IS LARRY BIRD THE GREATEST EVER? | Larry Bird's Most SAVAGE Moments

[@jimmyboy131]

Larry was 3x league MVP, three years in a row. Most of the other years he came in 2nd in votes. And he ate rookies for breakfast. One time rookie Reggie Miller was talking to Larry while Larry's at the free throw line. Larry told him, "listen rook, I'm the best f-ing shooter in the league. In the league, understand? And you're going to tell me something??" I would love to see Larry playing in today's 3-point focused league. He'd probably rival Curry in that area. As a passer/assister he's nearly unrivaled. Of course Magic is great and John Stockton is untouchable for assists, but Larry's passing was unreal. Speaking of Stockton, he tells a story of Larry going to the Utah bench before a game and saying "yeah I feel like...43." Then walking away. And he scored 43 points by the end of the 3rd quarter. I mean, who talks to entire opposing benches like that?

[@alanela6761]

Bird played against MJ, Magic, Kareem, James Worthy, Rodman, Pippen, Dr J, Moses Malone, Barkley, Bernard King, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem, Ralph Samson, Sydney Moncrief, Isaiah Thomas... was 50/38/89 with 24 pts, 6.3 ast and 10 rebounds for his career, ROY (4th in mvp that year), then 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 3, 2 in the next 8 mvps against a league with THAT talent. If you haven't seen many videos about him, keep digging

[@terryschleuse4134]

Wonder what" Birds Life Avg Pt's") would actually be had he not been a TEAM player

[@alecvip7562]

Yup. And don't forget, even in his last years, larry HAD his way with everyone. It's crazy that he was playing in slow motion compared to everyone else, yet he still spanked everyones' ass.

[@elmbaker1683]

You forgot Dominque, Julius Irving and probably more than that.

[@alanela6761]

@@elmbaker1683 i mentioned the Dr... You are correct that i forgot Dominique

[@elmbaker1683]

@@alanela6761 How about Clyde the Glide Dexler, Charles the Rifleman Person, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper the defensive star that often covered Bird when playing him.

[@davidortega6724]

Another solid video to check out is 5 times Larry Bird was injured but refused to quit. It'll show y'all just how mentally and physically tough Bird was. As always tho a solid reaction. 💯

[@ronkeegan5238]

^ yes, this video!!

[@jolene0602]

If only Bird could have played now with all the medical advances, he could have played much longer. But then there wouldn't have been the Bird and Magic rivalry and they saved basketball. I guess we needed him more in that era.

[@kathythekatt196]

Bird was the originator of the 50/40/90 club. He made an effort to pass the ball to players who weren't getting the ball. His rebounding skills were up there with Patrick Ewing. Hope to see more Bird reactions from you guys. It's fun watching you all laughing and having fun. ❤️

[@magich8ball]

He had a better rebounding percentage than Ewing.

[@kathythekatt196]

@@magich8ball Yes, true. Lol I didn't what to seem like a fanatic. Lol ❤️ 💙 💜

[@deancafe4739]

There are many trashtalkers in the NBA(mj, miller, barkley, garnett etc). Then there's the legendary level of trashtalk, and there's only one member in it... Larry Legend.

[@snewhouse13]

I'm from SA, so was a huge Duncan fan, Robinson, Kawai Leonard, Avery, etc. But, no one could hold a candle to Bird. No one then, no one now (if Bird was healthy) Bird is THE GOAT!!

[@jeffcolvard4187]

Bird just literally outsmarted everybody he played against. i Saw his whole career and dont remember him making a bone headed decision even once. Most people also didnt realize that he played most of his career with chronic back pain. This finally caught up to him with the olympic dream team and had to be on the sideline lying down on his stomach during practice. Bird also had suffered a cracked knuckle that hindered his play before his NBA career even started. The injured knuckle was on his shooting hand.

[@skipwilliam5639]

played against all those guys and still won MVP three years in a row

[@aramhamparian9641]

Probably the most compete overall baller of all time. Larry legend...

