They Left Larry WIDE OPEN! | Making The Case - Larry Bird | Reaction

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[@StormyPeak]

A 3 quotes from NBA legends: "Larry being unathletic - is God's way of making it fair" - Charles Barkley "When you played Michael Jordan, he makes you looked slow -- when you played Larry Bird, he makes you looked stupid." James Worthy And from The coach of the LA Lakers, Pat Riley.... "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game I'd choose Michael Jordan; If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life...I'd take Larry Bird."

[@itsshadbih]

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[@aramhamparian9641]

Bird top 3 player. He would be ridiculous in today's cupcake league.

[@itsshadbih]

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[@mcm0324]

He would destroy LaBron! He would make him cry before they even tipped off!🤣🤣

[@itsshadbih]

Smh, why can't great players just be great no matter the time period😑

[@andybilakshow260]

@@itsshadbih Larry's mind games ruined a lot of "great players". Just ask MJ

[@jaydeutscher]

LeBron has no team loyalty. He chases championships, jumping to teams he thinks can win. Byrd was drafted by the Celtics, a VERY poor team at the time - and he turned the team around. He had good teammates, but he never had any superstar teammates. He carried the Celtics on his shoulders through his entire career. He could have gone to any team in the league for a fortune more than he was making, but he was loyal to the Celtics through good and bad. Had he been on one of the other “superior”, his numbers, especially championships, would have been astronomical. As it was, his scoring was MUCH lower than it could have been because he was such a selfless player and unselfishly fed his teammates to build their points and to make them integral parts of the team. Last point: would LeBron return to a game to play with a broken cheekbone and a concussion?

[@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. Little know thing about Larry to those that never saw him play , he could effect the outcome of a game and never take a shot thats how devastating his passing skills were. Here is one thing that most fans (people) either don't know or try to ignore, prior to Larry joining the NBA there was no such thing as a three point line, that came in when Bird was starting his first year of his NBA career. Just think about what would todays game be without the three point line or if the line was one foot farther out like it was when it was first introduced. Food for thought. 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. After season-ending foot surgery just six games into the 1988-89 season

[@itsshadbih]

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[@mcm0324]

I was able to see him play and even being 22 years old for his Last Performance with one and only Dream Team -- there will never be a team like them!!!

[@zachphillips7997]

He also shattered his index knuckle bone causing it to bend at disgusting angle. He said his right hand was never the same..... and he played like he did.

[@seanpatton7406]

​​@@itsshadbihow those are some STATS☝️....damn. I just watched your Larry Bird Mixtape (new sub)👍. So glad to see that you've found these reactions by Clayton Crowley!!!  Who's the Goat 🐐 of Basketball 🏀??? Below are the other links/videos Clayton made that make suggestions to who is the greatest. Of course everyone is going to have their opinion/favorite. So that you don't have to track them down man. All 8 of these videos are great and about 3 years old. *Lebron has the most views and Larry Bird is 2nd out of the list👇.* I personally enjoyed Larry Birds the most. Not only is he in the conversation of who's the goat 🐐. He won Gold 🥇 *(with his NBA Rivals like Magic and MJ)* at the Olympics, became a Head Coach, then went upstairs to the Head Office.... running everything!! Larry's GENUINE friendship with Magic Johnson was awesome to see, on and off the court. *EDIT* knew I was going to forget something.... Larry also had *"Rookie of the Year"* Also, I'm able to hear you Ok, but it's hard to hear the video "Making the Case" by Clayton Crowley Tim Duncan; Feb 2020, 495k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6S1hKOHbJ2MacU Larry Bird; Feb 2020, 632k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqnJZYWwpMh7hJo Magic Johnson; March 2020, 304k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaGWonSOhN-Ma80 Wilt Chamberlain; April 2020, 323k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5PQkKSiaJxmfa8 Kareem Abdul-Jabar; May 2020, 429k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpW5k2uLabqbkJI Bill Russell; June 2020, 252k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXm3aatjdrRlb5I Michael Jordan; July 2020, 428k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKLUZpeVadqgfK8 Lebron James; Sept 2020, 839k 👀's - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZyVd2aagMdkq7M "

