This Larry Bird Story From Magic Johnson Is Epic 🤣🤣

Magic Johnson shares his opinion on Larry Bird.
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[@pcraig1383]

Talent doesn't discriminate, people do.

[@granvillewalkerjr.8394]

When I came across your comment, the need to explore further just vanished. Very well done!

[@dangerwhite697]

It's only funny because Larry himself felt so disrespected when a "white boy" guarded him lmaoo

[@smitblow]

@p craig Exceptionally Stated. Bravo!

[@Godswarrior1333]

Fax 💯

[@akeemMagic01]

People that benefit from discrimination normally are robbed of developing such a talent. He grew up in a racist community and would play in the black community he speaks about what troubles that caused. Name another white American player like Larry. Maybe his not being racist even when his family and friends were. Blessed him.

[@luisgomez1357]

Larry had that DAWG in him

[@IrvingDL506]

Broadcast boys said it the best about Larry, he was a true devil with unlimited range

[@tonyhayman-ii6de]

It is so good!!

[@sokete7]

Larry was that Dawg@!!😂😂

[@ArmyWolves]

😂😂😂😂 The look on Magic's face when he said, "That boy...that boy could play" Like he was worried and wouldn't want to face him.

[@rvp1]

One big dawg, brotha!!!

[@tanieshawebster5324]

“ Byrd is a fuckin problem “ 😂😂 - Michael Jordan

[@brainzor777]

The Glove? Glove was no problem

[@bobsantilli7565]

Bird

[@patrickhall6627]

Interesting spelling of his name~

[@chriskuhn5169]

Exactly

[@DibbzTV]

Lmao I forgot he said that

[@WadeToombs1517]

Could listen to Magic and Bird talk about each other all day.

[@Luxuriousentertainment]

What they did for the NBA and the game of basketball would never be duplicated

[@roderickwilson2819]

True I can to

[@gabrielslatten5077]

All day, every day

[@bkane573]

When people thing current players could keep up with these dudes….I just laugh.

[@georgiapeach8189]

Me too ❤

[@juliopoueriet2031]

People nowadays don’t really know how great Larry Bird was.

[@fuu9818]

Still not a better shooter than steph

[@garymitchell4291]

Everyone knew!! Trust it€€€

[@princeprince9227]

He definitely gets disrespected by the younger generation. Idc I’ll take him over Bron more times than not.

[@franklinyarbrough34]

Pistol Pete was a goat to.

[@alexanderthompson2907]

My Mean Man Larry Joe Bird thanks for the memories, CELTICS 4LIFE, & da MagicMan, greatness

[@TroySchoonover]

This reminds me of the story Magic tells about eating lunch at Larry's house and learning that he was Larry's mother's favorite player.

[@cheryljackson5659]

I absolutely LOVE that story!

[@friscoblake7552]

😂😂😂

[@henrysettles7431]

WORD

[@lancemousel3457]

Love to both players from buck frisco❤

[@henrysettles7431]

Come to find out that.... Larry Birds mother favorite player is....... no other than.........MAGIC JOHNSON. GO FIGURE 😂

[@bigblue3216]

"It's true about that boy"😅😅

[@darylscarzfava1642]

Larry and magic saved the NBA

[@tyannaist]

FACTS 💯

[@multivision3646]

Don’t forget the bad boy pistons

[@ramonhernandez1623]

I’ll definitely agree to that. Their rivalry will never ever happen again. In an entire lifetime, maybe…

[@Tony-5000]

@@multivision3646 😖🤮

[@jamescook6564]

It's almost to the point where it needs to be saved again.

[@samuelelrod8472]

Magic and Larry have mutual respect for one another. That's earned, not given

[@MBGolfer]

They are very good friends. Bird called magic when he got diagnosed and they cried together on the phone.

[@nunugerald9861]

The brotherhood Magic & Bird have is Amazing 💯

[@fluhartz]

Yes sir

[@paulbradley4370]

that's crazy how they were rivals from college and the NBA but still have that love for each other

[@forrestfleming5922]

The mutual respect between Bird and Magic is legendary!!

[@StrategicShon]

Reminds me of 50 and Eminem

[@jonhawkins7510]

@forrestfleming5922, Bird had respect with alot of playersl.

