Seriously, Larry Bird could make millions by being on a podcast for just a half hour a week where old school ballers meet with him and talk about games and trash talking. Get Magic and Bird on a podcast talking to guys they played with. That would absolutely wreck every other podcast ever.

@americanmade4484

Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea for a podcast, I would definitely listen.

@alannohlgren

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@musicforheadphones2731

Жыл бұрын

Truth!!!

@rolexmarcelo3218

Жыл бұрын

Even if bird has the time, his mindset would be a c9ncern: he always talks about his ideas and opinions, never his personal history because he is so uncomfortable talking about himself.

@oldmansportsog2514

Жыл бұрын

I find these old bball stories of lardy bird to only be rivaled by old wrestler's shoot interviews these days

He's a different animal... Larry Goat

@josephsimontacchi2285

4 ай бұрын

Not Athletic. Brilliant and gifted Hand to Eye Coordination

I think Bird is the only player you could do videos about and I’d never get sick of them. I grew up w a larry Bird loving father who would shout “Bird” every time he would drain a shot when we would play ball in the driveway. Good memories

@gmacattack12

10 ай бұрын

Some of these I have seen 10 times...yup still good

Bird is indeed, the word. I was born in 1978 & my old man took me to a regular season Celtics game in 1986 vs the Pistons. ... Although I was too young to truly appreciate it all my dad's reasoning was that I HAD to see the greatness of that particular team. ... Am grateful for it & happy that I can always say that I witnessed the 86 Celtics live & in person 🙏 .... 😃

@aloneabroad7064

7 ай бұрын

That’s a father right there

@Sunny-jz3dy

7 ай бұрын

You're lucky & I'm jealous! Lol. I never got to see Bird play in person and I would have loved to!

Bird is the GOAT for me personally, so never get tired of Bird stories. He’ll get 29/15/10 on the best, talk the best trash, then throw back some beers at a dive bar. Load management was cutting out a bit early probably

@JET1970

8 ай бұрын

Yes Larry Legend is the one true GOAT

Not only older players but current ones have stories. Lance Stephenson currently from the Indiana Pacers told this one; while at practice , the players were stretching , Bird strolls onto the court in front of everyone, picks up a ball proceeds to make a bunch of 3-pointers in a row, at least ten (other reports of 15), while in his street clothes. Then sits down as if nothing happened. Bird was in his early 60s when he did this . Larry Legend keeping the legendary stories alive. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGyVzM6eederpco.html

@andybilakshow260

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the link

@dlhvac1

Жыл бұрын

None better

Mr. Clutch himself.

I love Larry Bird replays. I didn't realize how great he really was! I have been watching lots of them just this last couple of weeks.😊

I'm fully convinced that anybody telling an old NBA story should just get Kevin Garnett to tell it for them.

McHale is a great story teller too, and probably half of his stories are about Larry. That must have been a funny locker room because McHale is a bad ass jokester.

@LeFraudHasChokedInSIXFinals

10 ай бұрын

McHale is hilarious as a live broadcast commentator.

Larry Bird was my Favorite player back in the day. My wife’s was Magic Johnson… When the two of them head to head in a game, there was no peace in our house! LOL

Bird, McHale, & Parish = 🔥🔥🔥

@willnose757

Жыл бұрын

The original, and to me, the ONLY trio worthy of being referred to as “The Big Three.”

@TFFProd

Жыл бұрын

@@willnose757 Lebron, Dwade, Bosh are my big three. But I never got the chance to see Larry Bird play so I cant really talk about his dominance/skill

@andybilakshow260

Жыл бұрын

@@TFFProd There's plenty of vids out there. Larry wrote the book on how to be the "underdog" & *WIN* in black & white. If you can understand that, You can understand Larry. Larry GOAT

@SoundScientist1

Жыл бұрын

Screw the bum Keltics. ShowTime forever!

@gretchendietz1599

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps the only white guy they could put on Bird with no disrespect would be McHale. He was my absolute favorite. What a team that was.

Players talking about Larry Bird and Michael Jordan are my favorite thing to watch on KZread.

many things to love about Larry's game but what stands out to me was his hustle! The guy didn't care about getting injured (and he did get injured a lot of times), just hustled and bustled in games like there's no tomorrow ❤

@davenorth8922

10 ай бұрын

so - what's your point?

