NBA Legends Explain Why Larry Bird Would DESTROY Today's NBA (REACTION)

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[@davidroseman4917]

The main difference is that Bird had mental toughness and killer instinct that doesn't exist in 95% of today's NBA players.

[@davidtalany2153]

Prime Larry Bird WAS and ALWAYS will be the greatest Small Forward of ALL TIME!

[@upstatebrian3726]

Larry callin "Mouse in the house" on 6'11...John Salley😂

[@chenito36]

Here is one for you. Celtics were playing Utah. Larry walks over to the Jazz bench and says to the coach and players. "Yeah, I feel like 43 tonight". Not only did he get 43, but he got it in 3 quarters, and get this after 3 quarters he almost had a quadruple double. He had 43 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, and 9 steals. Oh, he didn't play the 4th, because they were up by 30. When asked why he didn't go back in for a 10th steal. He said, " I already did my damage". Lol

[@garymorris7472]

Larry wasn't as slow as everyone says he was. He seemed to keep up with the rest of the guys. He just APPEARED slow.

[@patrickthompson6765]

Larry Legend was sadly slowed down by injury when he was properly fit he was deceptively quick

[@jr-xs9tf]

His sprint speed was average. His first step from a standing start was very quick and the ball handling for a man that size was unreal.

[@clifflawrence7479]

@@jr-xs9tf you are 100% correct

[@NankaNemo]

The precision of his motions were non-pareil. He wasted no motions. There were no extra dribbles. There were no extra dance steps. He knew and did exactly what was required to be successful in a given situation.

[@RATTL3R186]

When ya legs are 6 ft long , you aint gotta run like Spudd Webb! LMFAO

[@clifflawrence7479]

Bird is with out a doubt top three passers of all time. Had the best court vision of anyone I’ve ever seen play bar none.

[@msw8966]

Larry over Kobe ....there's no way Bird will let himself lose to one of the greatest basketball players of all time . He is a perfect shooter

[@Stratisfied22]

The bench was actually celebrating Bird's ridiculous game they weren't being disrespectful. They got fined for it but it's one of the great moments in basketball.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Livingston said it was the $100 seat he ever had! 😂😂😂. Those guys didn't care if they got fined... they just couldn't believe what they were seeing! Lol.

[@robbyrob0723]

When asked who he would rather play with LeBron or Kobe he said "if I wanted to have fun it would be LeBron. If he wanted championships. It would be Kobe. Because Kobe was all about the work"

[@clyde5491]

I agree,I would take Kobe any time over Lebron.Lebron is all offense.

[@pputnam100]

They talked over his answer but Patrick Ewing said that Bird was DEMOLISHING everyone. And he was, it was amazing to watch is unreal mastery of the game

[@herbiesnerd]

Being an armchair quarterback 40 years later, I’ve grown to be a huge Larry Bird fan. Back when it was happening, I was a 1000% Lakers fan and a Magic fan. If I got to relive it all again today, I would still be a Magic over Bird fan. Magic was the Leader on the court for the Lakers. He had a presence and charisma that commanded your attention. When we played Boston and Larry Bird, it made us cringe. They played differently. Bird was like that junk yard dog, alley cat, guy in the shadows that was everywhere disrupting anyone near him. Lakers fans respected and feared what he might do. We hoped he had a bad game. We hoped Magic was on fire. It was pins and needles because it went back and forth. The Celtics would blow out the Lakers, and the Lakers would blow them out right back. We knew the Lakers were better, but nobody told Boston that.

[@dlhvac1]

He was as fast as he wanted to be absolutely the best small forward to play . He swept Jordan twice in the playoffs. He had a 28” vertical

[@dlhvac1]

He mangled his index finger and stated he never had the same shooting feeling after that.

[@mikebeasley9793]

@@dlhvac1 BUT YET HE WAS SUCH A GREAT SHOOTER INCLUDING 2'S 3'S & FREE THROWS TOO!!!!!!!!!!! JUST IMAGINE A LARRY BIRD WITH AN UNINJURED SHOOTING HAND RIPPING A NEW A**HOLE FOR THE REST OF THE NBA. JUST IMAGINE. PERIOD???????????

[@deanholmes1322]

TOP 3---- BIRD , MJ, DOC JULIUS

[@brianjones6465]

Rodney Rogers was a beast. He was 6'8" strong and very fast. When Bird humiliated Rodney, he was nearly retired, so, his back was literally broken and had both achelies redone. All this Bird wasn't athletic crap is just that. Bird scored pretty much at will against the best athletes and defenders of the NBA.