[@michaelrsmith2012]

Larry said it was disrespectful to put a white boy on him 🤣🤣🤣

[@melissaholland2734]

You caught that too. DAMN!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂 Larry Legend SAVAGE!

[@teddiusj.teddington3745]

I remember that!!

[@WilliamSmith-ff2ze]

same here

[@bradmarkell12167]

He was keeping the prima donnas on his respect level

[@ajchambers4108]

Yes he did

[@marcjon000]

“Larry Bird was money.”- Kobe Bryant

[@larrypatterson2340]

does that mean a sure bet?

[@dannybird4996]

@@larrypatterson2340 ask pat Riley

[@AndyfnB]

Larry Bird, you're favorite players favorite player.

[@Captain-CookW.W]

Mj to slip u mind😮

[@RickDanner]

@@Captain-CookW.W i think MJ is #1 its know then we talk about the rest

[@mikealbarella2636]

This is how all races should be with each other. much love

[@jamesprice8177]

You think we aren't?

[@gerrythorington7332]

It actually starts by recognizing and accepting the reality of only one human race, descendants of one family. All other labels and false constructs separate and generate discrimination, prejudice, racism, and hate,etc.

[@JustAFlyover]

It was always like this. We mocked ourselves and each other in good fun.

[@hobokenhero2594]

With racism.. great idea.. imagine this same conversation, but with a different demographic talking about.. maybe hiring a person for their company.. probably wouldn't see it the same way.. when a person brings race into any general conversation it is a form of racism..

[@arthurevans2029]

Yeah, imagine the colors being swapped. Social construct gives real black privilege to almost every scenario yet almost always overlooked as perfectly acceptable while fake white privilege is widely accepted as reality.

[@mistermyself1128]

Ive always loved the relationship between Magic and Bird. They went at each other like dogs, always respected each other, as much as they wanted to win, were honest about how good the other was. No hate.

[@tomlawrence7751]

Well not until after their first commercial shoot. Before that respect but some dislike.

[@Goldenbane]

I'm one of those guys that, where I like rivalries, I like seeing former rivals team up and work together even more. So one of my favorite stories about Bird and Magic is during their time on the Dream Team. They were playing these college guys to get ready for the Olympics, and the college guys actually beat the dream team in their first game together! One of the boys laughed at Larry that night and said "Hey Larry, you ain't hit a jumper since 1984!!" Magic overheard that...and the next day, he fed Larry the ball like 8 or 9 times, as Larry just destroyed this kid. He started calling his shots and doing all his trash talking and when it was all done, Larry sneered over at the kid and said "Young fella...looked like '84 out there, didn't it?" I love that story!

[@ryanwilliams4951]

You said it

[@Texan27]

@@Goldenbane thanks for sharing.

[@homerkenobi1914]

@@Goldenbane the competitive ones don’t forget even the smallest perceived insult. Love that line too!

[@Hasani751]

People don’t understand how cold Larry really was. Dude was dope AF

[@harveyhams1572]

Even if they didn't like Larry, they respected him as a player. You can hear the joy in Magic's voice. He enjoyed seeing Bird wreck that guy.

[@melissaholland2734]

The BADDEST white dude to EVER step on a basketball court. 🏀

[@sawluke]

I think Luka eventually might have something to say about that.

[@melissaholland2734]

@@sawluke maybe one day but he gotta bring it for the next 10-12 years. Plus win championships

[@KingPiercter]

Luka

[@Ziamangry]

@@sawluke luka is cold but he won’t tell you to your face what the play is, where he’s gonna catch the ball and shoot it, and then actually do it and make the shot. that only some shit larry could do

[@sawluke]

@@Ziamangry How do you know Luka can't do that? I'm old enough to remember watching Larry play and the great team he was on. Boston was a dynasty. That said, Luka is just as offensively talented, if not, more so than Bird was.

[@brianbaylark3889]

Magic has one of the best personalities of all time. So humble and never hesitant to give props. Hats off to the legend.😏

[@philly5164]

Seems like Magic’s barely aging. Even MJ’s aging faster then him 😂😂😂

[@RoloT007]

@@philly5164 i saw some recent footage of MJ and he is looking like an older gentleman, nothing wrong with that but that man didnt seem to age for the last 40 years!

[@robmckrobmck5567]

No question. But he can laugh holding twice the rings and 3-1 head to head

[@RoloT007]

@@robmckrobmck5567 who got twice the rings? Magic 5 and MJ 6.

