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When Larry’s shots fall dead center in the hoop and the net barely moves as the ball falls through… that is a thing of beauty.

@richardeast3328

Жыл бұрын

And the snapping sound the net makes after the ball passes through.

@eddiehaskell1957

Жыл бұрын

That's called hitting the bottom of the net. When the ball hits the rim before going through the net, i said oh hell Larry's having a bad shooting night.

@water2bank804

Жыл бұрын

I would like to see a stat....of all the shots Larry took (not incl dunks) how many found pure net and no rim I think that percentage would be mind blowing

@stoopidhead7898

Жыл бұрын

I’m 45, back when I was 13, my uncle took me to a Celtic’s game. My family is NY. I don’t need to say any more! Yanks, Giants, rangers and St John’s. At 13, I watched that man put on a jumper clinic! Right and left handed! He scored 46 and didn’t play the 4th quarter!

@Sunny-jz3dy

6 ай бұрын

Damn! Lol. I'm jealous! Would love to have been there!

Can't get enough Larry Legend stories. 🏀

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@theallseeingmaster

Жыл бұрын

I would re-watch every Celtics game he played. Even knowing the results beforehand; watching Larry, in his playing prime, makes the time spent worthwhile.

@eddiehaskell1957

Жыл бұрын

@@NickSmithNBA Every video you put out there.

I saw this play LIVE, in 1987. Mychal Thomson FOULED Bird as well, hitting his shooting hand/arm...and Bird STILL hit the shot! Look at the way Worthy covered Bird, holding him aggressively, practically terrified Larry will hit the shot...and he did. Lebron James, nor anyone in today's game has done anything remotely like this. And Larry Bird TOLD them the play. Let that sink in, folks.

@ulaper6465

Жыл бұрын

Bird is the genius in the history of basketball. None will ever beat his effortless technique.

@cacornhusker2940

Жыл бұрын

LeBrainless sucks and wouldn't last a season playing in the 80's thru the Bad Boys Era in the 90's. MJ, The Goat got mauled back then and is still the Greatest...it was like 5 man football during the playoffs back then. Remember McHale The Biggest "Softie" in the League Clotheslining Rambis??? The was Hilarious and frightening at the same time. The Current NBA Pansies in Pigtails and Tights wouldn't last a season back then let alone become HOF'ers and play more than ten years talking all those beatings.

@hvyduty1220

11 ай бұрын

I love hearing, how he told them then done it.

@17hondo1

8 ай бұрын

I loved to watch Larry play. He brought it every night.

@derekjuarez9762

3 ай бұрын

He didn’t foul anyone. That wasn’t a foul back then. Today that would be considered a foul. That’s why we need to bring back the rules from the 80’s and 90’s era.

At Larry's prime, he was unstoppable and has no equal. A completely athlete who did not need unbelievable physical ability to defeat you again and again

"Course you know me" Larry was my favorite

Larry just had that black airforce energy in him

@HenDawgTV

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

To fully appreciate how crazy this story is you need to understand how great a player James Worthy was. First pick of the first round of the NBA draft as a college junior by the reigning Champs, NBA Hall of Fame, and NBA Finals MVP, Worthy was a beast. He tells this story the best, "Fuuu q!"

@macsaints10

Жыл бұрын

Cooper, was probably the best cover man in basketball at they era as well.

@christophermclean3921

Жыл бұрын

Coming from great players is real compliment and respect. That Laker team was great.

@smoothALOE

Жыл бұрын

You’re right. Big Game James was often considered the third best star on that team, but when they other two are arguably the best to play their respective positions, you realize why he gets forgotten at times. To me, there was no better player out on the fastbreak in the history of basketball. He had speed and intelligence and timing. He was awesome.

@NeverTalkToCops1

Жыл бұрын

Worthy was the opposite of that laughing hyena, harlem globetrotter styled "magic" johnson.

