Magic Johnson's last-second showdown with Larry Bird needs a deep rewind
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals was a crucial juncture in multiple rivalries: the Celtics-Lakers rivalry dating back to the 1950s, and the Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird rivalry that had captivated fans since their college days.
Down 1 in the closing seconds, the Lakers just needed a bucket and a stop to steal a win at Boston Garden and take a commanding 3-1 series lead. We'll see what happened in their final possession, and the Celtics play that followed, but to really understand those moments we need to go back. We need to understand the options available to the '87 Lakers, including the legendary but aging Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the increasingly dominant Magic Johnson. We need to understand the Celtics' recent history, including that tragic '86-'87 season.
This is one of the greatest moments in NBA Finals history, and to really understand why, you've gotta rewind.
Directed and edited by Charlotte Atkinson
Written and produced by Seth Rosenthal
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Folks dont realize how surreal it was to see Magic dishing passes to Bird and Bird sinking 3 pointers on the Dream Team.
There's footage of them at a high school or college all star game where they're on the same team, and they play like a symbiotic being. They know where each other are and constantly do no look passes. If they did super teams in the 80s that would've been epic.
@@corngreaterthanwheat super teams were literally a thing in the 80’s
@@PROBENICCOMPS name one
@@MarkyMark1221
80’s Superteams:
Celtics - Larry, Mcale, Parish, Dennis Johnson
Showtime Laker’s - Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Micheal Cooper, Byron Scott A.C Green
76ers - Juiles Erving, Moses Malone, Bobby Jones, Maurice Cheeks
@@MarkyMark1221 Literally the 2 featured in this video. + the Sixers. The Celtics had 5 HoFers, the lakers had 4, and the Sixers had 4 + a couple all-stars
“Welcome to a moment in history”
Continues talking
Me: wait, what?
Me as a secret base fan: *Happiness*
Also me as a Celtics fan: “I hate you for this Seth”
sryyyyy
@@SecretBaseSBN lmao
@@SecretBaseSBN it’s ok, I still love you❤️
Same man, the pain to see Bird miss the game winning 3 is heartbreaking. That should’ve gone in.
Me a Lakers fan: Thank you for this Seth :)
I was like "Celtics got the 2nd Draft Pick!? Damn, they are lucky!" Then, I remembered who they used it on... Oh no...
Celts wouldve won the 87 finals if it werent for the tragedy. Their biggest problem that year came from depleted bench. Walton going down in YET ANOTHER injury plagued season forced heavy minutes on Mchale. If they had Bias, Mchale definitely wouldn't have had to play through injury since March, and possibily didn't even have the injury in the first place.
With Bias in the roster, they'd have more flexibility. I know Mchale was a PF and Bias is more of a perimeter guy, but Bird can play the post too so they could have Bias and Bird play together. That's how they played Cedric Maxwell and Bird together. Cedric was a natural SF, but Bird could guard big man so they had Bird guard the opposing 4 and score inside-outside on the offense. They could've done that with Bias and take the load off Mchale.
Just imagine, kevin doesn't play through a broken foot and DOESN'T screw up rest of his career. Not only could they have won 87 finals, but maybe the Celtics dynasty would've lived on.
Yeah it's weird that this video covers Bias, I wasn't expecting this, but just a couple days ago I told a guy at work his story. I thought of him when we heard of a local guy who dabbled in drugs doing some coke and dying by fentanyl. Not that Bias ingested fentanyl in Jan 86, but you can't know what that street drug you're ingesting is cut with, or how your body will react to even the good stuff.
@@user-ej9ub6wl5l IF a frog had wings he wouldn't bump his ass when he crosses the road!!
This help us to visualize how great was that 76ers team of the early 80's. They were the reason why Lakers and Celtics had to wait until 1984 to met in the finals.
Exactly. And the Bucks too. The east in the 80s had some insane competition. Other than lakers, no team in the west had won more than 60 games in the 80s. But philly did it twice, Milwaukee and Detroit did it once, respectively.
