And Bird is such a gamer. And this is HOBBLED Bird here, just doing it to one of the best defenders ever in Pippen. And people say that prime Bird wouldn't be able to hang today. Whatever... lol

I just remember watchin' it while at a B-ball camp at the Univ of Arkansas. I'm from Little Rock, and I was about 15 or 16 at the time. It was being held somewhere in florida if I remember, & deion had invited a some fellow athletes to his fund raising event for inner city youth & they even think MJ would be able to make it, but he did. It was amazin'..

Jordan's speed from 4:35-4:38 is insane. He goes from 3-4 feet INSIDE the FT line to the other baseline in about 3.5 seconds WHILE DRIBBLING. The fastest times in the 3/4 court sprint each year WITHOUT dribbling are around 3.2-3.3 seconds. And he was dribbling and traveled a few feet farther, too. Amazing.

@makaveli6053

6 жыл бұрын

It's still the fastest one man fast break I ever saw. It's also MJ's fastest run I ever saw

That was the "holy trinity" in basketball. Three of the greatest with three different styles, and they all were about winning

Look at the unreal speed this guy had, as indicated @ the 4:38 & 4:40 juncture. I remember watchin a fund raising telethon that MJ & Deion Sanders & some other guys donated their time & money to at a b-ball camp in '90. They timed MJ in the 40 3 times..he posted a 4.3 twice & a 4.2 once..that's Deion Sanders type speed in the 40 LOL!!

3 dribbles from one end of the court to the other end with a dunk.....thats amazing!

Mike gave the full arsenal of reverse, two-handed and kiss the rim jams in this one!! Bird showing out like the OG Legend he is as well!!

I remember this game. This was November 1990 where the Bulls started off 0-3. Brian Shaw won the game putting in a rebound over Jordan. Bird hit 9 straight field goals.

Thanks for posting this video. That season (1990-91), the Celtics started out 29-5, but then Bird's back went out and it went downhill. The Bulls obviously came on strong at the end to win the whole thing. Type in "Celtics Bulls Easter" into the youtube search box. Someone posted highlights of the Easter game that season. It was a good double-overtime game.

Thats why im so happy about young players like lebron and dwyane wade blackadam the nba been on the right path since 03 draft and 03/04 season and have been playin the right way and loaded with talent right now, imo best its been in 15 years and goin into a great era (been a diehard fan since 82).... i agree with you 100% tho

reggie lewis was sick, man i wish he didnt die like that, he was one of my favorites and our man for taking over for bird (which was supposed to be len bias... damn)....... Bird was the BEST, I'll never forget that 1984 series vs the lakers we won, he was SO amazing (magic was too to be fair)... mj was sick.

I'm glad you pointed that out. Amazing.

thnx for the tip, the easter game was indeed a great game and i loved the clip

it's amazing how old injured and not prime bird and boston could still handle and most times won prime mj and bulls who won the rings at that time!

MJ's speed at 4:40 is incredible. Can anyone think of another NBA player who can dribble up the court faster? I can't.

@makaveli6053

6 жыл бұрын

iiitrey23 Even 10 years later, I still can't think of another NBA player who can go this fast.

Jordan from 95 to 98 still best in the game right? But this Jordan here 90-91 or jordan period from 87-93 my goodness could you imagine him playing today? Jordan's talent just can't stay enough of, there hasn't been anyone close to dominating the game like Jordan did.

Great Game i miss these matchups so much, Timeless Classics !

@max6413 i was going to point that out among other amazing things. even the shots Jordan misses others cant even attempt to look like they are in control. and what about an old Bird just knocking shots down like its breathing.

great upload . sucks they lost at the end though ... keep em comin !

The NBA was on TNT since the 1988-89 season. I think.

"wow Brian Shaw with the gamewinner. He was making big shots long before the Lakers championships, but I cant believe that ball didn't get in Larry's hands" I taped this game when it was on that night, and when you watch the replay of the end, you can see how disgusted Bird is when he doesn't get the ball.

This was once posted in its entirety before the NBA ripped down 95% of the full games. It had crazy momentum swings led by Jordan and Bird, who in just his 2nd game back after a year off dominated Scottie Pippen and anyone else who tried to guard him.

you should check MJ during the 88all star game in Chicago-He grabs a def rebound and tries to head up court, but Olajuwon s in front of & on 1side of him while Magic is a little durther bak in front of the other.They both go for the steal, but he splits through them with a perfect right-to-left behind the back to slip past Hakeem &then crosses back over ball remaining below his knees to avoid Magics swipe at it in1 split second..The whole crowd "OOohs" and he hasnt even crossed halfcourt...

You know what's crazy? Some forums that I've read have some folks comparing Carmelo to Larry. Absolutely effin ridiculous.

Where'd you see that telethon, blackadam? I'd like to see that. I know Jordan ran a 4.3 second 40 in his sophomore year at UNC, but never heard anything about times taken later in his career, though I think he was visibly faster in the late 80's than at UNC or his first couple of seasons.

Those guys are only 6ft. Jordan's longer stride combined with his speed get him down the court much faster. Iverson might be able to match Jordan's first step speed, but that's about it.

Nice vid...keep them coming. Btw...do you have any Wizards games? Thx appreciate it.

2 of the 3-5 greatest players in history on the same court...MJ is the best ever, but I still would take Birds 86Celtics over any team MJ played with, other than the original and only true DEAM TEAM that is...

When was that game played in which the Bulls blew out the Celtics?? Anybody got info on that game?

there was still nba on tnt back then?

Larry Bird was the best all-around player in NBA history.

THE GUY JORDAN WAS GUARDING WON AT THE BUZZER.

You know which year and which date those game were played?? I'd love to see those games where the Jordan's Bulls blew out Bird's Celtics.....

parish traveled

"it would be great if those two teams had meet in the 92 east finals. what a shame." They probably would have if the refs had called a foul in Game 4 of the Celtics-Cavs series. The Celtics were up 2-1 and were about to win game 4, but Reggie Lewis was fouled at the end of the game and the refs ignored it. Anyone else remember that? The Bulls would have won anyway though.

Did the Bulls ever beat the Celtics when Bird played over there??

that was a travel on parish in the end

number 1

Not much, Bird was 23-11 vs MJ over their careers

How much did Bird have?

@kevinblock2307

2 жыл бұрын

Bird had 24pts and 11 reb…not bad for an old ailing player. He was incredible

you trying to give hoops a run for his money??!! Great Vid

MJ getting boxed out by Shaw! Why is Parish taking that shot?!

Did jordan fucking rule or what!

@Mr420woo haha.

Bird beat Jordan 23-11, 85 thru 91.

isiah, iverson

fkin camera angle

This silly "And 1" Generation, that's who lol! They routinely confuse physical ability, with skill. For some reason, they can't wrap their minds around the concept of them being 2 different things. They've been spoiled by the "aesthetics" of what highflyers like MJ, Clyd, Dominique, Dr. J, etc..brought to the game, while totally ignoring their more skilled facets, i.e. High FG% & FT%, High Rebs avg's & so on..they're totally lost..

now thats why i never liked Shaw lol

Celtics stacked team defeats MJ prime. Oh wait....Celtics not so stacked. Bird was MJ's achilles heal. Bird prime > MJ prime.

Larry bird sucks! lol