You look at these 2 men Larry & Magic, you don't see a rivalry or color. Instead you see to real friends with a great amount of respect for each other. God we need more of this in the world today. Thank you Magic & thank you Larry legend.

@PaulHowardNetwork

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

Oh no, you see a rivalry - but not HATRED. The two don't always go together.

@mf5202

4 жыл бұрын

A rivalry that UNITED us, rather than divide us.

@gregjones5022

2 жыл бұрын

When the NBA had some class. The class has been diluted.

@ryanprewitt1512

2 жыл бұрын

Fr bro this is the dopest friendship that I know of celeb or otherwise.Watch a courtship of rivals its amazing

2:40 My favorite part. When Larry's mom gives Magic a "son" hug, that speaks volumes about what kind of family values they had. And she raised their family after Larry's dad died. Classy woman, Mrs. Bird.

@sujonkhan4364

3 жыл бұрын

It's almost like they practiced this conversation. Their responses are golden and the amount of respect for each other as men and human beings is amazing.

@bmd1825

3 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful relationship, we all could learn a great lesson from these two if we would listen!

@newerafrican

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmd1825 Right? When you get past the color of one's skin, you can learn a lot about their character. These two are self-confident enough to NOT buy into the racial thing and judge people by their actions and character instead. I try to do that every day.

@dannywynn1

2 жыл бұрын

@@sujonkhan4364 lll

@armandocamacho611

2 жыл бұрын

That fact that all was also during the whole prime rascist era was cool

The true test of their relationship was when Magic convinced Larry to play on the Olympic team, letting him know that he wanted to share that experience with him. Larry’s back was a major issue but Magic told him do it for me and I’ll take care of you meaning he only played when necessary and Magic made sure Larry was on the team. He did it out of respect and love for Larry

@bobshenix

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, also be banned Isiah Thomas from that team, because he hated him, until a few years ago that they reconciled on TV, and Isaiah Thomas cried all over it.

@thorgardhaugen2193

2 жыл бұрын

@@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 Jordan was the one that hated Isiah.... Magic and Isiah are longtime friends!

@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212

2 жыл бұрын

@@thorgardhaugen2193 So why the reconciliation? And why Isiah crying?

@j2times2006

2 жыл бұрын

Because Isiah was stabbing everybody in the back bad mouthing Magic at his lowest point. Some friend he was.

The best part is when Magic said “Larry’s Mom told me I was like her favorite player”

@Nater389

4 ай бұрын

She actually did!

I am a die hard Lakers fan, and the greatest compliment I can pay Larry is that I hated his guts when he played, because I know how good he was. I have nothing but respect for him.

@latkagravas986

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. That was what I called in my 20s hate...it was not until my 40s I reflected back and said "Bird was Baddass (Celtic team basketball too)"...and Thank You - You Tube. Larry brought the Shit (Best).

@tomlemnah5268

4 жыл бұрын

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@latkagravas986

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomlemnah5268 F-O 😉

@FaltaDeRiego

4 жыл бұрын

Google should ban spam accounts like this one above. No one here is interested in crap sports like soccer (I'm Spanish and know what I'm talking about). That's why we love classic NBA games.

@Buddy308

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a die-hard Celtics fan, and I'm from Indiana, but I never even disliked Magic, let alone "hated his guts." But I think I know what you mean.

Magic Johnson such a humble guy. God bless both of them

Magic is story teller and Larry is straight to the point.

Bird's mom says about Magic.."You're my favorite player." Bam!!!! Classic.

@hugh1297

4 жыл бұрын

Obvious lie because of what Larry said about beating the Lakers, Larry was mad for the rest of the interview because Magic wouldn't tolerate the same thing from him

@FaltaDeRiego

4 жыл бұрын

@@hugh1297 I believe Georgia Bird could said that, but as a courtesy statement. Magic was among her favorite players, but actually #1 and #2 were Isiah Thomas and... believe it or not... Bill Laimbeer (!).

@thku4grace

3 жыл бұрын

@M Clearly, you don't get out often. But for a basketball interview, your post shows an incredible fear that what you're saying isn't true at all. For why bother to make such a post if its as true as you say. For sure, soccer is in the decline the world over and for many good reasons starting with the organizing body, FIFA, which is all about getting a nice payoff from whichever country holds the next world cup. I mean, who holds the cup in Qatar in the middle of Summer? That's the beginning of the end.

