Larry Bird (The Baddest Man Ever to Shoot a Basketball) Re-Edit
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- Larry Bird is basketball royalty The Greatest Clutch Player ever and one of the top 5 players of all time..The Baddest man to Ever Shoot a Basketball, as a teenager i grew up in the inner city of NY where basketball was the sport of choice and i remember seeing that 91' playoff game against The "Rifleman" Chuck Person and the Pacers when Bird was at the end of his playing days and his back was almost done and when he came back from the locker room after being hurt and started torching the Pacers in crunch time for the win, i will never forget that game that solidified his Legend to say that was a clutch performance is an understatement!
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im a 76ers fan for 45 years and til this day havnt seen a shooter like him ,not even stephen curry could touch bird. this man just didn't miss he use to kill me when they played the sixers he use to just shoot without looking at times and nothing but net. big up to you larry bird the beast from the east.
I'm so glad to be an 80's kid watching all these guys play
It was the best era of Basketball you will ever see.
That was a walk down memory lane. So many of those shots, I remember laying down in the floor, watching The Legend do what he did. He was so much fun to watch.
God almighty I loved watching Bird play basketball. My favorite player of ALL TIME.
Mine too
Mine too
I watched the last Colledge game with magic Bird my mom told me about the draft and I instantly saw history in the making on their pro debuts I watched Larry from beginning to end,the best time in my life,there will never be another like him,nor would I want that
The best part of the video is watching the Atlanta bench reacting to Birds shots... they were like WTF!!! Hahaha
A superstar that passed the ball.
That comment by Isiah Thomas says it all. I was fortunate enough to have seen Larry play at the old Garden and every game on t.v. HE WAS A BADASS, AND THE GREATEST I EVER SAW. That from a guy who has been a fan of the Celtics since the 1950s and saw them all.
The bench reaction at 15:06 by the opposing team...now that is respect
Larry Bird was & is the greatest player of all time. Second to NONE!
Larry is in your best starting 5 of all time for two reasons. One, he was an absolute stone cold killer. Jordan is the only other person in that conversation and it's not even that close. When it's all on the line, there isn't anyone else in basketball history who you would want the ball being in their hands instead of Larry. Two, Larry had an indomitable will to win no matter the cost to himself. Jordan and Magic are the only other players in that conversation, but both fall short of Larry. The more that was on the line, the better Larry got, and there was no limit.
It's the things that you can't teach, that make the man, that fuel all the points, generate the assists, make the rebounds pile up. Larry got shafted in the physical gifts, but more than made up for it with all of his mental gifts. Larry owns the small forward position, and there isn't anyone close to removing him from that top 5 all time team yet.
Magic, Jordan, Bird, Lebron, Kareem. Those 5 together are untouchable by any other team you could possibly put together. Magic can play all 5 positions and had the best court vision of anyone to play the game. Jordan was the real human highlight reel, and a very, very good defender. Bird, the stone cold killer, eats you up mentally on both ends of the floor. Lebron, a freak of nature, can score from anywhere, on pretty much anyone. Kareem, stout defender in the middle, sky hooks you all day long.
Bird was a fan’s player, a player’s player and a coach’s player. He earned people’s respect by playing hard and keeping his head in the game at all times. His mental acuity for the game was unsurpassed then and now.
así es, su esfuerzo, inteligencia y rapidez mental lo hacen el mejor. Intelligence, quick mental and always giving 100%.
When a bunch of legends hold a man in such regard, he was probably pretty good.
If you didn't watch bird in real time you just don't know watching replays is cool but watching it happen in a live game is unbelievable BIRD THE BEST TO EVER PLAY THE GAME
Larry Legend...He & Magic saved the NBA.
I was a Bucks fan from '78 on and it's hard to dispute your conclusion. Dr. J, Kareem, Larry, Magic, hell, Bernard King. Those were some special years. That's back when the game was still full contact.
Larry Bird didn't invent basketball.
He perfected it.
Amen
The Most amazing thing about Larry Bird is that every night people watched and they expected to see something they had never seen before, and Bird delivered. What makes Bird so great is that he felt a responsibility to the fan to put on a show every night, and he did
I've only seen him once in real life a few decades ago. I'm impressed.
