MY LITTLE BROTHER HATES LARRY BIRD! Larry Bird Trash Talking REACTION

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[@whitechocolate5681]

He can hate on Bird all he wants. Doesn’t change the fact he’s Larry Legend

[@jigme958]

Yep... I dont understand y these ppls find it hard to accept larry as the Goat😏

[@whitechocolate5681]

@@jigme958 It’s all@recency bias for the young generation.

[@jeffwhite9921]

Little brother doesn't understand he played smarter than all other greats

[@jaymzdeen]

Bro youth is showing here. There is no defense whatsoever. The people from that era would end the careers of these soft players today. It’s pretty evident he doesn’t understand how much harder it was to score back in the day. You went to the bucket as a guard. You ended up in the hospital lol.

[@SuperDB43]

For little bro to say Bird didn't play defense...let's not forget, among the many awards that Bird won, he was a 3X All - Defensive team member

[@williemarkhays6214]

Yeah the young fella has NO clue! The defense in those days was so much more physical! These players now a days would get their asses handed to them. ha

[@YesMyTatsAreReal]

Back in the '70s and 80s they used to say that NBA stood for No Babies Allowed because of the physical nature of play in the league then.

[@fatwhiteguy795]

I have never in my life heard someone suggest that players in the 80's and 90's were lazy compared to the players today. I just woke my wife up by laughing out loud during a sports reaction. Literal lol.

[@shanerussell1021]

The defense was harder in the Bird era. You could hand check legally. Flagrant fouls nowadays were common fouls back then. If you play those defensive rules, Durant would get worked mentally and physically. Saw a story today about Larry Bird, he hit 4 straight shots on a dude, decided to shoot the last 3 left handed and drained it then asked the dude guarding him "Is your Mom watching?"

[@MrMarkchu]

Don't forget about the 2 gathering steps and much faster scoring pace now. Larry Legend would kill today.

[@enrique2185]

I think you miss understand, defense was easier because of hand checks and flagrant

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

@@enrique2185 defense is easier today because zone defense is legal now.

[@827dusty]

Bird was slow then, and he'd still be slow today. He'd still drop 35 on anyone, from any era.

[@ldybozz]

And he KNEW he was slow & athletic. Yet won MVP 3x in a row. 50/40/90 FOUNDING MEMBER. 2x.

[@stevep2380]

With modern strength training bird would probably be a little faster.

[@SkyCloudSilence]

Bird wasn't "slow". He was efficient, and 5 steps ahead of the game. He didn't need to rush because he was ahead of you.

[@ralphthomas5131]

@@SkyCloudSilence Bird watched the floor and knew where his people were and when they might get to a spot..."Between 1980 and 1989, Larry Legend could’ve won the NBA MVP almost every year. [Thanks to the Redditor Goran Dragic’s great find on the Basketballrefference website]. In the nine-year stretch, three astonishing stat line indicates that 1-he never finished MVP race lower than 4th place. 2-he was in the race in his rookie season and 3-received 66.97 % possible votes." "People remember Celtics Hall-of-Famer Larry Bird for his offense, but he was good on defense as well. Bird had great awareness and instincts on the defensive end and played strong team defense. Bird was named to the NBA All-Defensive 2nd team three times before injuries slowed him towards the end of his career."

[@arautus]

Larry Bird was very quick. His hand-eye coordination was the best ever.

[@brocksmith2298]

Lmao KD can’t even handle the media imagine him listening to Bird in his ear!!

[@lukewarmnegro]

Bird (and all players from that era) gave everything they had every night. They didn’t rest, played every game they could. They used to fly coach (commercial) and ride crappy buses everywhere to games. They didn’t have as long as careers because they gave everything physically (Bird destroyed his back for example but kept playing. Guys will sprain their pinky and be out for 5 weeks now😂)

[@rollingstoned1717]

FACTS !!!👏👏👏

[@TheBlindTrucker]

Totally agree.. The players today are good but they wouldn't last 2 mins in the all out wars that used to take place on the court back in the day... They'd be screaming for mommy!!!

[@richardrabe7940]

Did curry btale his thumb was out for month,lol burd fracture his jaw during game went to the back and came back 15 minutes later.

[@lukewarmnegro]

KD has played in an entire era where you CAN’T TOUCH ANYONE ON DEFENSE. It’s intentionally softer. Also KD STILL gets triggered by fans online, you think Bird would? Guys from the last 15 years are mentally softer.

[@soramirez5473]

lol kd couldnt handle the "physical" celtics defense this last. year..

