making the Case series… he goes this deep on all eight players he mentions as being the potential GOAT of the NBA, and it’s very good perspective on the different eras of the league too.

[@davidsimmons1177]

1. Wilt Chamberlain 2. Bill Russell 3. Kareem Abdul Jabar 4. Michael Jordan 5. Larry Bird

[@davidsimmons1177]

@@vexreactslive 10 NBA championships

[@wishingb5859]

That's better. Thank you for doing the version with the full-court passes. I always laugh in the middle of those.

[@ricklove8588]

That shot he missed in the finals he had a broken bone in his hand from a bar fight. I watched that game and remember it well

[@mrho4speed]

Please research Bird's history and you will find out he had a very hard youth and went through alot to become the player he became. Look at the "greatest passer ever" video and remember Bird played as a forward and not a PG so he was off ball most of the time. I think he is the best all around player ever. Bird went to a 29 win team as a rookie and with 1 roster change = ML Carr and a new coach was the biggest reason Boston won 61 games = a 32 game turnaround = the biggest turnaround in NBA history. Bird won ROY over Magic and also finished 4th in MVP that year. For the next 8 years ( before his surgeries) this is how he finished in the MVP race = 2,2,2,1,1,1,3,and 2 again. Bird created the 50-40-90 club abd did it 2 seasons in a row. He also just missed the 50-40-90 in 85 and 86 and if you total his stats he actually shot 50-40-90 over those 4 consecutive seasons = no other "goat" candidate can make that claim. Bird led the league in defensive win shares 4 times and was 7 times in the top 5 in DWS. He finished tied for 3rd place for the DPOY award in 1983. As a rookie he had a standing vertical of 28 inches = same as Karl Malone and the NBA average.

[@rustydaboyrobot]

Top 5 Larry Wilt MJ Kareem Magic 😊

[@dimitrisfatouros8828]

Top 5 for me no order Bill Russell Larry Bird Magic Johnson Jordan Kareem

[@cindyknudson2715]

There are full games available on KZbin. Tournament games from Bird's senior college year. Some from Bird's early NBA career. Playoff games. I can give you links if you'd like.

[@simplyskrypt3914]

Mj, bird, kobe. In that order. The greatest athlete to play basketball, the smartest man ever to play basketball, and the greatest raw shooter of all time

[@billmilligan7272]

This whole series is fantastic. All eight videos in the "Making the Case" series are worth reacting to.

[@smokerman81]

If it's a shot to win the game, give it to Jordan. A shot to save your life, give it to Bird.

[@carolhigby6283]

Bird,Bird,Bird,Bird , Larry Bird.

[@ricklove8588]

Bird , Jordan, Magic

[@jw-ij2dj]

Larry bird and magic Johnson for the simple fact that they saved professional basketball.

[@trekkiexb5]

Bird, Kareem, Magic.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

No flopping. Only effort and heart

[@masterreaper115]

1.Jordan 2.Bird 3.Honestly undecided

[@justpassingthrough3657]

Rings in the GOAT discussion is simple Bill Russell, 11 rings, 8 straight

[@aaronshackelford6106]

Larry bird #1 magic Johnson #2 #3 Kobe bryant

[@justinkowalczyk5988]

Jordan, Kobe, Bird my top 3. I can't give it to anyone in this Era cuz they jump to play on super teams and defense has disappeared. 3 and No d league now

[@Scott-hq3jq]

I like tier better than rank. In tier 1 I have Larry Magic and Jordan. Also you really are at a disadvantage if you didn't see entire playoff games and series. Only then can you fully appreciate these guys. Highlights are nice but you can't really understand why this guy called Larry the most clutch.... Unless you saw those playoff and games. Also, listen to other greats. What do they say? Larry played chess while everyone else played checkers. He was two steps ahead, always. Like he was in a time tunnel two seconds ahead. As the guy said, he has his claim. He may or may not be, but he's close - close enough to be able to have a claim.

