MJ had a rule that none of his team mates were ever allowed to say a word to Bird. He also said Bird taught him everything he knew about trash talking.

One thing that sets Larry apart from all others is everything he accomplished for basketball after his retirement. He didn't retire from basketball, only from playing.

@Alice-xy3fi

Ай бұрын

And, in addition to his MVPs, championships, and all the rest, he then added Coach of the Year, and when he retired from that, he made Executive of the Year-- the only player to have won all three (though it's obv. not a level playing field because of all the years Black players were denied that kind of post-retirement job opportunities). Also...don't be so quick to jump to conclusions, esp. one so disgusting as to assume a Bird fan is a (barf) Celtics fan. I was a diehard Lakers fan (with a years'-long crush on Byron Scott) and I freakin' hated the Celtics. But the way I felt was, if you loved basketball, you had to love watching Larry, even while he was tying you up in knots. His game was just so beyond skillful, so interesting, exciting, beautiful, intelligent, creative, surprising, witty, joyous, amazing...etc. So yes, I'll go to the mat for Larry as one of the top 3 GOATs (all on the same level, and there for different reasons), and maybe even THE GOAT...just don't call me no Celtics fan! p.s. I also really liked Aguirre, especially when he was with the Pistons, and I really like some of things he's said (including something about Bird, which I just heard the other day but can't recall at the moment, natch) so it was fun hearing of your connection to him.

I was born and raised in Detroit in the early 70s Detroit Bad Boys fan but I loved Larry Bird the way he played the game

If Bird played today, he'd average a 30 point triple double. While playing only the first three quarters.

@rogerahier4750

Ай бұрын

Actually, if you want to limit his minutes, have him sit out the 1st quarter and see what's going on from there, then come in and take over the game with whatever needs done.

During his tenure as President of the Pacers, one of the players related a scene he watched. Larry was entering the practice court and he picked up a loose ball, from deep 3 point range, in dress shoes and clothes, dropped a 3, nothing but net. Continued on his way and never looked back.

Follow up to the 3 point contests...Bird won the first 3 but was injured for the 4th which was won by Hodges of the Bulls who had finished 2nd to Bird twice previously. When the media asked Hodges if he only won due to Bird's absence, he said "Larry knows where to find me." When Bird was told what Hodges said, Bird responded..."Yeah, I know where...at the end of the Bulls bench." Savage! Lol

@Budman_4044

8 күн бұрын

And Larry did it with his warm ups on.

@bebedenham362

4 күн бұрын

I love that story.....love love love lol.... cuts right thru.

There's so much more. He trash talked his entire career. I personally like the video NBA legends who were terrified of Larry Bird.

They called him, Larry Legend while he was still playing……. ❤😂🎉Larry Legend 🌍🌎🌏

Bird always goes up everyone’s list once they watch a few of his videos. #birdgang 🏀👍🏼🔥

@chadwendt8702

27 күн бұрын

The eye test

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

@danielhughes3677

Ай бұрын

I see you respecting the 🐦 all the time he's the 🐐

@irishgrl

Ай бұрын

@@danielhughes3677 yep! 👍

@danielhughes3677

Ай бұрын

@@irishgrl I'm Irish

Larry Legend would dominate today's NBA 🏀🐐...dead eye shooter... unselfish teammate... double digit rebounds... clutch... and....the last 6 years of his career.... broken back... double Achilles surgery...I could go on but the more you watch...the more you see that he's the greatest all around player.,.best small forward to ever play

@user-nr5ux7gr2g

Ай бұрын

Yeah these defenders today would get destroyed by Larry they're nothing compared to the defenders Larry played against like Michael Cooper with the Lakers and Dennis Rodman with the pistons/bulls, Bird would average a triple double every season and people forget that when Larry came into the league the 3 - point shot was new and not used like it is today

@rogerahier4750

Ай бұрын

@@user-nr5ux7gr2g He invented the 50/40/90 club. A master of the dagger 3. He didn't need the 3 pointer. For the most part, he didn't use it much at all until after his 1st back injury in 85 off season.

@amyaeschbach3581

Ай бұрын

Gotta watch Making the Case- for Larry Bird as the GOAT! Outstanding

Tha GOAT!! Doesn’t just talk trash. He backs it up every time! He would dominate even today.

@tonyduncan7710

Ай бұрын

I think he's the greatest ever. He could do anything Jordan could do it just didn't look as spectacular. Do you know why God made Larry less athletic than all the others???? To keep it fair?

