Larry is so funny and honest post retirement. It’s a joy to hear him talk now.

@francissmithers952

8 ай бұрын

Larry has been that way since day one we just get to see it more

@vinceniederman

7 ай бұрын

@@francissmithers952Even Though Larry Played Before My Time For Boston I Have Great Respect For Him!

Bird is so honest with a great sense of humor. You gotta respect him. Love how he says he’s older or out of shape now while Jordan would never admit that.

@vinceniederman

3 жыл бұрын

Larry Bird is So Funny in This Interview With Dan Patrick Like a Comedian!

@tacotom3492

2 жыл бұрын

He's an asshole... An petty. Any man worth a crap wouldn't talk like that..

@nathanc30

2 жыл бұрын

@@tacotom3492 wtf your problem?

@juniorjohnson9509

2 жыл бұрын

@@nathanc30 He's just jealous that his life has shown him to be worthless.

@thorgardhaugen2193

2 жыл бұрын

@@tacotom3492 speaks the asshole himself, hiding behind his computer and crying like a little girl

Larry doesn’t talk to the media and in general, but when he does it’s great to listen to.

Love how Larry gives Mark Price his props. Underrated in that era.

The thing with Bird, there is no hyperbole no hype, he was that good.

I love listening to Bird. He was awesome. Everyone should thank Bird for making the NBA great again when he played.

@vinceniederman3235

5 жыл бұрын

@Indy Custom Made Me Too I Have Respect For Larry Bird Even Though For The Celtics and One of The Toughest NBA Players Ever!

@Sunny-jz3dy

4 ай бұрын

Its too bad they didn't keep it a team game! Now it's more about shooting a 3 and who's going to be the star of the team! All the things that drove the NBA into the ground in the 70s!

In my opinion, I would have to bring up what Pat Riley said, “ If the game was on the line, give the ball to Jordan. If my LIFE was on the line, would want Bird to take the shot.” Says it all

My favorite Bird interview. He's so candid it's a joy.

People forget this dude was an absolute beast and was unstoppable.

@gfriedman99

Жыл бұрын

Nobody has forgotten who saw him play.

@I_Shit_on_your_shit_point

Жыл бұрын

Nobody forgets. This is just lame dishonest scumbaggery. You had to comment and thats what you cane up with?

@mariosuarez3411

Жыл бұрын

@@gfriedman99 Exactly. Birds is only dismissed by those who never saw him play. He was a better, smarter and tougher version of Luka Doncic, and we can see how a very young Doncic is torching the NBA.

@gfriedman99

Жыл бұрын

@@mariosuarez3411 Doncic is a good comp but you're right Bird was way tougher and overall better.

This is my very favorite interview that DP has ever done. Love Larry Legend. 🍀

What a joy Larry is as a personality, thinking man’s player and clutch performer. I envy all the great gents who had the chance to play with him on the same team. He also was a hell of a coach and a smart tactical thinker.

Larry Bird is simply the BEST ALL-AROUND PLAYER EVER!!! He made his teammates better more than anyone. I will take Larry Bird in his prime(84, 85, 86, 87) over anyone even Michael. By the way, the 80's were the BEST basketball years ever.

@lotuslife3239

2 жыл бұрын

shit Ill take 81 Bird over Miami Lebron any day of the week

@jingqi9106

Жыл бұрын

@@lotuslife3239 Absolutely!

@Soxruleyanksdrool

Жыл бұрын

I'll take Le🐐 over MJ.

@ari-er3qp

Жыл бұрын

😂😢😅

@ari-er3qp

Жыл бұрын

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Greatest clutch shooter of all time. The difficulty of the shots he made. The confidence for him to tell the opponents what he's going to do. His stats during his prime before his back injury. Best all around player. He'd the best small forward that played the game. He'll always be in my best starting five.

@jingqi9106

11 ай бұрын

Bird is the only player to average over 20 points (24), 10 rebounds, and at least 5 assists (6.3) per game for his career.