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

Bird was, in fact, not slow, and had much quicker feet than Luka. He went end to end quite often. To think he did what he did against the physical Defenses that he did and then to contemplate him moving freely behind moving picks, near zero interior Defense and no holding and pushing allowed. He would score at will and get 15-20 boards a game(instead of the 10 he averaged when HoF (actual)big men roamed the floor......

[@briandenny5820]

When Larry broke his check bone slamming his face on the court and went into the locker room only to return it reminded me of one other time in NBA history, the time Willis Reed had the bad leg and game 7 in 1970. Both games the crowd went nuts on the players return. That said there is only one LEGEND!

[@mikeevans8378]

You would never want to play larry bird man! Lmao!

[@charlesking4780]

I love the respect you show for Larry Legend. 👏

[@todallard8791]

Michael Cooper was one of the great defenders and when asked who he would rather guard between Jordan and Bird he said Jordan. James Worthy said Jordan made you look slow and Bird made you look stupid.

[@markjacobson4248]

Bird would struggle in a 1v1 against all the other greats and probably most of the NBA in general. His strength was in his ability to utilize any option. Not only could he exploit the smallest crack, but knowing he could and would shoot, pass, or dribble at a moment's notice makes it harder to defend him. A 1v1 situation limits options and makes physical capability far more important than it is in the team match.

[@andybilakshow260]

With that said, You don't know Larry. He was the master of overcoming any obstacle. He would "simply" outsmart them just like he did with all the other hall of famers in which they all attest to. Repeatedly.

[@benitosantos8325]

Indeed he was the master.. but he was also the first one to realized in order for Boston to stay competitive is to recruit young bloods when Kevin Mchale was injured, because the course of the game is changing drastically.. To be an athletic team.. Because the era of the backcourt was ending.. And the frontcourt was rising spearheaded by Pistons.. Faster and more threat from the outside..

[@andybilakshow260]

@@benitosantos8325 Good analogy.

[@jimmyboy131]

I don't agree. Larry was great primarily because he was himself a great player. After that he was a great team captain. If his main strength was in helping a team win then he'd have retired earlier than he did and maybe become a good coach, and we might not have heard much about him. He'll have a tough time stopping someone on the level of Jordan or Kobe on a fast break but otherwise he can defend and he had quick hands. But regardless they also have to try to stop him and that's where all players had a tough time.

[@nanook8721]

Larry lived for competition, and any kind of a challenge was very motivating for him. Remember, the left handed game? I think prime, Larry bird could whip anybody in the NBA right now they don’t have the mental fortitude.​@@andybilakshow260

[@lazysob2328]

The deal with bird. Is. He was taught the team game first! Then he learned nuances of the game second. That way you know exactly where your teammates should be.

[@pputnam100]

And he did his work well before the three point revolution, sure they had started the three point shot but it was still considered a bad shot; now imagine if Bird had played in this hoop culture and was launching 10 a game? Unreal shooter, he'd be right there with Curry, Dame, and everybody. He'd be right back in his 50-40-90 club

[@albertjimenez7896]

Larry Bird is the undisputed best traffic shooter in NBA history because he does not require the space that other great players require. You can place two or three defenders in front of Larry, and he'll still get his shot off, and there's nothing you can do about it but hope and pray he misses.

[@mneugent7658]

He wasn't that slow at all. He was way quicker and faster than Luka. He would be the best player in the NBA today, easy. And he was actually a very good defender.

[@pputnam100]

absolutely, 1 st team all defensive multiple times

[@aramhamparian9641]

Good find and reaction bro. That Mashburn story is hilarious!

[@thomasohanlon1060]

For those that think Larry Bird was not as good as he really was. This comment is for those whom never had the chance to see him play. At that time it was not about the individuals stats it was about the win. But if you need some stats here you go: Here are some of Larry Bird's notable career achievements and statistics: Three-time NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986); Two-time NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986); Three-time NBA MVP (1984-86); 12-time NBA All-Star (1980-88, 1990-92); Nine-time All-NBA First Team (1980-88); All-NBA Second Team (1990); Three-time All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1982-84); NBA Rookie of the Year (1980); NBA All-Rookie Team (1980); Three-time NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1986-88); Career-high in points: 60 (March 12, 1985) -- tied for franchise record with Jayson Tatum; Named NBA Coach of the Year (1998); and Named NBA Executive of the Year (2012). Larry Bird, was the first player to accomplish the 50-40-90 achievement, and one of two players to achieve the feat in multiple seasons. Career averages: 24.3 points per game 10.0 rebounds per game 6.3 assists per game 88.6% free throw percentage 49.6% field goal percentage 37.6% 3-point percentage Now we can't forget that Bird famously played with two injured ankles and a notoriously cranky back that forced him to lay down on the floor during practice breaks. He likely used crutches after season-ending foot surgery just six games into the 1988-89 seasonCareer averages:

[@upstatebrian3726]

My friend.. Cuz we are friends now that I hear you. I watched it all happen.. You are soo right on. The Lakers vs. Celtics.. Magic vs. Bird dynamic was fuckin incredible! They were the best show going and it honestly can't be compared to any rivalry today. I rolled with Magic and the Laker.. So always and forever.. FUCK BOSTON! But Larry was so great and the fight was so fun.. I gotta give him my love and deep respect. Larry Bird was a basketball savant and a Master of the craft. God Damn! I miss watchin him play

[@upstatebrian3726]

.. Before you talk about Magic. Remember..He beat Larry 4 to 2 head to head in Championships. Larry was bad .. Real bad! .. Magic.. He was the greatest Winner in relation to time in the league of any NBA player ever.. Look it up. 13 years.. 12 really but anyway.. 9 times in the finals. 5 Rings 3 time MVP MVP.. In the finals ..as a rookie! Made every player he played with better.. Think about that..what if Michael played with Magic.. How many more points would he have had?

[@thomasduran490]

I will just say that rookie Bird improved the same exact Celtics 29-53 team to a 61-21 team. Jordan improved the 27-55 team to 38-44 team in his rookie year. Sidenotw David Robinson improved the Spurs from a 21-61 team to 56-26 team his rookie year. Bird knew that he had to get his teammates to contribute greatly to win. MJ had to learn that he can't just score and score and score to win, but he had to get help to win, he had to get his teammates to play hard

[@puppethound]

One thing I loved about Magic and Larry, besides them making the NBA what it is today, is that they made their team mates better. I know we sports fans hear that all the time, but truthfully, Larry or Magic can take the 12th man on the bench and that dude will look like he should start because of how those two would have gotten him involved to make an impact. That is why I can easily say Larry is a top 10 player of all time and if you make Lebron included in with the PFs instead of SFs, Bird is best SF ever. Oh and for the love of god please stop comparing ever white basketball player to Larry Bird, no one is Larry Bird, not Luca, NOT Dirk, not Jokic, no one. Bird was skilled and athletic, could shoot, could jump high enough to dunk and fast enough to run the break, his passing finesse was top 5, his basketball IQ is probably top 3, so add that all together and you really have one of the hardest players to stop. I give credit where credit is due and not before, so all this talk about Lebron and MJ and now Bird and LeBron back when LB was in his 2nd and 3rd year, come on. In a one on one game, a lot players might have beaten Bird, but his savvy put him in a different tier, same with Kobe, Wilt, Lebron, and MJ, and those players made their teams better.

[@upstatebrian3726]

Yeah.. Larry would have made grown men go home ..felt bad about themselves.. and cry into their pillow after the game if he played today

[@richardbennett3368]

Bird, top 3, period!

[@teresavicario5848]

Nobody could guard Bird. He was just that good.

[@charlesking4780]

Bird would dominate the game today. 🏀

[@davidweatherbee9629]

Byron Scott said that Luka made Larry Bird look like a sprinter. Speed or quickness to me is a tool. Are any of the players today really more athletic or more physically gifted then Shawn Kemp, Dominique Wilkins, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman? Because they couldn’t stop Larry Bird either.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Bird...he is the Best all around player ever!!! I would choose Bird every single time!!!

[@jasonrichard6286]

Loved your reaction!

[@clifflawrence7479]

I like what Bill Murray said about Bird. He said Bird was not white, he was clear

[@FUBAR1986]

That’s why he’s called Larry Legend.. in the no defense league of today bird would’ve scored whatever he wanted

[@boosuedon]

Jordan was tickled shitless when Bird retired!

[@robertwheatley9153]

1:10 ... Bird dominated Jordan who went 0-6 in the postseason against Bird and the Celtics. Bird was the one player Jordan couldn't get past. Bird beat every big name star player and was the most complete NBA basketball player ever..

[@teresavicario5848]

Magic said that Bird was the only player he ever feared. And Jordan? He was 0 for 6 against Bird in the playoffs.