Never will there be two Ambassadors of the game of basketball as there was with these two. This is what greatness is all about. Legends.

Back when the NBA was worth watching was when these two legends played .Great memories as a kid watching these two legends battle it out on the court

Magic said it right. He's the better guard, Larry was the better forward. #Respect

@pablogarcia4902

4 жыл бұрын

larry was better and more clutch even when he told you what he was going to do he did it.

@boblozaintherealworld3577

4 жыл бұрын

As a born LA Laker fan, I used to take Magic and the team for granted. But years later I watched some highlights of Magic, and realized just how much 'magic' there was in his talent. As for Bird, ever since I was a kid there was something important about a Lakers/Celtics game. Maybe because the Celts were always a threat. So same for Bird....I admit I was in serious denial of his talent for years.

@garyeisenberg3791

3 жыл бұрын

Mullie was it too guys

@martinfoster3426

2 жыл бұрын

True but Jordan& his Bulls never won a game against Bird in the playoffs-0-6😉

@martinfoster3426

2 жыл бұрын

@@pablogarcia4902 You got that right friend!👍

The reverence David Letterman clearly shows for these fine cats says it all....

the love between the two is obvious, and "their"sense of humor is right to the heart.

@saramacarthur7105

5 жыл бұрын

HELLO DOG MEAT HEARD YOU RIPPED OFF KELSO AND THAT FUCKED ME UP BECAUSE HE OWED ME $300.00 AND A GRAM OF HARD

Dave is from Indiana so rhat's why he's leading Larry on the entire time, just a fantastic, classy interview between 2 of the greatest ever.

Larry coulda been a comedian. What a great guy to hang with. Both my idols growing up. Very nice to see that both are great people too.

@martincapek96

7 жыл бұрын

I'm actually jealous of you being around and living the era :)

@thorgardhaugen2193

5 жыл бұрын

great people and they're both best friends

@allwightallwong5045

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah Magic too but Larry is def quick witted

@johnlester7198

5 жыл бұрын

xart23x f b

@j.d.murray8259

5 жыл бұрын

I agree totally always said those two were the two who brought the NBA back to life. I don't care what anybody say the best basketball era of all-time way better than this garbage that we watch today.

I love how their rivalry motivated them to elevate their games and become better players simply because of that personal competition. Awesome story

@emptyhand777

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, and unfortunately, you don't see that anymore. Now, instead of competing, they just join each other on a "super team". It really is a reflection on our society. It's no longer about individuality, all that matters now is "rings". Championships were a byproduct of competition, now they are the only measure of a team, of players, and of fans. You're not great unless you have a ring. Sorry Dan Marino, Trent Dilfer is the better QB. Sorry Charles Barkley, your career was a failure.

@youcanbesmartaskhow3857

4 жыл бұрын

When everyone gets rewarded for participation, no one gets THIS.

Magic is my all time favorite player. I used to hate Larry because he was so damn good. (Maybe even better than Magic) When Magic showed nothing but respect for Larry, I couldn't hate the guy anymore and I started to appreciate his greatness. Magic is still my all time favorite BUT I think Larry is the greatest of all time.

@ELWOPPO2010

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big Celtics and Larry fan . But Larry himself said that Magic was the best he's ever seen in 85 playoffs I believe. Both are legends though

15 years later this is still golden! Love them both but Larry is special in my heart ❤️

Two true GOAT'S. They definitely don't make them like this anymore. Larry Legend!!!

@degbry

4 жыл бұрын

Marco Ramirez you do realize what you just said is an oxymoron.....?

@JET1970

2 жыл бұрын

@@degbry no it's not cause without these two there is no nba for the 90s and maybe none for the late 80s

@degbry

2 жыл бұрын

@@JET1970 GOAT = greatest of all time. This term can’t be pluralized.

@JET1970

2 жыл бұрын

@@degbry when two people are tied together as Magic and Bird are for everything they did for the NBA that's what makes them the GOATS and Jordan do nearly as much shitt for the NBA as they did

@jamessveinsson6006

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I cannot see LeBron and Curry sitting down to a late night program and joking around

Larry was the best ever...I remember those 84 86 87 playoffs as a kid...

@patsfan4life

2 жыл бұрын

86 Celtics top 5 all time team no question

Both these gentlemen are in the top ten of all time, in my opinion.