Even though I hated him, as a Bucks fan, but Larry was so much fun to watch. He was so smart, so competitive, and as confident a player as I've every seen. Funny guy... and can still trash talk.

It's funny how these famously guarded guys retire and allow you inside a bit. This guy may be the best example. What an absolute class act and must not forget, an unquestionable monster on the court. Great interview.

@PorkFrog

8 жыл бұрын

i won't get into whatever he has been personally[and frankly don't care, not like I'm going fishing with him tomorrow], but he is classy in interviews and it's really too bad that we have Barkley being a chatterbox and not Bird...I just listened to Bird explaining how he approached every defender differently, using Tripucka and Rodman and one other guy I can't remember as examples, and thought, 'Man, that really is a window into the greatest basketball mind we've ever seen'...and I wanted more, because I only have a casual understanding of the game

the 'China' comment was top-notch sarcasm...Bird is unusually honest and always funny

I wore a Larry Bird Jersey everyday when I was in Grade 7 and 8, and played with his Card in my sock for most of High School! His talent, hard-work, and determination to win have never been equaled! Wish I had been a bit older to watch him play in person!

@bear24D

5 жыл бұрын

He was an absolute beast in his prime, nobody did it better in his prime.

Man i love larry bird he's so cool.

I would put this on my bucket list to sit down with Larry for an hour at least an hour and ask him questions. He is such a Legend. I could listen to him for hours.

@vinceniederman

2 жыл бұрын

Larry Bird Seems Like a Nice Guy In Person Even Though He Played For The Boston Celtics!

@andybilakshow260

Жыл бұрын

@@vinceniederman hey now

@dutchtea8354

8 ай бұрын

Hey, if I buy the beer, could I have a seat at the table & just listen in?

ALL HEART! greatest SF. greatest shooter. greatest passer. greatest fade away shot. greatest all around player of all time.

That is the most talkative, relaxed, funniest I've ever heard Larry speaking. For a minute or two, I wondered if it really was him. What a great guy, always giving credit where it's due. It was special to even be his fan. Every time I shoot a crumpled paper at the waste basket, I say, "Bird for 3 and the game." If I miss, it,'s, "Bird would've made that." However...my fave athlete was #6, Bill Russell.

@tomoglesby

Жыл бұрын

I don’t recall an interview that he was like this. So good. Dan Patrick also is so good at his job too!!

What sets Bird apart: all time great as a player, coach, gm, and interview

@r.p.mcmurphy6623

2 жыл бұрын

Great coaches have championships. 🤪

As good an interview as I've ever heard. One of the greatest ever yet humble don't see much of that today. I miss the 80's NBA . Larry is right the most individual talent of any era.

@aristotle736

2 жыл бұрын

I was a Lakers fan in the 80s but I had a begrudging admiration for Larry Bird. Now I can just flatly admire him and appreciate what he and Magic did to elevate the NBA to New unprecedented hights.

@weezy3183

Жыл бұрын

Bird was not humble. "I'm better than all you mfs"

@raregoodds3143

Жыл бұрын

larry is overated he wouldnt even be drafted in the wnba today.

@ericperry27

Жыл бұрын

@@raregoodds3143 trolling is an addiction. Seek help.

@raregoodds3143

Жыл бұрын

@@ericperry27 not trolling..sue bird or larry bird. Larry bird coudnt shine her shoes.

I can listen to interviews with him all day.

Larry Legend, class act. Great interview!

honest and funny guy. also an absolute baller in his day

@johnkoziol1537

3 жыл бұрын

You can say that again, pally! I gave you a GREAT, BIG, HUMONGOUS "thumb's up" for saying it already!!!

Great interview. LArry is just one funny yet grounded fella. I swear the best interview ever between two x rivals was that of Magic and Bird on Letterman. Amazing chemistry.

