Bird played his whole career for the Celtics. His rookie year he got rookie of the year and turned the team from a 21 win team to a 64 win team. He has 3 rings and 3 consecutive league MVPs. When he retired they had the ceremony on a night when there wasn't even a game and still sold out the Garden.
He took them from 29 wins ro 61 as a rookie... he retired in 1992 just after the Olympics. The night you are thinking of was the night Boston retired his number in feb '93
He hurt his back doing his mother's driveway not chopping wood. Both MJ and Lebron have Bird in their top 3. Not only was Bird the third player (and the only forward) to make MVP 3 times in a row but In a 9-year run from 1980 to 1989, Larry Bird got 67% of all MVP votes that were cast. All other players combined only received 33% of the votes. in an era that included the players who eventually made up the dream team and a large list of HOF players.
He broke it working on the driveway. He reinjured it right after the double Achilles surgery while chopping wood. He had a second surgery. He still came back and made the all star team.
@@TheIcemanthomas being a fan for the past 60+ years…. the eye test doesn’t lie and the rules on defensive contact Services no contact completely different game..
This narrator gets a few things mixed up. 1. The 1979 Mich St. Spartans were led by Sophomore Magic Johnson (he wasn't a senior). 2. This is kind of cherry picking, but saying that magic got the best of him in the 1987 finals isn't 100% accurate. The Lakers had a very complete team, and Kareem had quite a bit to do with it, too. 3. Larry did not hurt his back chopping wood. It was shoveling gravel, according to his doctor, building his mom's driveway.
Larry Bird finished top 3 in MVP votes every year from 1981 to 1988...He finished 2nd,2nd,2nd,1st,1st,1st,3rd ,2nd, missed 76 games due to injury, t-10th, t-9th, 14th, retirement. This streak began during only his second season in the league! Absolutely insane stretch from Larry Legend.
To see just a few of Larry's better moves, watch Larry Bird Ultimate Mix...it's fast paced, has comments by other players...and you will be astonished at how versatile Larry was on the court. The video even shows footage of Larry fracturing his cheek when he fell and his face/head hit the floor. He also had a concussion from that fall, and he came back and finished out the game, hitting 4 more baskets. In another.
he was one of only three players to EVER win the league MVP, three years in a row- also won the first3, three point contests in a row. he was 6-0 against jordan in the playoffs
Great reaction and here is a link to one I think you may enjoy with some trash talking etc. Larry was the most dominate player of the 80's he won three consecutive league MVP's only the third to do it and no one since. Founder of the 50-40-90 club, one of the most clutch shooters ever, and one of the greatest passers ever. He played with so many injuries he is the toughest player ever to do it and the biggest trash talker ever. I subscribe for more Larry content. “15 NBA Legends Who Were Terrified Of Larry Bird” czcams.com/video/B1N5b2KISyQ/video.html
It was definitely my pleasure to have been able to watch basketball from the mid 60s with two leagues…. ABA & NBA THROUGH SOME OF THE GREATEST YEARS OF BASKETBALL EVER … Today’s rules are just garbage … game of horse will the shooter make it or not?
He was loyal to Boston Celtics!!!!!!!! He stayed!!!!!!! He is the only play to have Executive Of The Year, MVP, and Coach Of The Year. Created 50-40-90 club!!!!! Three rings. MJ lost to Larry Bird in back to back playoffs and swept!!!!!!! MJ scored 63 points and LOST!!!!!!!! MJ won his first championship in 92 after Larry Bird retire.
Bird played his whole career for the Celtics. His rookie year he got rookie of the year and turned the team from a 21 win team to a 64 win team. He has 3 rings and 3 consecutive league MVPs. When he retired they had the ceremony on a night when there wasn't even a game and still sold out the Garden.
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He took them from 29 wins ro 61 as a rookie... he retired in 1992 just after the Olympics. The night you are thinking of was the night Boston retired his number in feb '93
3 MVPs in a row after being second 3 years in a row. toss in 4th his rookie year, he was that guy
Also, 3rd and 2nd immediately after his 3 mvps
He hurt his back doing his mother's driveway not chopping wood. Both MJ and Lebron have Bird in their top 3. Not only was Bird the third player (and the only forward) to make MVP 3 times in a row but In a 9-year run from 1980 to 1989, Larry Bird got 67% of all MVP votes that were cast. All other players combined only received 33% of the votes. in an era that included the players who eventually made up the dream team and a large list of HOF players.
He broke it working on the driveway. He reinjured it right after the double Achilles surgery while chopping wood. He had a second surgery. He still came back and made the all star team.
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE *TRUE* GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️
Nah
@@TheIcemanthomas sux to be you.