@davidthompson62

Жыл бұрын

As a Celts fan, I hated James Worthy because he was that good. He was really The Laker who put their team over the top of the Celtic.Worthy was dripping with talent who you hated to see his hands on the ball. He’s never given enough credit for those Laker championships after 1986 with Magic and Kareem on the team. James Worthy was awesome.

Larry was only loud enough usually for the person he was talking to to hear. He didn't yell or pound his chest because he didn't have to. His trash talk was psychological warfare and he viewed it as part of the game. Winning was everything.

As someone once said... "It aint trash talking if you can back it up".

What people don't talk enough about is how quick Bird was. No, he couldn't out-sprint you, but he was much quicker than most players in the few steps that mattered. Also, Larry was big, at least 6'9" and probably an inch taller than that. Big.

@jack-of-all-trades1234

Жыл бұрын

Agility and timing is as important as speed.

@ulaper6465

Жыл бұрын

He didn't need to out-sprint anyone. His technique was ingenious without much effort

@davemartino5997

9 ай бұрын

@@jack-of-all-trades1234don’t forget his st Stamina he wore players out just ask Kareem .

@sullman1967

9 ай бұрын

This “he wasn’t athletic” talk was nonsense. Larry was an athlete unlike any 6’9” forward of his time. He would kill guys who believed that nonsense.

This straight up gave me goosebumps. I wasn’t watching basketball when this first happened, but I’m glad I can still relive these moments today.

So lucky growing up in the 80's living 30 minutes from The Garden. Countless games!

Excellent video Larry is the ice man!!!

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Always thought of Gervin as the iceman but I appreciate the kind words on the video! Haha

These were the days of real and fun to watch basketball.

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Wish I could have watched those Magic Vs Bird games!

@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635

Жыл бұрын

@@NickSmithNBA I was watching a lot of basketball back then but after Bird and Magic left it all went down the drain for me. Haven't watched basketball since except some college playoffs. You missed some great basketball games.

@steve4158

Жыл бұрын

Bird and stars of his era would dominate in today's no touch, slack defense NBA!

@macsaints10

Жыл бұрын

I can’t even turn it on today, I will watch, Sir Charles, Shaquille, Kenny and Ernie. They’ve ruined my enjoyment when the chatter is anti cops, anti America worst all is LaDawn James uneducated ignorance.

"Face." My son is going to use that this weekend. 🤣

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

hahaha, love it!

@carolynclaire5241

Жыл бұрын

We used to say that in HS. It is a classic!!

Another great video put together by Nick Smith.

They gave bird the right name Larry the Legend in his own time a top blazzing killer* We was bless to see the gifted gunslinger in action*

Another great edit. Thanks man, I know the story very well, but I really enjoyed it! Your edits are on another level from anyone else

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Well-compiled and well-edited. Definitely, a thumb's up from me!.

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Often you can say a player is different, but man Larry Bird was DIFFERENT.

No player ever made a bigger immediate impact to a team than Larry Bird did when he started for the Celtics. That’s why he should be the GOAT. Nothing against Jordan but Larry Legend will always be my GOAT.

I can never get tired of hearing these stories about Bird.

Seen these stories so many times but I never get sick of them! My future daughter who is due in July and is going to be named Birdie. wasn’t even my idea but I’m cool with it! 😂

Bird is the best all around basketball player that ever lived

That’s very high praise from some Lakers greats. Worthy was a hell of a player on both ends and Scott one of the best on the defensive end.

@g-mode5047

10 ай бұрын

Of all of them Michael Cooper guarded Larry the best. Even Larry said it. Dats a hell of a compliment comin from Bird.

I have heard these Bird stories over and over, BUT I never grow tired of them. This video has some interesting editing over other videos about the same stories.

Larry Legend

Really enjoyed this. Your post was the clearest and best overall. Thank you

LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️

To quote Yogi Berra. I aint bragging if you can back it up

Never get tired of them, reel them in!

GOAT

I grew up in NY during the Bird era. We hated Boston but had mad respect for Bird game but his trash talk shut many a man up. The finger🤣

@triplebbb1484

Жыл бұрын

Just admit that you hated Larry growing up. I grew up as a Lakers fan and I hated Larry with passion. Now that I’m much older, I have mad respect for his basketball skills.