I know the numbers say lakers won 5 titles and boston won 3, LA made 9 finals appearance and Boston 5, but I'm all but certain those numbers would've switched if they switched conferences. These two teams were equal in every way.
@@user-ej9ub6wl5l I agree, those Lakers rivals in the West were "easier" for Magic and company than Eastern teams. Anyway, that 80's Lakers team was a great team capable of compete with everyone. I still think that the conferences are bad for the league and there is a huge inequality between them for various reasons.
@@MarcosRodriguez-91 excuses excuses. The only time Philly beat LA, the Celtics were swept by the Bucks.
@@user-ej9ub6wl5l yeah Dr J lead that team to 4 NBA finals appearances and 7 eastern conference finals appearances in 9 seasons 1977-1985 and 1x title..with Moses helping leading them to the promise land ....not bad
@@MarcosRodriguez-91yeah it always seems to be that way. 90s for the east 2000s for the west. still wouldnt want the top 16 though because it would leave out some awesome moments in nba history.
I would absolutely love to see a rewind on Terunofuji's fall from the near top of sumo, and then his climb back to not only his old rank, but to attain the highest rank of the sport. Especially with Hakuho having announced his retirement, their final bout to welcome the new yokozuna and send off the old is history for the sport.
I would love to see Secret Base doing Sumo content
yep would definitely love content from other sports like sumo
This is a brilliant idea.
A rewind about sumo ? Yessir
A dorktown about just how absurdly dominant Hakuho's was in stat form would also be amazing
It's a testament to your skill that although I already knew the outcome of this game, I was still filled with tension as if I didn't know what was going to happen, lol.
Every time, it’s like they put me right in the arena as it happened!
“How we got here” is really more like “What’s it like to be here”!
There's no way that this kind of video could've been handled by anyone but Seth.
Magic once said in an interview about the moment befor the baby skyhook
„I have McHale on me, oh I‘m gonna take that“
So that’s probably what he thought about in that moment
Edit: the documentary is called A Courtship of Rivals Basketball
Magic says a lot of crap that is clearly a hyper-exaggerated version of what sort of happened. Even when he's talking about things that I like, I take what he says with a full teacup of salt.
He was right since that was pretty puch a mismatch since McHale was playing on a terrible foot injury during the playoffs im 1987. A injury that he still deals with today. Healthy McHale wouldn't have been a mismatch at all though since he was literally there best shot blocker and inside defender. Chief would be second
@@egordon8 lmao a full teacup of salt
Gd Seth lol I knew what happened but for a second you had me thinking Bird buries it 😂
Larry Legend was so clutch that we all expected it to go in. Pat Riley said the Lakers got lucky.
Facts I knew what was gonna happen and still thought for a moment it will go in
Thank you for the spoiler as this is the top comment
35 years later and everyone knows the Lakers got lucky lol
Lol
Welcome to the new editor! They did great!
In my opinion, I didn’t like the new editing. There was a lot of photos/videos that didn’t match the voiceover or didn’t make sense in the context. It felt empty and void of life compared to the other videos. Other Deep Rewind videos build a story that reach a climax, compared to this video where it feels like I’m seeing a slideshow.
Best rivalry in the history of sports. Ever.
Best ever in the history of sport? ... Really?
Better than Brazil and Argentina? R.Madrid Barcelona? Ali Frazer? Bruins Canadian?... best ever? Lol
Id rather watch Seven Hunnid on CZcams , he makes real content
Boston vs Montreal in NHL would beg to differ. India vs Pakistan would beg to differ. Coyotes vs their fans would beg to differ
@@Kiddingyoumust this rivalry is debatably better than all of those except soccer because we just do not care
After watching the Dorktown series on the Falcons...nah, I'd have to say the Falcons-Saints is, probably. They're closer geographically, the play each other more (relative to the season's schedule), and it's intense no matter if either team is good/bad. Maybe Celtics-Lakers is better in terms of both teams being successful (17 each).
