NBA Legends Explains How Larry Bird Destroyed Everyone GET THIS WHITE GUY OFF ME!!!

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[@thechase-secondchance5077]

Larry Bird averaged 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game in his 897-game career with the Boston Celtics . 24.3/10.0/6.3 No one else has a line like that.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

I had the privilege to see him play at the old Boston Garden in 1987!

[@FourFish47]

When people compare Larry Bird to anyone, they always leave out the health problems Larry was playing with, and without taking pain meds. Who else of the "goats" would play like that??

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He never really acknowledged it until he retired.

[@FourFish47]

@@catherinelynnfraser2001 But he dealt with it whether he acknowledged it or not. Everybody knew he had to lay by the benches because of his back, and they knew about his Achilles surgery. They knew.

[@joshythehand2960]

Fact.. by 89 Larry's lower back and feet were jelly. It hurt him to even walk.. yet he was still the best guy on the court

[@joshythehand2960]

@@FourFish47 they were tougher back then.. remember when Isaiah came in and scored 30 points in ONE PERIOD. Single period record.. with a completely broken ankle.. different breed in the 80s

[@TG-ie6pt]

Ted

[@stephensperr1379]

Larry gets so much respect from his contemporaries because playing against him made them better players.

[@andybilakshow260]

Larry put them all in awe just like the Hawks game. Legends do those kind of things. Larry is Goat as far as I can tell. Keep in mind, I haven't watched in over 20 years.

[@kennygrishamu8951]

Larry was a step ahead of everybody else on the court his vision his determination he played to win made his teammates so much better

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He made the league better

[@paulazzar8936]

Larry was a unique player. He did more on the court than anyone. He is the GOAT

[@trixielane6885]

Yeah called shots before he made them amazing

[@alanduff1054]

I AGREE Bro..

[@joshythehand2960]

@@trixielane6885 for a right handed guy to go in and score 22 points left handed is one of the most amazing things in NBA history

[@trixielane6885]

@@joshythehand2960I agree. I love Larry Bird hes so amazing I hope to meet him

[@andybilakshow260]

@@joshythehand2960 No coach would ever let any of their players pull a stunt like that. Larry owned the league.

[@TheRAYviewYT]

Slow, not athletic, etc…., and he still beat you. If he was healthy, athletic and fast, there would never even be a GOAT conversation

[@andybilakshow260]

He was "athletic & fast"🤔 Yep, you're right. Larry *IS GOAT*

[@aclosson8193]

Been watching and playing BBall since I was a very young kid. The one thing that caught my attention about LB was his shot. The man's shots were astonishing to me not only from the bizarre angles he hit from, which were amazing but, the thing that I noticed was the sheer quantity of Nothing but Nylon so many of those bizarre angle off-balance shots. His accuracy blew my mind. Trivia: in LB's first year the brothers disrespect for him being drafted so high was evident in what they called the man. They called LB, the Hick from French Lick. That disrespect quickly faded away after they had to play against the man.

[@todd4866]

BRO THIS 🖕!!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Bird labeled himself.....the hick from French Lick! Lol.

[@AJ........]

Yep...when Bird was on (and he usually was) he rarely grazed rim...was dead center straight down the middle of the net. His shots even had a different sound as the net snapped from being so accurate

[@paulwalther5237]

Watching Bird highlights or games is so fun because he can’t run or jump but he’s going to beat everyone anyway, and watching how he does it is so much fun.

[@deancafe4739]

"There will never ever ever be another larry bird"... Magic. I'm just so fortunate to witness the man his entire career.. to dominate the league in what's arguably the greatest era of the nba is just so amazing.. as larry put it "i had a blast"..

[@michaellong9214]

Oh yeah, except Nikola Jokić

[@kyleurban20]

He did have a blast. And a great smile

[@davemartino5997]

@@michaellong9214 He’s not even close to bird

[@alanduff1054]

@@davemartino5997 The ONLY player close to Bird is Jordan...

[@gordonodenbark535]

I really love you young man because you don’t care about color but merit. I think you’ll be a great coach!

[@SolidReacts]

Appreciate the love

[@paulbrandel5980]

I remember well how a lot of my black didn't like to give Bird his due. The man was an elite baller. Yes I also give him the edge over Magic.

[@rustydaboyrobot]

Wish he had finished the Mashburn story. Rodney Rogers spoke up...trashed talked Larry. And Magic fed Larry over and over and over...with Larry telling Rogers what he was going to do with each and every shot ..then did it. 😄

[@Scott-hq3jq]

Patrick Ewing is a good guy (and just another great who never won because of MJ by the way!) And I love his version; his story is so fun and just makes you smile. " All that trash you talkin, you need to squash all that - this man [Larry Bird] is great." Patrick knows!