Larry Bird stories are great, cuz even today he doesn't get the credit he deserves.

There were lot of people who hated Larry Bird for just that reason and I was one of them but all the respect in the world for Mr. Larry Bird. Wish he stopped beating my team all the time because I had to see Red light up his cigar after the game during the post game interviews.

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Respect!

He talked the talk❤❤ e❤❤ and he walked❤ ❤❤the walk!😮❤

Larry is King! Very good as always Nick

I'm ready to watch it all over again 😊

Love the Larry Bird videos. As a Lakers' fan, I hated him but respected him. Glad that this shot of his wasn't the greatest shot in that game.

Look at all these great men, singing Larry birds praises, that says something.

Being from LA I couldn’t stand Larry until years later after the dust settled…. Now I love watching Larry Bird videos….. Same thing with Mario Lemieux

Playing with someone who's telling you what they're about to do is like being 10 years old and playing your dad.

I love Worthy. He says, "he was an asshole" and "I didn't like him" and yet he smiles remembering the games and has nothing by respect.

I was watching all of these great guys play. Good times to be around

Not just a great time but it was a fun time.

The holding there was insane. LeBron would strip off his jersey and go down.and cry

@philr182

Жыл бұрын

This is just one reason I think Larry would be even more dominate in today's game. If he was that good with people draped all over him, grabbing and hacking, imagine what he could do in todays game. Plus if they did hold and hack, and got called, he shot over 80% from the line, so he'd bury you there as well.

@cindyknudson2715

8 ай бұрын

@philr182 His career low was 83.6 and his career high was 93.0

Larry legend!

That pass in the beginning. Marvellous!! LOL!

Awesome edits, brought a lot of good commentary on this from various clips together. Constructed well, and paints the picture of the Legend's prowess very well

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Air Jordan's best statistical season with Scottie Pippen even failed to contain an injured Larry Bird. He is called Larry Legend by pundits and his peers for a reason.

@davemartino5997

9 ай бұрын

Yep look at all those games edge definitely to bird I remember one play third got the ball to win the game with Jordan and pippen guarding bird he drained it in both their faces .

These guys are funny-love it 😂😂

Larry Bird is a GENIUS in the history of basketball

"It was like, Here comes death...Here come Death." LOL. A.C. Green has the best facial expressions. I'd go to his Church just to "watch" him Preach.

Great stories! Thank you gentlemen for sharing them. Those 80's games between the Lakers and Celtics were legendary. I didn't watch them all but I saw enough.

Good video bro! Definitely have to react to this 💯

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 💯

That’s one of the best stories ever! Larry Legend!!!😂

Damn so Larry bird created the phrase “face “🤯💯

Bro I love ur videos they're full of soul, simple and no fluff, dope storytelling thank u

Oh man! I remember the Lakers-Celtics rivalry, and I used to hate Larry Bird... Every time he put up the last-second shot and made it, I was upset for days. But, you got to give it to the Legend... He's right up there with the greatests!!!

Larry Legend was and is THE GOAT of basketball.

You can compare LeBron, Kobe and maybe half of MJ's career...the depth of great players was so deep in the 80s and 90s..not one of those players had that much competition...and was still great..Larry is the GOAT..period

Love it!

He had such a beautiful action.

😁 Excellent! Thank you.

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

At 10:00 min. that is the BEST UM REACTION?? REALIZATION? UNDERSTANDING?? FINALIZATION?? ACCEPTANCE?? ACTKNOWLEDGEMENT ??? FACIAL EXPRESSION ?? I don't know what to call it?? But it is my new ALL TIME FAVORITE EVER......

One of the things that Make Larry Legend stand out was that he was aWhite man in a Black man’s world and Dominating, GOAT

He often got vilified because he is white, but the black NBA stars of that time, at the very least, respected him because he always backed up his trash talk with results. He actually went on to become good friends with many of them.