[@tattoodude8946]

Bird's trash talk would have eaten KD up. And that is just the mental part of the game. Early Bird (no pun intended) was a force. Everyone looked at the post-broken back Bird and thinks that is how he was. I can't even watch today's NBA because it is a bunch of droopy, lazy, "he touched me" wimps. He says they were lazy in Bird's day? WTF you on boy? They dive for the ball back then, get in fist fights and push and shove in every play! Today's game there is hardly any defense because they have made it illegal and guys just let people run past because they are afraid of getting called on a foul. On turnovers they just they just stop and let it go - that's lazy!

[@CS-wx3ob]

Also Bird is kne of the best team players ever, and KD can't stay in one place without pissing his team off. This guy doesn't know ball.

[@cindyknudson2715]

The game that Magic mentioned when he couldn't play due to injury and Bird told him that to make up for it he would put on a show for him was played Feb 11, 1981 in LA. Final score 105 Boston vs 91 LA Bird scored 36 points, got 21 rebounds, made 6 Assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks. Pretty good show 😁

[@lionsbrew]

bird was a 3 time all defensive team, 3 championships, 2 finals mvp, 3 consecutive league mvps, 12 time allstar, 3 time 3pt champ the first one the go 50/40/90 shooting percentage which he did twice. Is a career 24pt 10rb 6asst 2steals a game. Hes also 6-0 against jordan in the playoffs. larry is the most well rounded player ever he did every aspect at a high lvl.

[@trhansen3244]

KD over Bird? LOL That's so cute!

[@mjhyankeesful]

Bird made the all defensive team 3x. Anyone who says he didn't play defense simply didn't watch him

[@musictrickassb6574]

Lmfao. 😂

[@deardeer5215]

the looks you gave him lol, express exactly what i was thinking. If they played lazy back then, these boys play weak today, can't touch anybody. Also, if Luka can do what he does in the game today, it would be easy for Prime Larry to do more.

[@ImOutOfMtDew]

To be fair every era played lazy in the regular season lol

[@irishgrl]

@@ImOutOfMtDew You obviously didn’t grow up watching 80s bball….

[@ImOutOfMtDew]

@@irishgrl Actually i did

[@irishgrl]

@@ImOutOfMtDew Well I defy you to call Celtics regular season “lazy” playing. They never stepped on the court with any other goal than to WIN.

[@PixelPro-4000]

Larry Bird is the most clutch player in NBA history followed closely by Jordan. Then a bunch of space followed by everybody else.

[@ImOutOfMtDew]

That's not true actually. LeBron has more game winning shots than Jordan

[@PixelPro-4000]

Clutch moments.

[@11SEXMACHINE]

@@ImOutOfMtDew Man please. Don't even try and compare the race baiter choker to a legand.

[@ImOutOfMtDew]

@@11SEXMACHINE You can't even spell legend so your input is invalid

[@kennethward4985]

@@ImOutOfMtDew Yeah but which guy cried and begged to be traded so he could have a better team, not Bird and not Jordan.

[@jamesanderson5268]

Bird was a total player. There is also a video of him passing and it's insane. Shooter, passer, rebounder. Total player.

[@mickfreeman5776]

Michael Jordon was swept by Birds Celtics in the playoffs twice.

[@MrRaErickson]

I've never heard anyone say they hate Larry Bird before.

[@kenneth9874]

He just mad all his illusions are shattered

[@Beebee-tn4bn]

See the new generation don’t want to say Larry bird better than there favorites, but respect to your lil brother for watching the video. 😂😀

[@MichaelSmith-xs9bm]

NO ONE FROM THIS ERA IS BETTER THAT BIRD

[@briantimmons3075]

It was beyond talent, Bird always found a way to win when it counted and don't forget he was 6'-9" and only Magic had some of the same ball handling skills that Bird did at that height. Bird & Magic could pass to the open man and make plays that way and that made him dangerous to guard even though you know he was going to shoot 90% of the time. He had triple doubles constantly meaning he was a great defensive player a great rebounder and trash talking is part of defense. He could see the whole court at all times and had an unbreakable confidence.

[@lll9416]

Fun Fact: Larry Legend lead the entire NBA in DEFENSIVE win-shares FOUR times!!

[@ronyrontana9735]

Bird was first team All-Defence 3 times and got about 2 steals/gm. He also average TEN boards a game for his CAREER.