@x00p3

8 ай бұрын

@@davenorth8922 Are you really that dense?

As these players speak about Bird, they always preface their story with, “well, he wasn’t fast and mostly couldn’t jump, but man could he ball.” He seemed to always be in the right place and then have the skills to pull off what he wanted. Oh yeah, he could shoot a three from extreme distance, but he also could dribble into impossible traffic, spin and no-look to the open man. Then if they expected him to pass, he would take it to the hoop fast. The smartest player I ever saw.

That last clip is for the time capsule. Thank you. Brings me back to the day and the ol neighborhood telling trash talking stories. Outrageous,. Hilarious. Unforgettable.

Yep loved watching him back in the day great seeing all these other legends talking about him also...

When Sir Charles AKA Chuck have No Comeback? 😅 That’s legendary 🫡

I love anything about Larry Bird. He was so great and he's forgotten by the fans of today. Thank you for the great videos.

Bird was the source of a ton of amazing stories. Please give Wilt the same consideration.

@andybilakshow260

Жыл бұрын

He gets a bad rap for some reason. The little I know about Wilt (just before my time) He was a force to be reckoned with. Body & soul,

@marvinhenry6709

Жыл бұрын

Wilt!

@radar0412

11 ай бұрын

Not a whole lot of funny Wilt stories out there. I heard Sam Jones tell one good story about Wilt though.

Larry and Magic became legend’s because of their obsession with each other. Neither admitted it until after they retired. Lol

@rdubb77

Жыл бұрын

Lived rent free in each others heads, then became close friends. Hard to top that history.

@robmckrobmck5567

Жыл бұрын

Both were well on their way to NBA greatness independent of each other. Bird may have been obsessed with a ring first, and beating Magic too because him, Kelser, and Vincent whupped Bird in NCAA final. Bird exercised those demons in 1980-81 and 1983-84, nothing he could do about the tourney final that crushed the undefeated Bird and four guys from theY Spartans. When the Celtics won in 84 that was the point where Magic started wondering, " Is Bird in a gym somewhere right about now?"

@innosanto

Жыл бұрын

For me not this. But because they embody the proper basketball. Team first , pass , and player - great.

@andybilakshow260

Жыл бұрын

@@robmckrobmck5567 Pretty accurate insight i think👍

@goonbucks

Жыл бұрын

No, they became legends because they are two of the greatest players to ever walk the planet

Only NBA player ever to win, all star MVP, all star 3 point, Rookie of the Year, Final MVP, regular season MVP, coach of the Year, executive of the Year…the most the greatest decorated super complete basketball player ever!?! Had not for that bad back, possibly the greatest by far

@havok5538

Жыл бұрын

Chicagoan...Love Jordan but.... People hate to hear that if not for that bad back....Bird probably goes down as the Greatest NBA player ever....Combine H.S. College and NBA and its Lew Alcindor/Kareem Abdul Jabbar Best Basketball Player All Time

The Ultimate Compliment, "Bird, dat ni**a can play". Don't get any better than that.

I always like Larry Legend stories ( btw my favourite all time player )

@curbozerboomer1773

Жыл бұрын

Bird was just under 6'10"...He was definitely a BIG man, even for that sport, and yet his game was that of a smaller, supposedly faster player during his era. His skills were just off the charts...Chamberlain, in his day, was also just scary, so agile for a man of his size. Let us leave race out of these evaluations--a great player is a great player, plain and simple.

I love seeing these clips & stories, I didn't get to see him play but I'm a lifelong New Englander (NH born & raised). But I spent 4yrs in the Army from 84'-88'. I remember listening to the playoff games at Gunnery on the radio.

Larry Magic Dr J pistol Pete were the first to do away with the fundamentals and did whatever it took to win. They paved the way for the game you see now.

Never face Larry after he's been eating hotdogs all day.

I feel the same way. Not too many dove for the ball.

LOVE OLD SCHOOL BASKETBALL!!

love all 3 BIRD, MAGIC and Jordan

Almost every Bird story involves that self-deprecating smile and headshake on the part of the storyteller.

Greatest memories of watching the Celtics at the Garden when i was a kid . Dad had season tickets , great seats behind the C's bench. Was at the 84 and 86 championships. It was incredible! Oh yeah then there was getting to see Cam Neeely 8 and Ray Borque 77 !