[@chrisd7047]

Top 3 in no order: Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, Michael Jordan (well, ok, they're alphabetical).

[@lLadyAszneth]

1. Larry Bird (A great superstar and with Magic, saved the league. 2. Bill Russell (11 rings and total badass) 3. Tied Magic Johnson & Jordan. (Couldn't decide between then and it isn't just about hardware and accolades. Not to me.) 4. Wilt Chamberlain 5. Kareem Abdul-Jabar

[@pamperez9981]

Larry Bird!

[@gladyswashington5171]

My top 3 are Bird, Magic and Jordan!

[@cindyknudson2715]

👍 Great reaction. Check out Larry Bird Greatest Passer - re-edit. 🙂

[@angelajohns3124]

Good job!

[@3stacksofHighSociety]

Who was Larry Bird? Pat Riley said; "If I had to pick one guy to take a shot to SAVE MY LIFE, it would be Larry Bird." Any questions?

[@user-jy3ni2gf1o]

There is not and will not be one single GOAT.

[@charlalock9053]

you should check out the 92 dream team

[@jeanine6328]

I’m late to the party and don’t know if you’ll see this. Did you know Kareem was in a movie? It’s one of the funniest movies ever called Airplane. His role isn’t huge but it’s not small either. He plays the copilot. I totally recommend you watch it, it’s more fun with a friend because this movie is joke after joke after joke.

[@Triskster]

It's obvious you're a student of the game.

[@teresavicario5848]

My top three…. Bird, Magic, Jordan……then Russell, Lebron.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Bird, bird, and bird

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

Jordan, Magic and Bird. Its not even a competition. Ask me to rank them and Id be in trouble but they are the three greatest ballers ever by a wiiiide margin. Without Larry and Nagic there would even be a league today, litetally EVERY star comming after them is standing on their shoulders. You woulsbt even know Jordans name if it wasnt for Magic ans Larry, nvm any of todays players. And Jordan is Jordan... I wont even make an argument as it would be ridiculously redundant.

[@bleachedbrother]

Young man, how can you learn about Bird if your mouth is moving? PAUSE THE VIDEO WHEN YOU WANT TO SAY SOMETHING, PLEEEEEEEEEZ!!!

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Rings absolutely belong on goat convos because it’s the whole point of the game. I don’t play the game for pretty numbers. At the end of the day u play to impact the team first and foremost. It’s not an overriding factor because u definitely need to have the individual accolades and talent too. But it’s definitely a large factor when ur comparing the best of the best.

[@APhiOGammaPi]

#1 Bill Russell, #2 Larry Bird, 3#Wilt Chamberlain, #4 Michael Jordan, #5 Magic Johnson

[@scottfoote3099]

1 Kobe 2 Bird 3Jordan 4 Johnson 5 Lambier

[@mikeketner5322]

1. Michael Jordan 2. LeBron James 3. Wilt Chamberlaine 4. Larry Bird 5. Magic Johnson

[@allaneisner4729]

In order, my five greatest players are: 1) Michael Jordon 2) Larry Bird 3) LeBron James 4) Kareem Jabbar 5) Magic Johnson

[@jocelynbarnard5478]

LeBron has said that Bird is in his top 3

[@robertwheatley9153]

The majority of young folks today just don't understand how great Bird was. But many are learning and finding out. Bird is EASILY in the All-Time starting 5 and is the most complete basketball player ever. Oh..and Bird all day every day over Lebron. Sorry but Lebron just doesn't have the intangibles the mental toughness and the killer instinct. Bird definitely had it. Jordan had it. Kobe to some degree had it as well. I grew up with the NBA in the 70's and 80's which was a far tougher and more physical era. I may sound biased but Bird was other-worldly..

[@singerkgreen]

I don't care what the sport is. Ping pong, rowing, basketball or curling. Rings matter for the GOAT status. If you never won you can't be the greatest ever. Presumably one of the guys on the team that won was better lol