@charliejs

7 жыл бұрын

Make that top 2. Michael Jordan started winning championships when Magic and Bird got old and weren't in their prime anymore

@jakecarlisle6421

7 жыл бұрын

landmansid it's so hard to rank Bill Russell Michael Jordan Larry Bird Magic Wilt Chamberlain

@seamusgallagher6860

7 жыл бұрын

landmansid duh

@vernonbrown2567

4 жыл бұрын

@@seamusgallagher6860 so tough to rank ...how about Jabbar,Jerry West,Oscar,Baylor,Walton,Erving,Havlecek,Maravich,MMalone,Karl Malone,Stockton...

@ShimonFrankel

4 жыл бұрын

Top 10? Wow that's bold.

I sure miss watching these two megastars! Anyone watching basketball from ‘80 to ‘90 witnessed, by far, THE best era of the NBA

@williammalloy5314

2 жыл бұрын

You used the perfect word: Megastar. Larry is my favorite player ever. And Magic is my all-time 'hated him, respected him' player. He's the only player in any sport that made me, literally, cry. When he hit that swooping hook shot coming across the lane to ice the Finals against the Celtics, I freeking just broke down and cried. That was no gut-punch, it was soul shattering.

Larry's comedic timing is always on point. If he didn't make it as a basketball player he might would have had a chance as a comic

@jefffarmer5785

2 жыл бұрын

What was funny to me was when 'Magic' SAID that Larry's Mom told him that 'Magic' was her favorite player-!!! LoL. Then, Larry talked about how they got cheated in the Playoffs-!!! LMAO-!!!!!!! Ya know, people talked about how Larry would 'talk trash' on the Court (sometimes), But- he could DEFINITELY 'Back it up' and being as PHENOMINAL as he was during his 'Hey-Day'; I think he is a very modest and humble person... Larry, will ALWAYS be my favorite Basketball Player of ALL TIMES-!!! J/S 🙂😁👍✌

@MyMy-zi7yv

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, Bird simply has got to be one of the most truly respected and well liked NBA PLAYERS among his peers ever!

What an evolution of 2 HOF friendships.From rivalries growing up on the court to 2 guys who really care about one another. A perfect match and exactly what the NBA needed.

@suefoss3396

3 жыл бұрын

And what the NBA actually needs NOW!

These two guys were the pivot point for the NBA.

@detomasopantera1966

4 жыл бұрын

By far👌

I have always love Larry's ' dry humor ' since he's retired and open up the funny side of him...His delivery and timing is great, especially if you don't know it's coming..He would sound like he's serious then he'd throw in a funny liners here and there.. And Magic seems the same...Magic always have a sunny disposition about him, and I love how he tells or share stories...So fun to listen to them both..Two great legends that have become fast friends..Btw, I have watched them since their days in college..

@Mark-sj3xb

2 жыл бұрын

Very similar to Peyton Manning in that way. Dry, deadpan, to the point humor

Magic and Bird. Bird and Magic . Both legends

Dave is as good an interviewer as I remember. Well read, gracious, provocatively humorous and warm. He really made them drop their guard. Young people ,understandably, have a hard time understanding how much impact Johnson and Bird had on the game and pro sports as a whole. Their level of determination, unselfish play, and competitiveness brought great things to all involved.

It's almost like they practiced this conversation. Their responses are golden and the amount of respect for each other as men and human beings is amazing.

@billyboblillybob344

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's an indicator of the nature of their relationship. There's no bullshit. Whatever they say can be said without fear of contradicting something in the past because of the honesty between them.

"Then she told me I'm her favorite player" Hysterical

Magic is one of the ultimate role models for any type of person with any type of goals

@moneybadger2544

2 жыл бұрын

Especially the part where he was married and contracted aid for having all kinds of unprotected sex with random woman.

Larry Bid is so laid back and funny

When there are two great players like them, you can't really say one is better than another. It's subjective. They're both the best!

Wow. Fantastic interview. I have so much respect for Magic and Larry

MAGIC HAS A 1K MEGAWATT SMILE. WHAT A PHENOM!