[@seanpatton7406]

@thomas ..... Nice message 🤔😳🤯!!! I'm definitely sure that it took some time to write down 👍. It's AWESOME to see younger gen FINALLY REALIZE how BADASS Larry was. Props to Lebron and how long he's been playing.... But *WHAT IF* Larry could have lasted that long... almost 2 decades??? I hope Lebron can take a nice head coach position whenever he retires?? He's got *SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE to SHARE* and I'm tired of everyone becoming *"commentators"*

[@ervsavord4985]

Larry always kept moving, he was always looking for the weakness. They didn't leave him alone, he was HARD to guard..

[@itsshadbih]

This was a situation where two guys was trying to guard the ball handler. If you swing the ball, somebody is going to be open. Out of all people, you stay attached to him.

[@cbogolo]

One thing they left out was bird led the league 3 times in defensive win shares and is top 5 all time in defensive win shares

[@itsshadbih]

I didn't even know they was keeping that stat back then.

[@cbogolo]

@@itsshadbih i didn't either but dude brings it up and the whole top 5 in the NBA players explain why bird would destroy today's nba

[@marykuettner752]

Bron says he watched tape of Bird. His top three were MJ, Dr. J. and Bird. Bird says how much he enjoys watching Bron so the beef is fans, not the two of them. Bird never cared about his stats. He cared about the win. He knew his teammates wanted to play, not watch the Bird show so he passed and always gave the ball to the open man. He could score whenever he needed to though.McHale set the Boston record of 56 points in a game. Larry told him he should have gone for sixty cause that wouldn't last. Week later Bird went for sixty himself. McHale was laughing because he knew Larry could turn it on whenever he wanted.

[@itsshadbih]

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[@rickf4545]

Larry was not only the founding member of the 50/40/90 club, he was a 3-time member. 12-time NBA All-Star out of only 13 seasons, and the 1 year he didn't get it, he only played 6 games. 3 out of 3 winner in the 3-Point contest and the 3-pointer didn't exist when he played college ball. If he hadn't f-ed up his back building a driveway for his mom, he would have played better and longer in those last few years. He did all that in a MUCH more physical era. Today when players couldn't even touch him? He'd kill 'em. TBH, I think a LOT of the players from that time could kill it in todays game.

[@robertseverin1773]

The guy who got that mvp averaged 18 pts bird averaged 15 pts 15 rb and 7 assists in the series he was clearly the best player

[@itsshadbih]

Salute to him!

[@Wesker1984]

Those stats at the bottom were across his 3 MVP seasons (83/84-85/86).

[@itsshadbih]

Oh I gotcha👌

[@ezgolfer2]

After you watch a few more of Bird’s videos, the icing on the cake and proof of the GOAT is Larry’s passing video.

[@itsshadbih]

I tried too do that one but it got corrupted at the last second. Still amazing highlights though

[@thomasohanlon1060]

The left handed game Bird scored 21 left haded but all long shots were done with his right. and scored 26 for a game total of 47. The ball did not go off Larry because he was sitting on the floor on the other side of the court. I think the ball went off Jerry Sichting- G.

[@itsshadbih]

I got see some clips of that left handed game.

[@imweakfordeaky]

Yes, the ball went out of bounds off of Jerry Sichting.

[@andybilakshow260]

@@itsshadbih Larry was so "hot" that game he shot a 3ptr left handed -Domineque Wilkins

[@gailmiller6373]

One of my favorite quotes is Jordan made you look slow, Bird made you look stupid

[@itsshadbih]

James Worthy?

[@markswisher3709]

If you haven't seen, '5 times Larry Bird played injured' you need to check it out.

[@itsshadbih]

Stilling determining whats next, thank for the suggestion though.