[@cindyknudson2715]

Something your brother might not really be aware of is Bird's passing. If. A defender looks to be hanging back a bit it likely is because he knows that Bird is just as likely to pass to an open teammate for the score as he is to shoot it himself. That often a player seems to be abandoning his defense of Bird when in reality that defender is trying to deny Bird the ball since that is the only way to stop him scoring at that point. Maybe share a Bird amazing assist video with him, or the Best Passer re-edit video. Loved this reaction video, by the way. When you turned and looked right into the camera - yup - that's what I was thinking too 😄

[@RiseOfThePhoenix30]

I forgive this young man for his ignorance especially after he thinks they play defense now

[@V12BenzAMG]

Bird (and most of the "old heads") would destroy this no-touch, give me space, be my friend, no elbows/shoulders/rib shots league...he would have opponents out of their game with trash talk before TELLING them what he's about to do...then do it to them...they wouldnt be able to stop him. He was 6"9' with a shot release point that is behind his head (weird) so it's almost impossible to block his shot (which was killer accurate). He would also draw multiple people to him and then dime it off to a wide open teammate. Larry the Legend...Basketball Jesus...you don't get those names without earning it....

[@theophiluschinedu3923]

Your little brother's ignorance is amazing. Larry was doing his thing during the most physical era in nba history

[@ldybozz]

Without Larry & Magic. There'd be NO K.D., Lebron, or Kobe. You all need to put some respect towards Larry. You're the smartest one. School your boys on Larry Legend. He'd demolish those cats. Remember he played with a broken back from 85 til he retired. Yet he still dominated the game. None of these new cats can do that.

[@brkschmergins2993]

not only that, but defenses back then were allowed to play a lot tougher, put hands on you, pretty much body slam you in the paint and it was just a tech foul. If Bird was allowed to play in the finesse game of today, he'd slaughter everyone. Luka plays a similar game and he's crushing it in his first few seasons in the league.

[@ldybozz]

@@brkschmergins2993 only proving athleticism isn't always over skill/I.Q.. Dr. J said Larry was always 2 steps ahead. Played like a chess player.

[@fittestover40]

Larry was absolute clutch, Make the shot, rebound, pass, or steal the ball when game was on the line. Because Larry looked slow and sometimes awkward I didn't have much respect either but his playmaking with the game on the line was great. Larry would score 40 a night in todays NBA

[@dmarklatham]

Comparing today's NBA to Larry Bird's NBA is like comparing flag football to the NFL. I have no doubt scorers like Bird would be even more dominant with today's rules, and I have a lot of doubt about how some of today's players would deal with the physicality of the 80s and 90s.

[@nlgrrtt]

Thank you!

[@ck240sx]

Let's see the modern guys play in those shoe's from back in the day

[@spartandogs3126]

Larry Bird would have drained buckets on Kevin Durant all day long it is absolutely insane to even put Kevin Durant in the same category as Larry Bird.

[@YesMyTatsAreReal]

@Spartan here's a bunch of ammo in case you ever need it in a Bird-KD debate. Bird is not only my all time favorite NBA player, he's my all time favorite athlete. SEASONS Bird: 13 (1979-80 to 1991-92 seasons) 897 games Missed all but 6 games of 1988-89 season due to injury Durant: 15 (2007-08 to 2021-22 seasons) 939 games Missed all of 2019-20 season due to injury AVERAGES Bird: (24.3 ppg/ 10.0 rpg/ 6.3 apg) 59 career triple-doubles Durant: (27.2 ppg/ 7.1 rpg/ 4.3 apg) 16 career triple-doubles SHOOTING Bird: (.496 FG%/ .376 3-PT%/ .888 FT%) 2x 50-40-90 Club (1986-87 and 1987-88) Durant: (.496 FG%/ .384 3-PT%/ .884 FT%) 1x 50-40-90 Club (2012-13) INDIVIDUAL & TEAM AWARDS Bird: NBA Rookie of the Year (1979-80) 9x All-NBA First team (1979-80 to 1987-88) 1x All-NBA Second team (1989-90) 3x All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1981-82, 1982-83 and 1983-84) 3x NBA MVP (1983-84, 1984-85 and 1985-86) 3x NBA titles (1980-81, 1983-84 and 1985-86) Durant: NBA Rookie of the Year (2007-08 6x All-NBA First team (2009-10 to 2013-14 and 2017-18) 4x All-NBA Second team (2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19 and 2021-22) 0x All-NBA Defensive Team 1x NBA MVP (2013-14) 2x NBA titles (2016-17 and 2017-18) A lot of their numbers are very close to each other, but when you consider that Bird had 59 triple-doubles over what was just 12 healthy seasons compared to Durant having only 16 triple-doubles in what's been 14 healthy seasons shows that Bird was definitely the more complete player. While Durant has a career scoring averaged that is three points more than Bird, Bird averaged double-digit rebounds per game for the first six seasons of his career and averaged under nine rebounds per game only one full season in his career. Durant has never averaged over eight rebounds a game in his career. Bird also averaged over seven assists per game in three seasons and over six assists per game in five other seasons. Durant has only averaged six assists per game one season during his career and has had averaged under five assists per game five times. If you want to look beyond the numbers, here are these three things to consider. Which one was more driven to win? Which one would you rather have the ball in the clutch? Which one made his teammates better to a higher degree? There are solid reasons why one has the nickname Legend. Based on his accomplishments, I think Durant deserves a nick that describes his great play instead of one that's nothing more than his initials, but even with that he isn't on Bird's level.