[@loubarnett3659]

His passing is great. Greatest passer of all time re-edit vid is the one to see. Waaay better than the top 50 assists video. I promise you will be amazed and definitely NOT disappointed

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

You should check out the "Making the case" series by Clayton Crowley. He has 8 players he considers has a substantial claim to being the GOAT. Bird, Jordan, Magic, LeBron and Tim Duncan are in there, I dont remember who the other 3 were. Kobe and Kareem Im pretty sure. Its a really well made series and he has really valid points. The whole Idea is that he cant give you a definitive answer to who is actually the best. Its too nuanced, all he does is make the argument. Also check out "5 times Larry was injured and refused to quit". It was the nail on the coffin for me when putting him in my top5. Knowing he went through all that shit and was STILL an all time great? The man was not human, Im telling you, its friggin scary.

[@rpg_haven]

Clyde Drexler was one of the biggest names in the 80s and 90s. He was on the Olympic Dream Team. Can't believe yall were surprised by him.

[@Jondsmusic]

You guys don’t get it! He’s the true 🐐! He played all the greatest and beat them ALL! Look at Jordan’s record against him. Enough said!

[@billyray6913]

Look at bird's numbers in 13 years imagine if he played longer with little injuries. By now you may be noticing Larry Bird is a legend. Great video. You should understand his mentality and competitive nature. His work ethic. He is a savage. Search him on KZbin. Larry legend reaction equals views. Imagine someone telling you they are going to do something and you can't stop them. Lol

[@patrickk3922]

Great film session guys. I'm a Chicago boy so I've always proclaimed Michael as the GOAT, but I couldn't do it with conviction because he never beat Larry Legend!

[@THEgutsymalone]

There’s a story of Clyde Drexler when he was on Houston. His teammates were having a dunk contest by moving the hoop up 6 inches after every dunk and Drexler showed up in the middle of it and without warming up, won the thing by dunking on a 14 foot rim…

[@leebrunk4390]

Top 5 dead or alive, best SF to ever suit up. He cooked everybody who was anybody. The left handed game was mad disrespectful! Portland was the only visiting team to win in Boston that year, and he comes to the Rose Garden on Valentines Day, announces he’s ‘saving his right hand for the Lakers’ and proceeds to actually play 3 quarters left handed except a few long jumpers. 22 points legit left handed, 47 total including a game winning buzzer beater in a game that actually mattered. He’d just killed my Sonics again a couple days before. Man I was happy when he retired!

[@targetservicer2221]

Actually 22pts

[@leebrunk4390]

@@targetservicer2221 Yep, looks like my memory was off by a point-thanks! Man, was that dude different!

[@leatherneck8582]

13:16 as a Oregon guy, I had the pleasure of seeing Clyde the Glide a few times at the old Rose Garden....his moniker as Glide is spot on! You all should watch a mix of his jumps and dunks...I say that cuz when he would sometimes jumpshoot it seemed like he was competing in a high jump event lol

[@joesmo9671]

Larry was the best ever for 3 years. Short career and injuries make it hard to say he was the best ever. But definitely top 5 for his career. He is the only one from 1980 to 1992 that could say he beat every guy in the playoffs. Kareem, Magic, Jordan, Pippen, Ewing, Hakeem, Dr J, Moses, Barkley, Moncrief, Isiah, Dumars, Rodman, Reggie Miller. Crazy part is he beat a bunch of them when his back was shot and after he had 2 ruptured Achillies tendons. Jordan was 0-6 in 2 series against Bird.

[@JET1970]

He was there best him and make saved the NBA from going under and they put the payoffs on live TV and by the time they retired they already took the game globally

[@jimmyboy131]

Larry averaged 10 rebounds per game for his career. That's close to Duncan's average. Points per game and assists, Larry has more. As a shooter, it's not even close.

[@Christina-bl4cv]

LARRY BIRD = G.O.A.T

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

I've got Bird at 4th all-time, and Duncan at 8th all-time!!

[@charliecundiff]

That's why Drexler was "Clyde the Glide". Dude could fly like Jordan.

[@targetservicer2221]

No one in the history of the NBA ever saw the court the way Bird did. He knew where everyone on both teams were every second and put himself in the best possible position on the court to be the most effective for his team. Best team basketball player ever,by far.

[@katestotler9565]

Your shocked faces are killing me!🤣🤣🤣

[@BraceDeville]

Bird and Magic squared off in the National Championship in 1979. Magic's Michigan ST. won by 10 or 11. Crazy to look back now and see that anybody who watched them play were getting a look at 2 of the top 10 players to ever get on a court.