[@robmckrobmck5567]

@@RoloT007 the context was Bird and Magic. I included Magics NCAA ring won vs Bird

[@MaryJane-00420]

In his prime, before all the back problems. Dude was unstoppable!!!!!

[@RollTideLBC]

The Lakers/Celtics rivalry in the 80’s, when I was in my teens were some of the best moments anyone could ever experience. Such talent! CLASS!!!!

[@fromfeartofaith8491]

No lies detected

[@shaunastokes1906]

Every year in the 80s, you either had to go through the Celtics in the East or Lakers in the West to make it to the championship

[@savannahga7320]

Damm right

[@conbitches]

“Larry isn’t white. Larry is clear…” - Bill Murray

[@eddiebrocc6841]

Space Jam Classic 😂😂

[@WilliamSmith-ff2ze]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 or Crystal Clear🤣🤣🤣

[@bjf-lt3rg]

😂😂

[@lindagibson8115]

🤣🤣🤣

[@henrymcmiller2527]

So true! But he should have been banned from playing in the NBA. Guilty of impersonating a brother. Loved his game. 👍🏿👍🏿👩🏿‍🎨

[@AH-vo4ww]

Larry , Magic, Jordan, Drexler, Pippen, Ewing, Thomas, Blackman etc. were the best days of watching basketball

[@williammills3710]

M.j.said bird was only man that could beat him on the court

[@jehuslay5238]

@@williammills3710 So I guess you have NO IDEA about all those playoff losses to Isiah Thomas and the Pistons?? Be Quiet

[@AH-vo4ww]

The Pistons played dirty and tough....we need more of that kind of play now days

[@klusk99]

James Worthy, Them Seattle Sonics College Hoops was 🔥

[@Meliodas-uv1tp]

The fact that you didn’t mention Kobe or t mac but mentioned Blackman is wild to me

[@rubyredd6366]

Magic and Bird are brothers! Love how he speaks highly about Bird, "he turned it out". 🏀

[@cyncyn3775]

Larry, was a beast in his days. Much respect to Magic for bigging Larry Bird up!

[@karltondavis]

Imagine being the coach who benched Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

[@robmckrobmck5567]

I think it was Joe B Hall

[@jasonerhard9140]

There's a reason we remember Larry and magic and not the coach!!

[@seancotter9156]

​@@jasonerhard9140well said 😆

[@devastationofmankind3495]

BRUUUUUUH!

[@GozarianGozar]

@@robmckrobmck5567 Yep

[@MikeRen1995]

Larry was invited to all the Black Parties and I bet all the brothers accepted him right at the door that man was COLD

[@ArmyWolves]

He could trash talk AND he could play. 😂😂😂😂

[@MikeRen1995]

@@ArmyWolves Those the best players bro I swear and DANGEROUS. It’s like you can’t do NOTHING but take that asswhooping

[@robertgendron4683]

I think it was Herbie Hancock who said if you go into a Black home or a Black Barbershop, you’ll see a photo of Jordan, Johnson, Jesus and Larry Bird That means you’re the real fucking deal

[@Jominycrocket0]

As teammates you can’t get closer than Bird and DJ. When Bird was Indiana GM he called DJ who was coaching a lesser known college team. Larry told him he wanted Dennis to know DJ always had a job waiting for him should he ever need or desire a change. Those two played together like one person.

[@reaper215]

He landed that "ER" like an Olympic gymnast.

[@robletsdoit5886]

Same thing I was thinking !!!! Hahahahaha

[@Henofmayhem]

⁠@@alexandermarquardt597yeah nothing but respect all around. Anyone thinking anything different is just a different thinker. Love to hear the old heads talk shop.

[@Ellipsis-101]

The hard “R” ain’t never good.. no matter what

[@Harriet-X-Kenta]

​@@Ellipsis-101Truly spoken word on quote

[@kingnacho4769]

Larry was a beast...loved his game and swag

[@timothybanks2927]

100% correct!! Didn't like him when he was playing bcuz I was a Sixer fan but I had and have nothing but respect for him!!

[@srvtx6527]

Larry was a mental Chess Master of the game!!! You don’t have to be super fast when you are already three steps ahead of everyone else! 😊

[@essencenicole9731]

The mutual love and respect between Magic and Bird is timeless and beyond love.