Adam R I never heard Bird say that but I did hear Jordan make that exact same statement.
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Damn that jumper is the sweetest of all time! Anywhere, anytime! SMOOTH! Clutch clutch clutch! Had balls, had heart, and smart as hell! RESPECT!!!
When Michael Jordan says your the best, you're the best.
Jordan, knows!
Wow, temporarily forgot everything was about MJ
Jordan was 0-6 in playoffs against Bird.
Kwame Brown.
I think he was a good as curry from outside difference bird complete player
You gotta think about it. All of these legends had fights with Larry Bird. And even after all the fights and trash talking. They still have love for the man. And it is no lie. In the 80’s and 90’s Bird could have gone to any hood in America and got respect. That’s another level of Bad Boy.
Most impressive play on this whole video was the pass from Bird to Lewis at 33:24. To have that sort of presence of mind, court awareness, & passing accuracy after suffering a concussion is just ... it's impossible. And, add that to the fact that Bird was going to the hospital & being put in traction after each game. It defies explanation.
I grew up 40 minute drive from the Boston Garden. Back in the 80's, I was lucky to watch many games of Birds career. Also sat next to him and ML Carr front row at a Huey Lewis concert back in the mid 80's at the Worcester Centrum. The greatest to ever play the game.
Absolutely--too bad so many Jordan fans have 80s amnesia--Bird schooled everyone and dominated the Bulls in particular. I doubt we will ever see a player that good--he could do it all and then would do stuff I didn't know was possible or existed. His vision, unselfishness, skill, toughness, competitiveness, and legend will probably never be surpassed. He was the best at his sport and dominated it in a way that no one has ever dominated in any sport--not Ali, not Pele, not even Tiger or Brady--Bird is just head and shoulders above his contemporaries--his game looked different than everyones and he embarrassed many pro players. I am glad CZcams has immortalized his play for those who weren't fortunate to be alive then to see him. We are fortunate to have the memories we have and to have got to see the greatest ever. Put Magic, Duncan, Jokic, and Doncic with Bird and there is the all-time team comprised of team players--Jordan would only take away from an all-time team--Bird would have it clicking on all cylinders--ah-preaching to the choir.. What a dream to see a group like that--they would surprise some people. Bring Maravich, Nash, Russell, and Donovan Mitchell off the bench. Had a guy say, but Bird had a better team than Jordan--yeah, because Bird was on it. I think Bird could have won in 88 with Pippen and a coach and great defenders and 3-point shooters--probably wouldn't have got swept by the Pistons like Jordan did. Bird's game was so far beyond Jordan's it seems embarrassing to compare them. Jordan couldn't shoot like Bird, or rebound, or pass like Bird, couldn't make guys around him better like Bird, and frankly, couldn't beat Bird.
What's amazing about Bird is his will to win. Larry wasn't fast, couldn't jump and was somewhat slow. He won because of sheer determination, hard work and intellect. The WILL to win and the determination to do what was necessary to meet his objective. He became a Legend in basketball.
Lifelong Lakers fan here, Larry Bird was the best pure shooter I've ever seen in his era,He could shoot anywhere on the court and was brilliant behind the line,Would drive me nuts when he would have the ball,Top ten greatest players ever in my opinion
Top 5
The highlights from that NOLA game may be my all-time favorite NBA highlights. The combination of Larry's awesomeness plus the comedy of the Hawks' reactions is priceless.
Comparing LeBron to Bird...? LeBron had to either switch teams or surround himself with superstars to win. Bird, on the other hand, made everyone around him superstars.
Hallelujah
Lebron would punish Bird! Lebron is quicker, faster in the open court, stronger, and capable of jumping higher. Bird is one of the most over-rated players in the history of the NBA. He couldn’t jump, he “led” his talented Celtics team to only two titles, and he pales in comparison to the Celtic’s Bill Russell - who led the Celtics to 11 championships. Larry’s teams won only two. You tried, Larry.