[@lynnhoffman247]

@@itsshadbihAnd “4 Times That Proved Larry Bird is the Toughest Player”. 👍🏼🔥👋🏽

[@crazylarryjr]

here's a stat that many might not know, only seen it mentioned in one of these highlight vids. In all his championship rings, Michael Jordan never beat Larry Bird for one, either in the playoffs or the finals. Even when Scottie Pippen was brought in, Larry refused to let them win a playoff series while he played

[@AmethystJonesOpinions]

Bird would run circles around these cupcakes today!

[@georgemccormick4786]

He had15 rebounds average in that finals also. The player who got the mvp only averaged 18 points.

[@itsshadbih]

Dang that has to be a low scoring finals.

[@danacarter4793]

I grew up on bird 🐦 💚 #LB33 so yes hes my fav ,but i always say greatness is greatness no matter how you slice it, thats just facts ,i also say you cant pick one goat, too many greats ,bill Russell got 11 rings ,*jaw dropping *,all i can say is Larrys my man cause i watched these games in real time, i was 9 when he came in the nba,and i miss going to games with my dad ❤

[@DemiseUnseen]

Excellent reactions! Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@itsshadbih]

Thanks, preciate the comment!

[@141118]

My co-GOATs are: 1a. Michael Jordan, 1b. Larry Bird. I agree with you that the great players would be great in any era. They would just adapt to the game at that time. And I agree, LeBron would still be one of the greats playing back in the '80s, the only thing that I would say is some of his numbers might not be as big as they are playing in the current era. Back in the 80s and early 90s, the lane was never wide open and it was a much more physical game (the refs let a lot more body and hand checking go). So, his numbers might not have been as big as they are now, but no question with his size and skills he'd still be one of the best players in the league. I also sometimes find it interesting to not just label one GOAT, but to try and choose a starting five. How would this team look: PG Magic, SG MJ, SF Bird, PF Lebron, C Kareem? And of course, others might swap a few of those players and choose someone else. And then you can try and pick a second team and see if you can get a team that is pretty darn close to the first team, despite it being a roster of GOATs. How about as team #2: PG Steph Curry, SG Kobe, SF Durant, PF Duncan, C Wilt. And you could probably put at least 2 or 3 more teams together that would still at least be competitive with those first two teams. Shows how tough it is to actually pick a singular GOAT.

[@itsshadbih]

I like your take bro, respecting both eras without putting anyone down. Thats all been trying to say to people.

[@warrenhughes911]

Well put . I have same starting lineup..No other 5 can beat that 5 !!!!!

[@gordonduke8812]

I agree with you on the fact that greatness transcends time. Greatness will be greatness no matter the era.

[@itsshadbih]

Facts bro💯

[@georgemccormick4786]

Ive watched the NBA since 1972. By the mid 70s, it seemed like three more players would be tied to cocaine every week. The game seemed like the goal was for a player to get all he could get and the team was just a vehicle for them to do it. I stopped watching in 1976. But, when Magic and Bird came into the league, I went back. The love of the game returned then. Bird and Magic are my favorite players to this day.

[@BluesImprov]

They DIDN'T always leave Larry wide open. . .Just because you see a highlight or two where that happened doesn't mean that's how they always played him. Stop with that! Also, Larry was smart enough to find ways to get open because he was a step ahead of many defenders with his basketball IQ. . .He played smarter than MANY defenders! Bet that!

[@itsshadbih]

Lol, bro you obviously ran straight to the comments. I never said they "always" left Larry open. Don't spread false information.

[@kennethward4985]

I lived in the NYC market in the 70's, TV showed NBA games after the 11pm news on tape. If you found a sucker, you could get him to bet on a game that ended an hour ago. LOL Larry Bird changed all that and brought the NBA to prime time and weekends on networks.

[@itsshadbih]

🤣🤣 thats crazy about the betting thing.

[@mikecarver8770]

A great player makes his teammates better!!! If you want to see scoring look at Pete Maravich the goat of college basketball. 44.2 ppg no 3 point line and only played 3 years!!!

[@itsshadbih]

😨😨 might be worth a look!

[@vincentwinkleblech3614]

How I Hated Him so much ! He scared us Lakers of the 80s fans !