[@josephvitielo1693]

Hakeem also beat Patrick

[@Mr.St.Nicholas]

Larry legend 🐐

[@mrpostnorts5259]

Dude's old white man here from the late 70's, Larry proved everybody wrong. Magic had way more help.

[@consciousbeing1188]

I'm an old school NBA fan from Australia... It didn't matter where in the world you were from though... In the 80s you were either a Magic fan or a Bird fan... I remember hitting the playground and talking trash like Larry... Slipping Larry's passes out or trying to hit those smooth as silk shots from outside like Larry... I turned the playground into a boxing ring with fights cuz nobody likes getting made into a fool... Watching Larry and learning to play like him was totally against the grain because even the white boys here all wanted to be Magic... The fights caused by everyone trash-talking were great.. but beating them on the boards with Larry's moves was epic. The man is still MY favourite GOAT.

[@kennethgordon2401]

I'm 50 years old, I was the only Black Celtic Fan in my town of Fort Pierce Florida.. It was Laker showtime everywhere.. lol . Larry Legend is my GOAT!!!! #33

[@M0rmagil]

You know Larry’s great because he could make the other team roll with laughter during the game. 🤣🤣🤣

[@johndim11]

When Kareem says Bird was the best he ever played against then we may want to listen!

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

Rookie of the Year votes: Bird 63; Magic 3

[@raymuniz113]

3 times MVP in a row, Larry Legend

[@FuttBuckerson]

The disrespect Jordan and others get is always mind blowing enough. I was born in 96, so it's not like I grew up watching them, but it was instilled in my brothers and I what and who the legends were. Most shocking of all to me is the lack of respect Bird gets. I'll never understand it. And good lord, I am so sick of GOAT arguments. But Larry deserves so much more respect than I see him get.

[@anthonykilburn9302]

Me and my friends would always argue about Larry Bird!!! Most my my friends would say :All Larry Bird got is s three point shot!!! I would counter with ok if that's all this man has is a three point shot.Then you try to guard him and see how far you will get!!! Larry Bird was not a joke!!!

[@broaddusmarines]

Nice video. The thing about Larry Bird is that he had been playing basketball with black MEN since he was about ten years old. That’s why he was totally unbothered playing against them in college and the NBA.

[@ervsavord4985]

If you watch Larry Legend make a pass, watch carefully. He threads the needle through impossibly small openings to stationary targets, targets moving teammates to where they are going to be, and is unafraid to do full court passes leading a running player over his head and into his arms. Even closer observation shows he put spin on the ball to go around the opponent and connect with his teammates. His full court pass was high and fast but dropped like a baseball sinker into the teammates arms. He made these spectacular passes instantaneously seemingly without thought. Like a computer calling up a play and he did this day after day. If you tried to stop him he automatically had a solution and bam there it was. Larry was immensely fun to watch. Thanks for the memories!!

[@thomasduran490]

I would.start a team with prime Bird over prime Magic and Jordan,. Then I might take Kareem, then Magic, Duncan, MJ or Scottie Pippen

[@gdm49]

Mistake. You're omitting the greatest defensive player of all-time who won 11 rings in 13 seasons -- BILL RUSSELL, the only other player of all-time to be the equal of LARRY BIRD in the brain department. Two greatest players I ever saw play in person. Bill was way underrated offensively. I remember game 7 vs. LA in LA. Lakers had Wilt, Baylor and West. Celts won in OT and Bill scored 30 pts and grabbed 40 rebouds. Nobody had his mental strength. He just wouldn't allow himself to lose.

[@thomasduran490]

@@gdm49 I was really thinking of putting Russell, but I'm a Spurs fan, I got to have some.room for a Spur. Thanks for that story, I looked at a video saying Russell would probably Ave 15 pts, 15 reb, 4 bls, those numbers to me are good enough, but Duncan can do the same with some.extra points

[@HEADLINEZOO]

People rarely mention that Bird made All NBA Defensive 2nd team 3 times.

[@MogulMonk1]

Truth!

[@davemartino5997]

Also was the founder of the 50/40/90 club

[@dlhvac1]

That was b4 back injury I had a similar back problem it was tough to get out of bed I give him the highest respect.

[@FUBAR1986]

Hey dude, once again, love the video and your commentary! Would love to see you do videos of the ABA league and of course, Dr. J and Moses were two of the superstars of that league! As always peace, love, joy, and hope to you and yours

[@bobfeller604]

His passing was equal to his shooting, he made people look lost.