[@chrisward45]

These clowns have no idea how basketball was supposed to be played. Kids today should look at Larry Legend.

[@brasco96wired67]

Larry is easily top 5 all time.

[@Jetz316]

“Don’t put the White n….. on him”.! Nice. I can’t stop laughing. 🤣😁

[@rubens2849]

Always enjoy young guys being amazed at Larry. Good stuff

[@normanbell1410]

During the very peak years of the NBA ... Larry Bird was MVP three times in a row. Nobody could touch him until until he had back surgery. Larry legend is the GOAT

[@cinrok1]

😂😂😂 these reactions crack me up, y’all are havin fun

[@dwanemarsh4378]

The players of Bird's era would wipe the floor with today's players. It wouldn't even be close. They were tougher, worked harder, played hurt, and didn't cry or whine. You had Bird, Magic, DrJ, Clyde, Wilkins, Kareem, Worthy, Parrish, McHale, McDaniel, Rodman, Malone, Then, Jordan,, Pippen, Olajuwan, Barkley and many, many others, that are ALL tougher, and better than most of today's players.

[@rubennicholas1086]

Add Bernard King, Mark Aguirre, Ro Blackman and Thunder Dan Majerle to the list.

[@williamfox1146]

Enjoyable video. I wish there were more videos of the great Dr J when he played in the ABA.

[@davidbouchard3275]

Love you guys reacting 👍👍

[@tinapenix1025]

You should also see his game six finals highlights against the Rockets. One one of the best finals performances ever!!!!!!

[@andrewpelletier8032]

When he said who is comming second it was to a room of all stars 🌟 ✨️💥

[@raistlinrodriguez5696]

You guys need to check out Making the Case for Larry Bird, you'll see just how good Bird was.

[@robgelfand2414]

Larry Bird played a game against the Lakers and on the court for the Lakers were Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Michael Cooper and Byron Scott. It was going to be the last play of the game and the Celtics needed a 3 point shot to win. Before the play even started Bird told the Lakers what the play was and where he was going to shoot from - and they still could not stop him. I love the way Byron Scott tells the story kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmPMqnlrmcycf9E

[@markconn4167]

Pat Reilly "if I have to pick a guy to take the last shot of a championship I'll take Jordan, if it's for my life I'll take BIRD!!!"

[@nado9159]

That 1988 pic of Larry looks like he used to get a bowl cut but when he grew up he just graduated to a bigger bowl.

[@rumbajuice]

"He played against Kareem?" "He played against Dr. J?" I'm so glad my dad was a huge NBA Fan. Always buying old tapes from back in the day and got me the privilege of watching these greats whereas young people my age know nothing. That said also, Bird was HIM in the 80s.

[@JET1970]

The Green Monster The Legend THE GOAT Larry Bird

[@matthewirwin6134]

Great set-up!!!

[@johnblake2182]

Listen, I've watched Basketball since the 70's. Thus far no one in my mind has surpassed Bird's basketball genius mind. Larry is still the goat in my mind. Bird's era had many many top all stars on opposing teams and they played rough unlike today, yet he still came on top. He made the basketball what it is till today. Today's team is a joke compared to Bird's era. As Magic Johnson stated on Bird's retirement that there will never never ever be an another Larry Bird, Bird is the best player ever. Even Michael Jordan and Pat Riley the Laker's coach stated that he would pick Michael Jordan to take the last shot to win the game but would pick Bird to take the last shot to save his life. None of the all star players could guard him. He made some unbelievable and no look passes that other players try to copy, he was the best 3 point shooter, he stole the ball almost every game and he definitely is one of the best clutch player with his last second game winning shots. I can go on. LARRY IS THE GOAT PERIOD!