Michael Jordan is the goat…
Larry Bird is a problem 😮😏🥴🤪😂🧐❤️
MY GOAT has a 70% win record head to head over YOUR GOAT 😂
@@irishgrl You tell them Irishgirl! Larry Legend!!!
The clutchest shooter and most complete player in the history of basketball
According to what metrics?
@@TheIcemanthomas being a fan for the past 60+ years…. the eye test doesn’t lie and the rules on defensive contact Services no contact completely different game..
@@TheIcemanthomas Not sure there are metrics for either. But it's a valid opinion, even if others differ.
This narrator gets a few things mixed up.
1. The 1979 Mich St. Spartans were led by Sophomore Magic Johnson (he wasn't a senior).
2. This is kind of cherry picking, but saying that magic got the best of him in the 1987 finals isn't 100% accurate. The Lakers had a very complete team, and Kareem had quite a bit to do with it, too.
3. Larry did not hurt his back chopping wood. It was shoveling gravel, according to his doctor, building his mom's driveway.
Greatest All Around Player To Ever Play. Bar none.
Bird stayed with the Celtics.
Larry Bird finished top 3 in MVP votes every year from 1981 to 1988...He finished 2nd,2nd,2nd,1st,1st,1st,3rd ,2nd, missed 76 games due to injury, t-10th, t-9th, 14th, retirement. This streak began during only his second season in the league! Absolutely insane stretch from Larry Legend.
He was 4th as a rookie... also very impressive
Bird is easily top five all time. He is #3 on my list. React to more Larry Bird. There are tons of videos on Larry Legend. Subbed!
No way in hell he’s number 3
@@TheIcemanthomas No one asked you....🙄 I didn't hear anyone ask for a P.I.A!
The Celtics lost one game in the playoffs at that point, not the season. I wish it was one game during the season😊!
Larry-the GOAT
To see just a few of Larry's better moves, watch Larry Bird Ultimate Mix...it's fast paced, has comments by other players...and you will be astonished at how versatile Larry was on the court. The video even shows footage of Larry fracturing his cheek when he fell and his face/head hit the floor. He also had a concussion from that fall, and he came back and finished out the game, hitting 4 more baskets. In another.
he was one of only three players to EVER win the league MVP, three years in a row- also won the first3, three point contests in a row. he was 6-0 against jordan in the playoffs
Great reaction and here is a link to one I think you may enjoy with some trash talking etc. Larry was the most dominate player of the 80's he won three consecutive league MVP's only the third to do it and no one since. Founder of the 50-40-90 club, one of the most clutch shooters ever, and one of the greatest passers ever. He played with so many injuries he is the toughest player ever to do it and the biggest trash talker ever. I subscribe for more Larry content.
“15 NBA Legends Who Were Terrified Of Larry Bird”
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Check out his passing re edit, amazing passer💕
Larry is the GOAT, because some players could do some things better, but Larry was great at all things
Larry was never the same.
Larry legend played his whole career as a Celtics
left handed game: he played the first 3 quarters left handed, and switched to the right 4th quarter.
bird had to lie down on planes which were commercial flights and would be in the hospital in traction the nights before games
Check out "Courtship of Rivals"! It will give great details about Bird & Magic....their careers & how they saved basketball!
It was definitely my pleasure to have been able to watch basketball from the mid 60s with two leagues…. ABA & NBA
THROUGH SOME OF THE GREATEST YEARS OF BASKETBALL EVER …
Today’s rules are just garbage … game of horse will the shooter make it or not?
He was the best player in the NBA for at least a decade definitely top three
And remember he finished second three times for MVP and forth once
Larry Bird is the best basketball player of all time and the Boston Celtics in the mid-1980s were the best team of all time.....
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Top 3
Larry legend had 3 rings
Bird top 5. I have him and MJ 1 A 1 B
I know, I know
You know, you know, you know. Is that all you can say?
Look up his injuries throughout his career. This is his 2nd back injury. He only had 7 healthy seasons
Mike, I think there’s a problem with your mic. Can’t hear you. 🇨🇦☹️
Lots of YT reactors don't bother checking their own video uploads for quality control.
Oh great. The bird boys have gotten o u too.
All 13 years. He missed 1 season with double Achilles surgery
you should she the 5 times he was injured but didn't quit
way wrong he never hurt his back chopping wood he hurt it in 85 raking gravel on his mom's driveway
Bird is top 5 easy
He was loyal to Boston Celtics!!!!!!!! He stayed!!!!!!! He is the only play to have Executive Of The Year, MVP, and Coach Of The Year. Created 50-40-90 club!!!!! Three rings. MJ lost to Larry Bird in back to back playoffs and swept!!!!!!! MJ scored 63 points and LOST!!!!!!!! MJ won his first championship in 92 after Larry Bird retire.
He was not good he was the best
Do you know any other adjectives besides "crazy "? That word is so over used!!
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