[@trufan7358]

I was lucky enough to be a teen in the 80's. Everyone watched Celtics v Lakers/ Magic v Bird. It was epic.

[@michaeltamares7974]

If the Celtics coaching staff were to give bird the green light to shoot 3s all game,,he would've practice more, and destroy 3pt records

[@jonnyxs892]

Magic and Bird on the bench had me laughing 👍

[@Apple_Teck]

“He had a little bit of Ninja in him…🥋”

[@counterspellgoon6854]

ninjer he said ninjer. not ninja...

[@gutshot300mag]

Covered his mouth like it would change the meaning

[@honestabe411]

Make up your mind should we say it or not?

[@Jominycrocket0]

Yes his said it

[@bernardqblack]

Larry was bad boy....didn't matter his race

[@Yodawitdagreenbeam]

Exactly. Larry is a great based on his talent and skill set. He dedicated his life to the game and was naturally gifted , his race has absolutely nothing to do with it.

[@longslonge4903]

Remember what he said about the white boy? 😂😂

[@jeremywilkins7263]

bird against the bad boys Detroit was unconscious

[@kwam50277]

it is what it is!

[@willieduffie4967]

Yeah ......but Bird 🐦 was unique.

[@lintonsmith6167]

Larry was special!I still go back to the old games just to see him and magic play definitely one of my favorites of all time!

[@m.williams4971]

I was a black kid from Paterson NJ who used to catch the bus to the Meadowlands, only when the Nets played, guess who? Larry B. The guy was simply fire!

[@WalkingWallet]

Magic might be the most likeable NBA Superstar ever, its impossible to not like that man✊🏾

[@panguian23]

Couldn't have said it better. Magic it awesome

[@ItsYaBoy435]

That’s why he stayed alive so long with HIV…

[@jeffw2228]

Prolly right. ✊🏻

[@kalelwilson8337]

I think that title goes to Shaq

[@dillionbailey1367]

Any of the woman he gave hiv to probably don’t care for him much either 😅

[@jareda.3940]

He’s statistically would’ve been the greatest of all time if he didn’t throw his own back out paving a driveway for his mom

[@freakyjayonline]

Fuck no

[@zerostarfree]

Yeah it was concrete , toughest job in the world, what I do

[@PhuckitFuk]

@@zerostarfree. I do concrete. Not the toughest job in the world. I was a gold miner for over a decade, you want to see hard work, go underground and take a jackleg round!

[@jakebuchsbaum3348]

@@PhuckitFuk how tough of a job is mining? Because the way I see it, it’s not as easy as it looks

[@TheBigShotJonesy]

Wait, what?? I just thought he dove for too many balls or something. Damn he should’ve just paid someone to pave the driveway. Smh

[@nyc7187]

The way magic delivers “it’s true about this boy!” Kills me 💀

[@krsafoa6761]

LARRY was the 1st SHARP shoot'N BROTHA...👊🤣

[@mikedavis3393]

Brother not lol

[@SlimeMobFootball]

Ain’t no brotha🤨

[@dewayneanderson8985]

Rick Barry

[@krsafoa6761]

1st 2 yall like JORDAN'S 7th championship 😳 yall "missed it" 😜

[@phuq9248]

​@@krsafoa6761 No you missing it. He ain't no "Brotha". 🛑 the 🤡 💩

[@tashamac7415]

Magic and Bird was Captivating!!! They put NBA on the map 🌎🌎🏀🏀 🤯🤩

[@gwenmarie7311]

Yes they did ❤❤

[@wallyreyes8876]

I was a Bird fan but both Magic and Bird where both showtime. Watching both of them was special.

[@westham118]

Take note kids, this is how a legend is treated. Larry don’t need no self publicity. His legacy does that for him. Its how others talk about you, NOT how you talk about yourself

[@raczacasbah]

I know who you talkin about lol

[@MS-xe1es]

​@@raczacasbahMe too.

[@jebronlames7789]

Larry and Magic were equal rockstars!!

[@seanswinton6242]

Yes. "Ebony and Ivory" before that song was written! 😂😂

[@elliottbethea8979]

Nothing but the highest respect for Larry Legend , a basketball GOD .🏀👑

[@bradmarkell12167]

Shud be our creator God. He had issues with all those kids he failed to support. He ain't no god

[@dannybird4996]

@@bradmarkell12167 Larry ? What are you talking about? That’s not true, you are either ignorant or disingenuous.