@@martysomoco Did you watch the video? Did you see what MJ had to say about comparing LeBron to Bird (at 3:45)? It seems to me that his vote would count more than mine or yours.
You obviously never watched him play (or this video) during the 1980's Laker vs. Celtic dynasties. If it weren't for Larry Bird, the Lakers would have won 5 or 6 straight NBA championships.
@@martysomoco dont hate just because ur black. He would kick the shit out of and nigga on the floor or in the parking lot.
I’m so lucky I got to see his whole career from college at Indiana State to the NBA with the Celtics. He was a brilliant basketball 🏀 player!!! So skilled!!!
@El Tigre Apparently your ignorance is hereditary, cause even after "your boy," Magic, made it quite clear, "There is only one man I feared playing, and that was Larry Bird", as well as, " That's the greatest white boy I've ever seen play ball", you STILL spit this comment out. Pretty safe to say, your just a DUMB ASS, be sure to thank Mom and Dad, too.
8 minutes in & I'm in tears!!! ----anyone who ever hit a 3 knows they were in Larry Land.
I take nothing away from today's players, they are far superior athletes to players of previous generations, but it is highly unlikely there will ever be another player who matches the skill level and basketball IQ of Larry Bird. I can't remember ever enjoying watching basketball as much as I did when Larry was playing- that guy was amazing.
After ive went dizzy with amazement watching all of Larry Birds videos, in one clip even with all his confidence swagger and bravado he was quoted to say on mic Magic was the best player he'd ever seen - and as much as I truly LOVE to watch Larry Bird I have to reluctantly nod my head in agreement. But seeing them go head to head against each other in epic court battles then play together so well on the Olympic Dream Team with no animosity toward each other and end up as friends I have to say both were two of the top five goats of all time, and I know theres other greats one could argue but how can one not put magic and bird in the top five of all time. Also lets not forget many of Larrys greatest moments were played when he was hurt and in pain, now thats what I call a helluva legend and a hell of a man.
"If the game is on the line, I want Jordan. If my life is on the line, I want Bird." - Pat Riley
gotta love that 1
I will take Bird for both
Dammit, I'm supposed to hate Riley but I cant now.
Which means Bird is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME
"... because (in alternate dimension) losers after a basketball game die."
What?!
Bird possessed a spark of divinity. When he was on the court, God was a fan.
We neeed more players like him today
"There will neva eva eva be another Larry Bird"
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I will be a 61 year old black man in September so I have seen a few great players. I played, coached and watched ball until it wasn't wise to play no more. Regardless of color, something many like to talk about, Larry Bird was the baddest man on the planet in his prime and one of the top 5 greatest of all time in my opinion. He was a complete player, leader and winner period. The one thing I admired the most was he didn't fall into the country wanting, begging him to be labeled the "great white hope". I don't think this man coming from a small Indiana town had a prejudice bone in his body. He could have taken more credit for Boston's success but always spoke about his team. Young players needs use their phone to look him up and learn what a great player is all about. Not just being able to shoot and entertain.
Yes, and I love Magic too, both he and Bird where like Brothers in Battle for USA Against Axis swine pushing communist agenda. I grew up in Carol City Norland, NMB, No Miami, South Miami, and to this day still teach all people to fish: They are my examples: I don't see color and was raise by Black, White and Latin Men, color is Segregation GET OVER YOURSELF AND LOVE EACH OTHER
So right... Larry Bird was a real Human being that didn't even look at race. I agree in the top five
of all time.. no question.
I’m 66 and I remember these games well. Larry respected all players regardless of race. He challenged other players to play their best and if they did he returned total respect then turned up the heat. This is why the battles between him and Magic were so monumental. They had such respect for each other’s play. Larry was a pure basketball player that wanted to excel in every facet of the game. I still remember the fantastic battles between him the best players of that time.
William Johnson Well said. And if MJ puts Larry in his top 5, seriously who are we to argue?
Bird didn't care what color you were. That made no difference to himWhat mattered to Larry was he wanted to be surrounded by team mates who wanted to win almost like going into battle. He wanted everyone to leave it all on the floor. If you didn't you cheated Larry and the rest of your team mates that nite, he wasn't going to accept that.You had better play your ass off or Larry would be on your assDude was a flat out total S-T-U-D !