@atomicpunk520

5 жыл бұрын

Amen on that i watched that.Bird:"I always wanted to take a couple of his teeth with me after the game". lol

Larry Bird in his prime is the greatest player I ever saw. An amazing thing about Larry Bird as a great pro shooter is that he played his entire career with a crooked index finger on his shooting hand.

@TorresinhoLFC

8 жыл бұрын

Wei Qi he screwed 2 more fingers on his shooting hand playing baseball so he had a total of 2 good fingers. Still the GOAT!

@weiqi8956

8 жыл бұрын

There is no question Lebron is a great player on both ends of the court. But I'd take Bird any day with the game on the line.

@alexgalarza6908

8 жыл бұрын

Wei Qi people back then and even now, see i dont think people give Larry his due. I remember back then there was a lot of resentment that Larry was deemed the best basketball player in the world when he was because he is white!, in a black man's sport, even TODAY, you ask some people who their top 5 of all time , some won't mention him because of the whole race thing, its sad but TRUE

@ditkoasmpages

8 жыл бұрын

Wei Qi I was in the Celtics locker room several times in the early 1980's. Actually, the first game was in Hartford vs Detroit on the same day as SF beat Dallas in the NFC Championship game with the Clark Catch. I went up to Bird in the locker room after the press move away and shook hands and said great game. I think he said thanks. But, yes he hand a major screwed up index finger on his right hand (softball game where I believe he was the pitcher and took a line drive off of it where it was fractured). I went up to Parish and as I went to shake his hand, he held it out like he was the Queen of whatever with the fingers pointed down. I was 18 at the time and felt like an idiot since I ended up shaking like 3 fingers. Great stories, but even though Larry was my hero, he wasn't the nicest guy in the locker. He seemed like he was kind of weary of speaking to others (not teammates).

@weiqi8956

8 жыл бұрын

ditkoasmpages It's no surprise Larry was that way with people he didn't know well. By nature he's probably somewhat closed (which is not a flaw, just his personality) and when you combine that with various people trying to get a piece of him, it's no wonder he keeps his distance. Magic, on the other hand, was very open by nature. But if you want somebody to watch your back or win a game at the buzzer, I'd go with Larry which is no disrespect to probably the greatest point guard of all-time, Magic Johnson.

great interview Larry is cool as fuck

@newerafrican

8 жыл бұрын

+whatthehellimbored Amen. Nobody was more focused as a player and now he can let it go. A rare man is one who doesn't live in the past, especially HIS past.

Growing up I was a huge Laker fan in the 80"S but I'll always respect Birds game and listening to this hilarious interview makes me appreciate and respect him even more...Great job Bird and DP

I honestly believe Larry Bird is the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen

@RisingSon011

5 жыл бұрын

De Re ..And passer

@Miatacrosser

4 жыл бұрын

Watching his entire career. It's hard to argue he isn't the GOAT

@jaydee5447

4 жыл бұрын

De Re you are probably correct about that

@clifflawrence7479

4 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I think steph curry has become the best deep shooter but from anywhere on the court I think Bird is unmatched.

@bradsully6620

4 жыл бұрын

What a hot take.

One thing on my bucket list would be to sit down and drink a few beers with Bird. I think he would be hilarious.

@anthonyponce4576

6 жыл бұрын

deere3321 I want to throw a bbq with bird and watch march madness together

@bigdaddystinkeye

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll i

@jamesspencer406

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Barkley said don't go drink beer with Bird he get you messed up

Larry legend is so humorous and grounded ,which is not.easy given his fantastic career .And what an entertaining Personality in an interview .

"After missing those free throws (35 yrs ago) you shouldn't show your face." lmao

@vinceniederman3235

7 жыл бұрын

Priceless LOL!

@kaqueburlington4278

5 жыл бұрын

Hilarious 😂

@juniorjohnson9509

3 жыл бұрын

People not from Indiana at that time have no idea how much Indiana worshiped basketball.

@rbb9753

3 жыл бұрын

My mom and dad refused to vote for Baron Hill (one-time Congressman) because he messed up his high school basketball team’s run to the championship.