[@bradmarkell12167]

@Danny Bird my name's Larry? What you smokin?

[@nardos5coupe148]

I love these Larry story’s wish I could of enjoyed the 80s n 90s what a time to be alive

[@thegolfingtrucker850]

Larry - "I'm only going to shoot left handed tonight."

[@ArmyWolves]

😂😂😂😂 "I'm saving my right hand for a more challenging game with the Lakers next week"

[@stevenbolt5361]

The game he is talking about took place in Danville KY in a high school gym. I was in the SRO stands that night and will always remember how special that night was. Magic and Larry were No Look passing all over the place and just head and shoulders above everyone on that court, which had a bunch of current, former, and soon-to-be NBA players. An incredible memory!!!

[@robmckrobmck5567]

Awesome. Those two, young, hungry, on the rise, and subbing in. A prescious moment, an event so rare to see. In fact, the rarest of events. Who else suited up?

[@justin379]

Soon to be NBA players were on the court in this game? That's wild 🤔

[@Reggietheproducer]

@@justin379 he ment soon to be a at that time silly.

[@johngalyean]

Wow! What a memory man!

[@johngalyean]

​@@Reggietheproducer 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kscher]

I lived through the Bird era and I knew he was good but after becoming an adult I realized just how good he was. His ultimate mix video sealed the deal for my. His left hand game was amazing

[@johngalyean]

Same here bro! Same here!

[@shanefrederick7731]

And for those that don't know, Jack Givens was insanely good in college. Dropped 41 on Duke in the National Chanpionship game. Shows how good Larry was even while he was young in college.

[@michaelgivens1229]

Jack Givens is my Cousin I know how Good he was then . So I know Larry had to be a Beast from Indy.

[@richardruss30]

How'd he make out in the NBA?

[@Ken-xv4sb]

​@@richardruss30like a lot of great college players, he fizzled. Nothing against Givens.. helluva college player, but the pro game is totally different (especially back then)

[@hugogomez7372]

The Larry and magic stories are the best in the world 😂😂😂😂

[@deanwilliams534]

This is gold. Could listen for an hour

[@allbaugh04]

My fav compliment received by the hood boys was being called Bird 🐦

[@MusicMan1965]

Magic is a great story teller!! In the first person, he was there.

[@paulmkz]

Larry was hard-core. Straight killer

[@crystalmcbee3210]

Larry bird was the man.

[@sirmi9868]

Still The Man

[@gregghorn5909]

The two guys that saved the NBA. Magic and Bird. A very special time for basketball. They saved the NBA.

[@bigtrkdrvr216]

LB grew up play'n with the brothers. He said it himself that they would let him play and didn't hold back. He got it the hard way and gave it back harder

[@angelozoe4778]

“He had a lil bit of nigga in em” Matt Barnes 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@benjiboi4616]

Bruh why he use the hard r fr 😧🤯

[@jammerbeans9355]

​@Benji Boi Lol I heard it too was looking for this comment 😂

[@B13-f9m]

@@benjiboi4616 I heard that too like bro didn’t need to do all that did he

[@ItsYaBoy435]

He said that with the hard E R tho 😳😬😬

[@makemegood1]

Well, the guys name is Matthew.. think his Caucasian side was flaring up on him during this interview 😂

[@MyAb111]

Larry Bird is an honorary brother. ✊🏾

[@wolvesetc]

I love how he'd talk shit. "Where do you want it?"

[@PInk77W1]

My fav bird story is when he quit. He was due to receive a $1,000,000 Bonus and he quit 3 days before. His coach told him about the bonus Larry said “I don’t want no money I didn’t earn I can’t play so I can’t earn that money.”

[@willieduffie4967]

Now that says a lot about this man! I hate the city of Boston... But is one of my favorite player✊

[@chenito36]

Facts bro

[@goldenrod3215]

YOU WONT SEE THAT HAPPEN NO MO.

[@tomlawrence7751]

​@@goldenrod3215 Stan the Man Musial demanded a reduced salary after an off year, and Ryne Sandberg of the Cubs left millions on the table when he retired. He could have stayed 2 more years to collect his full contract but he had too much respect for the game. I'm sure there were others but Bird, Musical and Sandberg were 3 specific guys who loved the game more than money.

