NOT KAREEM!! NBA LEGENDS EXPLAIN HOW LARRY BIRD WAS ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL | REACTION

[@aramhamparian9641]

Larry was actually 6'10". He could play any position. Even led the fast breaks. No holes in his game.

[@conceptualclarity]

Maybe 6-10 1/2.

[@Finnssssss]

@conceptualclarity 6'9 1/2 was his actual height. Not bullshit like Jordan’s 6'6 (actually 6'4 1/2), Bird was legit 6'9 1/2 exactly.

[@conceptualclarity]

@@Finnssssss if that's true then Magic Johnson was 6'7 or shorter

[@Finnssssss]

@conceptualclarity Magic is just over 6'8", Larry was just over an inch taller. The MJ height is absolutely true. He was listed at 6'4 1/2" for '84 Olympic team, then magically 6'6" in NBA. During the filming of Air, Matt Damon told a story about this. Him and Ben were hanging out with MJ and Ben is just over 6'3" and MJ was only about an inch taller. Matt asked MJ about it and MJ smiled for a bit then said...knowing that now, do you think what I did was less or even more impressive and then winked. Lol

[@RIbigDave]

​@@FinnssssssI can confirm that you are absolutely correct 6 9 and a half

[@scramblesish]

Being from Australia I’m not an expert on basketball but I can recognise greatness when I see it- what a champion 😮

[@keithparker2660]

I was a huge Hawks fan back in the 80's and 90's. Wilkins, Willis, Doc Rivers would visit our Elementary school all the time. One time I asked Doc Rivers why they couldn't get past the Boston Celtics and Doc just gave me this look and said "Larry Bird is the best player in the game and we have no answer for him."

[@ContrarianCorner]

Must have been hard for Doc to admit that to a bunch of kids, but I have great respect that he was willing to be that honest with you.

[@mrho4speed]

Bird as a rookie had a 28 inch vertical = the same as Karl Malone. Nobody gets to the NBA without being a good athlete. Bird had another great weapon = his endurance. Bird ran up and down hills in the summer in Indiana to keep in outstanding physical condition. Bird was also ambidextrous and could pass and shoot with either hand. The narrative that Bird was not athletic is an insult to Bird and not accurate.

[@lotuslife3239]

He had very quick reflexes compared to other 6'10s with more vert

[@Budman_4044]

It seems I've also heard that he would also run 5 miles a day.

[@stundardutch5320]

Larry is build different. Unique player unique character.

[@stephenreiner1523]

Larry will always be here to stay.

[@frankrice6935]

Labron James is OVERRATED, and the FLOP QUEEN 🤣👑. Playing against NON DEFENSE SUCKS and Labron James couldn't shoot the outside Shots Like LARRY BIRD, 🤣 NO WAY and Larry Bird never had to pound on his own Chest and ACT LIKE A IDIOT 🤣!!! Larry Bird just did his job and WON GAMES!!!

[@donaldleider7382]

Lebron worries about load management, Larry put the load on his shoulders!

[@donaldleider7382]

Lots of goats, only one legend!

[@TW-me4lw]

Lebron is rightfully mentioned in the goat conversation. But, he can't hit free throws or shoot like Larry Bird did (and probably STILL does). He's not even close. Bird founded the 50-40-90 Club. And, never once in his career, did Bird shy away from taking the clutch shot, whether from the free-throw line, or out beyond the 3-point line. Bird hit the most incredible shots, on the regular. He lived for firing off the last, usually winning, shot. The addition of rookie Bird took what was the second worst team in the league the year before (29 wins), to 61 wins and the Eastern Conference finals. As a rookie! Bird was a fully-formed superstar on day one in the NBA. Second-year Bird won his first NBA title. I'm also not sure how many All-Star 3-point contests Lebron has entered and won. But Larry won the first three contests in a row. And then there's killer instinct. Bird was born with it. Magic was born with it. Jordan was born with it. Kobe was born with it. Not sure you could argue the same about Lebron. Lebron is friggin' amazing. But, he's not in Larry's league. That's not a knock on Lebron. More an indication of how good Bird really was.

[@cindyknudson2715]

" _Has LeBron James ever participated in the 3-point or slam dunk contest?_ *He has yet to compete in the 3-point or dunk contest.* "

[@ContrarianCorner]

LeBron is unquestionably one of the best to ever do it and is well deserving of his spot in the pantheon of all-time greats. Having said that, I would pick Bird too. Bird had a mental toughness and I.Q. that was unsurpassed, and this is coming from a life-long Lakers fan.

[@warrenhughes911]

Great reaction.. Yessir.. Larry Legend

[@irishgrl]

LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️

[@FUBAR1986]

11:11 Nolan Richardson was being inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in this speech

[@warrenhughes911]

Hello . Larry was LEGIT 6'10.!!!!!