Every time I hear one of those Larry Bird "Don't put a white guy on me." stories, I wonder about Celtics practices, if McHale ever guarded him.

@gretchendietz1599

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking that as well. He couldn't claim disrespect with McHale guarding him.

4:30 "... but I got the last laugh; I held him to 39 points!" --Dominique Wilkins

@maxpruger837

Жыл бұрын

Lol, I was going to post the same comment. Bird still trolls Dominique for fun. When they unveiled Niques statue, Bird said, "I bet it's not in a defensive position".

@andybilakshow260

Жыл бұрын

@@maxpruger837 Bird never quits getting into someone's head. He might have to play him again one day😂

If there is any question whether Larry Bird is the greatest trash talker of all time, it ends because Charles Barkley said that bird left him speechless. That is game over on that conversation.

@kevincody8391

11 ай бұрын

Gold Medal to Larry, don't think we'd have to take our shoes off to count how many people left Chaz Snarkley speechless. not counting his Momma & GrMa at an early stage

There has only been 5 players in NBA history that other players where scared to play against. Wilt, Bird, Jordan, Shaq and Kobe.

@patriciamccormick9321

Жыл бұрын

Many rather have played against Jordan at that time because Bird made them look foolish. Michael just made them look slow.

@Ozem_Israel

Жыл бұрын

@@patriciamccormick9321 Jordan did always make people look foolish from the very moment he entered the league. And had respect of all but one all time great. It's well documented. So why even try to make shit up?

@Joe-ss9cr

Жыл бұрын

Oh you interviewed all the players of the last decades? Stop making up facts like a 12 yr old pls.

@Boomslang55

9 ай бұрын

@@Ozem_Israel He didn't make that up. It's a quote from another great.

What a lot of these players today need to remember is that without Bird, Magic and Jordan the NBA wouldn't be what it is today. The Bird/Magic rivalry saved the NBA and Jordan took it international.

@katiebohan4809

Жыл бұрын

That's a great way to put it.

I like how you include period-appropriate music into your videos, it's a nice touch.

Great post. Certain players sustain the NBA and fans. Larry was pivotal to NBA success, but that's only part of the legend.

@steve4158

Жыл бұрын

I liken Bird to some of the great PGA Tour pros who vaulted the tour to prominence. Notably, Arnold Palmer, and eventually Tiger Woods. Same with Larry Joe Bird. Brought the Celtics back from the trash heap and helped transform the NBA.

@roderickcampbell2105

Жыл бұрын

@@steve4158 Hello Steve. That's very apt. But if it's golf you must put Jack in there too with Arnold and Tiger. Basketball is very full of greats. I always put K.C. Jones in my list. Someone will have to shoot me to get Bird off the list.

@steve4158

Жыл бұрын

@Roderick Campbell Thanks for your insight. I agree with Jack being included. I was trying to point out that Arnie, through early TV coverage, made the game wildly popular. Then I mentioned Tiger who is regarded as a reason purses became much larger. Just by Jack's record in the majors, I still think he's #1 all time. Regarding KC Jones. I played golf at a semi-private course, of which KC was a member. He had a condo overlooking a hole on the front nine. I got to meet him and shake his hand. I said, "Mr. Jones, it's an honor to shake the hand of a Hall of Fame legend." He was polite enough to let a stranger like me do so.

@roderickcampbell2105

Жыл бұрын

@@steve4158 Wow. Steve you've shaded me. I salute you. KC was a true gentleman. And of course, I knew somehow that Jack was on your short list. Arnold did put the game on the path and Tiger took it to amazing heights as you say. My best to you.

@steve4158

Жыл бұрын

@Roderick Campbell I appreciate people like you who can engage in good dialog. There are too many trolls around.

Larry Bird gave the fans some great basket ball entertainment and he gave EVERYBODY a whole lot of great Larry Bird stories.

He gotta little "N" in him!!!! OMG! Ya'll funny as hell! Great show!

These were so good I had to watch it back to back.

I don't think you have Larry on so often because he is your second favorite player (which shows you almost have good judgement; you are only off by one) but because the man is so entertaining....there must be more Larry Bird stories than all other NBA players put together...