[@goldenrod3215]

@@tomlawrence7751 thanks for sharing that. I didn't know that. More respect for them now .

[@michaeldukes4108]

The difference between Barnes’ phraseology and Magic’s is telling. Way to stay classy, Magic.

[@hclaymyers6874]

Which is exactly Magic is the GOAT PG and Barnes... well, it is what it is

[@TheGhostofMrArthurs]

@@hclaymyers6874 not fair, times change, cultures change. barnes was born the year magic won Finals MVP as a Rookie. So Barnes was a teenager in the 90s, gangsta rap was THE cutlure, so no, no matter how much twitter wants you to believe it, "nigga" is not a bad word or a racist word. truth be told, as a white boy playing basketball thats the highest compliment you getting from brothers. Magic grew up where it would always be seen as a slur, Barnes grew up in a world where it literally was a term of endearment.

[@E-Jizza]

Larry grew up as a teenager playing basketball against Black adult men, so he wasn't taking shi* from no one when he got in the league.

[@thomaswilson7538]

And grew about 8 inches while in hs. That's the game-breaker, right there.

[@The_DC_Kid]

He learned the right attitude to play like them: "Anything you can do I can do better".

[@dblok4863]

Larry was light skin 🏀🏀🏀💯💯💯

[@jasoneverharteverhart9292]

Almost clear...lol

[@jjf5690]

​@@jasoneverharteverhart9292lmao

[@boeski44]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Cobicash3]

😂😂😂😂

[@llaw31]

Larry was cold and transparent like ice

[@markr.9626]

great stories ... best era of basketball. I had the pleasure of being 18 yrs old in 1980 and watched the late night games that were previously recorded prior to the two legends making the game what it is today

[@mrbigg151]

I've always admired the enemy-turned-friend story about Magic and Bird 🏀💯

[@lorensr.bingham5217]

Yeah, I do believe that magic is one of the most loyal, Larry Bird friends in the world. I have never seen Magic Johnson and Larry bird every time they’re together they’re smiling cause they know each other so well and the respect is awesome but god for the guy thank God for Maggie Johnson, and Larry Bird, and all of those who understand talent is count no matter what color it is, no matter how short or tall whatever it’s just count, and those two men have talent. They have them they will live in the basketball history they will live forever and I just makes my heart feel good you’re all here they’re old stories we need more in Norman we need more stories like that fantastic thank you so much.❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️👍💕👌👌👀

[@dannygoodlet8840]

Look at Master Barnes hittin us with that hard 'ER'.

[@thedancinglobster]

He didn’t…

[@dannygoodlet8840]

@@thedancinglobster The fck he didn't

[@dannybird4996]

@@thedancinglobster yes he did open your ears .

[@dannybird4996]

@@dannygoodlet8840 💯

[@hubertnicholas6505]

I Love to hear the iconic classics talk about each other because there area was amazing

[@TheBeast-ub9jo]

Larry Bird…the Eminem of NBA

[@favoriteofalltimefoat]

When they asked magic do you fear anybody in the league he thrs only one that he truly feared and it wasn't jordan he said Larry bird ..... that says it all!!!

[@thecornastore]

Jordan didn start winning shit til magic got aids and literally retired after in 92 and Larry was old and outta prime Larry stage

[@itsxavier6173]

Larry Birds Playmaking > Mj’s Playmaking

[@620hickory]

"When the game is on the line I want Michael Jordan taking the shot. When my life is on the line I want Larry Bird taking the shot." Pat Riley

[@favoriteofalltimefoat]

@@620hickory I say that quote all the time ...... bron has a better 2 min and buzzer beaters and career clutch % thn jordan and kobe

[@dannybird4996]

@@favoriteofalltimefoat Larry better than bron just didn’t have longevity due to his chronic back problems

[@cedricdavis4413]

I hear Dave Chappelle as Rick James voice saying to Larry Bird "you were cold as i🧊e" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@cjroberts7022]

rotfl

[@cjroberts7022]

i hear that

[@jeffrey1915]

I love magic and Larry....words can't even explain....'

[@alexfrazier6948]

If you are not Generation X or older, you kids just don't know how cold Larry Joe bird was! That dude was UNFUCKWITABLE!

