When Dr. J Disrespected Larry Bird And Instantly Regretted It

[@TheLQG]

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[@thud8067]

No thanks. More lies

[@spiritofvincennes]

Kareem isn’t in this game.

[@jeffmax2941]

Back then they would kill them today

[@kennethjackson9288]

Blocking this clown

[@willportal50]

Larry Bird is one of the greatest players of all time. Can you imagine Larry playing in this era. Lord 3 point heaven. Most people don't even understand how good he was with ball handling or passing IQ.

[@tbuc2920]

If Bird was playing today the current players would be so much better at the fundamentals , effort and heart because of Larry.

[@jimborghini2761]

Imagine watching Bird and Steph Curry go shot for shot!

[@tylerjohnson843]

Love watching these old games, the effort they all gave is off the charts. What a different league it was back then. No one is carrying the ball either.

[@markpowers5907]

Exactly!

[@hammerhead19able]

That's what I've always said about games today. I thought I was the only one who noticed.

[@corerlt]

Everyone travels now especially lebron

[@deltonlowery812]

congrats on a totally baseless and asinine comment. you remember these games fondly, but it wasn't a better game with more effort than it is now. grow up.

[@curthennig9448]

The 80s was a tremendous decade for watching NBA basketball especially on Sunday afternoons on CBS. Boston,Philly,and Milwaukee were loaded with talent for 7 of those 10 years. Atlanta and Detroit were also on the rise in the eastern conference. Good defense and not so much traveling going on all the time. None of this 135-133 scores either. Set plays and physical defense were the norm along with great effort. Miss the good old days.

[@Capecodguy]

I remember being a little kid watching the Celtics. Great memories. I loved watching Bird, Parish and McHale. The 80s were amazing.

[@TOCC50]

The socks were wicked awesome back then, I had the same pairs

[@Seemsayin]

This is classic NBA. Even though I'm a Sixers fan, I really can't deny the Celtics their due. Back then, I hated Larry Bird, because he was THAT good. Today, I wish the NBA had him back. Bird should have had MANY rings. Nothing but respect for that man. No frills. No drama. Just clutch.

[@jackieblue2341]

Bird was a beast. We need more like him. My Celtics are in second place right now with your 76’ers right up our back. Joel Embiid , damn good

[@dennisgrant4562]

Back in the day when it was real basketball!💪🏀💯

[@hafadaze9046]

Amen

[@NewarkBay357]

Larry Bird never ceased to amaze back then, and he's still doing it. This was an incredible contest.

[@pfwag]

Denver's Joker is the resurrection of Bird. Joker is a bit taller but Bird could jump a bit higher. Both are complete players that have basketball IQ that is off the chart.

[@tomcalarco8196]

@@pfwag Watching this game, you realize that Jokic is a much slower version of Larry, who had lightning fast reflexes and is surprisingly a lot faster than I recall. I think it's because we remember him from the later years after he hurt his back.

[@jellycream1964]

He's still doing it? Doing what!?

[@robotnik77]

I was a Lakers fan back then, and I realize this game was decades ago; so why is my heart beating so fast? that was exciting. Dr. J/Larry B. Greatness.

[@JustJeph33]

I was, too. We were supposed to hate the Celtics, but it was hard to do. Detroit? That was easy😉

[@bostongeorge3732]

Larry is his prime is some of the best basketball you'll see ever.

[@tomcalarco8196]

Red said the greatest Celtic, and that includes Russell. I see him and Magic at the same level. Jordan had greater athleticism, but Bird and Magic were better team players and that's what basketball is all about, the team.

[@augustjologs1]

Must have been magical to watch these games, Larry Bird and Dr J and Magic. Too bad I missed these as I was too young then.

[@threerings1345]

People assume Larry Bird always lacked athleticism, but early in Larry's career he ran hard and fast, regularly beating opponents down court for layups and open looks. Unfortunately, as he was entering his prime injuries began to hinder Bird's quickness. He compensated by improving from superior to lethal from the perimeter, and keeping a step ahead through his unmatched basketball IQ.