@kevincody8391

11 ай бұрын

the long version of Coach Nolan Richardson's story of listening on the radio during a long drive, funny. When he woke up in the morning to read the newspaper and saw a picture of a white Larry, an honest WTF. Love both, bridge builders.

I was in my mid 20 in the 80 i never new bird was so good. Wow

Loved The Bird!!! He was the greatest team player of all time. He could have scored 50pts a game but that was not his style. Miss you Larry!!!!!

@curbozerboomer1773

Жыл бұрын

You are so right!...but his game plan was so team oriented, and he always wanted to win!...Pistol Pete--a supreme great player, likely could have averaged close to 50pts--look what he did in college--but as a pro, even he realized that being a firebrand offensive shooter could, and sometimes did, hurt a team effort. Larry was one tough, cold dude on the court, but he had his priorities right!

So nice to see & hear brothers giving full & due respect to a white boy from the sticks. Obviously Larry Bird possessed some qualities that set him apart from the crowd. I look forward to looking backward to the 80's & 90's in NBA land. Bird, Michael, the Doctor, Magic & all the other greats you can manifest--thank God for video, is all I can say!

thats what is missing in a lot of todays sports,, simple respect for others

Yes I do and I got to watch it all live, good times ,the golden years of basketball

I'm from Michigan and a huge fan of the Bad Boys, but I do not think there is anything that is more deceptive than a picture or video of Isaiah Thomas smiling. Under that charming exterior is a cold, bad man...😂

@x00p3

8 ай бұрын

He's always got that smile, even if he's in a fight!

On a basketball court, Bird saw all, knew all, scored at will

I had to start this video over n over again. Dude was insane,love that start

I love the respect between everyone. Too bad the rest of society can't be that way.

love the work you do digging up the Bird stories and especially the video clips!

Most definitely feel the same way!!!

Great as always!

I feel you, I used to watch back in my High school days when Bulls Three peat. Celtics got my attention, Bird and Ange. Over the last week I've been watching a ton of these Bird highlights and they are really impressive. These youngsters need to watch all these and LeBron will be dropped off their GOAT list.

Love these guys.

Your parting statement said it all. I too can’t get enough. All ways looking for new fun clips. 👍

Very well done! Thank you!!

Bird was the man who no body talked trash to but only one time! After that they knew better!

I feel the same way. Great video. Thank you!

Love the video Thank you❤

Another great video. Thank you so much and please keep it up.

I love the stories.

This is so good I've watched it twice and I probably watched it again

Great clips ❤❤❤

Larry needs his own show of old guys just coming to talk ball. I'd watch it. I'd watch it every single time. I'd subscribe to it. Larry Legend was remarkable.

I was a Celtic fan all the way back in the early 60's and when Larry came into the league he was my favorite,being from South Florida when they got the Heat I Became a Heat fan .

Yeah I luv thez too, I miss all thez awesome athletes from bk then. Good job man, keep'em coming.

What a nice episodio w cant get enof of larry

Imagine, JJ Reddick former player,, now a talking head, said Bird was "overrated!" Props to Sean David. Despite his love for Magic, he portrays Bird honestly. Sean call Bird his #1B player!

Love your videos.

It’s amazing how I turned into my own grandpa…but they don’t make ´em like they used to…😢 #33 #legend

Great video, Sir

love your program shawn...

The Celtics, led by Larry Bird, were the NBA powerhouse team of the 1980s.

@wobblertv8083

Жыл бұрын

I had a lot of time for the Celtics particularly the 86 team .But I hate to say it but the lakers were the team of the 80s 8 finals 5 wins .Though the 88 win was a joke, the phantom foul call on Lainbeer and fans on the court before time .

@DS-xp4jb

Жыл бұрын

You mean the LAKERS! Seriously, Bobby Jones could guard Bird. And I KNOW you know who that is.

@wobblertv8083

Жыл бұрын

@@DS-xp4jb yep 83 Philly team one of the best ever .Jones a great defender.Moses probably the most underrated centre ever .Plus the Boston strangler himself Andrew Tony. And the Doc,Mo cheeks .

@DS-xp4jb

Жыл бұрын

@@wobblertv8083 I'm glad you didn't mention Doc. He doesnt need reminding. Bird knows Jones could guard him. This "white" thing hides who Jones was.