[@itsshadbih]

🤣🤣, 🐐🐐🐐

[@g-mode5047]

Bird had dat dad in the driveway game. Shits timeless

[@itsshadbih]

🤣 facts!

[@aureliansmask3502]

Bird would've been incredible in this era with the spacing and more shooting. He'd be similar to Jokic, but quicker and a better shooter, although lacking the same strength. Lebron in the 1980s is an interesting thought experiment. My opinion is that he would've still been a great player, although not as good as today. I think the biggest thing with him is that he's a freak of nature physically. I believe he's the greatest athlete to ever play in the NBA, nobody has really had his combination of agility, strength, and size. One could make the argument that he's among the finest athletes the United States has ever produced, right up there with guys like Danny Hodge, Michael Phelps, and Jessie Owens. My point is that it's hard to predict whether or not he'd stay free of injury in the 1980s NBA. Not only was the game much more physical, but sports medicine was primitive compared to today. Larry Bird's career was destroyed by his back injury and the doctors of the time couldn't resolve this. Back in the day, ACL tears were career threatening, now they take players out for a couple years in extraordinary cases. The only rule change that would really hurt Lebron is the traveling rules, although this tracks for every player. You may have seen the Danny Ainge "Hesi" video with Kevin McHale and McHale called it a travel. Another example is Iverson's crossover which was extremely controversial during the turn of the century since it would've been called a travel just a few years prior. If James Harden didn't adjust to 1980s traveling rules, then he'd average 20+ turnovers a game. You couldn't get away with most crossovers, let alone a step back. Lebron wouldn't fall victim to this as much as other players, but it'd still limit his game a bit. To summarize, barring injury, Lebron would've still been a perennial MVP candidate in the 1980s

[@itsshadbih]

I like this!

[@andybilakshow260]

Larry Bird is GOAT from now until forever. That's just my spin on Magic's "never ever"

[@itsshadbih]

I respect that!

[@coreyrees840]

Tbf I think when people say guys from this era like say Lebron, couldn’t play back then it’s not because they lack the skills. If anything they have superior skill sets than the average player of previous eras. The reason people say that is because of mentality. Players today, almost through no fault of their own just product of environment in terms of the way the game is called now, are softer. The lack of flagrant fouls meaning you weren’t getting ejected as easy or at all meant harder contact and having to earn the bucket more, on an era we’re the paint was clogged. Hence the notion that the load management era players wouldn’t survive night in night out of that rougher style ball, skills be damned. Whereas certain guys who played back then and really relied heavily on contact especially playing D like a Bill lambeer likely wouldn’t be able to play todays game because well he’d be ineffective defensively if he couldn’t play physically and if he did anyway he’s get tossed

[@itsshadbih]

Probably the most fair take i heard!

[@coreyrees840]

@@itsshadbih yeah like I don’t think even the most hardcore “old head” believe bron doesn’t have the skills. It’s the crybaby stuff. It’s the resting etc. compared to guys like Larry and MJ for example who played through everything. Our last true DOG was Kobe imo.

[@trekkiexb5]

@@coreyrees840 I agree. Kobe would have no problem playing in the '80's. The OP was correct. It isn't about the skill and ability, but whether or not they could handle the mental and physical abuse. Bron fans tend to be the most sensitive about it so it sticks out more. You know "Old Heads" don't know what they are talking about. Jokic, LaBron is better than Larry. No, Larry is better, but it is hard to see because of the differences of today's game compared to the '80's. Not saying LaBron or Jokic is garbage...far from it! They are tremendous talents and even in the '80's would be stars. The Question is would they be legends?? If LaBron came in with the same behaviours he shows today, then no he would not. Jokic played in Europe, so probably would be okay...HoF yes. Neither would be playing for long due to the hard play and medical technology, 12-15 year careers. Kobe, no question, would be fine, not changing a thing. His issue is the lack of iso plays in the '80's Lakers, but I am sure he'd adapt.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

No one has gotten MVP 3x in a row since Bird! Bird worked his at off in that game! He basically made it easier for Maxwell to score and the other players on the Celtics ....that's why he only had 15 points!