He was great because of his work ethic and devotion to the game.
Even with a bad back Bird was dominant!
As a Laker fan, watching them in the 80's, I had a love/hate with Larry Bird. I loved watching him play, until he played my Lakers. Then I hated him. Basketball was special back then. Bird is the greatest white dude to ever play the game... And one of the best ever to play the game.
I felt the same way about Magic until he played my Celtics and then I hated him lol.
Couldn't agree more. The best rivalry of all time in basketball IMO. I'm from LA, so I've been a Lakers fan for years and Magic was the man here, but I respected Larry because he was amazing in his own right. He played every game hard and was the best 3 point shooter I've ever seen. And as you said, this is the 80's..a more physical game where you could get away with cheap shots to your opponent. It really was a special time for basketball and I respected Larry a lot...up until he played against Magic and the rest of Showtime. Then he was an enemy til the season was over or they were knocked out of the playoffs.
Awesome story told extremely well. Thanks for creating this.
Dr. J.. Jordan.. Mazerati's .. Lamborghini's. Bird ? A Tractor.... A tractor that never failed ..and pulled your game out of the mud whenever needed. After a while.. You really like having that Tractor waiting in the shed. You stopped looking so much for the shine.
LARRY BIRD G.O.A.T.!
Every one wants to talk about the two times bird had a 90-50-40. I don't think anybody realizes how close bird came to doing that 4 years in a role
Have to say it is the best sports film I've ever watched as far as completely changing my view of something that I thought I already knew......... Wow, wasn't gonna watch but 10 or 15 minutes. Had watch till the end and wished for more. Great Vid.
Best small forward to ever play the game! Period!!!!!!
Fact!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spot on statement! Dirk was a great shooter but Bird was a break your heart shooter. Bird was a bad man...tough as nails. Best small forward hands down. A true basketball skill assassin, always a step or two ahead of you mentally while on the court.
the older u get the more legendary he becomes what a ball player
I think the NBA was at its peak in the 80s and early 90s...as far as the personalities and greatness of the players during that era.
Same with NHL imho
My favorite quote although there are many is Jordan's. "You guys dont get it, Larry is far better than any SF who played the game." Not better but "far better".
I can’t go home now , lol man this had me rolling,thanks man,just took me back o that great ERA!
Lmao my dude! appreciate you
Bird was such a great player and there were so many games where his performance had to be seen to be believed. The famous game 7 shoot-out with Dominique, and game 7 vs Bernard King in 84 Bird had 43 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. How about the "heat game" #5 of 84 finals where Bird shot 15 of 20 from the field for 34 points and 17 rebounds ! And game 4 he had 29 points and 21 rebounds and hit the game-winner in OT.His game 6 of the 86 Finals was a true masterpiece with 29 points and 11 rebounds and 12 assists. In the 81 finals game 6 he had 27 points 13 rebounds 5 assists and was huge in the 4th quarter. Other games were the 60 point game where the other team were exchanging high 5's at his shooting. How about his near quadruple double vs San Antonio in 85 where he sat out the entire 4th qtr with 30 pts, 12 reb., 10 ast and 9 steals. Or the "left- handed" game vs Portland with 47-14-11 and the game tying and game winning shots. And the game he put on a show for Magic watching in LA in 81 with 36-21-5 and 5 steals and 5 blocks! And the 91 vs Portland 49-14-12 double OT thriller. Truly a legend.
mrgrandprix fourspeed He’s definitely the goat! No question!
The near quadruple game was in SLC vs the Jazz though. He was asked if he wanted to go in to complete it and he said what for? We already won the game.
Yessir!
You tell it big man!!!!!!
mrgrandprix fourspeed Larry Bird helped take his very talented team to only two championships. Michael won six. Bill Russell won 11 in 13 years. Charles Barkley rebounded, played defense, and went to the hoop better than Larry Bird. Larry was a great shooter. He had a great touch. However, Larry could not regularly carry his team to championships. Larry was not a “franchise player” as Bill Russell, Michael, Shaq, and Kobe were. Larry lacked the athleticism to accomplish a winning dynasty.