All time favorite Dan Patrick interview. Great conversational interview and classic Bird

@vinceniederman3235

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Bird Kills Me With Laughter in This Interview With Dan Patrick!

Bird vs Jordan. Pat Riley once said, "If I needed a shot made to win the game, I'd want Jordan to take it. If I needed a shot made to save my life, I'd want Bird to shoot it." I couldn't agree more.

@KyleJamesRichards

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Sarabia that used to be my favorite quote. Until I told it to my friend and responded with “what’s the difference”. Because to him winning is just as important as living

@jameskanney3406

5 жыл бұрын

@@KyleJamesRichards then your friend is an idiot.

@Marvhagler

5 жыл бұрын

Well I have to disagree with Riley I would want bird to take the shot to win the game and to save my life.

@libertypastor1307

5 жыл бұрын

Bird just might miss on purpose if he thought too much about the losses to LA when Riley was coaching them. Lol!

@Dave_B33

5 жыл бұрын

Yup.

I love listening to Larry talk. He sounds exactly like my grandma and uncles. Same cadence, rhythm, word choice, and same kind of jokes.

Never get tired of listening to the bird---awesome interview and Larry is so honest!

I love listening to Bird now. He is so funny and gave us so many great memories!

As a 76ers Fan Larry Bird is So Funny During This Interview with Dan Patrick!

Great interview, God bless Larry he is a class act and one of the most humble legends

my all-time favorite player by a landslide! God Bless!!

A champion on and off the court. LJB was a pleasure to watch play and a joy to listen to now. Humble, smart, and fun.

@patulm

Жыл бұрын

Humble? Loved watching the man play the game but he definitely was NOT humble.

@pauloliveira

Жыл бұрын

@@patulm .. humble now

@patulm

Жыл бұрын

@@pauloliveira yes, it was a good interview. I appreciated the honesty and the humor.

Love Larry Legend. He is just a good ol boy from the Hoosier state.

What a personable guy. How can you not like a guy like that?

@vinceniederman3235

7 жыл бұрын

Very Funny Guy Too LOL!

@tobingallawa3322

5 жыл бұрын

How can you not like him? When you have to play him.

This was hysterical !! Well done Larry and Dan !

@vinceniederman

3 жыл бұрын

It’s Like a Comedy Show During This Interview!

I could listen to him talk all day.

Bird was unique. Never be another one....a passer as great as as Pistol Pete, another legend....

@jpw5029

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah unique, they were both white.

Reporter asks Larry Bird, "Is Jordan the best of all-time?" Bird responds, "He's in the top two!" I am a Utah Jazz fan. I love Larry Bird!!!

@TheMimetolithman

8 жыл бұрын

+Patrick Martin Jordon know's he could jump and run faster but oh No Not shooting or passing

@MrAitraining

7 жыл бұрын

Bird has said many times - back to the dream team days and since that Michael Jordan is the greatest player ever.

@jamesakers2959

5 жыл бұрын

@Ulysses432 ...Bird was an exceptional athlete... you don't have the success he had otherwise...his athleticism just didn't stand out like Jordan's did...

@GOOD-oc9kk

5 жыл бұрын

He also puts Jabbar there with Jordan. He one time answered about the greatest and stated look at the records referring to Jabbar in my opinion.

@killerseddie8295

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesakers2959 Yeah, you can't average 10.0 rebounds in that era and NOT be athletic.

Gotta love Larry Legend, just so down to earth and as funny as he was talented, great interview.

I never knew Larry Bird was funny. You learn something new every day

@vinceniederman3235

8 жыл бұрын

+Not Saying True and Larry Bird Was a Good NBA Player Even Though He Played For Boston!

I could listen to him all day. I'd love to have a beer with him. Such a trip.

Larry legend

Larry is fun to listen to - witty. What a player. I'm currently revisiting some of the old NBA games from that era, and thoroughly enjoying the experience!

Great memories of watching Larry in his prime. Every time they played the Lakers it was war, lets not forget the hated Pistons.