[@billwince7907]

Michael Jordan couldn't beat Larry Bird. He beat every star he played against except for Larry Bird. Check out the records

[@russelturner5771]

To be fair the Celtics at that time dominated the league along with the Pistons & Lakers. Even MJ scoring an NBA record 63 against in the playoffs wasn't enough. They had five HOFS on those teams MJ faced. He would have needed way more help to beat Bird's Celtics.

[@hookedonreactions7649]

As we say in the south, bless his heart. 🤣🤣🤣 He’s young. You’re never going to to convince anyone their childhood heroes aren’t as good as they think. It’s not going to happen and I’m not sure it should. That’s special. He was named to the all defense team 3 times. He wasn’t a slouch. Watch one of the videos where NBA players talk about how good he was. Lebron has him in his top 3. He’s the only person ever to win all of the following : College player of the year NBA Rookie of the year (he entered the league with Magic) MVP (3 in a row, only the 3rd to do it and hasn’t happened since) All Star MVP Finals MPV Coach of the year Executive of the year Other misc Founded the 50-40-90 club and was a multiple time member Was one steal away from a quadruple double after 3 quarters in one game. Olympic gold medal All star 12 of 13 years (missed all but 6 games after surgery one season) All NBA team 10 of 13 years All defense team 3 years I’m sure there’s more I’m forgetting. ESPN has him at number 7 and Lebron has him in his top 3 so he’s no slouch. You should check out videos regarding him and Dennis Rodman to get a sense of the times. Basically Rodman, who was a rookie was frustrated and told the media that Bird would only be an average player if he were black. It was a HUGE deal, which Rodman apologized for and publicly regretted saying. That’s one reason Bird didn’t like white players guarding him, he wanted to go up with the best and the common opinion of the time is that black players were naturally better athletes.

[@royalway12]

It's tough to compare players from different eras. In todays game, the player get three steps to the basket now. In the old days, including Bird's era, that was traveling. Also, players get to palm the ball on the bottom now. That was now way allowed 35 to 40 years ago and back.

[@MrJthom77]

I totally agree with you. It is hard to compare because if Lebron or KD played back then they would have adjusted to the physicality of play just like MJ, Bird or Magic would take advantage of the soft play of today so I hate when people say players today wouldn’t have lasted back then because people conform and if the players were reversed we would be saying the same thing so I truly respect your comment because it’s extremely hard to compare. I think Larry was a great player but he’s not in my top 5. I give him top 15 hands down but again it’s an individual’s opinion.

[@fahqfassebookman5157]

hand checking and making space for the shooter is totally different now too. modern players would get hit so hard if they played back then they couldn't take it. they are pampered to score these days. btw there is a good video on yt where dude watches games from every decade of the nba and breaks down game play trends.

[@hookedonreactions7649]

Yeah, the whole 🐐 debate is going to be who’s better at which aspect of the game you prefer. Nothing wrong with it.

[@Pochitaman30]

Facts. Even dominique got called for a travel when he tried to side step while players nowadays can just walk to the basket lmao

[@PixelPro-4000]

Bird was 3x NBA All Defense Team. Lebron has Bird in his personal top 3.

[@venetoaward]

Young guys, since they have huge respect for Lebron, should know that Lebron himself put Larry Bird in his top 3 all time :D you can find the interview on youtube or in other Larry Bird's videos

[@p.j.graham9395]

KD over Bird?? No way in hell. Bird roasted every superstar in his era. In the Playoffs. He even swept Jordan.

[@shannonbrigante5764]

Awweee.. look at the kid thinking he knows.. SUPER cute!

[@tuggboat4]

Bird career rebound 10, KD career rebound 7………Bird was on the all defense team 3 times in his career. Bird 6 assists career, KD 4……. Bird top three all day.

[@Go4Jeph]

I'm a KD fan. The Sonics were my team and we drafted the guy. But there is NO WAY KD tops Bird overall. You're talkin' that mess because you're not that familiar with Bird's era. Dude is one of the GOATs. KD was special, but not THAT special.