He was one of the five greatest NBA players in my lifetime. I was born on 1972. It's Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant.
Bird is the best ever, I know that because I was a Laker's fan at that time...
me to , after i saw him i went who is this guy wow
Bird was a real treat to watch!
LOVE LARRY BIRD , ONE OF THE G.O.A.T.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
He just never missed a shot EVER!!!! Especially when the game was on the line!!!!
Man, and those corners was his spot.
Shooting and clutch shooting is mental and I would take Bird agains't anyone who ever played. People who say Jordan is the toughest mentally don't know what they're talking about.
@ Sean Ogrady Jordan got props for playing with the flu, in the meantime, Bird's out there playing with a broken face, I .e...fractured orbital bone, broken finger(s), one so bad he had no feeling in it and it almost cost him his entire career, and a bad back that eventually shortened his career. I couldn't agree with you more.
Larry bird was a badass
Larry Bird Larry was a Sub-franchise player who had a great touch, great motivation, little athleticism, and no ability to carry his team to dynasty level. He and the Celtics won only two championships as compared to Michael’s six and Bill Russell’s 11 in 13 years.
Pistol Pete was a badder ass
@@martysomoco Bullshit, He was the best pure shooter who ever played the game, and he had the heart of a lion. There might be better all around players, but none matched his ability and determination to put on a clinic for for Boston Fans.
@@martysomoco I know you're a troll. You wouldn't be in a Bird thread talking shit about him if you weren't trolling. But at least try to get your facts straight about Bird. Bird won 3 chips...not 2.
Why does Bird being a top 5 player of all time bother you so much?
Did you even watch this video?
All time. No bought. No brainer.Larry trash talking Bird.Everybody else who played in the NBA past or present.Stand behine the one and only , the real KING.KING BIRD. Basketball went downhill when when Larry left the game.BAAAD MANNN.
Roberto Rodriguez Larry Legend was great. 2nd best baller of the 1980s.
Larry in my days was and still one of the BEST player that ever played the game of basketball. I am in my 80s now and he still one of the best of all the guys that is playing now.. Give that White man is day on the court
You have a lot of weight with that comment. Because I'm sure you have seen every year and every great player of basketball since day 1.
Thanks youtube for allowing me to watch Bird. Guy was a great basketball player not just a great white basketball player.
Thanks for making this video man. Did not know a lot of this stuff. Larry Bird you devil :)
Love Dominique too. Humble and a physical freak. He respected the people who deserve respect too. Man things were different then
bird shot trick shots like a harlem globe trotter for buzzer beater championships as calm as an exhibition warm up shot.
Never ever would of thought Doc Rivers would be a hella coach in BTown but he was, and I’m thankful 👍👍👍
Bird's 60 point game: He shot 61% from the field and 15/16 from the foul line... And the Celtics won.
Bird and Magic both had the same killer instict to win as MJ, they just didn't physically threaten or punch their teammates.
LOVE Bobby Knight as a coach!!!! Loved when he got mad and would throw chairs and who knew what he would do next.
If basketball is a black man's game, then Bird was the lightest black man I ever saw!
That white boy had game!
@@nelsonocasio2462 Yes he did. He had game and more!
Nice vid! I hope you can make a video compilation of NBA players who got larry bird in their top 5 of all time. I know lebron and kobe does include bird in their all time 5.
LeBron James is grateful he never had to face 33 in Green.
Agreed and I enjoy LeBron's game. He isn't in the same breath as Larry Bird who used to give Dominique Wilkins..an athletic freak in his own right ...nightmares. The stuff Larry and Magic were doing on that court was OUTRAGEOUS. The only dude that had vision on par with these dudes in recent history was Jason Kidd on the Nets. Freaking magicians all of them.