[@charlesking4780]

Larry Legend. 🏀

[@MrMakemyday3]

facts are facts dude- David Thompson. Bernard King. Michael Ray Richardson. Walter Davis. These were a few of the players who had problems with drugs in a league where, the Los Angeles Times estimated, up to 75% used cocaine and one in 10 smoked, or freebased, the drug

[@itsshadbih]

75% is wild😱

[@KC-bv9kf]

@@itsshadbihlen bias, the next great one died od.

[@trekkiexb5]

@@KC-bv9kf THe greatest What IF? for the Celtics.

[@paulsullivan1650]

Why do you think he's lying? There was a huge cocaine problem in the NBA during the 1970's. I used to go to games back then. Those dudes were high as hell on that stuff. A bunch of them even admitted to snorting it. The NBA wasn't even being shown on TV. No sponsors would pay them. You were lucky if you got six thousand people in the arena every night. Basketball wasn't even on the map then. But when Bird and Magic showed up, attendance went crazy! Every arena began to fill up where ever they played. Yes, Bird & Magic saved the NBA from extinction!

[@itsshadbih]

I never said he lying, I was more so amazed at that statement.

[@paulsullivan1650]

@itsshadbih Look man, it's just that that's all I hear when it comes to Bird. Race. Always race. Can't we just appreciate the man for his talent?

[@itsshadbih]

I agree, u clearly didn't hear what I had too say at the end.

[@MJM1309]

GOAT

[@Spazzmatazzz]

Trying to comparing LaBron to Bird is like trying to argue who would win in a fight betweeen Tyson and Ali! And in Trust me, I was the 80s (the disco era before crack) powder cocaine was everywhere! Trust me. I was 30 years old in 1980 and it infected ALL sports!

[@itsshadbih]

That's wild!

[@jdbuscemi8181]

That's probably pretty accurate

[@Abraided]

His 15 points sounds like its bad but the person who won was only averaging 18 points per game.

[@itsshadbih]

Who won it?

[@Abraided]

@@itsshadbih so, here’s the stats for the ‘81 playoffs: Bird: 15.3pts, 15.3rbds, 7assts, 2.3stls. Cedric Maxwell was the finals MVP on stats of: 17.8pts, 9.5rbds, 2.8assts. (Couldn’t find any steals stats).

[@georgemccormick4786]

Bird also had 15 rebounds a game in that series.

[@Wesker1984]

Explained by the fact he was playing Power Forward at that point, spent more time in the paint than not.

[@fidge54]

@@itsshadbih Cedric "Cornbred" Maxwell

[@matthewcostello3530]

notice Bird was singing his contract left-handed

[@itsshadbih]

Just noticed.

[@matthewcostello3530]

@@itsshadbih he started shooting right-handed in high school

[@andybilakshow260]

@@matthewcostello3530 He was saving his left for Portland🤣

[@AmethystJonesOpinions]

LeBron is a flopper. He would never have stood against Bird.

[@nonsuch]

I get that it sounded racist when he said the "White Hick From French Lick" and "The Black Magic" but, that's what they called themselves. It was their calling cards. Different time as well. Players wouldn't call themselves that today.

[@itsshadbih]

😅😅 that just sounded too weird.

[@paulsullivan1650]

Here we go again. Another brother saying someone is racist. Why, because he said "Black?" Be serious man. Do you know how many times I hear black guys call each other the "N" word on youtube? Get over it.

[@nonsuch]

​@@paulsullivan1650 He didn't say that Clayton was racist. By today's standards, both of those self proclaimed names are racist and if you're young and haven't heard them before, they may be jarring and sound racist. I'm not easily offended so, it doesn't bother me either way. Using skin color is no longer accepted today. Even the Washington Redskins changed their name. But to your last point, if Black folk want to use the N word to each other, they can. It's their word and generally a term of endearment. Plus, they don't use it with a hard R like White racists do. Maybe you should get over it 🤷.

[@itsshadbih]

@@nonsuch ⬆️⬆️ this guy gets it!