[@stephanetrembley6180]

Larry Bird is not on social media because he wants to be . Pretty sure he doesn't care what we think .

[@01donandrews]

LB was a legit 6'10"

[@greenpumpkin81]

Noland Richardson is a legendary college coach. Won a ncaa championship at Arkansas

[@frankrice6935]

Larry Bird was 6' 10 but was listed as 6' 9 . Magic Johnson is 6' 9 but when Larry Bird is standing next to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird was taller than Magic Johnson.

[@420since1974]

6'9" or 6'10", either way he was never playing at 250 lbs. He was usually listed at 220 lbs.

[@frankrice6935]

@@420since1974 Larry Bird is a Big Guy and when you stand next to Larry Bird I'm 6 foot even and he looks closer to a 7 Footer plus he was big bone and could run all day long and just wear down the opponent. These younger Kids just don't know how Good Larry Bird was. Not just a Jump shooter but a All Around PLAYER!!! Larry Bird, Larry LEGEND AND my G.O.A.T. !!!

[@scottmenze2704]

​@420since1974 I would guess closer to 200 than 250

[@chrispavlich9656]

Lebron could never play hurt the way Bird did. No one could. His threshold of pain is unrivaled…..in any sport.

[@courtney-rw8ch]

Not even bringing up his back issues later in his career, but he literally broke his face and came back into the game and still went for like 36 points. Meanwhile AD gets wheelchair off the court because of a possible concussion.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Finnssssss]

And people really don't understand how ridiculous Bird was in his prime before his back and ankle injuries slowed him down. Miller isn't the only one that would take a prime Bird over a prime Lebron. Remember, for 4 straight seasons from 84-88 over 300 games Bird averaged a 50/40/90 with just over 28 points 10 rebounds and 7 assists per game. I'm sorry but Bron ain't touching that line in single season let alone consistently over 4 straight seasons. Bron is a top-3 player all-time because of how good he was for as long as he was but talking absolute 4-5 year peak, Bird was actually better.

[@onizodd]

Stories of Kobe are similar, would rather shoot lefty than leave the game

[@mypud4068]

I promise you, hockey players have played through worse

[@Finnssssss]

@@mypud4068 in a lot of cases I agree but what Bird went through on the daily just to align his back to play is up there with some of the most insane playing through pain stories I've heard and he did that for most of the last couple of years he played.

[@420since1974]

Larry Bird's career averages are 38.4 MPG, 24.3 PTS, 10 RB, 6.3 AST, 1.7 STL, & 0.8 BLK. He was the founding member of the 50-40-90 club, which he reached twice, and averaged that % over a 4 year consecutive stretch. His career shooting averages ended being .496-.376-.886.

[@mikelarrivee2620]

With 1.9 3pt attempts per game!! Can you imagine him shooting 15 3s a game!!!

[@joer1512]

No one cares what Kobe had to say , he was jealous because he was never as good as Larry Bird

[@onizodd]

Kobe in 09 on espn: Woah, of all time? Magic at the point, MJ at the two, Larry Bird at the three, Bill Russell at the four. This is tough. Wilt at the five. And I'm struggling because Kareem and Wilt they're neck to neck...I'm nowhere near that stuff. You have Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Walt Frazier, Bob Pettit. The list goes on and on."

[@thelarson1000]

@@onizodd wilt is first

[@mikegames3464]

LeBron James would melt under the pressure from just Larry Bird’s trash, talking skills alone

[@Budman_4044]

👏👏👏 How many times has Lebron walk out on his players because they were losing. 2 or 3 times? A GOAT doesn't walk out on their team. Legend would start his trash talk on Lebron before the game, like he's done with other players, and Lebron probably wouldn't leave the locker room.

[@tigerosan]

Dropped 60 on Atalanta with 1 3!

[@kokomo9764]

We don't care if you support Malone or not. This video is not about what you like. LeBron should not be mentioned in the same sentence with Larry Bird. He couldn't carry Bird's jock.

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

The difference between Larry and LeBron is Larry had the kill in him. He wanted the last shot.

[@georgeprchal3924]

Larry Bird played a game against the Blazers left handed and had 27, that's disrespect.

[@bebedenham362]

Magic is 6'8"...Bird was just shy of 6'10" :)

[@hayzersolar]

if James is so great where is his 3 mvps in a row. where is his 50/40/90 club hell bird was the first and did it 2 times. James can't wipe bird's ass.

[@nanook8721]

No doubt LeBron is great, but I too would choose Larry Bird over LeBron. Bird was tough, he played hard and even when he had a fractured face, he came back and finished the game. I could never see LeBron doing that. Never. Ever.