[@akpilot9468]

Nothing like watching him play live at the Garden

[@TonyWaller-oy8ls]

Great reaction my friends... I'm a long time Celtics/Larry Bird fan 🍀🍀🍀Bird and Magic had the highest basketball IQ's I ever seen...these guys made everyone around them better ... Whenever someone asks me who the greatest of all time is...I always say that I have two goats...Bird and Magic... when they both retired I lost interest in the game... the league lost its heartbeat...these guys were the greatest 👍

[@warrenhughes911]

Ya'll rock!! Great reaction.. P.s. Try some "Bob Dylan"

[@rumbajuice]

The thing also with the Bird stories, it wasn't him telling it. It was the people he was saying it to. LMAO

[@michellejackson6679]

Larry played against so many legendary players it's crazy.. And the slow, chubby , white dude would come out on top with his team.. he never quit. In his prime.. he was phenomenal. I can't imagine how much more he would have accomplished without all the injuries he suffered. But in his prime.. that man was SAVAGE. took no prisoners.. you want to play with me.. you're gonna get schooled.. especially the Rookies.. but he made those Rookies better players in the long run

[@felixmalcherek2919]

Bird played against all the legends, except the old-ass dudes like Wilt. In them years he got 3 consecutive MVPs, in a league with Magic, Kareem,MJ, the bad boy Pistons, Dr. J, Barkley... That's not all, in his first year he got RotY and 4th in MVP voting, after that he was 2nd for 3 years, then won it 3 years in a row, then 2nd again 3 years in a row, then missed all but 2 games of the season after that because of operations on both achilles, then was voted into the Allstar team his last year in the league. I totally agree with what Clayton Crowley says in his "Making the case" video, had he had today's medicine he could have easily played well in his fourties, at GOAT levels at that.

[@johnblake2182]

Listen, Bird is a GOAT. I watched every game he ever played against all the legends at the time. He won them all. You guys just watched his highlights, where, I watched him live at the Boston Garden, on tv and listen to it on radio. "There will be no one like bird ever" as "Magic" stated on Bird's retirement. No comparison today. They were more physical and had more stacked players then now. Bird is the greatest player ever.

[@michaelvailonis]

dope vid fellas, I would suggest to check out his best trash talk told by other players. you get more out of the story when it’s not a narrator in the video

[@jonathanwiggins5366]

Danny Ainge was his teammate and one of the best shooters in the league. Danny and Bird were both in the 3pt contest one year, and of course Bird won. Ainge said that on the bus to games for the rest of the year Bird would ask him, "Hey, Danny, who's the best 3-pt. shooter in the league?" lol

[@kurdish_scraps0147]

You guys should react to London scammer it’s really good.

[@joekubina5897]

Clyde "The Glide " Drexler was part of Phi Slama Jama. Check out those college highlights.

[@nado9159]

According to KZbin thumbnails the only thing Larry legend ever said was "you can't guard me".

[@jeffcompton6804]

Clyde Drexler was a beast. Y'all should do a video of him. If he didn't play during the Jordan Era you would know about Clyde "the Glide". Y'all comparing Bird and Duncan don't work. Bird was a small forward and Duncan was a power forward/center. Fun video anyways, got a sub!

[@tinapenix1025]

Larry bird greatest passer of all time video re-edit amazing

[@hookedonreactions7649]

FYI, Dennis Rodman had made a comment to the press saying that Bird would be considered just an average player if he was black prior to that game.

[@slowride1963]

You guys are hilarious. 😂😂

[@aaronandelise]

Top NBA career combined stats per game (pts, reb, ast, stl, blk) additional career fg%,tp%,ft% 1. Jordan 44.7 -50-33-84 2. Lebron 44.4 -51-35-73 3. Bird 43.1 -50-38-89 4. Kareem 42.9 -56-06-72 5. Durant 40.8 -50-38-88 A bunch of guys in the 40’s

[@nonsuch]

Sorry youngins, Larry 🐦 IS the 🏀🐐period

[@jameylebel]

You need to watch “making the case” for Bird. And you summed it up…..bird played hurt…beyond hurt…..and still set GOAT standards….

[@MoxieMike66]

Dude, I'm not racist, and yeah I live in New England, but Bird was sick, and I didn't even get to see him play then because I was either in the Army or couldn't watch TV. Props to MJ, Kevin Parrish, Pippen, Barkley, Shaq. But looking at the video of everything he played in? Awesome.

[@PLF...]

Duncan v Bird is hard because they are so different and play different positions. Thing to note: Larry had 3 MVPs in a row at a time when he played Michael, Magic, Kareem, the Bad Boy Pistons, Dr. J and Moses Malone... To me, the more interesting talk is Bird v Lebron as the best SF. By average Bird is the easy pick, but the sheer longevity of LeBron is hard to look past. But at their peak playing next, I think most would be picking Bird.