I already know most of the back story but I gotta watch this
Jose Altuve’s Walk-Off HR that started one of the biggest cheating scandal in MLB history deserves a deep rewind
Or maybe just Capitals finally beating Pittsburgh in the playoffs
Considering how important that Altuve home run ended up being to the modern MLB, I would love a rewind of it.
Honestly that one's worth it just to revisit DJ LeMahieu's at bat
I love it when we have double "Historical Moments" in a single video.
Just about to head out when SB posts a new one. Guess I'm staying in!
Same!
Its old , new channel name and they repost over time
ditto 📈
Loved how the ending was not spoiled in the title, great video and liked the dual focus on magics’ shot and birds’
Plus Seth commentating it. Exquisite video for one of the greatest moments the NBA had to offer.
What a classic, especially thanks to the broadcasting, the call by the all-time announcer and the later Bird interview on it are my first NBA experiences.
My head was getting a bit fried from working today, and this gets posted. Fab timing, going to chill out and relax for a bit and enjoy the best sports content on CZcams
A post from SB lightens up my sick day
feel better
Nothing is better than Seth’s beautiful narration. I could listen to it all day
It would've been a crime to give it to anyone but Seth on not just a Larry Legend and Magic moment but THIS one especially.
The music for SB videos is always top tier.
I was a senior in high school and my family had Lakers season tickets. That night was a ceremony at my high school and we had to go. My dad brought a tiny portable TV and we watched the baby hook go in as the principal was announcing a scholarship winner. We all jumped up and started cheering, I think people were confused!😂
If Bird hit that game winning shot, no one would have remembered that Magic baby sky hook
Pat riley's suits deserves a rewind
19:20 I still think Larry is gonna hit the shot every time
It's crazy how close it is. Dead on straight, hits the back iron and rebounds right back at the shooter. Probably missed by less than an inch.
@@njstuckey that what sucks about it it was supposed to go in
Yeah me too. Larry is the most fundamentally sound player in history. He got a clean look, lined up his body and arm and had a nice shot. That shouldve gone in, and wouldve gone in. That clank, Bird walking off the court with bitter disappointment, is still a haunting sight.
@@user-ej9ub6wl5l it was symbolic that all the Celtics lucky bullcrap was over. It was the Lakers time. Better team, led by the better player.
No double team on Bird, great cut to get open, and a great pass on a tricky angle over Worthy right to Bird, and a near perfect shot. He missed that by a sliver.
I'm game for any Celtics/Lakers rivalry videos! Gonna go get some popcorn ready first!
Hope you have enough for the rest of the comments section!
@@matthewlo7868 come on over!
So good. God I love 80s NBA. Larry is such a freaking badass, and how can you not love Magic?
The 2006 AFC Championship Game needs a deep rewind
@@pennylin6324 Why are you posting the same stuff in this group?
This is gonna be good
goose bumps watching and listening to this
I've watched this game 1000 times - and in your edition is as exciting as hell! 2 moments in history. Please more!
Bro really had me believing Larry was gonna make that lol
It's also worth noting that Larry and Magic both knew their championship windows were slipping away, not because of age, not because of Detroit, but a certian young superstar out of Chicago was beginning to take flight towards the top.
? This revisionism Is pure disrespect, the certain young star in Chicago was getting throughly obliterated by Larry (the Lakers were miles away from facing the Bulls in the Finals, what worry?), and the Pistons. He wasn't even in their minds until the next decade hit, he was swept in the First Round and those guys worried about their juggernaut rivalries and age/tear catching up to them, considering we're in the 80s.
All the way to the early 90s, until they retired because of that mileage and injuries.
This revisionism doesn't even make logical sense.
There wasn't even a flight, let alone to the top.