Out of Respect As a 76ers Fan Since 1995 I Use Larry Bird in NBA Street Vol 2 At Times and Larry Is a NBA Legend Without Question!

The most modest and best player ever.

@indylaughs3375

4 жыл бұрын

Larry was far from modest . He was the greatest trash talker ever

@twinwankel

4 жыл бұрын

He was a competitive man on court and no great superstar is without a huge competitive streak. And that’s where the trash talking comes from and I agree with the other guy, it’s not trash talk if you back it up. It’s truth. But off the court, he is by far the most humblest superstar I ever heard speak. And he never talks about himself or how great he is. He goes out of his way to tell how great others were even though he crushed every one of them. You have to prod him to even talk about himself like Dan did.

i'm 40 pounds heavier then i was when i played, i'm broken down, i've got a fight in me, but it's not the fight i once had, but it be a pretty close game.

From Australia, I used to watch Larry, Magic, Kareem... I didn't realize then that I was watching some of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. An incredible era!

Larry was the best player ever!

You gotta love Larry Bird. That was a wonderful interview!

This man was absolutely deadly. I was a Philly fan and Bird gave Dr. J and the guys all they could handle!! The greatest Small Forward to play the game after Dr. J.

@vincecozzi1112

Жыл бұрын

Nice try

Love Larry Bird - brutal competitor but also brutally honest, no BS he tells it like it is and has a good sense of humor about it - makes him even more of a legend and a great guy.

awesome interview! you always heard that larry bird was a funny guy. but to listen to him is another thing completely. just awesome.

We need more Larry bird interviews

I saw bird play Soviet team in late 70s with ISU. wow. Legend!

@soonerwhirle

Ай бұрын

I was at that game, too!! I knew then we'd pretty tough to beat

Good guy Larry. Love him.

Larry legend! great interview...

Great interview with Larry Bird. He described basketball in Indiana back then the way I remember it. The funniest part of the interview was at the 0:50 second mark until the 2:00 minute mark lol.

Great stuff! Always good to hear from Larry.

It's Funny Larry Bird Was a Trash Talker During His Playing Days Now He's Funny As Hell in This Interview Making Dan and His Crew Laugh So Hard!

I laugh every time I hear "Lebron is the greatest SF of all time". It's not even close. As a shooter, a passer, a rebounder, and even a defender. Bird comes out on top. Not to mention toughness,

@jonq8714

8 жыл бұрын

+Darrin Combs I hear ya. In fact, if I were to pick a SF for my all time team, i'd go with Bird and if we was taken I'd go with Pippen before LeBron...

@sakketin

7 жыл бұрын

jon Q That's crazy. LeBron is one of the greatest how you gonna tell me he's worse than Pippen?

@jonq8714

7 жыл бұрын

Jamming InDaStreets I said this before the most recent finals... I think I take him before Bird now... but Pippen is my all time favorite player so I still think I'd take pippen because I'm a homer like that.

@sakketin

7 жыл бұрын

jon Q I still think Bird is better tho but only a bit. I love both of their styles of play but I'd go with Bird because of his ability in the clutch and toughnes.

@jonq8714

7 жыл бұрын

Jamming InDaStreets at that level we'd be happy with either guy. I love Bird too.

still can't believe this dude shot so dam good with a messed up finger on his right hand his entire career...

I always enjoy the way dan interviews it’s like we’re at the bar just talking never feels like a interview

ill never understand why people would hate on Larry Bird

@mikebeasley6447

5 жыл бұрын

ONE WORD JEALOUSY! PURE & SIMPLE.

greatest ever...

@cedricbarrey3537

8 жыл бұрын

He is top 5 ever. But not the best. Coming from a Bird s fan.

@ClearReception

8 жыл бұрын

oh I know, Larry is the absolute best.

@loganwaddington8564

6 жыл бұрын

Larry is trash

@jonestergaming7004

5 жыл бұрын

you know you just described yourself in one word, right logan?