[@DCdc-rn8sz]

agree bro...great analysis

[@JerryGs-Cards]

Much more physical game back then. A lot of current players would not be in the NBA back then.

[@geraldo6205]

yep stopped watching after Jordan left, the absolute intensity of even regular season games will never be recreated, RIP

[@jamestutton4735]

Dame right

[@clearlycaribbeanreb2895]

Larry is an all time top 5 forever. Amazing player

[@dallasrahman3007]

No he's not

[@robprewett3075]

Top 3.... Dallas don't know

[@javigar133]

Top 3

[@ken244]

Never been a big Basketball fan but the excitement at the end of that game was euphoric.

[@DangerousWillie]

The goal tending call at 2:40 was terrible. Great hustle play by the Doc. Great game. The intensity was off the charts on both teams.

[@jeffouellette9946]

I agree because it was below the rim. The ball was actually going up when he hit it.

[@richardbroderick6904]

Absatively an incorrect call, the Sixers cudda used those two points back

[@Dash3004]

Thats why you couldn't win in Boston 🤫

[@lions3]

I agree! Was wondering who else noticed it. Got it on the way up!

[@adw1334]

Man listen if you didn't grow up watching those games I'm sorry you missed out those guys back then were tough as steel the game is so different now

[@milart12]

Bird could really get up the court in his younger days. And at 6' 9".

[@direkramseychikboy9102]

Larry Bird was so fast. He's everywhere. He shoots, pass, rebound, hussle etc.

[@tomhearns143]

lolololololl He was not fast at all . He just hustled.

[@alzinn8231]

Nzinn73 His mind was faster than most others.

[@SketchysGarage]

Larry always seemed to be in the correct position to make the play.

[@BigLob2]

-Bird was definitely NOT fast. -However, he did have a lightning first step, and that’s all he needed to get the drop on his opponent.

[@tomcalarco8196]

@@tomhearns143 Faster than we realize because this was during the early part of his career before he hurt his back.

[@winstondeocampo699]

OMG ref call all that hand checking, hip checks, forearms on the back. Lol. That was a man’s game.

[@nickcurran3105]

Man that pace and intensity were amazing. I loved being alive then. What a great time

[@aaronmoore7280]

Where was the disrespect?

[@donaldursaki4039]

Earlier in the series. Misleading "click bait" about this particular game 7

[@bamareb1968]

Clickbait thumbnail……awesome video

[@mickeywhite7878]

Right? I thought it was the choking game

[@PickleballBatman]

Don’t subscribe for Lying to Viewers

[@Emerald-city24]

Clickbait

[@georgemallory797]

Everything was better back then. I'm grateful I got to see it. I'm sad for today's youth. They'll never understand what they've already lost.

[@Macromental]

Damn, two of my favorite players.. lived in Philly during this time, but loved to see both Dr. J and Bird play.. still, Bird is the GOAT

[@genewashington1502]

The thumbnail for this video was not from this game. In the game from the thumbnail, Larry Bird was embarrassing Dr. J. It was something like Bird had 30 points, and Erving had 6. Erving bridged Bird, Larry fell on his back, and Erving walked away without trying to help him up, or even apologize. No one knows what was said, but next thing you know, Erving had Larry in a chokehold, then was throwing two right crosses at his face (while his teammate, I think it was Moses Malone, had Larry in a headlock). It was the most surreal thing I ever saw in the NBA, because Julius Erving was the face of the NBA, and was always a true gentleman on and off the court. It had to be one of his most embarrassing moments on the court. He and Bird have put it behind them, and have never publicly discussed it since.

[@kennethettress6662]

But before J grabbed Bird by the neck, Bird had smacked Dr. J. That started the whole thing. Bird was killing J this game.

[@briangarriott5057]

Watched that whole thing waitingvto see Dr J disrespect Bird. Sweet title

[@wddub9075]

Me to. Missed it

[@sonsofliberty75]

Where was the disrespect? In the prior game?