[@kevinbrady6075]

Honest and solid!

[@sharonbird2921]

THX LT I really enjoyed that so much 🐐☘️🏀👍

[@gregallan2842]

11:20 Bird looking very pissed on the sideline after certain Indiana players started showboating in his absence. They were doomed.

[@davidgessin-mccully3919]

“That’s a brother just dipped in powder” 😂😂💀

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

Larry Bird and Superman had a fight. The loser had to wear their underwear on the outside.

[@kathythekatt196]

Love your reactions always ❤️

[@Jbf-76]

Kids, I was a witness for Birds entire career. All the stories, yeah true. Bird was legendary. Dude ran the NBA for a decade. It’s amazing how overlooked todays generation is with Bird.. You just don’t know… He destroyed everyone. Just KZbin the videos where all his opponents openly tell you Bird destroyed them…

[@ronaldschoolcraft8654]

"White chocolate", "black dude dipped in white powder". Extremely racist comments.

[@lesabarnum9318]

I just watch 2 NBA games tonight for the first time in YEARS. The has changed..its gotten soft I watch fouls being called that bk in the day wouldn't have..there was no excitement in the game..guess the 80's ruined me for basketball today..

[@raymuniz113]

Facts!

[@stonecoldprose]

Kobe Bryant once said he couldn't understand Bird's success because "he looks fuckin' slow to me." Notwithstanding his court IQ, confidence, work ethic, and mastery of psychological warfare, Bird understood that while speed beats power, timing beats speed. Like Sugar Ray Robinson, he could outrythm his opponents. #legend

[@trixielane6885]

Kobe a bit of a snob

[@kleenextoes430]

Larry wasn’t fast, but he was quick and he was smart. He could do everything, and he made his teammates better. It was glorious watching his entire career, and he was the best all-around player I’ve ever seen.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

People forget that Larry was clear. He never subscribed to the “Great White Hope” hype.

[@The_McD]

3 straight NBA MVPs ‘84, ‘85, ‘86 when you had Jordan, Magic, Malone, DR. J.

[@kleenextoes430]

Also, it’s always seemed stupid to me saying any specific color can’t play a sport. I’m 61 years old and I’ve seen all colors do it: Jerry West, Pistol Pete, Kevin McHale, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Etc...One thing I’ve always loved is sports teaches you color doesn’t matter. I’m white and my all-time fave player is Walt Frazier. Why? Because he was great and I loved how he played. Smart, clutch, great defense. Anyway, Bird is the best for me.

[@eddiehaskell1957]

Dr. Jay is 73 yrs. That's even crazier that he looks younger

[@hochha]

My 1st team line up: PG- Magic Johnson, SG- Michael Jordan, SF- Larry Bird, PF- James Worthy, C- Kareem Abdul Jabbar, 6th man- (healthy)Bill Walton.

[@wolflover789]

He destroyed guys and told them beforehand it was going to happen and told them how it would happen, and then didn't celebrate when it happened because it was simply going to happen anyway. The John Wayne of basketball.

[@raymuniz113]

Facts!

[@jimmyboy131]

I know Larry got upset multiple times when they'd put another white guy on him. I seem to remember there was a short clip I saw where Jordan was guarding him and his coach pulled him out of the game. And Larry was visibly upset. He didn't want them to take Jordan out of the game. Who would have that kind of reaction! LOL But I can't find that clip and don't remember what game it was.

[@DL-tp2nr]

Yeah and the coach put Ben poquete on Larry Legend and he torched him. He was torching Jordan too

[@henrybialik8333]

Bird and Magic were both great. Loved watching both of them.

[@dansgroi1472]

There's a great description I heard. There's a few goats, but only one Legend. Sums Bird up perfectly.

[@f.t.p.offroadforgingthepat2775]

I believe they cut his quote off if I remember correctly he said the black players picked Magic and the white players picked Bird but the smart ones knew it was bird

[@raymuniz113]

Word!

[@Scott-hq3jq]

I like the way you say, if you're building a team. Yeah this is why you gotta consider Bird And Magic with with MJ. If you're building a team, they got some things MJ doesn't - from a team perspective. This is exactly why I say they are all kinds tier1... I don't guess MJ is a great teammate nor the leader Magic and Bird were. ... So depending on criteria and weight of criteria.... 🤔

[@kevinwalker9924]

As far as the white guy on Bird. Bobby Jones used to give Bird hell on defense. And there's a video out there where Bobby Jones soars over everyone and dunks on Birds head.