That quote by Jordan was incredible at 3:51
@@Getloose360 Lebron's a slightly better passer than Bird I think. But, I don't think people understand how good Bird was. Imagine a 50/40/90 forward who was the is Top 2 non-PG passer ever, could play tough and skilled at the same time, and who had the best head game we've ever seen. That's like today's dream player. And Bird was playing that way at some no-name university back in the 70s. Dude was so far ahead of his time it was ridiculous. He invented proto-modern basketball and it took until long after he was retired for it to be re-discovered. Yeah, Lebron has never had to face someone like Bird. But then Bird was never put against anyone like James. That would probably be the best match-up I can think of in basketball.
If you say Lebron was a better passer than Bird you instantly lose all credibility. The only advantage Lebron has is hes a better athlete but other than that its all Bird.
@@bear24D Lebron's an all-timer passer and might get as high as #3 the career assists list if he stays healthy for another 4 season. We're talking about the two best non-PG passers who have ever played the game. Bird was the better outlet passer, but Lebron is better at running the offense. Both have amazing basketball IQs.
You can't go wrong with either one, but I value James's skills a little higher.
@@JonSmith-hk1bq Lebron is a very good player and may well be #2 to Bird and Magic as a big man passing the ball, but Lebron is not the gifted no look, behind the back, thread the needle through 3 players to get the ball to Chief or McHale on the low block passer that Larry was. Bird was a magician with the ball in his hands throwing passes where we as fans could not believe what we just saw......Lebron while very good is a more utilitarian passer, and his career assists pay homage to his longevity not necessarily him having the gifted court vision that Bird or Magic had. I am old enough to have watched both players through their complete careers so far and my eyes tell me Lebrons passing is a notch below Birds.Now Bird was clearly and easily the better shooter in every capacity, but much respect to LBJ hes one of the greats.
This was a beautiful edit to what i have seen in a previous version. So kudos on ya mate
Appreciate you
He played an entire NBA game left handed, just to challenge himself !!! I had season tickets at the Gahhhden his whole career, and would put him up against ANYBODY. He and Magic not only changed the game, but saved the NBA. They are now lifelong friends.
I know there’s a lot of great players but alway 3 names always fascinated me Jordan, Magic and Bird no disrespect to any others, these guys were just special
Larry was the truth lol,,great vedio,,after seeing this I want to go buy me some white tube Sox's with some green strips!
That 60 point game😍😍😍
I would love to see Spike Lee direct a movie about Bird. Spike is a genius, I'm sure it would be a hit
There's plenty of good videos about Larry Bird. But, if you're looking for the best understanding of just how great this guy was in 37 minutes, just watch this one.
Can't get enough bird
GREAT VID!!! Not sure how old you are but it seems you are much younger than me. If that is the case it is very refreshing when I find younger people who are knowledgeable but NBA basketball! In 1991 when Bird dove for the ball and had to leave the game, that is when you realized he was a legend. I watched Larry (and was a fan since the final 4 in 1979) for his entire career. I was blessed to have a Satellite dish back then and watched just about every game even though I was form Wisconsin. Bird and Magic were truly the golden era of the NBA. Jordan was global and Lebron is a media favorite and one of the biggest brands ever but the game was never more dramatic, well played, and competitive than it was during the 80's. It was top heavy but even if fans home teams lost the would root for either LA & Boston every time they met and it was something that divided the nation and even other countries. I don't mean that in a bad way, it was about competition and entertainment. Kind of.like either rooting for Rafa or Roger but still respecting both of them because of their greatness and all-time legendary play in the biggest moments!
Magic said it best back in 1984 (watched live)...
"everyone was talking...Bird vs Magic, Magic vs Bird." "It was so intense, so intense!"
The goat no one talks about
Larry Legend
The interesting thing is that I believe Bird would be as great a player now, even with all the crazy athletes in the NBA, as he was then, because he didn't try to out run you and dunk on you, he just ALWAYS out-smarted you. MJ on the other hand would still be great, but not as great because much of his success was based on the fact that he was usually the best athlete on the court, plain and simple.
BEST FING PRODUCTION OF A BIRD TRIBUTE I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!