@jackson5781

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Legend easily better than Lebron

This is bye far my favorite interview with Larry legend! I think he respects Dan patrick.

Larry Bird is the greatest forward to ever play the game

@scottdavidson7001

4 жыл бұрын

That's debatable.

@panzerlambert1194

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottdavidson7001 No its not

@scottdavidson7001

4 жыл бұрын

@@panzerlambert1194 yes it is.

@lukesen6825

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Cianfarani LMFAOOO no one thinks this

@ChristmasCrybaby

3 жыл бұрын

He's not the best forward lol he's not even the best small forward. Overall Lebron is the best forward to ever grace the game, and hes the best small forward as well. THEN Tim Duncan.... and then Bird. Bird could never carry a team the way LeBron has season after season. You put lebron on that 80's Celtic team, GREATEST TEAM ALL TIME. Now put bird on the 2015 cavs and tell me what happens?? No kyrie, no love, just bird, dellavedova, and Tristan Thompson lol cmon. I love Larry but never. Never will he be better than Bron. Maybe Timmy D, but bron is too far lol.

GOAT during his prime

I love that Larry straight up calls Michael Jordan out lmao

Larry is so confident and yet so humble at the same time. He is a great guy! I’m a long time fan of his. I’m older and I watched him in the 80s but I check out his utube videos often.

No one will ever knock Larry out of the greatest starting 5. I’ve got Wilt, up front with Larry and LeBron. Magic and MJ in the backcourt. That’s 82-0 right there…

Larry Bird is Hysterical in This Interview With Dan Patrick Being a Comedian Making Dan and His Guys Laugh Big Time Like a Comedy Show!

As has been said in these comments great interview and great honesty on the part of Larry Legend👏

Ive been searching utube for an interview with larry for a while now a full one not just a few minutes and this is the first ive found ive come across a ton of other players talking about larry specifically his trash talking so to find this im so grateful thank you for sharing

Being a homegrown Hoosier all I can say is.... God I love Larry Bird

Larry was so freaking awesome!

The only all time great I know of that understood it was a game.

You've got to admit: For 14 minutes, LJB told it how it is. No " I'm the baddest MF'er to ever suit up", just flat out honesty. And I honestly think that if you presented him with a basketball challenge, he'd move Heaven and Earth to make it come true for you, because he's a true competitor, and will be until the day he dies. ALL props and honors to LJB and EMJ, because without them, the NBA wouldn't exist. You young punks.......take notes.

What an entertaining interview! Larry Bird had me cracking up! Larry Bird and Reggie Miller were always my favorite players to watch because they could shoot the long ball and they made their free throws.

@one7decimal2eight

5 жыл бұрын

and could do some serious trash talking

@bodybytacos6043

5 жыл бұрын

@Dennis Leavitt Yes he did in the 1993-94 season.

Bird has changed so much from his interviews in the 1980's

@bobbyhulll8737

3 жыл бұрын

I think this was probably closer to how he was in the locker room or in the summmer

The Party Story is So Priceless LOL I Love Larry Bird's Funny Humor!

Bird is great! More Bird interviews! 👍👍👍👍

Sooooo unfiltered, honesty, dry wit, with that Indiana country drawl mixed in, I love listening to Larry (and I'm a city kid from Boston). Larry and Barkley are the two ex-players I love listening to, and that's about it.

I love most how Dan REALLY gets into his guests' personal stories like the BBQ story. Dan's face lights all the way up when Bird started telling a personal story like the BBQ story

What a baller. Just an absolutely brilliant player.

Larry Bird was a great player, and seems like a pretty cool guy !! I loved watching the Celtics in the eighties !!!

Larry Bird confidence will always be there. I like listening to Larry or stories about Larry. Legendary for sure.

04:15 JC always knows how to make an entrance! Larry Legend is awesome.

toughest player ever. doesnt bitch. doesnt complain. all heart. all guts. greatest shooter, passer, all around player of all time.