[@Alice-xy3fi]

The guys on the bench weren't laughing at their teammates on the court, and they weren't celebrating Bird. They were laughing at the ridiculousness of the shots he was making (and calling before he made them)-- they were incredulous at the streak he was on. It wasn't "you guys {their teammates} are gettin' cooked, ha ha ha," it was "Do you believe this s***?!?!?" and "How is this even possible-- this is just too crazy to be real, man!" It was just a phenomenon, the game he was having, that nobody could believe. Even some of the guys on the court have said things to that effect in interviews, and said that though usually during a game they're too involved to have any kind of perspective on what's happening, being too in the moment and too focused on what they need to be doing...but during that game, they said, it was so crazy that they were kind of outside it, watching and marveling.

[@IamNCsgreatest]

Whoever told you that MJ didn't become MJ until after Bird retired knows nothing about basketball...MJ became who he was because of the Pistons and trying to get past them...Bird retired in '92, Jordan had 2 rings by then, Bird didn't win another one after '86. Bird is an all time great but Jordan had already become the player he was way before Bird retired.

[@babyfry4775]

I’m sure Bird loved getting one on Benson. Kent Benson had gone to Indiana Univ. with the coach Bobby Knight. Well Bird went there and as a freshman was belittled by Benson and others so Bird transferred to Indiana St. I think he couldn’t wait to get back at Benson. Magic beat Bird at the NCAA final. Michigan St beat Indiana St.

[@doctorsuave]

He’s like a combination of Luka and Jokic, except better.

[@ldybozz]

😂😂Careless Whisper😂😂 #birdgang 🍀🐐💚

[@marksky6345]

Need more BIRD!

[@DalonCole]

If Luka can light it up Bird could set it on fire.

[@bop2278]

Larry Bird is the best all around basketball player ever period

[@teresavicario5848]

19 minutes of Bird is not too long!

[@andybilakshow260]

Yo~! You got this

[@shamusthacker802]

Magic & Bird were close. Magic chose Bird to be his presenter at the Hall Of Fame Ceremonies.

[@oldmanballer5088]

Bird and Magic could dominate a game while taking 10 shots, because they could rebound and pass. I’m not sure if you know this but in Phoenix he was one steal away from a quadruple double after 3 quarters and wouldn’t go back on the game because it was a blowout and he said no to the coach he’d already did enough damage to them. This man was cold! Bird had a 28” verticals the same as Karl Malone Bird was listed at 6’9” but most players say he’s closer to 6’10” you don’t have to jump high to get it done. Bird was a lot quicker than Luka in the early part of his career. No you’re wrong if you saw Birds 60 point game that was actually respect for Bird. When the other team realizes they are watching something remarkable that wasn’t disrespectful

[@bimini1216]

A killer. He scared jordan. He scared everyone. He was not that slow. Magic was slow too. It was kinda has secret weapon to say I am slow. He was middle of the speed. But fastest hands and upper body of anyone. He could move his hands like a snake

[@jasonwood3197]

💯 playing at the Y....I got hammered! After that all good!

[@artemiopena3243]

Michael Jordan never won a playoff series against bird and the Celtics to proceed. Jordan took out many other great teams. Research it.

[@bubbles1525_]

Larry would kill it with the defense today and on top of that maybe he wouldn't have a injured back since NBA is so soft today

[@NankaNemo]

3 straight time MVP. Another 3 or 4 he was in the top 3 of voting

[@Scuba_Bro]

Larry achieved all this before the league went soft 😂

[@benitosantos8325]

I'm a Larry Bird fan, no doubt about it.. What he did during his time.. was very special.. He just made it realized in a game of basketball that there is more aside from being athletic to be a factor in a team sport.. even to the brink of being physical and mental toughness.. And that I think what he brought in during that era... To be honest.. that is what other teams learn from him.. not only Lakers.. but specially the Pistons.. And now that is what happen/trend coming in the 90s.. The first three feat of the Bulls.. was the Bulls who lived by that book... It wasn't MJ who carried them in the championship... there were a lot of heros' like John Paxon and Bill Cartwright.. The next three peat was different... Just to be realistic.. if Bird is going to play in this era.. I would just like to compare him to Robert Horry.. a role player if not, Pete Maravich.. Men.. Horry got 5 rings if I'm not mistaken.. Best comparison now.. Bird and Klay Thompson. Do you think this is absurd..? No one would even think that Luca Doncic would even be the next Lebrond James.. What is more realistic.. If Luca can be more like Stephen Curry.. Even Giannis would agree..

[@bettyrose959]

The guys one the bench you'd punch were the starters he had already sat down. He put the whole team on Bird that night. You wouldn't have been punching anybody.

[@teamviagraham]

Cedric Maxwell a teammate of Larry birds said it best black Players were Prejudice They didn't think there was a white guy that could play as good as them

[@josephpearson4055]

Larry Legend

[@jameslong1644]

GOAT.