Larry Legend...is the GOAT!

Finals, game on the line, and he tells them the play ahead of time AND makes the shot.

"I was eating wedding cakes everyday" Larry Bird 😂

great clip THANK YOU

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video

That was a game 4 in the Finals 😂😂😂😂

Larry Bird would destroy people in todays NBA

Larry spoke facts

Bird crushed it!! Love it. Please dump the background music though. Really almost unwatchable at times.

Is it just me, or does AC Green look like a bobble head doll with eyes 👀 and an afro? Very underrated player though

And for the youngheads...the Lakers were hof beast..kareem/ magic..probably 2 and 5, the greatest to ever play the game,add James worthy,Kurt rambus.. So when they talk about Larry being that good..that is coming from GOATS

Face. I love that

Larry would have shot so many more threes and such a higher percentage in today's league.

Wish a movie would be made of all of this. I’d buy tickets like crazy and see it over and over.

I met Larry in a nite club in Illinois stood beside this giant of a man and shared a beer, I bought 😅 1979

That shot at 4:38 over Kareem ffs.

Won't let me like your channel but I liked it lol

Larry should be talked about as much as Jordan he was a cold killer straight up assassin

The thumbnail is crazy 🤣😭😭😂😂

I just wish more people would come out and tell their own stuff 🤣. I remember watching all them Great Games against the L.A. Faker's 😂. But they were Larry's Thorn in the Side. Between 2 Other Championship 🏆🏆

I wish everyone that talks trash, as it's called today could do what I witnessed back then, didn't know the extent of it though. That was just part of it back then, I wish people today could be able to experience the feeling NBA back then during it's real primetime! Thank you for bringing these feelings back to me after all these years. The mid to late 80's was basketball at its best, Mike was great but, back then play was real. Miss that basketball like crazy, money ended up getting in the way too much, I think. Money isn't what life is about, can't tell anyone that now days though. Things are going downhill fast.

@frankszablewskifromsableir1077

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly said. Won’t say anymore. You got it.

@NickSmithNBA

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could bring back some memories with this video !

When people talk about Joker and the Nuggets style, I think of Bird and the Celtics, Magic with the Lakers, MJ with the Bulls. Tough, competitors, off the charts ball IQ, made their teammates better, owned the court on or off ball, the threat was real.

For us who lived in the Boston area, we were lucky enough to see Bird play until his body just gave out. To say it simply, he had IT and his great play made us want to watch every game to see what new thing he might do. He really was a special, talented player. There are few Boston sports greats that get put anywhere near The Great Bobby Orr or Ted Williams; both can be argued as the greatest who ever played their respective sports. Larry Bird is one of them. That’s not small praise in this town folks!

Larry was great and that video was great also!

He jumped as well as most, he ran effortlessly, and he out thought all of them...let's get the record straight

@robertkemp185

5 ай бұрын

Therefore he was athletic … talk about white stereotypes

Back in the 70's there were levels of talking on the court: trash talking then smack talking & the more confrontational shit talking. Each level was totally different but it could escalate real fast between smack talking & shit talking.

Acronym "SHIT" = "S"hip "H"igh "I"n "T"ransport. This acronym came out of old England back when "goods" were transported by sailing ships..and "MANURE" was a commodity transported by sailing ship...they hung the bags of manure from the ceilings and walls to keep the manure dry. .

@rmcfete

8 ай бұрын

Interesting

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Acronym "SHIT" = "S"hip "H"igh "I"n "T"ransport. This acronym originated in old England back when "goods" were transported by sailing ships. Manure was a commodity transported by sailing ships and if the manure was allowed to get wet...it made a stinking mess...so they hung the bags of manure from the ceilings and walls to keep the manure dry. 😂

Bird Magic Jordan - the holy trinity of the basketball panthéon

that thumbnail quote is wild out of context

You put out amazing content. I'm pissed at myself for just now discovering it. Great job!!! If I could afford it I would definitely help as a patreon but I can watch, smash the like button and I just subscribed. Thank you for blessing us with this content