[@paulsullivan1650]

@@nonsuch Don't give me that "It's their word so they can use it" bullshit. First of all, it's not their word. It's a word thought up by white racists used to insult them. And that shit about the "hard R" and "endearment" crap doesn't fly either. I don't know where your from pal, but I grew up in the projects with all races. And not once did blacks call each other that word! And how do you think these kids great grandparents would feel hearing them use that word as "endearment" as you call it? You know, the ones that couldn't sit in the front of the bus? Or the ones that couldn't vote? Or the ones that couldn't eat in the same restaurants? Or drink from the same water cooler? Or sit in the same classroom? Shall I go on, or just "get over it" as you'd say. You need to wake up!

[@masterroshi1015]

I responded to one those, spend $12 and create a team. My team was Jordan at 1 Bird at 2 Durant at 3 Duncan at 4 Wilt at the 5

[@itsshadbih]

🔥🔥🔥

[@KRiSToPHeR88]

keep researching LB, theres plenty of videos cause theres too much to his game to fit into 1, greats are great period. I think LB is the greatest all around player cause he did so much

[@itsshadbih]

In that situation, I just want anybody but him touching the ball.

[@KRiSToPHeR88]

@@itsshadbih the sweet sound of nothing but net, lol. If I was playing against him, I would have to concur with your statement. He was a killer, made 1 defender think about suicide after facing him, he didnt need to shoot cause he did so much. I believe it was WC that said: LB played the game the correct way, the way its supposed to be played. LB's stats would be higher if he was selfish with the ball, but all he wanted is for his team to win. 1 steal from a triple double in 3 quarters and takes himself out of the game. I think had like 59 in his career. Nearly undefeated at home. LB was awesome before the NBA, he did things that have no stats for it. Like how many times did he tell defenders exactly what he was going to do, did it and couldnt be stopped? They got away with more back then, but that doesnt mean the greats today arent great, they are. What I dont understand is why LB is so underrated?

[@stevechrist8622]

i read all the comments below i think you did a great job i don't know what some of those comments was trying to say sounds like a lack of brain power i didn't see any thing negative in your comments. if you question something it is only natural to try and understand, seems to me some people were a little touchy for no reason keep up the great work

[@itsshadbih]

Thanks bro, preciate your comment!

[@coreyrees840]

That stat line he posted was over 3 seasons not one

[@alfredh3071]

The big difference between now and then, is the time and points in the paint. Today’s NBA wouldn’t know what to do with a team like the 80s Celtics. The rules changes would work in favor of today’s style of play, because you can’t even touch a guy without a flagrant foul. The ridiculous three rules would favor players like Michael Cooper because he’s a slightly smaller foward and it would see him given a lot more space. Steph Curry would not have been given any room to work by players like Pippen and Jordan, because they would have bodied him. Today’s players are wussy compared to players of the Bird era and before. They never had to leave practice and go to their real job to make money for their families. They can’t even be touched, or checked or physically bothered in any way. I don’t think that it’s any way to play basketball. You’d never get away with it, at the playground.

[@itsshadbih]

Is that their fault or the commissioner? They playin how the game is played.

[@davidwhitby980]

Hope u can see the re edit of his best passing .

[@itsshadbih]

I did bro! Wish i could have dropped my reaction!

[@Jericho363]

Ya man, try watching A Courtship of Rivals, a 4 pt series, and see how Magic and Larry basically saved the NBA. 2 goats, not just in basketball, but in life and their dedication to everything they did, and the inspiration they have given. Whether Larry your goat, or not in your top 20, you can't deny his greatness or his impact....or you're just a shade hater or ignorant.

[@itsshadbih]

I honestly don't know how you gathered that from watching this video. You got timestamps?

[@Jericho363]

@@itsshadbih Gathered what? Their greatness on and off the court?

[@itsshadbih]

It looked like you were saying that I can't deny his greatness or im a shade hater or ignorant. Maybe I'm interpreting your statement wrong?