@OoogaBoog

Жыл бұрын

@@wobblertv8083 come on guys. We all know the 80s were owned by the Lakers and Celtics. The Celtics had the tougher division, and that's the only reason the Lakers had more finals. The one exception is the 83 philly team. Moses that year was an unstoppable force of nature.

You stold my heart when u said every couple months i HAVE TO do a segement on The Hick! Thank god for you man and god bless you ! The rest and larry bird!

For me, it is 1. MJ 2. Larry Legend 3. The Big Fundamental 4. Magic 5. The Dream

That was a good video.😊

"Yall aint got no brothers? Dont ever have a white dude guard me. Thats disrespectful" -Larry Legend

Always love your videos. and Bird is was and always will be the Sh*7 Second only to MJ.

I love yr intro music. Bird rules

as a chunky white guy, I must say great content

Larry Legend

Love this ! Is there any good documentary on Larry Bird ?

Larry. And magic was the best, wish they were stilling playing to day basketball would be fun to watch again,

Legend 😎

I absolutely loved to hate him. When Detroit finally beat the Celtics I couldn't believe it. The Celtics were unbelievable. I remember when McHale told Isiah to go beat LA. I never knew they were secret friends. I couldn't stand Danny Ainge but those were the Celtics.

@martinmackye9865

Жыл бұрын

McHale has surprised me the most since then...NEVER EVER would have guessed he was such a charismatic dude...in my mind that dude was straight up Frankenstein. Lol

@123slasher.16

Жыл бұрын

They were roommates on the 1979 record setting gold medal Pan AM team when Isiah Thomas was just out of high school. He is the person who nicknamed Isiah Zeke.

@stephencorbitt2752

Жыл бұрын

It's not genuine hate it's like you can't believe the guy is that damn good. Bird was really that damn good. I lived to watch him in awe but I'd say I hate him but secretly I'm a fan. Same w Jordan and Kobe but I'm from Detroit I love my Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer Dennis Rodman, Joe D, Vinnie Johnson, Rick Mahorn our beloved Detroit Pistons.

@stephencorbitt2752

Жыл бұрын

@@123slasher.16 Thanks for the info never knew the exact relationship and how Isiah got his nickname. I found out Bird called Isiah Thomas cheesy.

@123slasher.16

Жыл бұрын

@@stephencorbitt2752 Bird's mother was a Isiah fan since he played for Indiana.

Bird passes hard 👍👍👍

👍👍👍

I'd like to see a Larry Bird Video of every Larry Burd slap (no catch) pass during his basketball career.

These stories never get old.

I am a lifetime Lakers fan (I am 46 and I became a fan because of Magic). I used to hate Larry, but now with all videos of Larry I can watch (back then, not easy to watch NBA games here in Indonesia) I am afraid I think Larry might just be a little bit better than Magic. Still Magic, Showtime, and Lakers fan, but that is a hard truth I have to accept.

@rg20322

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Boston and was 16 when Bird hit the Celtics, and I worked at the Garden selling pendants. I loved this time with the Celtics/Lakers - it was such great basketball. I hated Magic but of course came around after and knew this was special during the 80's. They determined the NBA for the future, and then Jordan took it to the next level, which is why we have the NBA today. I had the pleasure of meeting the late great DJ, Dennis Johnson, my favorite Celtic of all time.

@toguoppusunggu7003

Жыл бұрын

Same thing has happened to me, Rocky. Magic is my favorite player of all time, but I have to admit that Bird has that something extra, especially after seeing the videos in retrospect.

The only thing good about the NBA today is talking about how great it was back in the day!!

I do feel the same way.

There is simply no other NBA player in history that has the respect of so many other great NBA players. The stories are endless each game he played is full of them. Who fellows ladies who has ever impacted the game as the Birdman? Anybody? 63 year old old man Texan here who watch the Birdman every chance he got

The 1980s were just better full stop, better basketball, better music, better books, better serial killers..

@conditionallyunconditional5691

Жыл бұрын

It was such a competitive & exciting NBA play then we have today. After Black Mamba retired, I just couldn't bear to watch it anymore. RIP Kobe Bryant 🙏

Bird gets the hood pass and gets the biggest piece of fried chicken, I tell yah.

Kevin McHales delayed airplane in snow storm story was great. Nowadays half the players would load manage that game or vote for the game to be canceled or reschedule

A pass by Bird, A pass by Bird, A pass by Bird