[@paulsullivan1650]

Did I just hear him say on the phone that Larry "Legend" is probably in the "Top 50?" Sorry bruh, but your friend's opinion is even worse than you brother's! That' sad. Magic said Bird was the "only" player he ever "feared!" Please remind them of Bird's stats. Could Durant walk into the locker room at the all-star game 3-point contest, look at everyone else and say, "I'm just trying to see who's gonna come in second!" Then go out and win it? For the third straight year? Yeah, let KD try that! Ask your brother the last time KD averaged 10.0 boards for his career? Along with 24.3 points and 6.3 assists. Can KD pass like Bird did? Bird: 2x 50-40-90 club, 2x Finals MVP, Rookie Of The Year 79-80 season, MVP Voting: 1980: 2nd place Bird 1981: 2nd place Bird 1982: 2nd place Bird 1983: 2nd place Bird 1984: 1st place Bird 1985: 1st place Bird 1986: 1st place Bird 1987: 2nd place Bird 1988: 2nd place Bird with 29.9 pts. 9.3 reb. 6.1 ast. 41.1 3pt % And the only player in history besides Russell and Chamberlain to win the MVP three straight seasons! 2nd All-Defensive team 3x,,, Bird, a small forward, averaged more career rebounds than center Patrick Ewing...Bird was the founding member of the 50-40-90 club. And Bird did everything from 1986 - 1992 with a spine that was out of place. And one last thing. And I heard your brother say that Bird couldn't play in today's game. Seriously? Well you tell him that Bird did all that with players hanging all over him and grabbing his shirt all game? Today's game is a joke compared to back then. If you breathe on someone the wrong way today you get called. You bump someone to hard and you get tossed! Tell your brother I had season tickets on the Boston Garden floor for every game Bird played. He wasn't called "Larry Legend" for nothing! ONE FINAL THING: TELL YOUR BROTHER THAT LEBRON 'S TOP THREE PLAYERS ARE JORDAN, DR.J, AND BIRD!!

[@joeunis318]

Larry bird won 3 straight MVP finished Runner up 7xs 4th in his rookie year when he won rookie of the year

[@brianbrooks1285]

Larry Bird was the best all-around player to ever play the game of basketball! If you measure the stats of each top players of all time. Bird's name would keep coming up close to the top of the list! Yes, another goat might have more points, and another goat might be the king of rebounds, ect. But Bird would be the guy if you ask the question'' Who is Mr. Basketball''?

[@danielslover8669]

You need to show the passing skills of bird. And the rebounding. I don’t know a current player with the heart or drive of Larry Bird. He may have been a slow white hick from Indiana, but he made a hell of an impression on his opponents!

[@mickfreeman5776]

Larry Bird was a 3 time all defensive second team, Durant has no defensive awards.

[@soccerpunch1851]

Larry legend is still arguably the best small forward to ever play the game.👊👊 With better overall stats and accolades in 13 years, then some of the names you're mentioning who have played longer. Larry Bird's the only player other than Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to win three consecutive MVPs!🔥🔥 Great video Guys!!👊😄😁

[@RyneMurray23]

I bet LeBron or KD wouldn't like to take a foul from Bill lambier haha they would've died 😂

[@chiefbeefz3499]

Defense was tougher in the 80s than it is now. What would happen to Durant if he got clotheslined back then like Bird did over and over? If Bird played today where you can’t put a hand on someone without a foul call he would dominate. Maybe averaging 35+. Same goes with Jordan.

[@DDP-b3o]

Did I here that Larry Bird wasn't as all around as KD? Maybe on defense, but on offense, Bird was a better passer, rebounder, and clutch shooter. They both had crazy range and free throw shooting. KD may have been better pure scorer but Bird was more creative. The man scored 47 points (20 left handed) in a game. I'm not saying that Bird would beat KD one on one, but team versus team, they both eating.

[@timokk3]

Great reaction! All I can say is most opposing NBA players would not want Larry Bird to take the game tying shot...In fact: Most opposing NBA players would not want Larry Bird to take the game winning shot...usually Bird taking the winning shot is bad news. The man was the most cold-blooded assassin in NBA.

[@jessereyna6662]

Ok so most peoples argument is with how the players body’s looked. They assume that because they don’t look like Lebron they must not be athletic. Bird is 6’9 and Durant is around 6’11. Durant isn’t a fast guy himself. I personally don’t see a huge athletic difference. So it goes down to skill and confidence. People also assume that because they don’t showcase dribbling for 15-18 seconds of the clock, then they must not be skilled. Their is more then dribbling to show a skill level. Bird had great feet work. He worked hard to be in position and to use angles to make a shot and a great pass. Your should show your brother Brian Scalabrine KZbin challenges. He plays high school basketball players that show what most people would think is obvious athletic ability over Scalabrine. Then he shows those kids what NBA skill level really is and destroys them. Scalabrine was at the end of the bench in Boston. He looks like what I keep hearing from younger views saying, a plumber or fireman.