[@Jericho363]

@@itsshadbih Well if you deny his greatness, which you haven't, then I can't help you. I was actually talking in general to people who say...."oh he's just a hyped up White guy who could only shoot". That would be racist, ignorant or just plain stupidity, none of which I was calling you, nor think you are, not by a long shot. We all know people who haven't even watched Bird play that say those same generic statements about Bird, and even after digging deep into Bird, will still say he wasn't anything great.....I've personally known people like that. Just a misunderstanding lost in translation....my bad.

[@itsshadbih]

Oh I'm sorry bro, just a miss understanding. Preciate your comment though.

[@angelaherring5443]

Your audio was off somehow.

[@agordon7369]

Bird beat every player that is in the GOAT conversation during his era, he swept Jordan twice during the playoffs Jordan never beat Bird. That’s how great Bird was.

[@itsshadbih]

That Celtics team was far superior to Jordan's was it not?

[@agordon7369]

@@itsshadbih yes and no Jordan and Pippen were early in their careers but it was still Jordan and Pippen.

[@andybilakshow260]

@@itsshadbih no. before MJ, Chicago held their own against the Celtics. But they still lost🤣

[@Sircle7]

Lebron wouldn’t be as affective driving to the basket because of hand checking unless he got better at shooting from outside.

[@billwong553]

The 70’s in general was the Cocaine era.

[@itsshadbih]

Never knew the athletes were so heavy on it.

[@chrischar9428]

80s?

[@billwong553]

@@chrischar9428 it continued for sure.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Sadly its how the Celtics lost Len Bias! The Celtics had just drafted him and a day or two after....he overdosed on cocaine.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Larry decided to play LEFT HANDED one game ..... he was not merely better than ANYONE ELSE ..... he was way better. The best Black Players mostly called Larry Bird the better between Larry and Magic ..... even Magic gave Larry Legend the nod. Let us not speak falsely - for sentiment over facts.

[@itsshadbih]

This is sports bro, everybody gone have a different opinion. Thats why the G.O.A.T debate is so toxic, but will always keep going because everyone has different opinions.

[@andybilakshow260]

@@itsshadbih Nah, Take all the naysayer sit them in a room and make them watch Larry Bird videos. Eventually they'll crack😂😂😂

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂😂😂

[@richardyoung7581]

The audio level of the playback all over the place. Too annoying. You good tho.

[@itsshadbih]

Is it the video or my mic?

[@richardyoung7581]

@@itsshadbih The playback level from the Making the Case video was jumping up and down really strangely. I've seen the video before and it's fine, and no problem with your level. My thinking is that you had the playback audio cranked up too high and there's a limiter stomping on its level. You should be able to hear what I'm talking about, especially with headphones. :)

[@itsshadbih]

It might be my mic sensitivity it catches a lot of the video since this is filmed on my laptop. I preciate your comment, ill try to fix it!

[@mattstrathis4328]

I don't get why the narrator had to sound like a racist.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

That was how the players referred to themselves! Lol. He was only repeating.... he wasn't being racist.

[@mattstrathis4328]

@@Sunny-jz3dy "Larry Bird was the prototypical white basketball player..slow, can't jump, fundamental, etc." That seems a bit unnecessary. The truth is he was pretty athletic before he threw his back out.

[@toxin-qg4hi]

Wish I had a buck for every time you talked about all the other players except Bird, I'd be rich. That's not how you do a Larry Bird video.

[@itsshadbih]

Who did I talk about?

[@ldybozz]

Racism was bad at that time. Look it up. It was not good for those that weren't white. I was 8 yrs old when Larry started for the Celtics.

[@itsshadbih]

Sad it had too be that way.

[@cbogolo]

It went both ways. Cedric maxwell even said most of the black players were racist back then

[@ldybozz]

@@cbogolo of course he said that. But if you were around then, you'd know why he said it. People of color & women had no rights. I think basketball was the one thing that was considered a black man's game. As Cedric said before.

[@cbogolo]

@@ldybozz if you think it was like that in the 80's the school system failed you

[@ldybozz]

@@cbogolo i don't think it was like that. I experienced it.

[@fidge54]

Not racist, just stating the way things were back then

[@itsshadbih]

I was referencing the nicknames they used too describe themselves