[@mortichiweinstein7635]

How do you compare him to Jokic?

[@chris-cy5ed]

Better than the joker ?? Or a luka Doncic ??

[@chris-cy5ed]

​@@mortichiweinstein7635 damn before I read your comment i asked him the same question!!!🤯wowwwww lol

[@desiolle2874]

@@chris-cy5ed Easily...like Alex said, Bird was a killer. In an era where the D was brutal and you had to earn your buckets. I've watched 45 years of hoop and seen enough to compare. Bird would hand them their asses.

[@mortichiweinstein7635]

@@desiolle2874 I completely agree!!! Kareem would too! I'd say they are Duncan no better. He was the last, him and Dirk. It's way different now, like the game before Russell then Magic and Bird then Jordan and Kobe then LeBron now Steph and Joker. Crazy, think about that for a brew or two and a slow burn. Hoop ain't no joke.

[@georgedanielsjr.3549]

I love Magic speaking about Larry Legend frfr💯💯💯👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@henrysettles7431]

That's who taught him. Brother's. Larry played ball with grown ass men when he was a young teenager. They ask him...... you want to play, he said yes... The rest is history....Championships. 💯💪🏾👈🏾🙏🏽✌🏾✊🏾

[@paulwiley616]

Thank You For Posting !!! Before Your Post, I've Viewed / Read This One Time With Larry's Mother !! This Is A Very Important / Interesting Part Of Larry's History That Has Not Been "Covered" !!

[@edwardalbert3983]

Readya3

[@henrysettles7431]

For those's who responded to my comments or liked my comments... Thank You. Bird Man...RESPECT

[@henrysettles7431]

BIRD MAN!!!!!!!!!

[@jamescaricola6439]

Greatest small forward to ever play

[@neutral_narr]

Lebron would like to have a word on that

[@davidclettenberg2095]

@@neutral_narr I like LeBron. I'm one that will usually defend him during all these arguments over who is better and yadda yadda. And LeBron might have better numbers.....but LeBron ain't Larry F'king Bird. Bird just had that "it". He was up there with MJ and Kobe in terms of being an assassin.

[@MikeFugily-hj3ok]

Thanks Magic and Bird for ALL the great moments you gave us.

[@tbus809]

No doubt one of the greatest players ever

[@sniperv]

Magic is a fantastic story teller!

[@Four6Three1Two]

As a Bulls fan growing up in the 80’s, Larry Bird was feared & respected in our house. Lol His game was flawless. *Happy Birthday Pops (RIP) 🌹🕊️ - Signed 09/19/2023

[@jamesgordon6549]

Boys forget about the pistol they held him back he was 75yrs ahead of his time

[@warrenbarton6182]

EXACTLY! PISTOL PETE was held back by coaches and the league. Shit he did made refs call traveling becoz they didn't understand how he did it without traveling lol. Just his slap passes, yrs b4 Magic was in college, got whistles

[@bradmarkell12167]

Yup. Way b4 his time. He and bird as a duo in their prime could beat most 4 men teams...

[@eliyarrows2456]

He wasn’t better than Larry bird tho. He was nice but he only was an all star like 5 times

[@bradmarkell12167]

@@eliyarrows2456 wrong. Larry would be the first to tell you Pistol in his prime was unstoppable on both ends and waaay ahead of his time. He could've traveled the 🌎 performing his tricks n skills like a B&Bailey Circus 🎪. Don't be jealous. He did it all with a weak aorta. Btw, if there had been a 3pt line when he played from late 60s to late 70s, he'd have Steph beat by 40% at both levels, even 10 yrs from now. Besides, LeBron and steph wouldn't have the point total up against the real G.O.A.T. Wilt, Russell, Reed, etc.

[@vicnastay354]

​@@eliyarrows2456 he still averaged 24 points a game in the nba for his career which was cut short do to injury.. then he died young .. he wasnt bird but he was damn good

[@Playboiflakoo]

Matt said that shit with the hard “Er” at the end 😂😂must’ve been his white side

[@marcusvitela8834]

That's what I was thinking...

[@oscargee1173]

@@marcusvitela8834 bruh it ain’t that serious

[@donniesurin1472]

Lmao

[@jaquanw9957]

No he didn't lol

[@ImaBobbyMudda]

He didn’t tho…

[@beards-N-boonies]

Nobody on set was ready for that line by Matt Barnes.