[@robertojuniorjimenez9624]

Look at this that was said about the goat brady12 look at his physic on draft day and the look how he became the goat its not your physic more then your heart and desire to win

[@davidickes4621]

The Era he played in was brutal. KD wouldn't know what hit him, literally. The D in those days cut careers short. KD wouldn't be able to handle those defenses like Bird did.

[@EVERLYNFRIENDS]

Larry Legend

[@frankbergeron7587]

From '81 to '88, Larry Bird was 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, and 2nd in the MVP voting.

[@homestead3314]

This new era wouldn't be able to take them elbows without crying 😂 not to mention them dudes were monsters !!

[@joelhefner9897]

You should show your brother the "Making the Case" video about Bird. He needs some schoolin'.

[@stevechrist8622]

tell your brother Kolbe has larry in his all time top starting 5, labron has larry as his top 3 most have him top 5 or top 10 at least, and most also say if larry played today he would be dominate, i will agree defence was not larrys best but he wasn't terrible he did make early on first team defence but injuries slowed him down later in his career

[@charlesland3877]

Larry's generation is where the legends came from and thrived in. And for him to be able to run game like he did, he's in the top 5 best ballers. These ballers now couldn't have been able to score on Jordan, Johnson, Malone, Irving, etc. They definitely wouldn't be shutting them down like he did.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

It's not his fault that he can't see the big picture. With age comes perspective, it's not something you can learn from watching a video, only time will change that.

[@raveouscarlias4479]

Prime Larry Bird would DESTROY the modern NBA. Same with Jordan and a lot of the all time greats. Bird played his entire career with hand checking rules and no 3 second rule. Guys could clog up the paint back then. It was a more physical era. And Bird DOMINATED it. He won 3 straight MVPs. He won 3 straight 3 point shooting contests and FOUNDED the 50/40/90 club. Anyone saying Bird sucks, is overrated or couldn't play in today's NBA doesn't know basketball. PERIOD. Also, if he DID play in modern NBA the medical advancements would have really worked in his favor.

[@scottbuono2507]

Great channel Recklezz I’m a big fan brother you always do a great job👏🏼Since I went about 10 years in the 80’s without missing a Celtics game and had friends that loved Jordan and hated Bird abrother that loved Magic and hated Bird I’ve had a lot of practice when it’s time to school people on Larry..I’m only gonna teach a few classes because I don’t want people walking out questioning when/where their basketball knowledge all went wrong..first lesson I always use are Larry’s college numbers..so way before his back was all twisted up and the finger on his SHOOTING hand was so broken it was permanently pointing in the opposite direction..ok school’s in session Larry’s freshman year at Indiana St..FRESHMAN YEAR..33 points and 13 Rebounds per game..I’d say try to find me another player that came close to that in their SENIOR YEAR but we’d be here all night..Ok next lesson Indiana State in their history had never even been to an NCAA Tournament but in 1978 Larry’s senior year they go 33-0 until they finally lose to Michigan State and Magic in the Championship..ok next lesson..BEFORE Larry got to Boston in 79 they had the second worst record in the NBA 28-53 in 78..the next season 79 Larry comes in and NOBODY else..just him..and Boston goes 61-21 best record in the league..the next season 1980 Larry’s second season they win the NBA title😂 I’ll save the rest thats only about 1/3 of his career..class dismissed for now👍🏼 🏀33☘️

[@p.j.graham9395]

Class dismissed… 👍

[@cindyknudson2715]

Good start 👍

[@kathieovercash8414]

And sophomore year in high school his coach talked about him breaking his ankle in two places and tore the ligaments in like the second practice. Still showed up every practice and started practicing with his left hand while on crutches.

[@edwardcooper3070]

Durant is too short tempered and Larry would talk him right out of his game.

[@charlesking4780]

The league was a lot more tougher back then, Larry Bird would be even better today than he was then. Kids today don't realize how good Larry Bird really was.

[@certifiedreviews8485]

Brother is delusional. No one more engrossing to watch than him ever. Every time he touched the ball you were expecting something great and not just shooting. Complete and masterful on so many levels. There will never be anyone like him. And so many intangibles he owned and changed the sport forever!

[@butt3428]

I love when little kids try and weigh in on how good players from past eras were without ever seeing a single play from them. All these children saying Kobe's top 3 all time and not even realizing he doesn't even crack the top 10

[@russelturner5771]

How can you hate someone who you never even seen play in your lifetime.