[@OhAodha_]

I missed it too. Helluva a game though.

[@James-oh1wp]

Ditto guys … didn’t see any disrespect

[@rickroll9086]

I also missed the ‘instant regret’.

[@lindaryan5997]

i was a huge fan of Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics - amazing to watch

[@davidrogers890]

This is when basketball was at its best!

[@Seemsayin]

Oh man... you bet it was. Like others have said... this game took place decades ago, but you can't help feeling like it's live as you're watching it. NBA, at it's best.

[@jameslevister1522]

What people don't understand is defensively doc guarded bird. Bird rarely ever guarded doc. It was McHale or cornbread guarding him. Boston knew bird had no chance of guarding doc in the half court.

[@robertnicholls9917]

I'll have to rewatch games. When the stereotype about white dudes was prevalent in terms of their lack of athleticism, I might have believed that back then but I think Bird could d J. If he never did, it must've been a strategic decision because Bird's d is 10 times that of McHale.

[@kenneth9874]

He could have easily

[@funkyflights]

Old NBA was so much better than todays game

[@louiserwin3726]

I really miss the old NBA from 77 to 92. So entertaining, no carrying and so evenly matched. Real basketball.

[@jimturner2795]

why is 92 your cutoff?

[@louiserwin3726]

@@jimturner2795 It just seemed to be a game of offense then. I realized the classic point guard was gone. As a old school BB fan the defense played by the point guard set the teams tone. It has become a greyhound game. Do not ever forget, that the great MJ could play lights out defense old school way.

[@jimturner2795]

@@louiserwin3726 yeah I get it, but I just can't see "ending an era, while MJ was still winning championships

[@Seemsayin]

​@@jimturner2795 Some of us just have those eras where it was golden to us. While I can't speak for him... I get it. You really can't put a specific date on anything, but I would say that was "around" the time of his golden moments. MJ was great. But, that's someone else's golden moments. All fans have their eras that were special to them.

[@jimturner2795]

@@Seemsayin i totally get it, I just don’t think any era ends while Jordan is in the middle of winning championships

[@briankeith2388]

Best of Basketball and NBA memories. Unbeatable trio: Parrish, McCale, and Bird

[@ronb67]

You know it!

[@greatloverofmusic1]

No doubt. I'm so lucky to have watched those classic Celtics half-court grinder teams vs. the Lakers "Showtime" teams clash in the finals seemingly every year. Sigh, to be young again...

[@JustMe-zk4od]

Didn't the Pistons beat them:)

[@briankeith2388]

@@JustMe-zk4od maybe when Bird had his bad back problems

[@greatloverofmusic1]

@@JustMe-zk4od I don't think he meant it literally. It's just an appreciation of three guys maintaining such a high level of play. The only team that comes close is, ironically, the late 50's--60's Celitcs.

[@kevingumfory]

I just now 40 yrs later realize that wasn't a goal tend.

[@jasonkey7413]

He knew it too but didn't argue the call. They'd be whining about that call for 30 seconds in today's game. Nice block though.

[@vincentmesa3783]

Not even close. Crappy call

[@sergioerives9030]

Love Dick Stockton calling these games.

[@scottshorten9962]

Man, Bird is tougher than a $2 dollar steak!

[@paulberthold932]

How incredible to see such nonstop action compared to the snails pace of the game these days

[@conanlive3784]

That last second play had a chance with a better inbound pass......Dr. J was open right at the basket.

[@timmcfalls2012]

2 of my fave players. Being from Indiana, Bird is my fave.

[@jamestutton4735]

This was basketball .Larry Bird was a monster

[@ratso69ful81]

Scary how open Dr. J was on that missed in bound pass at 12:34...

[@dwightdixon8508]

Great effort by both teams. Dr J & Bird were hungry warriors but seeing those fans take to the wood sure isn’t something you see anymore LOL

[@tomhearns143]

What's amazing is Julius is in his 13th year playing pro ball. Bad ass. Bird looked up to the legend.