@user-nr5ux7gr2g

Ай бұрын

Celtics aren't my team but I always admired Larry's game and he's my first pick on my top 5 greatest players

@davidsleith7222

Ай бұрын

i seriously doubt if todays nba could handle bird. prolly average a x3 double easily, the dude just comprends the game better. plus he's tough as nails.. his trash talking would make half the league run home to their mommies. absolute legend, my topkek 8 days a week.

@tonyduncan7710

Ай бұрын

He would dominate especially today

@user-nr5ux7gr2g

Ай бұрын

@@davidsleith7222 and a large portion of today's NBA players wouldn't make it in Bird's era , Steph Curry wouldn't even make the team

That's why they call him larry legend 👏 🙌

Did you know that Mark Aguirre was scared to death to play Larry Bird more than anybody?

@cindyknudson2715

Ай бұрын

There are some fun interviews with other players that reference it.

@tonyduncan7710

Ай бұрын

Sorry Mark Aguire

Bird was narrating the scoring to Dr J. Dr J started talking when Bird missed his first six shots, and DrJ had scored 3 in a row. From that point on Bird was saying, 6/6, 10/6, 12/6, 18/6, at 38/6 Bird told DrJ that he’s washed up. Dr J took a swing at Bird for the slight, and a brawl ensued. Both were ejected, and that’s how it ended.

@215rwg

25 күн бұрын

Recently heard Barkley add to the story. Larry yelling about "get this old man off me". Had to be his rookie year.

Hey great reaction I think you guys are pretty cool!... "Larry Bird, greatest passer of all time with re-edit"!!!! DO IT

@cindyknudson2715

Ай бұрын

Yes!

I always thought MJ, Kobe and Bird had a different level of competitiveness than everyone else. I don't much like any of these guys and especially dislike Bird being a 76ers fan in his day, but I have full respect for how much a nightmare he was for us.

@215rwg

25 күн бұрын

I remember watching the Sixers make a run and then hating Larry.

Watch "Larry Bird was no choirboy". That's the video where he takes Lambier to the floor and is beating the crap outta him while they are laying on Rodman. Flipping hilarious!

@NC-Mama-Bear

Ай бұрын

Laimbeer deserved it.

@215rwg

25 күн бұрын

@@NC-Mama-Bear I like the beat down Chief gave him.

I think my favorite was when Larry called out a rookie and said hey watch this, air balled, and tells the guy, I can do that and won't be pulled out of the game, can you? 😂

They listed him at 6'9" but he was rmuch closer to 6'10". Pay attention when you see him next to Magic, Larry is about an inch and a half taller. He had a great Post Game, so he always had a mismatch. If you put somebody his size on him, he would just take them outside, a smaller player would get tortured in the paint until the opposing coach switched defenders. There really wasn't anything they could do one on one to stop him.

Larry is the most competitive person ever. I grew up in Boston in the Bird era, the whole leage was great. The Lakers Celtics rivalry was like nothing I've ever seen, it was a great time to be an NBA fan. Magic and Bird saved the NBA. Chech out making the dase- also a courtship of rivals, documentary about bird and Magic. Great reaction guys!

Okay so the part where magic was talking about he couldn't play and Larry said he put on a show for him? Dude I got to find that footage it was like he was a one-man Harlem Globetrotters I swear he was clowning fools the whole time!

Bird didn't make many digs at his opponents. He just told them what he was going to do and did it. If anything it was a teaching lesson every time. He was loyal to one team and to his teammates. He raised their game level. If a teammate couldn't keep up the pace when it was needed, he wasn't on the team long. Good reaction. Thanks for sharing.

Larry worked at a hotel when he was about 15 years old. On breaks he would play basketball on a court behind the hotel with black guys that worked at the hotel. The guys were like 18, 19, 20 years old. That's where Larry learned his game and the trash talking. Black players should take pride that Bird learned how to play basketball because of them.

Larry is listed at 6'9", but Magic is 6'9" and side by side Bird is taller.

@ContrarianCorner

Ай бұрын

It looked like almost a 2-inch difference between them standing next to each other. I always figure they rounded up for Magic and rounded down for Bird.

@heshy14

Ай бұрын

Bird is 6’9”. I know him and I’m 6’4”. He’s no taller than that. If anything he’s closer to 6’8”

@IFdude

Ай бұрын

@@heshy14 You realize a person loses height as they age. Especially tall people. He's in his late 60s. I have no doubt at minimum he's lost an inch of height compared to his playing days. I think it's like someone else commented. They averaged up for Magic, and averaged down for Bird. Because every picture or video I've seen of them standing next to each other, Bird is noticeably taller.