[@CoachJasonCurtis]

He doesn’t understand the coldness of calling your shots. That straight Gangsta Bird💯🔥BIRD IS TOP 5💯

[@HeisenburgABQ]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Your face looking back at your brother and then face the camera.:) Amazing that he is dismissing every hall of fame that was interviewed

[@smunkydee]

Larry bird would be dangerous in any era. He had passion and the smarts to match his desire. his assists are magical even by todays standards. we are still amazed by his clutch shots, the most clutch player in NBA history. his most amazing ability is he out thinks his opponents which made him dangerous amongst the greatest players to ever play the game.

[@RyneMurray23]

One thing is certain, and they don't play defense in today's game because you're not allowed to touch someone.

[@irishgrl]

Btw did your brother happen to notice the players TELLING these stories? Byron Scott, Dominique Wilkins, Charles Barkley, Mark Aguirre, John Salley, Clyde Drexler, Brad Daugherty, Doc Rivers, Xavier McDaniel, Magic Johnson, etc etc….just about every great from that era has a Larry Bird story. There’s others not listed here too, like Jamal Mashburn, & Jayson Williams for starters….Larry’s shadow spread ALL OVER the NBA. Also: It might surprise him to learn that Larry is in so many greats’ starting 5

[@mikesharon2177]

How can anyone hate a living Legend?? Larry legend:)

[@brkschmergins2993]

Your little brother acts butthurt, like Bird dated his mother and cheated on her. KD is a great player, and I admit he would give Bird a hard time, but then he said Lebron and I just lost all respect for him.

[@sandyleewhite]

🐐🐐🐐 *****A MAN OF FEW WORDS, BECAUSE HIS ACTIONS SPOKE VOLUMES***** 🐐🐐🐐

[@iambecomepaul]

I like your brother. He’s funny. Ha ha haha ha ha ha. Bird is gonna make you cry. Literally. You’re gonna weep like a grandmother. He’s going to hurt your ego soooooooo bad 😂

[@lukewarmnegro]

Also side note to pops…If you think LeBum hasn’t ever stepped out on his wife or been involved in some type of scandal, you’re delusional😂He’s just had one of the greatest PR teams around him to keep things quiet. Almost all men at that level do things that average men can’t.

[@MrJthom77]

That sounds like some haterism to me. You started out with calling him Lebum so you a hater anyway. I said he hasn’t been caught up in any scandals not he hasn’t cheated. If he has or hasn’t he’s still the 🐐 so 🤷🏾‍♂️. Thanks for watching my son’s vid though you’re a real one for that.

[@lukewarmnegro]

@@MrJthom77 Your son is a hard working young fella and I always respect seeing that🙌🏾 I think I’m a little bit older than him, so I’ve grown up with the tail end of MJ and mainly the era of Kobe and LeFlop (hAtEr🤣) etc. so they’re what I know. You can go by the stats or just with your eyes and if you still compare him with MJ or Kobe you’re mistaken. If you want to look up to someone who’s lost more than they’ve won and never accepts the blame for it, then you go ahead sir, but I like winners.

[@maxbrazil3712]

Larry Bird: 73.58 winning percentage, #3 in NBA history PPG - 24.3, RPG - 10.0, APG - 6.3 Three championships MVP three years in a row MVP in the top three for 8 years NBA Coach of the Year NBA Executive of the year and...... KING OF THE TRASH TALKERS!!!!!

[@Bobby4USN]

“5 times Larry Bird refused to quit” and another video about his injuries

[@H-sgracesavedme1711]

Live how little brother said,”Look at the era he played in.”!! Lol!! The toughest time to play in the league WITH ALL them NBA Superstars talking about him! I would LOOOOVE to have a conversation with your pop’s about why he’s wrong on every level.. Funny answers.

[@ronyrontana9735]

Look at the stats, championships and awards. Larry is just better. KD is great but Larry is a legend.

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣KD over Bird 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 now that’s funny.

[@marksims6425]

Young bro…….. reminds me of Larry saying….you’re a rookie, you don’t know anything. LOL

[@mattginther5961]

They don't play defense today. Also prime larry wasn't that bad of a defender before the back injury, he was a better help defender tho.There was no star in the 80s that could hold larry down, he had big games against everyone dominque, dr j, rodman, who won defensive player of the year multiple times, pippen, hof clyde drexler, worthy, u name it. He got in that fight with dr. j because he outscored him 42-6 an told him to retire. He taunted an then destroyed rodman, u can look that up. He abused jordan in the paint, that's why they didn't guard each other, of course he could'nt guard jordan either. He said if your not 6-10 u can't guard me, cause of his high release I'm assuming. From 81-88 in the mvp voting he finished 2nd,2nd,2nd,1st,1st,1st,3rd,2nd, an u could argue he could've won 5 straight. Unfortunatly after that he hurt his back an went from 29 pts a game to 19. They avg about the same amount of points, Larry avg 10 rebounds to kd's 7 an 6.5 assist to kd's 4. The crazy thing is Larry would destroy the league today where they play no defense, an where guys like steph shoot 10 3's a game. Larry only shot like 1 three a game, he said they rarley practiced them an his first coach discouraged them. Imagine Larry chucking 10-12 3's a game, lol. Michael Jordan said Larry was the best small forward an he said he got interupted by someone saying c'mon it's lebron, an then he quickly stopped him an said it larry an its not even close, u guys just don't get it an u never will. I'll leave it at that.