[@thereclinerpilots3961]

@1:06 watch how Larry gets himself into position for the offensive rebound. The little things that make for big opportunities!

[@TeamFish15]

The greatest era of the NBA! Showtime, Celtics, 6ers, Pistons, and the Bulls just after. A million times better than the garbage product they have now.

[@mssamhierlmeier5073]

So true.

[@lukedunsmore743]

Larry Legend was cold 🥶

[@vdubjunkie]

For me, it was the Phoenix Suns in the early 90's. I've never much cared for watching sports, in general, but that was a definite exception. Basketball can be very exciting.

[@waynedavis294]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh, back when sports of all types were just great, thrilling, heart pounding, nail biting cliffhanger[s] GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How I wish we could call back those days and just live in them for nearly an eternity! Thank You 80s Celtics, 76ers, Lakers ,etc, etc!

[@surfinganddancing1609]

Jesus Christ- this is why I used to love basketball. Wow!

[@glennhalila8279]

I was a Big Nate Archibald fan, I was also a Big Oscar Robertson fan. I watched them play at the Cincinnati Gardens and I watched them Practice in a Gym in the Summer time. I didn't know Archibald got hurt with a minute to go. ML Carr made some great plays down the stretch. I was happy to see Archibald go back in, Carr stayed in and Bird was really Amazing. It's Ironic, because Dave Cowens was unbelievable when he played with the Celtics in his days. I love Basketball. I've been following it since I was a Boy. I watched Lew Alcindor win it four years in a row with UCLA. Now I'm hoping the Bruins do it again because of Coach Cronin who was with my Cincinnati Bearcats. What's not to love about the old Great Games with Great players. I moved to Miami in 2006 to see the Heat win it all. That was beautiful. I've been a Heat Fan since 1998 when my Mom and Dad moved to South Florida. I moved back to Cincinnati. Sports is really fun to watch, but it's even better when you're team wins!

[@richardhaley3347]

Bird was way under estimated when it came to his defense and his ability to play inside.

[@madmax8949]

Epic battles from back when they actually played "ball."

[@petehoward8494]

Why does this brand of basketball seem SO MUCH BETTER than today's game? All Out Effort.

[@1972ardy]

I like the old 3 to make 2 FTs... they should bring that back.. penalizes the fouling team a lot more and takes away the free throw game some teams play late and also rewards the dominant players who get fouled hard taking away a sure 2...but dont shoot FTs well.... best example obv. Shaq.

[@Brody-cx5vl]

Most intense NBA series I have ever seen. 76ers were great as well.

[@markpowers5907]

That was a classic game... Wow! Well edited video too.

[@billbbobby2889]

Bird was A Beast on The Court.

[@richardwingate-yx8om]

Larry Bird is and always will be badass

[@caesarfiorini1728]

These clubs met in the ECF the first 3 years of Larry's career. 1980. 1981. 1982. All wars

[@markhaseley3304]

When you see him setting up for so many missed shots and recovering. Wow. Few in the NBA worked that hard.

[@rrw5834]

The league was far tougher in this era! I truly believe this present era couldn’t hang-these players today would wine and cry so much you couldn’t keep the floor dry enough to play. This Celtic team would destroy any of todays teams. Physically tougher as well as mentally tougher!

[@eddie3253]

True basketball plays right there not looking like rappers or movie stars

[@Swampyankeehomestead]

Jones, Murphy, j , Harris all great players thanks for this memory. Truly the greatest Era in basketball

[@joesheehan6000]

This was the NBA to me, didn’t have a lot of hoopla, players played ball, didn’t have all of the side issues we have today.

[@stevelibby6852]

That goaltending call against Dr. J was some delicious home cooking.

[@ericmerten6133]

Yeah that was not goaltending by what I saw

[@Ptolemy_K]

I watch this game live. I remember the incident. Julius never disrespected Larry. If anything, Larry disrespect Doc. Julius was a perfect gentleman on and off the court. Larry said something to him. Julius responded way out of character. He grabbed Larry by the throat. Larry grabbed back. Julius and Larry were two of the greatest ambassadors to the game. No one wanted to see anything like this. Everyone immediately got between the two---and it was over almost as soon as it began.