@alyjulnisce5260

4 жыл бұрын

You are saying Magic can't shoot as great as Bird? If you really new anything about the two, their shooting stats were about the same. There is no way in hell Bird could guard Magic. Wouldn't be able to stop him not once. Magic chose not to take to many shots because, he had a better offensive team. Bird had to do a lot more because, he had lesser offense than Lakers. Best center of all times and the best point guard of all times, Celtics got lucky to win 3 titles. Should have only been two. Lakers beat themselves and it really looked liked the Lakers lost that game on purpose. Since when did Magic start fumbling a basketball? It was rigged. The following year the Lakers beat the Celtics easily in 5 games. What changed? That time it wasn't rigged. The Celtics were great. But if anyone thinks they were as good as the Lakers, you're crazy. They had no answer for Magic, Kareem or Worthy. Magic is the greatest player ever and not Jordan. Every expert knows it.

Two of the few maestros of basketball/sports/friendship/competition/Civility.

@jakecarlisle6421

7 жыл бұрын

Ken Hasibar well said Ken.

One of the best interviews I have ever watched especially with these two.

I agree about the documentary. I was sooo surprised about how good it was. I actually cried. Thank you HBO.

"I got to know Larry the man... And he got to know Earvin the man" - That was a great statement by Magic (aka Earvin)

The hick from French Lick. What two great ambassadors of sportsmanship.

I grew up in Terre Haute when Bird was at ISU. I was a big fan of his. My mother did some alterations on clothes that he bought at the store where she worked. When he went to the NBA everyone in Haute became Celtic fans. Being an obstinate teenager I started rooting for Magic and the Lakers just to be different than everyone around me. When I got into my 20's I just started appreciating the great basketball that both of them played. Man, what a great time to be a hoops fan. Especially in Indiana. IU was rolling in college. NBA you had Bird, Magic, then Hakeem, Jordan, Isiah came along... awesome memories. Wish I could go back and experience it all again. Damn, I miss my teens and twenties!

@trwent

2 жыл бұрын

Does ISU even still have a basketball team? Never heard a THING from them since Bird left.

Both were great players who elevated everyone around them. Was the best time to be a NBA fan.

The perfect representation of true buds.

Talk about greatness. I truly miss watching those guys play. They both are such funny guys too.

I lived just a bit outside of Boston all through the 80's and got to see these guys play live. It was amazing basketball and I think it was a special time that won't ever be repeated. What makes it so great was yeah, you have MJ, Kobe, Lebron or whoever but none of them had what these two guys had, the rivalry. Whether you were a Magic fan or a Larry fan, you had the other as your nemesis. Like Magic said, the thorn in each other's side. They truly did resurrect basketball and saved a dying sport.

@user-ss5dj4fs2o

2 жыл бұрын

Your last sentence is SO TRUE. People who grew up watching Kobe, LeBron, etc. have no idea. Without Magic and Bird, Jordan would not have had the success he did. As great as Magic and Bird were individually, it was the RIVALRY - and what a rivalry - that saved the NBA.

Classy examples of " it's just a game". We're humans. Competitive by nature, but capable of being good friends off the court. Just plain classy!!

I love it when Magic laughs - So much of him has a good time!

I think the NBA was at it's greatest in their time.

@audettelinox3991

4 жыл бұрын

I think the Michael Jordan era was the most exciting !!!

@samlamantia9577

3 жыл бұрын

80s thru the late 90s

@timedgington6420

3 жыл бұрын

The NBA stopped when these two stopped. Long live Pete Maravich!

@Jackstone1203

3 жыл бұрын

Po 9 0k I

@riogotti1008

3 жыл бұрын

Fi txt hsggxfig Fffjyfdyhgsjgdyxzshjfdn it was! I was born 1989 and I have watched every 1980 game and interview from these 2 guys

Celtics and Lakers, Bird and Johnson = Legends beyond words!

Larry Bird was so good at basketball he had to play half a game LEFT HANDED because he was bored. Against NBA players.

@lawrencekokjr.1376

3 жыл бұрын

What is less widely known was that Portland had beaten the Celtics in the Boston Garden in their last meeting. The left-handed stunt was so he wouldn't have to answer questions regarding their only home loss at that point in the season and to show the Blazers he still considered his team to be the better of the two.

@davidhutchinson7888

3 жыл бұрын

27 pts on 3 quarters. Left handed.

you think these two guys cared about the color of the other one's skin? they look at the heart of man...when magic was told about his HIV virus...it broke bird down...but, they are forever friends...and, that is too cool!

@805fillmore

4 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful sports rivals

@brentwilcox9449

4 жыл бұрын

@@805fillmore that has grown into the love of two brothers....i agree, one of the best and most beautiful sports rivals ever....