[@hipNrip]

He just being ignant. Bird was a 3 time MVP during the Showtime Lakers era. When Michael Jordan was in the league scoring 60.

[@jameswaddell3348]

I don't know who does the video's about making the case for the NBA's GOAT. But he explains there are 8 legit players in NBA History you could say was the GOAT. Athletically Bird wasn't in the same league as most of the Black Players. Bird's passing, shot making, Free throw percentage, and fearless on wanting the ball for the last shot is unmatched. But it was the knowledge of the game, and understanding the best players on each team that sets him above most of the elite NBA players during his tenure.

[@donnastupka7507]

Bird all day every day!!!!🏀❤🏀Little bro needs to tell me how many players on the opposing team has cheered & took a fine for someone on the other team! Lmao!

[@shag139]

KD: 27.2pts, 7.1reb, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.1 blocks for his career. Bird: 24.3pts, 10.0 reb, 6.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.8 blocks. In 80’s the avg 3pt attempts by BOTH teams combined was 6. 6 total attempts per game. Today it is 10x that at 60. Bird shooting 10x as many 3’s would add 5-6 pts per game to his avg. Bird, Magic, Kobe, Jordan all Played hurt and there no game management BS. Today KD or Lebron break a nail and they’re sitting out 3 games.

[@dwreed9100]

Larry would walk him down to the post, and that's it.

[@aramhamparian9641]

Bird top three all time. React to more Bird vids. Like his 50 greatest passes, the re-edit version.

[@MrSchmaaz]

Basketball was a contact sport back then. Players today get ejected for talking smack.

[@ricklove8588]

Bird played half of his short career with a bad back. Never got to see his full potential and still in goat conversation

[@korenogamer6075]

There is a saying that is never wrong... "Young-N-Dumb"

[@MadMikesComics]

Truth: "If Larry Bird played today his name wouldn't be as big." It would be BIGGER!

[@Brandon-sw5ob]

Did Larry need zone defense though he just do a little juke move and drop a three on you he was very well aware of who he can run against and who he just needed to drop on I disagree

[@gmel4967]

little brother, you said Bird couldn't stand up to todays era, look who he punked in his era, Jordon, Olagawan, Dr.J, Lambier, Barkley, Ewing, Ai, Kareem, Drexler, Magic, Worthy, Sampson, Isaiah Thomas, Pippen, Reggie Miller to name a few, I'd pit them against ANY era.

[@user-fk2is1bf3e]

Larry bird would be a 30 point scorer avg 10 assists a game and at least 8 rebounds a game right now !!! 2023 !!!!

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Bird won more MVPs, more Titles, selected to more 1st All-NBA Teams KD has no leadership whatsoever...even he admitted that. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest leaders of all-time KD can't pass the ball to save his live. Meanwhile, Bird is one of the greatest of all-time KD only averaged 7 Rebounds a game. Meanwhile, Bird averaged 10 Rebounds a game KD was never selected to the All-Defense team. Meanwhile, Bird was selected 3 times

[@charleswickline3865]

Dude forgets Jordan played in the same area so if you use his argument no one in that area would have been as good.

[@carledwards7962]

Magic tells a story when a college all star tried to insult Larry by saying he hadn’t hit a jump shot since 1984. Next day Magic fed Larry the ball who not only hit 9 in a row on this kid but told him each time what and how he was going to do it. Then as Larry walked off the court to lay down ( backs back prohibited him to sit), told the kid,”looks like 1984”. Beast

[@briangrogan7107]

Hmm, let’s see in Birds 1st two years in the league postseason. Check Springfield if your wondering about competition. Rookie Year postseason (9-games) agains guys like Moses Malone, Dr. J, Artis Gilmore, Rick Barry & Calvin Murphy. Bird averages: 21.3 pts, 11.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. Year Two wins a championship. Postseason 17-games Bird averages/ 21.9 points, 14.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. He only got better, should I continue?

[@glennb2227]

Bird wouldn't beat KD. He'd get him in the popcorn machine and also frustrate him. MJ was the greatest, ever.

[@shainewalsh7647]

Even the best players of today couldn't hold the jock stap of Bird and Magic's generation, but that holds true in all sports really