[@ronkali5365]

Nah i saw where Sir Charles was holding bird and doc was punching him out or did i dreamed that

[@luaybasyouni4834]

Both are legends of the game, and both have a ton of respect for each other.

[@waldolydecker8118]

2:36 replay clearly shows Dr J blocked Chris Ford's shot before it hit the backboard. This is why coaches challenges are so important in today's game. This call would have been challenged and reversed today, but back then, Boston got the benefit of poor call.

[@robotnik77]

Yep; good block, not a pin.

[@clightning9703]

just like Jordan got ALOT of calls in his favor

[@bigdeal6852]

Those were the days ! The Birdman was the Man ! Basketball was so much better....none of the political B.S. like today. And such amazing teamwork there was also ! 👍

[@007artimus]

Bird’s passing was incredible.

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Yeah this guy Larry was a problem, just when you thought the lead was comfortable, or when you that you had him figured out, he would just start destroying your whole defense.

[@tellsitasitis]

Can you imagine if Bird had the benefit of modern sports medicine? He may not have had chronic back problems.

[@billwill1337]

modern medicine as in peds ?

[@TeeTimeMike]

Doctor J was a class act and never disrespected Larry. I’m sure he knew how great a player Larry was.

[@kevingumfory]

Greatest game in NBA history. Could have only been better if cheeks makes both for an overtime. Mr Julius Erving and Mr Larry Bird.

[@deltonlowery812]

if Cheeks made both, then who knows how Boston would've responded differently with it being a tie game. c'mon, man!

[@alpinejim2816]

The weekday games were a delayed broadcast, at least in Denver. Shown after the 10:00 news. Stayed up late to watch these masterpieces.

[@genehackett5255]

please don’t tell me basketball wasn’t a better game in this period defense , offensive rebounds , posting up putting and your body on the line what happened ??

[@greatloverofmusic1]

I was thinking the same thing while watching the video. How many stars make the extra pass like Bird? How many stars can pass the ball like Bird? I'm not saying Bird was the best in any context, but man was he a great player.

[@geraldo6205]

IDK...maybe it was just a working man's game back than, wonderful hardass games even in the regular season. Don't watch anymore as it's just not exciting, the nuances of the game aren't appreciated anymore

[@justme3960]

I hated the Celtics. But Larry Bird was really the best basketball player at that time.

[@georgetowninsulation8569]

I was in high school back then..dr j..bird..magic.moses lol..that's wen basketball was good!..dont watch anymore..players are to entitled..they played harder for less money back then cuz they just loved da game man!

[@klt479]

Wow, the big name players actually played defense as well as offense back then. Imagine that!

[@mikeholton9876]

doc gets called for goaltending at the half and the ball never got above the rim.

[@sparkymcplumpthepolydactyl2079]

That was a clean block by the Doc on that chase down on Chris Ford

[@podunkcitizen2562]

If you're old like me, you remember seeing some of these games on t.v., or like me, some in person. Thinking back you remember the games being harder fought, the players putting in more effort, the crowd and the action more exciting, the situations more tense, but you think that's just a false memory for nostalgia sake. Then you see a clip like this and realize, it really was all those things.

[@trollslayergaming]

Bird absolutely disrespected the doctor.

[@hull5768]

Amazing just amazing! We'll never see these kind of players again.

[@KennySmethers]

Watched to whole thing, great series, no footage of my 2 all time favorite players at each others throats.

[@bryantsherman7263]

These highlights were incredible! What star filled teams.

[@jlmsmith2113]

Cunningham was such a total jerk by not keeping Andrew Toney in the entire game, every time He would take Toney out Boston would come back, Andrew Toney, the Boston Strangler!

[@harmonicasplay1608]

Back when floor burns were a badge of honor.