@seansimms8503

4 жыл бұрын

Real talk guys, bird was more supportive of Magic than isiah was during this period of time.

@retiredmusiceducator3612

4 жыл бұрын

speaking of virus... why didn't they shut down the economy over that one?

@josealfonsoterrero5924

3 жыл бұрын

@@retiredmusiceducator3612 or air pollution, it goes straight to the lungs

Larry was so good as a basketball player, it was scary...

@eugenemeyer4858

3 жыл бұрын

Hjiii

"If I had to pick a player to make the shot and win the game, I'd pick Michael Jordan. If I had to pick a player to make the shot and save my life, I'd pick Larry Bird." --- Pat Riley

@brian7333

2 жыл бұрын

#33☘🐐💫

@fezzik7619

2 жыл бұрын

It seems like someone feels obligated to put this same quote under every Larry Bird video. It’s getting weird.

@Kristalaurene

Жыл бұрын

I cant find where he said that

Larry is remarkable.

They set aside their egos to appear together, That makes them great in my book.

All of today's NBA players should watch how these two greats played, both very competitive, unselfish and class acts!

@ShimonFrankel

4 жыл бұрын

They're too busy getting together for super teams

@suefoss3396

3 жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY....today's players are all about themselves....not like back in the 80's when teamwork was the name of the game!

It really looks like Magic was having a lot of fun.. Basketball Legends. Awesome.

Larry looks like the tight disciplinarian Dad and Magic was the cool Uncle

I am so thankful I lived to see these tremendous men play. I lived in Boston and watched in awe at Larry at the old Garden even when he could barely walk. Can't imagine how it would have been for him if he wasn't injured.....

GREAT INTERVIEW 😉😃😁😎 I enjoyed hearing Magic & Bird talking FRANKLY and COMPLIMENTARY about each other and to know they are GOOD FRIENDS and do things TOGETHER. 😄😃😎😁

These great men saved the NBA.

@bobbyscarfo2544

3 жыл бұрын

That's subjective..... look at where the NBA was in 1976..... then look what Julius Erving did to revitalize the Association when he entered. Bird and Magic were great for the game because of their rivalry and who they played for....but DOC single handedly saved the NBA when it was at an all time low for TV ratings and attendance when he went from the Nets in the ABA, to the 76ers in the NBA.

Loved watching two of the best players of my day ... “ RESPECT “

Wow I didn't realise Larry was so funny!!! Amazing!!!

I have watched these 2 rivals play against eachother 10x more than any other 2 in history. I can't choose between them. They are Giants.

@markjackson6134

2 жыл бұрын

That and they don't get enough credit for SAVING pro basketball and growing college basketball. The second they got to their teams they made everyone else on the(ir) team better.

The league could go on a thousand more years, and I can guarantee that there will never, never ever be a rivalry/friendship like the one between these two.

@lancelabauve8636

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Russel & Wilt Chamberlain

@williammassey8514

4 жыл бұрын

@@lancelabauve8636 Were Wilt & Bill friends?

@williammassey8514

4 жыл бұрын

@Matt Beeman Glad to hear that. Thank You.

@dennisjr77

4 жыл бұрын

Lance LaBauve.... it’s not the same, because these two started in college.... in the ncaa finals.... both the same age coming in together. Co-rookies of the year. It was a perfect storm of greatness! They got the league popular... a few years later Jordan took over and took it to outer space in popularity. The 80’s especially had SOOO MANY great players! The league got really competitive!

@jabbarjohnson9021

4 жыл бұрын

Truth

Both Bird and Magic were great players. The 1979 NCAA game between Michigan State and Indiana State was a classic.

Wow love how Larry gave him the nod as the better player, even though he doesn't believe it. If you know Larry that must mean he truly loves him lol

Magic Johnson was born to laugh, such a cool guy, both of them great

I loved Magic Johnson. He was incredible

Visions of these two on the same team. Talk about near unstoppable. Two of the greatest to ever lace them up.

Great guys, great basketball players, great story.

Two amazingly awesome people and see how humble they are, while still emoting fierce competitor spirit!

Magic became a successful businessman after basketball, but struggled to find success within basketball as a coach & executive. Bird became a coach & reached the Finals & was a good executive for the Pacers.

@billyboblillybob344

4 жыл бұрын

@Marque Markofthebeast Who is claiming Magic has AIDS?

@bradleyholt9805

3 жыл бұрын

He made it to the Eastern Conf Finals.