MJ's window met the 80s greats' windows and they each killed it year after year early in the Playoffs until the 90s opened up.
@@dusk6159 Do we need to look at Larry and Magic saying Jordan was the best player in 86'?
@@dusk6159 shhhhh.......watch out for the jordanites. Go Lakers.
Thank you so much, Secret Base! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Ever since I started watching Secret Base Rewinder episodes, I’ve been praying for the SB Team to talk about Magic Johnson’s game-winning “baby sky hook” for the longest time. I was so psyched to see SB finally do this episode…and I LOVED IT! Great episode! 👍 👍 Seth, if you’re reading this, great job by you as well. You’re the MAN!
I loved the use of two “welcome to a moment in history” clips in this Rewinder. Whenever you do the rewinder on the Cowboys vs 49ers “the catch” game you have to use it twice also. Great job!
Oh I remember this game very well. This bring back a lot of memories. Thanks for posting this great video.
Another great Rewinder! I love the weight Seth puts behind his "Welcome... to a moment in history". He's a great story teller and my favorite of the SB guys.
I love it when we have more than one "Welcome to a Moment in History" in a single video.
Love this topic. But let’s get the terminology correct. This wasn’t a baby sky hook. Tommy Heinsohn was on the call, and he perfectly called it the “Junior…… Junior Sky Hook”
I was born on June 4th 87. I was 3 days old for this shot. I remember it like it was yesterday...Even at 3 days old i knew i hated the Celtics.
Who's here after watching "Winning Time"? Can't wait to see them do this epic game! Maybe Season 4?
6 year old me in Anaheim at that time was soooooooo enamored with the Showtime Lakers. I’ll never forget how excited I was when magic hit that shot. My first “big” sports memory. Thank you for covering this gem
these videos are criminally underappreciated
that 80s vibe music you put was great Thanks Man great video.
Love your videos, especially the Rewind series. I’d love to see more baseball Rewinds. Until then I can rewatch the 2011 World Series episode:)
Seth this upload saved me from basically guaranteed depression. The meds ain’t working but these vids somehow do. Idk why or how but they just do and I love y’all for these. ✌️
Hope you’re doing alright pal, we’ll have a new beef for you on Saturday!
These videos is so chill relaxing after a long day of work!💯 appreciate it!
Nice vid man, I was a casual Laker fan until this game...this game pretty much propelled me to be a die hard Lakers fan since then, I was 11 years old. Great Times! Takes me back a bit
This is the best sports content on the internet wow thanks for this .
I live for your guys’ content
Seth's voice is music to my ears!
The Winning Time trailer brought me back here and MAN it gets me even more excited for the series to start.
Holy crap I wasn't expecting a 2 for 1 history moment. I want more of these lol!
An all time classic moment. Finally!
Always a good day with some new sb content
hi seth. this is my favourite nba moment. love, seth
13:58 Expected another: *"before we see how this plays out..."*
This series is my very first basketball memory. My Dad and I watched together and I was a Lakers fan since (ignore the time when everybody wanted to be like Mike)!
Love u all's channel!
Great video
I'm amazed by how often I know the outcome of these legendary moments and I still feel like anything could happen.
Man I miss ESPN classic. I had so many classic nba game recordings, this being one of them. Thank you for NBA TV
yeah this is gonna be my favorite video
Basketball is back baby. Best day ever to post this. Love you guys! You're the greatest channel on youtube.
This was awesome! Loved it Secret Base! Would like to see Laettner's Game Winner or any Loyola GWs from 2018 for Rewinder!! :D
That was a great rewind 👍
🎵”Ain’t no Rewinder like a Rosenthal Rewinder.” 🎶
Can I get an amen!?