[@markjohnson-sl9qf]

So true. Why say something that is so disrespectful and so nasty.

[@nbt1420]

@@markjohnson-sl9qf : What the fuck was disrespectful about it??? Y'all too fuckin sensitive, that statement came from a fellow pro ball player out of respect for Bird's skill and accomplishments. Shit, Pistol Pete Maravich was piecing up fools before Bird...so that guy "had a little nigga in him"...as well!!!

[@user-oh9ks2mr2c]

Yea, I'm like, really, Matt Barnes????😮😮😮😮 🧐

[@craigsims1189]

​@@markjohnson-sl9qfa word I don't use but I get the meaning

[@Jominycrocket0]

He wasn’t being disrespectful. Bird preferred playing with the brothers because they simply played better. He wasn’t intimidated by anyone regardless of color.

[@parkeydavid]

The NBA of the 80s was great because of Magic and Bird.

[@gwenmarie7311]

Exactly ❤❤They was the best

[@vernondelancy6281]

Another player with GOD gifted talent

[@williamallen7984]

Then why’d he have to practice so much?!

[@michaelsolanke6362]

@@williamallen7984 valid question

[@williamallen7984]

@@michaelsolanke6362 😂 I thought so lol

[@dannybird4996]

@@williamallen7984 Skills require practice, even with GOD giveN Talent. I’m guessing you never played basketball?

[@williamallen7984]

@@dannybird4996 if god gave you the talent then you shouldn’t have to practice. Hence the “god given,” part. Samson never had to hit the damned gym…😂

[@hellabreeshhh]

He said yeahh it's true about that boy!! 😂😭💀💀

[@kyleh2059]

Larry had people trying to fight him while playing basketball

[@primadiuz]

The gangsta version of Steph Curry before Steph 😅

[@chenito36]

Look at Mark price

[@raylo1635]

Before the league got super soft

[@twocents6951]

@@chenito36 Super slept on

[@dannybird4996]

@@raylo1635 game played further away from the rim it’s like 3 ball

[@troykall3939]

I love hearing magic stories Shaq his stories they're just great storytellers

[@joelchavez61]

Larry transcends the game. All of the legends who played against him hold it as a badge of honor. Getting schooled by Larry gives them sense of pride. He had to be different.

[@steviechampagne]

he’s a top 10 player of ALL TIME as a white guy. Like it or not, basketball is dominated by black men. For Larry Bird to be that high up means a lot, he was the coldest white man to ever touch a basketball. He didn’t want your respect, he FORCED you to respect him. Gives you chills thinking about it

[@joelchavez61]

To me he is superior to them all because he produced at the highest level with a deficit in athleticism. His IQ is what made up for his lack of speed strength or jumping ability. He had the clutchest shot and his passes were magic tricks, he knew where the weaknesses on the court were and he exploited them.

[@PACHOUSEFITNESS]

When u hear a black man say "to keep it real". That mean no lying going on. Respect

[@Cwright386]

Dumbass gullible advice

[@will6996]

Larry was just the alpha male of his Era, his greatness is based on the hard work and fundamental techniques that he worked on everyday which enabled him to be a step ahead of the competition. Truly one of the greatest BB players of all time.

[@srvtx6527]

Larry was a mental Chess Master of the game!!! You don’t have to be super fast when you are already three steps ahead of everyone else! 😊

[@slydEvil35]

As a pale dude from the Indiana suburbs I gotta say that is the highest compliment you could ever get!

[@juliusreed5273]

Larry Bird is my favorite basketball player

[@markcianfarani8777]

The true.(((("""" g.o.a.t...""")))))

[@JujuBuckets33]

Same!!!

[@steveraney7955]

#metoo

[@jamesrobinson2138]

I met Larry bird as a kid in the 90s at Costco he tried to lie and say it wasn’t him lmao but I said let me see your id as a 6 year old and sure enough we all started laughing and I shook his hand

[@emilgrigorescu8282]

This dude can play! What a compliment from Magic

[@alexgasso3410]

The best Small Forward in NBA history.

[@guyjerry]

FACTS

[@marlonsmith924]

Stephan didn't wanna say it, so Matt did it for him! Lol