[@trixielane6885]

I love when God Throws a curve(basket)ball! my dad played ball too larry bird was my favorite when I was a kid I didn't even know he was great : )

[@anthonydawson8080]

You think they said he was just wearing white face? That’s hilarious. Dipped in powder

[@trixielane6885]

Nobody talks about how short their shorts were woo

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

Would I draft Larry over Magic? yes. But would I murder the opposition to draft them both? Probably.

[@ziginaigra]

Bird>best sf ever

[@janechapman6448]

Dr. J has always been gorgeous. Larry Bird absolutely one of the very best

[@trixielane6885]

I though the teammates were extraordinary they were always right there when larry was passing without even looking through the legs of players passed Three players on the other team. They would fall down when Larry tricked them he made weird shots almost every shot I loved him as a kid but now I would rather watch Celtics then then modern ball now

[@tonygammalo5602]

Awesome video. Question for ya. Bron or Bird…In their prime for a title run?

[@SolidReacts]

Larry lebron could do it but I doubt he can get by birds willingness to win

[@raymuniz113]

Dude! No question about definitely Bird!

[@bluesingmusic3443]

I hated Larry Bird. Had he been with the Lakers, maybe I''d have had a different opinion. He broke my heart so many times. One All Star game, my Mom & I were watching, (me being the sports expert) I said "Bird is overrated Mom." He literally took over the game. My Mom says, "I don't know son, he's looking pretty good to me." LMAO Now that he's retired I'll give him his due, he was a great player.

[@consciousbeing1188]

It's always hard to appreciate ANY player while he's busy making his living as a janitor by wiping the floor with your team's defence 😏

[@bluesingmusic3443]

@@consciousbeing1188 We always called Dirk Novitsky (sp?) The Janitor. Due to his constant flopping. His uniform kept the court clean, hence "The Janitor" (my daughter gave him that name, when Miami won their 1st Championship, way back when.🤣

[@consciousbeing1188]

@@bluesingmusic3443 😂😂😂

[@stevenrobertson9583]

To judge who was better MJ or Larry Bird. MJ never won against Larry. MJ didn’t win a championship until Larry retired!

[@manofchaitea6904]

The only reason Bird isnt considered the GOAT or even mentioned nearly as much as others is racism.

[@bobbybyrd1236]

He tryly has the best nba content

[@jeffhughes7964]

Truth basketball is more geared towards the black athletes. Bird said basket ball is a black man's game.

[@marlinbig401]

Bill Russel was the Greatest player of ALL time .

[@samsmith4887]

birdman is one of just a few that the current nba standards would make better...mj and magic in on that as well but it leaves out the goat convo for the bigs

[@kkelleybass]

I was a Bird hater back in the day, but that's mostly because I was a Detroit Bad Boys fan, and my favourite players were Bill Laimbeer and Dennis Rodman. Even the great defensive player Rodman couldn't slow down Bird. Plus, how Robert Parrish got away with sucker punching Laimbeer the way he did, without even a foul being called, that was wrong. But after the bad Boys broke up, and the Pistons front office dissed Laimbeer, by not bringing him into management, I became and ANTI-Piston fan. After that, I really started to appreciate Bird. But lets not forget about Magic. He may not have had the outside shot of Bird, but he definitely had everything else and then some.

[@CheetahSnowLeopard]

Good stuff.

[@jasontyler5331]

So, do u just play stuff that's already been done? Other people's work that u just chop up? I don't have a problem with it. Just curious.

[@SolidReacts]

I react to ppl video it my opinion on there topic

[@shannenleigh1677]

Larry Bird was the emenem of basketball

[@rjtochev]

Pistol Pete Maravich was the King Dog!

[@JET1970]

The LEDGEND 🐐 GOAT Larry Joe Bird basketball genius and also whipping that Jordan azz 6-0 & 23-11 so again Jordan whoo?

[@meazmo]

Just FYI, Dr. J is 72

[@johnwilson6707]

white men cant jump this film says this lol

[@delanoarts3703]

Black players have very good reasons for there views magic Jordan dr j but larry was like some crazy freak how he was that good and white is really crazy p.s there was another white guy in fact all the legends larry included say he was the best ever his name was pistol pete

[@patticriss2238]

💙

[@marlinbig401]

So , as A raczt, you get it ? Ok we’re ok w it ?😅

[@jackfanning7952]

I like basketball. Isiaiah Thomas made me hate the game that he was playing. It was not basketball.