I really miss the old school, the league of real men

@washredskin887

2 жыл бұрын

This was when the NBA was at it's best.

@jimalden9376

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I guess. Bill Russell and Oscar Robertson were amazing, true but I also like Magic and Bird.

@SoggySlopster

2 жыл бұрын

Now the nba is full of spoiled privileged divas like Lebron and Kyrie

@jimalden9376

2 жыл бұрын

Guys like Bird would play injured with broken bones. In the current crop, if they get a blister on their toe, they're out for the season to recover

@ajtovar1623

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother. It will never be like this again. Like the WWII generation of Soldiers. We are different and in some ways better, but we will never be that great again.

larry is quiet but hes funny and honest as fuck lol

@newerafrican

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's dry but has great timing, just like in basketball.

@brockman562

7 жыл бұрын

yeah...his humor is more quick thinking smart ass like mine. none of this cookie cutter Partridge Family humor.

@brockman562

7 жыл бұрын

Dr.CookiesNeedLoveLikeEverthingDoes never said i was. i just prefer Bird's humor. Magic's jokes are just plain.

@brockman562

7 жыл бұрын

if you're looking for someone to troll, i'm not biting. this is my last reply to you. bye.

@mikes3827

7 жыл бұрын

So you are critical of a person who wishes death on you because you say he never met you, yet you doubt the other guy's sense of humor because you never met him?? That makes sense--NOT!

Any interview with Magic is worth watching. Great basketball player

Being from Brazil living in L A during the 80 `s and no soccer to watch , became a Basketball fanatic . Sure pick The Lakers as my team , often went to see them at The Forum . Magic , Kareem , N Nixon , Jamaal Wilkens , M Cooper , Worthy great bunch of players . Anyway was fortunate enough to see Lakers playing The Celtics few times , hated Larry because he was so damn good . Now even back than had Bird as one of my favorite player .

larry is hilarious!!!!! aka the baddest dude to ever play. feared no one

@joshbennett3620

5 жыл бұрын

💯...He was the biggest shit talker, too, but backed every bit of it up. What kind of monster plays an entire game, with the opposite hand, just bc he wants too!!??? #LarryLegend

@arctodus6859

5 жыл бұрын

I'm from L.A. and a huge Magic fan, but you're right. Larry was the man.

@teresawicks-kq3bq

4 жыл бұрын

Arael4, he FEARED! no one because in his documentary he talked about how he and his brothers would have to fight and I think he said his brothers made him fight and if he didnt win when ge got home.he had problems with his dad. Also, in 6th grade he went to play with older black kids or men and I'm sure they also told him not to take stuff off of nobody!! Although I hated him back in the day I did recognize that Larry Bird was/and still is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Also Magic is one of the greatest to ever play the game. LeBron James has the same style of play as magic. Both of them do UNBELIEVABLE UNEXPLAINED, INCREDIBLE passes!! I'm still amazed and can't figure out how they do it. Those passes are PREEEEEEETY AND PRECISE! OH. MY. GOOOOOODNESS.

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshbennett3620 3 quarters, not the whole game - but he announced ahead of time he was GOING TO DO IT. 27 in those 3 quarters, 42 total IIRC.

@davidhutchinson7888

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshbennett3620 put up 27 left handed

I just love these 2 guys, amazin players the greatest, n really cool men

Larry was a better scorer, Magic was a better playmaker. Back when the NBA was great

@j.d.murray8259

5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that well said

@pickzkickz

5 жыл бұрын

Bird was an excellent passer....just not a point guard.

@greysonG10

5 жыл бұрын

Bird was an all around better player than Magic, and it's not even really close.

@1031E

4 жыл бұрын

@@greysonG10 Bird might have been the GOAT actually. Even Kareem said Bird may have been the best player he ever played against.

@kybelian

4 жыл бұрын

IF it was not close they would not be close. They complement each other so that the argument of who is better balances out to ZERO

That was when the game was played by men not spoiled brats like today .

@rocknroller77

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@srincident

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right, brother.

@gregmize01

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

I could listen to these 2 talk all day. They could make watching paint dry be interesting.

Magic mentioned that when he came into the league the games were taped delayed. I still remember having to wait until 11:30 p.m. to watch the tape delayed playoff games in 1980 and '81. It wasn't until 82 or 83 that they started to show the games live on weeknights.