[@mrho4speed]

Lebron cannot do everything Bird could do!!! Can Lebron average 10 rebounds per game for his career?? Can Lebron EVER shoot 50-40-90 for a season?? Can Lebron lead the league in FT% 4 times?? Bird has a higher 3 point % than Lebron and Bird never practiced shooting the 3 pointer!!!!

[@cindyknudson2715]

Absolutely correct.

[@Budman_4044]

And passing skills aren't even close to the Legend.

[@rzaro7681]

Jordan, LeBron, Kobe all have Bird in their top 5 that speaks volumes. Because these 3 are in everyone's top 5

[@justchillin4065]

LeBron can't shoot the long ball nowhere close to Larry so I wouldn't say he can do everything Larry could. This coming from a LeBron fan.

[@aramhamparian9641]

Facts. He also didn't have the leadership qualities Bird had. The only thing I see Bron have over Larry was dunking.

[@MS-zv4bf]

Bird was a much better and more creative passer than James. And his dagger 3s were more precise as well. I'm not hating on LeBron, either. I saw them both and I would take Larry every time. Watch the video where Kobe picks his all-time starting team. He names Larry Joe. Bird had that killer instinct

[@yambo59]

Larry was 6'-9" --

[@warrenhughes911]

P s Larry can out shoot LeBron... And Larry can out rebound LeBron

[@benb6535]

Yes, Larry Bird was a great player. Get ready for people to start comparing a "new" player to Larry......Caitlin Clark 🤔🤔

[@nathanwolfshohl8377]

good commentary sir

[@flyboyceddy]

Let’s goooo pzoooooo💯💯💯💯

[@riffsthatkill2180]

Reggie also played against Bird. Watched him smash his face on the floor,get a concussion,leave the game while the Pacers took the lead, then Bird comes back out and plays like he dodnt have dpuble vision and a concussion and put the nail in the Pacers coffin. That was Larry when he also had a bad back. Reggie knows what hes getting with Bird. Also, Bird is a better shooter and rebounder than lebron, and maybe even a better passer, but yeah for the most part Bron can do all that great too. Bron is more like a Magic Johnson that scores more.

[@67cuda38]

In so many ways, Lebron is absolutely not within birds realm. Bird would’ve killed him back then. Period ! Stop being biased. Bias demands willful ignorance.

[@johndickinson1605]

Reggie did play for Larry, but before that played against him. Go find the video about trying to rattle Larry at the free throw line and receiving the trash talk from Larry that he was known to administer. Additionally, I suggest you find the video of LeBron touting the all around play of the Legend and also listing him in his top 3 NBA players of all time.

[@Useyourbrain1968]

I’ve always been confused about how Larry was faster ( everyone over played him ) how he out jumped, rebounding legend , how he scored on fast breaks, being slow? Maybe not as graceful but extremely athletic and a great mind for the game.

[@jamessexton2807]

You said, "LeBron can do everything Larry Bird could do". That's not true. LeBron could never be the free throw shooter LB was. LeBron could never be the rebounder LB was. And then talk to me about clutch threes. No way.

[@Celtics2025]

Lebron fans have recency bias. If you’re a true fan of the game and have watched multiple generations of NBA basketball you know. If you were born after 1990 you don’t have a clue.

[@first25q43]

The Reggie Miller clip they compared . The stats of 30 year old. Lebron and The legend. Bird had the better stats. In the Kobe clip they all show just show that part of it. The whole clip paints a different picture. Great job on the video.

[@tigerosan]

Reggie went with stats! Learn your shit before you run your mouth! Lenon is a freak of nature 250 lb locomotive coming at you. Stats in prime beats Lebron-you do these videos because after 30 years the man is still getting you more views than anyone!

[@gold4scott]

I love your video, you have great insights into the game. I have one question...in your opinion if somebody needs to take the game winning shot, who would YOU pick, Lebron or Bird? Pat RILEY, NBA player and NBA coach said, " If I had to pick a player to shoot the last shot, I would pick Jordan to win the game, to save my life, I pick Bird." Notice he didn't mention Lebron.

[@jasonmccaslin821]

Yeah Miller was coached by Bird. He was coach of the year. Then he was executive of the year as well. MVP. COY EOY only one. Also ROY and Finals MVP. 3 time Champion.

[@snowflakehunter]

Larry is closer to 6 ft 10 in. Magic Johnson is listed at 6 ft 9 in and Larry is clearly taller than him.

[@brendawalters3728]

you can't get made at Bird for telling the play ahead of time than making it. Now the players should get mad at themselves for not stopping him. Now when the Hawks bench started cheering on Bird, that would have pissed me off if I was their teammate.