@heshy14

Ай бұрын

@@IFdude Yes, I do realize that. Reread what I said. I’ve literally stood next to him, have you?

@TheJohnnywbred

Ай бұрын

When i remember magic coming out he was listed as 6’8”

Bird was confident about his shot because he stayed after practice at every level and shot the ball for a couple hours in an empty gym.

I'm a die hard Lakers fan, but Iloved to watch Larry Bird play. I hated the Celtics, but I loved to watch Larry, even when he beat us. He was poetry in motion. He was the GOAT. There will never be another like him.

Prime Larry Legend would average 50 today if he wanted to. Elite floor general, elite passer, and more. Imagine the Celtics right now with a 6'10" Bird running the offense. I'm a lifelong Lakers fan, btw, but he earned his respect.

James Worthy said “ Jordan made you look slow, Larry made you look stupid”. Larry got every teammate on the court involved in the game, notice that in his passing video there’s many times he has the shot but feeds it to a teammate so they score, the HOFamers on his team were made by Larry drawing the double team then passing to the open teammate for a undefended easy shot, he was inspirational and unselfish

More Bird trash talking and passing stories. There’s some good ones with Gary Peyton and Jamaal Mashburn. Crazy good

@floydtaylor6168

Ай бұрын

I love the Craig Ehlo story -- "is your momma watching"? Damn.

Pacers fan and while yall talking Larry coached and was the pacers gm and is still involved with the team. Lmfao😂

Bird is just shy of 6'10", he was, in my opinion, pound for pound the toughest scrapinest player in the NBA at that time. Not the strongest or a bully , but he definitely threw hands if warranted, and at times unwarranted. lol. There are two or three vids on him worth a look, the Alpha male rookie vid (includes some amazing facts and stats also) and the 10 most savage moments. Then 5 times he played injured and also greatest passer re-edit. I enjoyed your reaction to this, you guys kept it going but also made it interesting with your impressions and commentary peppered throughout in the perfect balance. :) Larry is by far my fav, always has been, not only for the astronomical bball IQ and unparalleled confidence and clutch, but for the type of man he is. Truly a genuine, stand up, do what needs done at all times man. Magic, Michael and Kobe are those types of men too, that's is the difference that separates a GOAT from a great athletic player, I wish more often that aspect was included when I hear so many young peeps ranking the top 3, 5 10.....I believe to reach or be considered a GOAT should be based on more than just the caliber of their game, but also the caliber of their character and disposition, heart and showing up every game 100% for the team & the W. If you watch more films of Birds, notice the number of clean and easy buckets he doesn't take but passes the ball to team mates, A GOAT is a GOAT because they make their team mates better too. His scoring stat line overall would be much higher if he'd have taken more shots instead of passing. The players I named above along with Bird are truly, inarguably my GOATs, in every aspect. If the criteria for deeming a player a GOAT is based on just shooting 3s , being a bigger,,stronger more athletic player...well shit.....then there are a lot more candidates.....GOAT status is just that because skill ,ability and talent in sports is not only physical. Players seemed to take the game more personally then, I miss the kind of play that was like it was learned & played in the school yard or neighborhood court . I feel so lucky that I grew up with the OG NBA, the game now seems to have no heart/soul, no real competition between players that throw everything in to win, physically, strategically and humbly. IDK....honestly, I find it boring after 10 min. I enjoy hockey very much too, if you haven't reacted or are familiar with it much, there are some jaw dropping skills in that sport that most don't realize for not watching or knowing....I'd like to request you react to " biggest hits in NHL history" and the "best dangles" you won't regret it :)

Making the case for Larry great video tells the whole story.

I’m really enjoying you diving into Bird, and seeing how awesome he is. He’s my all time favorite. He really is amazing, and the best all around player ever. Great reactions. Subbing for your Bird content.

MJ learned everything he knows about trash talking from Larry Bird. He knew what Bird had that made him better, so he learned it from him. Today, that would be something like Joker with a big mouth.

Larry Legend is the G.O.A.T of trash talkers.😎

@davidvironet6344

Ай бұрын

Magic considers him the GOAT.

Thank you both! Larry Legend videos never get old! Lol.

Sonics fan here. We’re about to get our team back, after 20 years. Watch out!

You guys are hilarious. I wish more youngsters like you would discover the greatness of Bird. He was truly amazing to watch. I grew up watching him and studying him doing my best to model my game after his. Thanks for giving this man his respect. Keep diving into him and you'll find more hilarious stories about the Legend that is Larry Bird.