Appreciate you my dude 👍
@@FacePCGaming The pleasure is ALL mine!!!! I'm responding because I also wanted to praise the editing!!!!! That was absolutely brilliant!!!!! ...And the answer is "NO"- I don't always use exclamations, in truth, I rarely use them. And ALL CAPS is an absolute "NO-NO" as one will be accosted for YELLING by You Tube members!!! Again, GREAT JOB!!!! I await your next project with bated breath. Peace...
@@goofydog2 That means a lot my dude...go check out my new Kawhi Leonard video when you get a chance and thanks again for your support enjoy the rest of your weekend
The reason Bird was as good as he was, is because all he cared about was basketball, you never saw or even heard of a scandal involving Larry Bird. He didn't get into trouble or controversy, he just wanted to play basketball.
Larry Bird, magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, and Tim Duncan...are my best 5...of all time
you forgot about Bill Russel
Gotta have Wilt
Put him with Jordan for his career, and we would be talking about Jordan as often as we talk about pippin.
The two best players of all time played for Boston and one has more Ring's than any other player in the history of ball
... I miss those short, shorts. lol, the only reason I watched BBall back then, and Byrd and Julius
Remember, it ain't bragging if you can do it !!!
At, 6:12, the reaction of the Hawks bench is priceless.
so funny - and they got fined $3000 dollars each? hhuhuhuhhhahahah
My favorites player of all time.
larry bird ,the greatest ever
My god Larry bird was a beast!
Finished the video and this may be the best Larry Bird video I’ve ever seen? Well done mate
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My Favorite NBA player
Bird made the clutchest shot I ever saw. Bird made the best pass I ever saw. Bird got the greatest steal I ever saw. Bird grabbed the toughest rebound I ever saw. Bird made the best shot-block I ever saw. Bird played through the most pain I ever saw. Bird talked the most trash, backed it up, and did it in-play, against HOFs, I ever saw. Bird beat Jordan more than anyone else, I ever saw. Bird dominated everyone, he ever saw. Bird had the best team, I ever saw, because he was on it, and they were gonna play total team basketball, unselfish and fundamentally sound, the right way. Bird got into your head through his play and his words--not dirty play, not slashing with fingernails, not running up under a shooter's ankles, not getting bailed out with a call, not poking you in the eye or touching your face, not pushing off and grabbin' shirts, but if you pressed him, you were gonna have to fight, you were gonna wake the beast, lose the game, and learn a lesson if you were smart. Just ask Dr.J (you tried to choke Bird and got humiliatingly shut down, destroyed by Bird's dominating clinic, and lost big), Michael Jordan (you scratched and slashed with your nails and made Bird bleed like he had fought a tiger and you came over to double and block Bird's game winning buzzer-beater and he SHOT IT IN YOUR FACE and you got beat--0-6 against Larry in the playoffs), Scottie Pippen (you slashed like Jordan, like a tiger, made Bird bleed, and while Michael came over to double and help you and swung through nothing but air to block it, you both got it IN YOUR FACES with the game-winning buzzer-beater, and lost), Bill Laimbeer and the rest of the BadBoys (you all fouled Bird in just about every dirty way possible and only fired him up more and both Bird and Parish layed Laimbeer out and the Pistons lost), James Worthy (sorry, Worthy, I have mad respect for you but you did try and hold Bird and grab jersey a lot and Bird got away, ran to the corner where he told you he was gonna go, received the ball, and hit the playoff game-winner, in your face), Chuck Person (you kneed Bird in his broken back during the playoffs and dropped him to the floor--I thought he might be paralyzed and unable to continue at first, but he got up, dusted himself off, and proceeded to bury shots in people's faces and make unbelieveable passes for easy buckets to everyone and you got beat.)
Bird is the word
When you're throwing up shots like @11:03 and sinking them, yeah...., that night is your night!!!!
People don't realize we didn't see the full potential of Larry Bird. He permanently damaged his back in 85, but still progressed his game somewhat...just imagine Len Bias and a fully healthy Larry Bird in the early 90's...Jordan wouldn't win his first title until 94 because he wouldn't have played baseball.
Plus he had double ankle surgery, and missed 3 years due to commitment to college and personal problems. Imagine the stats of a full career and fully healthy bird