[@sharonbird2921]

Maxwell doesn't like Larry Legend I'm telling you LT he's jealous fr

[@LSFA-KrissyL16]

12:05 bruh, how you gon say you dont know how Dr. J looks so young? LOL Didn't mama tell you black dont crack? You won't look your age for a very long time either. Do I look 49 years old? Cause I am. LOL

[@marlinbig401]

Honest is honest?

[@jamesblanton3744]

Actually Dr J is 72 years old I agree he doesn’t look it

[@Erroll21Oscar25]

This is not a reaction, it's a watch me be a mute not reacting to A WORD ISIAH THOMAS SAYS, which to me is basically moronic, or was it unintentional? Surely you are no 12 yr/old anymore right? Did you have the sound turned down/off?

[@tonyduncan7710]

Magic couldn/t carry Larrys water

[@markthomas8316]

i just wish people would stop talking its not about you

[@popstone116]

Please do not make anymore videos. You need to learn a lot more.

[@SolidReacts]

I appreciate your words but all do respect I love this and no one can take it from me

[@peppie0521]

@@SolidReacts Nice react. Really enjoyed it.

[@sharonbird2921]

LT your fum

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Better than Jordan

[@todd4866]

Larry Bird is and always will be the GOAT !!

[@mikekupidlowski1514]

And the fans who have no clue about the game Larry would dominate today he'd actually average more a game he didn't shoot much 3s in today 3 point or bust mode he'd be one of the most 3s made in NBA history Larry worked on his shooting all day every day he'd be an even better three point shooter

[@ronaldschoolcraft8654]

Larry Bird is the best ever. Better than MJ. Better than Magic. Far superior to LeBron. Bird is the GOAT!

[@lgbfjbmaga3930]

1000%

[@charlesking4780]

Bird is one of a kind. 🏀

[@zeppelinmexicano]

It's nice to see that Larry is not forgotten, but it's pretty tough to be that old and get a fair shake as being one of the greats. We should never forget older players like Larry, The Doctor, Wilt, Bill, Big O, guys that were all born to play the game.

[@danspawn85]

I like watching Bird do the deflection passes. It's like he uses the momentum of the ball to carry it forward, while only applying enough force to change the trajectory of the ball

[@howdoicancel6760]

I’m taking Bird to start a team …….. no disrespect to Magic ! Both have the highest winning percentage as players in the history of the NBA , still to this day ! And both saved the NBA ! …….. it’s just Bird was better !

[@stevenroetzel4470]

M. J., Bird, Magic, Wilt, and Kareem. There's your Starting 5.

[@Anomaly188]

@@stevenroetzel4470 You have 2 centers and only one forward. Might want to rethink that lineup.

[@howdoicancel6760]

@@Anomaly188 you can move one to the forward position… Magic played five different positions ! You don’t think Wilt or Kareem could easily play forward ? ….. Great top 5 , if you ask me !

[@stevenroetzel4470]

@@Anomaly188 you wouldn't have to play Kareem as a center, the Sky Hook might not be the most exciting shot, but he could hit it from almost anywhere. I am still thinking they would dominate against anyone.

[@pointblack808]

Larry might've been slow, but he had the fastest hands ever, a hand-eye coordination that is imo unmatched to this day.

[@DiosanXaquerry]

Steph has better hand eye coordination... MJ did too...

[@Travar1410]

@@DiosanXaquerry mj? No lol. Definitely not sir. Steph possibly.

[@DiosanXaquerry]

@@Travar1410 Ummmm if you only referring to shooting then I agree with you but in every other aspect of the game where hand eye coordination and speed were involved MJ is better than both of them ... no contest. I am pleased we are not even bothering to mention the cleveland dude....

[@ToddandRaquiForrest]

@@DiosanXaquerry Bird's passing? Better than MJ. Bird's rebounding? Better than MJ. Bird's shooting? Better than MJ. MJ might be a better defender, but Bird beats him in every offensive category.

[@BST-lm4po]

Bird wasn't "slow". That's such a stereotype! Show me another 6'9 guy who's any faster!

[@rg20322]

Love Cedric Maxwell and Patrick Ewing - I grew up watching all of them in the early 80's at 16 and the time after was the best basketball I've ever seen by so many players, and especially Magic and Bird turning the league around in my opinion. It was so much fun to watch!

[@rg20322]

I'm from Boston and worked at the Garden at the time

[@andybilakshow260]

fun to watch since too.

[@aramhamparian9641]

Great reaction to the Legend.

[@teresavicario5848]

You post a Bird video,I am watching it!