Larry, Thanks for all of those Funny stories but more importantly listening to those interviews on your opponents speak so highly of You. You are The Best ever & I Love You. Thanks for The Memories. What a Guy.

My favorite time in basketball history.

@pamelaprestegard1377

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too‼️🙏🏼🏀

These guys WERE basketball. Awesome competitors, w legendary teams. Lord, the memories!

The NBA’s gone down hill ever since guys like these retired. It’ll never be that good again.

@martinfoster3426

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree anymore.After Bird retired it's hard to stomach the NBA. No loyalty.Its all about me &how much I'm getting paid.Iverson was great to!😉

Knicks fan here. Hate Boston, but Larry Bird was the best all-around player I ever saw. Magic was great too, but I'd have to say Larry was better. Both equally great guys though.

lol 1:42 larry's facial expression after he says french lick

@bigmike2464

4 жыл бұрын

Remember, David Letterman is also an Indiana native

@bricefleckenstein9666

4 жыл бұрын

@@bigmike2464 Broad Ripple High School graduate and long time Indianapolis area native.

Magic cryptically called him and Larry the best all time in their positions.. and I agree

Thank you for posting this interview. I think it was Lettermen's best interview ever. Of course I am biased as Bird and Magic are my favorite players because of their team first approach to the game. Love the respect for each other, just great chemistry and it comes from the heart.

@govcalif

5 жыл бұрын

DL and LB both are indiana natives, so they go back a long ways.

2:24: sounds like their entire ensuing friendship is owing to LB"s mother

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS...

three legends great to watch.

As a life long Lakers fan... As a Lakers fan who grew up hating & despising the Celtics... And as a Lakers fan who’s favorite player has always been Magic Johnson... I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR LARRY BIRD. He gained my respect when he showed his support for Magic. And how Magic contracting HIV truly saddened Larry made me love the man. I remember watching the game against the Hawks where he had tears welling up in his eyes. It showed his soft side & it “humanized” him for me. Much respect, Larry Bird. 👍🏾👍🏾✌🏾✌🏾#GoLakers 💜💛🏆💚

Rivals, Teamates, Friends & Brothers They saved the NBA and made me love the Game. They paved the way to Jordan. Magic and Bird. Bird and Magic. They're a class on their own. Everybody loves them. That's why they're different than Jordan or another super stars. I"m a Lakers fan since the early 80's. Magic is my hero, but I like and respect a lot Larry. For me it was an honor and a privilege see them play on TV. All those championships and the Olympic's gold medal were extraordinary.

I absolutely hated Larry Bird in his prime. I was a Lakers fan and couldn't stand the Celtics. Then the year Bird missed most of the season with a back injury I came to realize what a talent he was and how much he meant to the game. I remember watching him come back from that back injury and light up the Trail Blazers. The Celtics ended up losing that game but I became a Bird fan that day as I watched carry his team on his bad back against one of the best teams in the league. Unfortunately I got on board the Bird bandwagon too late, he was old and injured and his career on the down swing.

@r.girouard5886

6 жыл бұрын

I was a kid in Boston in the 80's so I had the reverse experience. I didn't appreciate Magic until it was too late. He's the best.

@Crbennettx

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@mister8800

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't learn to appreciate him until right after he retired. I was too busy hating him for being really good.

@NB-ky5ol

4 жыл бұрын

Damn, the Trailblazers used to be good?

These guys were incredible players. I met Magic once in Windsor when he was still with Michigan and he was the greatest guy. And Bird? Amazing. He constantly performed magic. Fantastic talent that only comes with hard work and dedication.

@bradleyholt9805

3 жыл бұрын

Michigan State

@lawrencesmith5991

2 жыл бұрын

Michigan State

Larry fucking Bird. Leggend.

@SandriaGuest

6 жыл бұрын

David yeah baby

@rollin92gt

4 жыл бұрын

Larry the Legend. There will never be another player like him.

@radar0412

4 жыл бұрын

It's Larry Legend, NOT Larry fucking Bird! You're thinking about Bucky Fucking Dent!

2 OF THE BEST THAT NEVER THOUGHT OF TEAMING WITH OTHER GREAT PLAYERS. THEY ARE GENUINE!

@ikarooz

2 жыл бұрын

They were together on the gold medal-winning 1992 USA Olympic basketball team, which included Michael Jordan, the GOAT. It doesn't get much greater than the original "The Dream Team".