If BIG BIRD and BABY BIRD can dominate todays League , imagine what the REAL BIRD would do ..

Larry bird was crazy good at the three point shot.... But he played all through high school and college, with no three point line

Compared to Joker and Luka, Bird was a track star, especially before he hurt his back. So yes, he would dominate today, especially with the floor spread out from 3-ball mania.

Trash talk is what made playing sports fun, from pee wee to the pro's. It built character. Sometimes you win sometimes you lose.

There's a video with the Hawks players talking about the game in New Orleans when Larry lit them up

Great reaction again guys.. Yessir.. Larry Legend... keep digging..ALOT of videos..

You need to check out Larry Bird vs Michael Jordan Highlights Crazy battle. Watch an old injured Bird crank out points like machine.

"Making the case for Larry Bird" must watch. I'm agreeing with everyone who said 6'9".

Greatest passer of all time re edit video.

Just ran across this channel, I saw the Bass Pro Cap and subscribed right away. You both satisfied me in that you see Larry for what was. It didn't end when he couldn't play any longer because of his back & feet. After retiring he went on to coaching the Pacers and then into their management. Mr. Bird was pure basketball all his life. Many he played against were great players too. All didn't like him, but they knew what he was. A great ball & team player all his life! You could say a Worthy opponent! Enjoy the many videos on you-tube giving you an idea as to what he was, and whether he was the Goat or not. There are many compelling arguments in his favor. Live Long & Prosper!

The NBA has many GOATs but only one LEGEND.

@steveaitch729

Ай бұрын

many goats?? ignorant remark " greatest of all time " by definition can only be ONE.

Bird Shapeshifted Into The GOAT.

Watch the Legends Tell Bird Trash Talk Stories

Great reaction ❤you have to check out making the case for Larry Bird and Bird VS Jordan ❤

Bird was 6'9. You should watch 4 crazy stories that prove Larry bird is toughest nba player video. It will give you even a more insight into bird. You guys really need to watch Larry bird greatest passer re edit video to see what a threat he was. He passed stole the ball and hit any where on the court, he had a great first step and fast hands. Had so much fun watching you guys watch bird ❤keep watching

@F1rstWorldNomaD

Ай бұрын

He was actually closer to 6'11. They just listed him as 6'9 to mke him the dame hight as Magic to make their rivalery even more mirror image of each other. Next time you see Larry and Magic in the same pic, youll see that Larry is noticably taller than Magic. But theyre both listed at 6'9

@user-uw7yb3vc5v

Ай бұрын

@@F1rstWorldNomaD you could be right but I don't think he was 6'11. But he could 6'10 maybe little more. He definitely a big dude. I heard players say he was 6' 10". They do list him at 6'9 but you most definitely could be on the right track about him getting listed as less. Thanks for the reply by the way. I like to trade ideas and thoughts .

Bird v Magic. A masters class in skill.

Knicks. The last championship was in 1973.

Only man in history to win player MVP, Coach of the year and General Manager of the year.

A suggestion for another reaction video I'd like to recommend. Find "NBA Legends that were terrified of Larry Bird" The respect from mostly Hall of Fame players is astounding.

You guys need to check out Bill Laimbeer… one of the most aggressive players, he would purposely try to take out the main guys on the other teams. He was a key member of the Pistons.

Larry Legend had real love for the game. Him and Magic saved the NBA.

Great commentary! Loved it, thanks!

What player deadly with both hands and elite shooter,elite passer , and tell his opponent what he was going to do and do it against the best. He performed the best with the game on the line had he been healthier in his career he was truely a legend.

Larry Bird was one of a kind ,

Bird grew up playing with black guys on a street court, all working class guys, he said that when he got out of the bus the guys were happy to see him, and accepted him, and he learned a lot there, and respected them also a lot... so he picked up some trash talking there, and some brotherly slang I guess.

Bird and Magic is a love story.

Magic and the Lakers won 5 titles out of 8 finals appearances. Two of those titles were against Bird and the Celtics, while one of their 3 finals losses came against Bird and the Celtics. Bird won 3 titles overall.

Got to watch Shawn Kemp Larry Bird.

Larry hurt is back from basketball, but also hurt it putting in a driveway for his mom. He said he wasn't paying for It lol

Bird used to play with the black waiters of a hotel before his 9th year of school because he said they were the best players at that time.