[@Sambone702]

For 6ft 10 in he was a good athletic

[@cindyknudson2715]

I understand what you were saying about Karl Malone but the story he was about to tell about Bird was a good one. Malone wasn't really a part of it except as one of the observers on the bench.

[@louisruggiero]

Look Nolan Richardson up. He is a legendary college coach

[@MrMakemyday3]

he was 6=9 , 225

[@ButchMSLPig]

actually he was 6' 10". the way he shot the ball, it couldn't get blocked..

[@brendawalters3728]

Reggie also played against Larry. they didn't show the whole discussion Thay compared their STATs when they were both age 30 and MVPs Birds STATs were better and he played with a broken back.

[@Albertgermanaro-fs7yf]

Check out LeBron vs. Bird when they were 30 yoldrs,

[@jameshopkins6853]

That's not why Reggie Miller said that. In the era that Bird played in was just different. Larry always played hurt. He came back in the game after getting his cheek bone broken. LeBron ain't doing that.

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

Terrell Brandon was the 11th overall pick in the 1991 Draft and was in the league 11 years, averaging 13.8ppg. Brian Shaw was in the league until he was 36 which probably speaks to why he's coaching in the NBA now. How TF ain't Nolan Richardson a "Legend"??? On top of all the guys he helped get into the NBA as a College Coach, he played for the program that lead into the first, all Black Roster winning an NCAA Championship over Kentucky (among other things). He's giving that speech at the Basketball Hall of Fame Induction. Man... You need to do a little more research. Y'all people under 40 think Cars, TV, Cellphones and all this stuff just "materialized" when you were born. Go look at the history of how TV was invented, it pretty much started with a teenager out in the country while he was still in High School. You think Philo Farnsworth (TV Inventor) was a scrub too? He changed the world.

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

You automatically attributed Reggie's decision to a personal bias. Reggie's Sister is arguably on the Mt. Rushmore of Female Ball Players, his older brother also played Major League Baseball. Larry accomplished everything he did in a far more physical era and did a good portion of it with a back he tore up building his mother a driveway. LeBron, EASILY a Mt. Rushmore Fitness Guy between NBA/NFL/MLB, he's right up there with Jerry Rice, Walter Payton and ANYONE that ever did it, but comparing the physicality between eras is a joke. Bird is going to play 10 games of this and ask someone to hit him. I know I would.

[@miked5814]

There's no way I'm taking Lebron over Bird. I'm just not. For so many reasons. I like Lebron but I can't pick him over Bird. I just can't.

[@jasonmccaslin821]

Bird had a higher career per game rebounding average than Patrick Ewing. Larry Bird was6'10". Btw.

[@01donandrews]

Carl mailman Malone

[@GregNewkirk-o8h]

Bird was 6'10

[@markconn4167]

No bro Bron can't do half what Larry could, Larry played 3 full quarters with his left hand and had 27 points when the game got tight in the 4th he switched back and added 20 more...I don't think other than a layup Brons ever shot a left hand shot. From mid range Brons shooting percentage is under 38%...Bird also shot like 89% from the line on his career. ✌️

[@ricklove8588]

6 10. 230

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

I would take Larry over LeFlop. Bird made his team better. SuperjunkTeam or not

[@rmcfete]

Lbron can’t shoot foul shots, and is not the three point shooter or last shot hero bird was. He can’t carry birds shoes and he knows it

[@tranquilanimaljamlover66]

Thanks for skipping

[@WreckingCrewResurgen]

ummm Lebron can't shoot outside 3ft, always be the one to take final shot, nor hit free throws....so no he cant do everything Larry can.

[@pdinnj]

Bron cant shoot with Bird!!!

[@SharonBird-b9f]

I don't support Malone either I know!!!!

[@thelarson1000]

Le Ron can’t shoot like Larry

[@GregNewkirk-o8h]

LeBron not in Bird league. Greatest small forward of all time. 6'10 . Top 2 three points shooters all time Curry and Larry . LeBron not close to him as a shooter, especially in the clutch. Bird avg 10 rebounds for his career. Better rebounder . Do your research

[@jennofthewest0916]

Karl Malone is trash, love your stance!

[@toddemrick3795]

Ur bias

[@jasonmccaslin821]

He's probably 6'10" actually. He had a higher career rebound average than Patrick Ewing also. 😎

[@richardlindell9976]

Don't worry, Bird would have been glad to kick your ass. He never ever backed down! He was 6'10' and could get his shot anytime he wanted.

[@jasonmccaslin821]

Yeah, Malone ain't right. He's got a lot of disturbing stuff that happened in his younger days. And the shit his kids had to deal with was messed up.