The Greatest Rivalry in the history of sports
With no doubt
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Damn even though it has absolutely no bearing over my life, that Bias news got me a lil bit teary. Don't do cocaine guys, shit's not worth it.
tell the govt that.⚖️. they put massive value on it, talking about multi million dollar/pound/euro seizures and busts.💰. they keep it illegal to keep it expensive, ensuring a never ending revenue stream for the govt🔌, and creating generations of addicts and criminals in the process.🚿. the tentacles of drugs are far reaching, truly a work of satan 👁️
It’s a great drug to do if you want to lose all your money
@@logosfocus hey there buddy, it’s me satan! Just wanted to warn you that if you keep trying to expose our secret plans we will find you and send you to our facilities for re-education. This is your last warning.
His life might have been saved if cocaine was legal. People he was doing it with was scare yo take him get help when he was showing signs of OD.
@@logosfocus no just no.
Best narrator on this channel!
I'm not much of a basketball fan, but I do love your videos about it.
Love this! Wish there was a rewind everyday! Can you please do one on the Immaculate reception, SB XLIII has a couple either James Harrison’s interception and/or Santonio Holmes’s GW TD catch, or 2009 Stanley Cup game 7 Fluery’s last second save vs The Red Wiings? Any would be awesome! LOVE THIS CHANNEL!❤️🏈🏒🏀⚾️
This video gave me joy
The 70s and 80s were the absolute best time in history for basketball shoes and sneakers and I don't think we'll ever see it again. Those Kareem Adidas are so unbelievably fire.
Now that's a spicy rewinder!
I've seen that video, that scene, that moment almost a hundred times already, and each time, I'm still wishing it goes in. lol
Thanks to you guys I got in American sports, regards from india 💪🏻
Greatest Story Ever Told.....
They finally made a video with 2 legends
Love the part about the sky hook. This is a fantastic rewinder.
12:40 "This guy is 40 years old..."
and comprised exclusively of pixels.
I watched this thinking it was their last/final game (ever) against each other, and my heart is pounding
I love the 80"s style background music.
great video
I'd argue this Finals was the final springboard to the popularity that would get the NBA to exceptional heights in the 90's and the sustained momentum that to an extent continues today. Bias's caused the NBA (and America really) to get real about the drug abuse that had plagued the league and country for years. The networks stopped airing playoff games on tape delay that year. And a rubber match between two big market teams to decide who could claim victory in the rivalry of that decade brought then record tv ratings for the NBA. When people say Bird and Magic saved the league, this is when you could know once and for all that it had been saved and the future was bright.
This was the greatest player v player rivalry of all time, wish we had smg like this today.
I loved Chick Hearn's call on Magic's junior sky hook too!!🏀🎙🎤
I was supposed to be at work 7 minutes ago.
I'm watching this instead.
much love to the Minneapolis Lakers ♥️ my home 😍
NBA in the 80s was a thing of beauty. 💯 That Magic & Bird rivalry was freaking AWESOME ❤️
Very cool 2 parter moment in history, I think you could do this type of video for Dwight Clark’s catch and the forgotten tackle by Eric Wright on Drew Pearson immediately after
Our arch rivals, the Boston Celtics & it's been a while since we got the 1st overall pick, we only ended up being 2nd during the rebuilding days
Great video, Seth!
Question: Is it time to make a Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons beef history video?
I’ve never seen better basketball than the 1980’s Celtics vs the Lakers. It was perfection.
Y’all forgot tragic Johnson year before to make this more epic
I loved the fake ending halfway through the video and then giving some time to that last shot by Bird that always looks like it's gonna go in.
The music on these videos is so damn good
This game broke my heart!! I had to listen to it on the radio, working late. I have never forgiven Magic for hitting that shot - I leave him off my all time team for that shot! Just crushed my spirit!
Magic didn't want them to call him Tragic Johnson again lol 😆
I'm gonna watch this whole video, knowing what happens, and it's gonna be a painful experience. Damn you, SB.
It looks like it’s going in every time you see it. Beautiful shot, barely off.
The double moment in history, let's go
"i mean, just look at them, they're terrifying" 🤣🤣🤣
-Seth