There are so many Bird trash talking stories that Nick Smith collected them and had to make it a three part series. Anyway I think you should do the passing video. Greatest Passer of all time re edit with new footage.

@cindyknudson2715

Ай бұрын

And NickSmithNBA channels video about the 60pt game. It has clips and interviews with the players, including "those dudes on the bench" It's a fun one. His video regarding the 1988 playoff Duel between Bird and Dominique is a really good one too.

Good job, guys. You need to watch one of the videos showing his fights on the court. Crazy stuff. Bird wasn't shy about fighting.

I like how the guy in white tank top is playing with a little kids basketball. Wow

Watch Larry’s full games. You’ll see.

Larry was listed as 6'9". But so was Magic. And seeing them side by side, Larry is taller. So either Larry wis 6'10", which a lot of people claim he is, or Magic is 6'8".

Bird was listed at 6'-9" but players who played against him said he was more like 6'-10". He and Magic were both listed at 6'-9" but Bird was a taller than Magic.

Tee up one of the Bird passing videos - he was one of the great passers. You’ll love him even more after watch that.

Nice reaction gentlemen. Larry Bird has the most avid fans, and we will watch anything that anyone puts out on Larry Legend. But, one second of disrespect and we are gone. You have won me over, and many others. Keep up the good work.

Hey, just so you know, Jordan said he learned how to trash talk from watching Bird play

when Larry was up 38 to 6 it's said that every time Larry would score he was telling Dr J their (individual) scores. I can see why Dr J got upset LOL

HE GREW UP PLAYING GHETTO BALL THATS WHY HE WAS SO GOOD..

Check out Larry's passing highlights. Amazing.

@cindyknudson2715

Ай бұрын

Re-edit with additional footage 👍

Bird is best allaround basketball player i ever saw

Larry Legend 🐐

Yes, I've heard Dominique say that Larry was closer to 6'10", (then he added "There was nothing that you could do!!!"). It surprised me when you knew Mark Aguirre immediately, then he's like "He's my cousin, my parents stayed with him in Texas & I think I was conceived in his house!!!" Also recognized Rick Carlisle right off, don't think I've ever seen that in a reaction video & I've watched many! Bird went after the absolute best Drexler "You cant stop me!", Dominique "You don't even belong in this league!" He knew who the greatest were, and he knew they were the elite black athletes, don't be disrespectful & put a white guy on HIM!! Check out one of the videos about Larry Bird schooling Michael Jordan and the one "Making the Case that BIRD is the GOAT!"

LEGION !!!! HOOSIER BOY!!!

I can't imagine how all these other pros (all stars and hall of famers) must have felt when they were at the top of their profession, and this guy comes up to them and talks like few probably ever dared to do on their way up. It was probably something they were definitely not used to experiencing.

Saw Larry and Magic play each other in the college basketball Championship game and on to the pros game cool 🏀🏀

There are other LB trash talking videos. He was a master!

Lots of goats, only one legend!

To understand how great Bird was and could he play in today’s game? You would have to take the very best traits of Luka, Jokic and Nowitzky and then you’d come close to being Bird. His all around game and “that muscle between the ears” (as Kareem said) is what sets him apart. He’s definitely on my Mt Rushmore

Top NBA career combined stats per game (pts, reb, ast, stl, blk) career fg%,tp%,ft% 1. Jordan 44.7 -50-33-84 2. Lebron 44.4 -51-35-73 3. Bird 43.1 -50-38-89 4. Kareem 42.9 -56-06-72 5. Durant 40.8 -50-38-88 Bird has the second highest game winning percentage right behind Magic (10 games off).

Official stats say Larry was 6'9", but he might as well have been 7' lol

I saw Mark Aguirre play in High School in IL ... Him & Isiah Thomas

I agree with the pulling when the sag happens, or going straight left hard, when guarded right... doesn't always work out, but it's a pride thing

You fellas might want to check out Bird trash talking rookies.

You having to watch "Making the Case - Larry Bird" - Amazing video by Clayton Crowley making the case for Larry as the greatest player of all time - and he makes one heck of an argument! Very entertaining.

He was listed as 6'9' as a rookie, he grew another inch. Other tall players who stood next to him say he was a legit 6'10". Taller than Magic in every photo or film together.

I have been known to be, RUDE, playing basketball. Once made a good pass, don't shoot well. I took the ball and rubbed it on my shirt yelling, "let me clean your face off!"

Wish you could have seen him play

lol Like the reaction but hey, one of you are wearing a Bass Pro Shops cap and talking about Larry looking like he would be out fishing lol I like it :)