[@BLACKJACK-xr6uc]

Julius Erving couldn’t tie Larry Bird’s shoelaces! Bird had more basketball skills than Erving could ever dream of having! Also Bird’s will to win was ferocious and Erving just didn’t have that hunger. Jordan had it; Isaiah Thomas had it; Magic Johnson had it but Erving never had that intense desire to win. Just wasn’t there.

[@ogphil5600]

Are you crazy if you look at docs stats for his whole 16 year career he is either over bird or right there with them and Bird always said that….Doc was fierce competitor as said by Bird Magic Pat Riley and Bill Walton…Doc has more steals, blocks, points and just as many rebounds assists and championships as bird…Doc was quicker more athletic Bird was just mentally better and a better shooter but Docs career field goal percentage is 51 percent so he still is Right there Doc just never had stacked teams like Bird and Magic did

[@tomharmon9663]

Lots of hustle and no travel and no flopping

[@kamillgran9408]

This game is still riveting! 😳👏

[@charlesdavis7461]

Loved watching Dr J, Bird and will never forget Parrish.

[@charlesdavis7461]

*Parish

[@cordellsenior9935]

In this era of basketball (the hand check era), playoff games carried the weight and energy of tip top prize fights. I remember this game. Felt horrible for Doc. He came in 2nd nearly as many times a Jerry West. They won SO, so much. It was cathartic when they both finally won ONE. "Hated", feared and respected Bird and The Celtics at the time, but love and respect them in the retired, rear-view mirror. They were some DAWGS! Celtics would clown you in a blowout and literally laugh and high-five all the way to the locker room. This almost makes me ill to re-live it, but it's fascinating.

[@gibbleway]

this was back before selfie-ball. quick and decisive. Larry Bird was the best winner, and did it shaming his opponents, rofl.

[@MyRayray007]

Leprinces would have been a water boy in does times

[@jimmchemings6140]

Someone that was sitting court side at a game said Larry greatly disrespected Julius. I believe he called Julius old and “ you should have retired”

[@srincident]

I take Larry Bird everyday of the week and I don't look back.

[@lloydkline]

LeBron Jame 4 NBA championship, Larry 🐦 bird 3 NBA championship,,, enough said LeBron Jame own Kareem Abdul jabber career scoring record, Larry bird era, LeBron James would've an 🐦 🥪 sandwiches ,with no bad back taken out.

[@ronb67]

​@@lloydkline Championships are not won by one player. Lebron wouldn't last in the league and time Bird was in Carry on.

[@lloydkline]

Jamaal Wilkes vs. Larry bird ,, Jamaal Wilkes could have handcuffs. Larry bird. ,,,,, LeBron James would've had a 🐦 with butter & pepper sandwich with bad back bone 🐦 taken out, laugh, laugh ,

[@greatloverofmusic1]

@@lloydkline The problem is today's NBA seems to have a defense optional type of game. I'm not saying Bird is better, but come on man give the dude some love.

[@lloydkline]

@greatloverofmusic1 Larry bird 🐦 is maybe the greatest shooter ever& one of the greatest passer ever, Larry bird has a big 🚢 shipboard of fans ( army)

[@brookjersey]

That goaltending call on Doc blocking Ford. Compare that to LeBron's high above the rim block ( big debate that was definitely goaltending) on AI in 2015 Finals. WOW!!

[@johnnyel]

Great editing... entertaining.. Thank you

[@CALLAHAN19]

Bird was born an raised on a farm with a basketball rim nailed to the front of the born door

[@michaell874]

Larry Bird was a master psychologist in the court. He would get under the skin of his opponents, which threw them off of their game, but played into his.

[@bmw3842]

This is when the NBA was worth watching .

[@madratter]

When players weren't lazy divas

[@JulianLeahy]

the modern game is even better and faster, both eras are great

[@rpena62]

@@JulianLeahy No defense now, just scoring and of course the 3pt shot !

[@robotnik77]

@@JulianLeahy You have to be kidding. Lakers/Celtics? They'd run these prima donna's ragged. Fast break, after fast break.

[@stevejessee4603]

I love Larry the legend