[@timokk3]

Great commentary...great reaction.....

[@agordon7369]

Bird beat everyone he even is 6-0 against Jordan. Check out making the case for Larry Bird. Bird is the GOAT.

[@mckill32]

Guys he’s better thank everyone. Jordan never beat bird in the playoffs. Best ever hands down. Forget about style and fashion points. Bird told you what he was going to do and NOBODY could do a damn thing to stop it. Including Jordan.

[@bwink23]

Best small forward ever, no question

[@robwebnoid5763]

The video should have included that scuffle with Dr. J.

[@maxbrazil3712]

Larry won three consecutive MVP's. Oh, by the way, Larry was in the top three MVP's for NINE YEARS! Dat don't happen by accident.

[@bernardqblack]

Larry backed it all up. Eminem of the NBA

[@jameylebel]

MJ credits Bird for being his inspiration for his trash talking/mental games

[@myreviews8099]

Duncan, Kareem, Magic, Bird, Jordan, Chamberlain, LeBron - GOATs The order is all opinion

[@terryconnelly484]

That's why they call him Clyde the glide Drexler

[@ronaldcifala9858]

Check out Larry Bird Making the case and Larry Birds Heartbreaking story

[@sharonbird2921]

You don't have to respect Larry Legend just don't disrespect him fr🐐☘️👍🏀🐐

[@JordanWindhamBenford]

Larry Bird is the gatekeeper of the Goat conversation. When you can say you're better than him I'll entertain a Jordan comparison

[@stephenmcculley788]

Another time in the interview Larry said the check had his name on it for a week.

[@debbiedavis3326]

Larry is the 🐐

[@ricciardomilano437]

He played against LEGENDS! Not only that, HE BEAT THEM! He beat Isaiah, Magic, Kareem, Clyde the Glide Drexler. He didn't lose to someone like Dirk Nowitski like Lebron did.

[@billyp179]

My personal favorite trash talking happened against Philadelphia, and Dr. Jay was guarding him. Larry kept on telling Dr. Jay the number of points both players had, which was like 40-6 in Larry’s favor. Before Dr. Jay punch Bird, it’s said that Bird told Dr. Jay to just retire Lmfaooo…

[@scorpiothegreat1]

Making the case - Larry Bird!

[@jaredroberts578]

I love how you'uns light-heartedly took the race issue from checkin' how he looks to showin' respect. Covers don't tell the pages.

[@Mr.St.Nicholas]

Larry is 🐐

[@Beebee-tn4bn]

React to Larry bird greatest passer of all time re-edit(15 min video)

[@jasonrichard6286]

Bird was a beast!

[@gatulamuasau7448]

Yo I like y’all show ciaos

[@markconn4167]

Best 5 ever, Wilt Magic Kobe Jordan and Bird....

[@nickgleeson7168]

Kids I show u Clyde the glide I thought no athletes back then

[@LiLiJo]

We are talking about trash talk right? Trash talk is not about respect it is a mind game. Please remember respect is earn and not an assumed conclusion.

[@scorpiothegreat1]

React to “How Larry Bird almost made a player commit suicide”

[@bimini1216]

He was the best player ever in the last 2 minutes

[@brianjones6465]

Simple answer, yes. Larry took less than 2 or 3 - 3 point attempts a game. He would obliterate today's soft league and expose guys like Curry. Curry is an average guard without the 3 point line. He would have sat the bench ion the 80's cause he's soft af. DJ would have shut his ass down. Without the 3 line, what he gonna do, go to the hole with The Chief, McHale and Bird in the post. No he ain't. The 3 line has ruined the game so bad, coaches aren't even needed. Today's NBA looks like guys playing in college before coach showed up for practice in 80s college hoops. Bird fundamentals would destroy today's players. Best all around player ever.

[@lorir5728]

I love the couches

[@xahIyria]

Can y’all react to Stormzy - Vossi Bop? UK grime

[@sharonbird2921]

Don't disrespect Larry Legend 🐐 he's a HOF and he won gold with the Dream team so put some respect on his name 🐐☘️33

[@rickberry7510]

Best Ever!!