[@reinventingthemonkey]

Bird would destroy James because James couldn't get in his game against Bird

[@katyareads221]

He was 6 feet and 9 and a half inches tall.

[@BILLEON2005]

I’m encouraged by the open mindedness!

[@hochha]

Larry was as slow as Magic, jumped as high as the average player and ran as fast as the average player but being white in a black mans sport draws the usual racist attitudes that are native to every ethnic group since the beginning of time.

[@ricklove8588]

Larry was not a 1V1 player. The greatest team player

[@cbogolo]

They can goal tend overseas that's why it's harder to score

[@MrMakemyday3]

nba today has no defense, just let them shoot so i can have the ball back and shoot

[@upstatebrian3726]

I'm telling you right now.. I don't know.. But I guarentee Magic heard Rodney say that.. Got pissed off and was in Larry's ear getting him all riled up about some punk ass college kid thinkin he can step to his friend the great and legendary Larry Bird and talk that ridiculousness.. Something was said to the effect of.. Please. Fist thing! We are gonna put them in their place. Let's fuck em up Larry

[@teresavicario5848]

The NCAA matchup between Bird and Magic...Magic won with a stronger team.

[@lotuslife3239]

In a 1v1 I'd take Kobe over Bird, I'd take Bird over Lebron easy tho. In a 5v5 I take Bird over anyone besides Wilt

[@jamessweet5341]

IIRC michigan st (magic) vs Indiana St (Bird) - Magic won that one

[@1skyofrog]

Best passer? Maybe Pistol Pete Maravich?

[@allaneisner4729]

George Miken

[@brasshound4442]

It's Jordan and Bird then everyone else. Kobe would probably beat Bird with speed 1 on 1 if neither missed, 3 on 3 Bird wins every game.

[@allaneisner4729]

Magic won that game in college. He had a much more talented team than Bird had.

[@bmd1825]

Luka is Larry 2.0

[@rickprejean1521]

So Top ten I say top 3 🤷‍♂️

[@tnick770]

I need saying Mj Bird,Kareem,Magic,Mailman, Olajuwon,Shawn Kemp,Mr.Miller,Damn why in hell I’m just mentioning Scottie Pippen, man these are just some of 90s top Players hell a lot of2 league would kill todays Basketball Players y’all really tripping especially after bringing up a name that doesn’t or need2 be brought up Michael Jordan is fing Basketball Love it,Like it,Hate it,Damit accept it or not,Dennis Rodman said it best Michael shouldn’t be brought up,it’s an ultimate disrespectful comparison any today’s Players to Him,don’t think I’m saying today’s players not good that’s crazy,they are absolutely great,but Mj is way in far left in a category to itself Stop It!!!!!!!

[@Alice-xy3fi]

I'm a big fan of yours, but your talking like the NBA greats who were sweating blood and, as James Worthy has said, losing sleep over trying, and failing, to guard Bird were somehow missing something that you know and could do, is just cracking me up. I'd love to hear you tell the likes of Worthy, Michael Cooper and Dennis Rodman what you'd do, and what you know, that they were too dumb, lazy, incompetent or otherwise inadequate, to have managed, lol.

[@sharonbird2921]

Why you getting mad for Larry Legend was great they all trash talked he could back his up

[@marinemike1559]

These soft players today couldn't handle Larry Legend.

[@sharonbird2921]

Why are you mad bro?

[@davidbouchard3275]

No, Jordan NEVER beat Bird. And nobody in today's NBA aren't even on Bird's level 😮 I stopped watching basketball because there isn't any defense it's a joke. So the Legend would completely embarrass any NBA player today. The centers aren't even in the paint it's just crazy. Everything is 3's so Bird would average 40 a game at least..

[@ericjorgensen3911]

The problem with these "reaction" vids is the host talking too much! I have to go back and replay the tape to hear what`s being said on the tape. So back off 50% on the talking over the video you're presenting.

[@user-ik5bm6nw9j]

i grew up in boston watched bird till he retired BIRD IS THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME NOT JORDAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kathieovercash8414]

What's the point in reacting to a video where they're telling you stories and you talk through half the information. It ruins it for me when you miss something important. There's a way to pause when you're talking for a reason.

[@goldark395]

Larry Bird is the same guy you are disrespecting me why do you get tis white guy guarding me that is conpeatdisrespect .

[@MrMakemyday3]

no, you need to shut up and try to stop him. you the one getting cooked

[@rmcfete]

You talk too much

[@dw9838]

You're reacting to a reaction video... 👎