Who Is The Worst Shooter Out Of The 3? Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Or Scottie Pippen

@glen7137

Ай бұрын

Probably MJ. Oh thought his 3 point percentage went up in his later years in the NBA

@irishgrl

Ай бұрын

@@glen7137 He can NEVER live down his LOSING performance at the 1990 3pt contest. He didn’t even QUALIFY!

@irishgrl

Ай бұрын

I don’t know who the worst is, but I know who the BEST is, and that’s LARRY LEGEND! BCUZ LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️

@FavreianVengeance

Ай бұрын

MJ on most days because his shot was just too flat. I think he had two three point contest rounds with 5 or less makes.

@irishgrl

Ай бұрын

@@FavreianVengeance MJ only entered one time & he LOST. With 6 points. Didn’t even make it past the first round.

There will never ever EVER be another Larry Bird -Magic Johnson

@andrewyuyoungearn2799

Ай бұрын

true, MJ is the GOAT.

@irishgrl

Ай бұрын

@@andrewyuyoungearn2799 Not MY GOAT, NOT EVER. LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE *TRUE* GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️

@keithalfano9506

Ай бұрын

@@irishgrl 100% agree

@richardpare3538

Ай бұрын

@@andrewyuyoungearn2799 Not even close.

@seymourbutts4654

Ай бұрын

@@andrewyuyoungearn2799 Larry Bird was an assassin.

Larry Bird was the Best, wish we still had him now, there will never be another Larry Bird,

That's also why Michael Jordan has so much respect for Larry Bird! He knows what an incredible player Bird was!

@spiceedre8017

Ай бұрын

Yeah because he couldn't beat Bird

@richprokop5155

Ай бұрын

​@@spiceedre8017BIRD HAD McHALE N PARRISH...HALL OF FAMERS.... DUMB DEE DUMB DUMB...

@rkymtnchi503

Ай бұрын

@@spiceedre8017 no, his team couldn't beat Bird. MJ was a one-man show when he played the 80s Celtics, who were stacked with HOFers

@spiceedre8017

Ай бұрын

@rkymtnchi503 but if he was so great be should have so well give him an excuse but not LeBron for losing to a stacked Spurs team in 07 got it

@richprokop5155

Ай бұрын

@@spiceedre8017 GOOD EXCUSE WHY THE SPURS KICKED CAV ASS... GOT ANY MORE???

I've said it 1,000 times and I'll say it again: Bird was the best pure shooter the game has ever known.

@chetroberson8023

Ай бұрын

Stef Curry might have something to say about that!

@BU_TV

Ай бұрын

One of the best without question

@MJIZZEL

17 күн бұрын

​@@chetroberson8023Stef is a good shooter but his shot is not pure like birds. By pure it means it lands smoothly and softly in the rim and doesn't have a large bounce if it contacts the rim. Go look at birds shots to see what I mean. Ball never bounces high if it hits rim. His shot is soft and pure. Pure also means he does it without much effort. He effortlessly hits a jumper equals pure shooter. Stef is an accurate shooter. Bird was a pure shooter.

@fjp3305

11 күн бұрын

@@chetroberson8023 Only beyond the 3pt. line.

Pat Riley, then Lakers head coach and now Miami Heat president, once said, "If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game, I'd choose Michael Jordan. If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life, I'd take Larry Bird."

@dariusewing6962

Ай бұрын

I’ll take mike cuz Larry missed a wide open shot to win in 86 while Magic hit the game winner 2sec before

@josephadam1530

Ай бұрын

Give me Robert Horry lol

@MS-ns2pj

Ай бұрын

@@dariusewing6962 MJ would pick Bird over himself for the last shot.

@robbie192

Ай бұрын

U guys are a walking cliche...

@Lfe-hk4dj

Ай бұрын

​@@josephadam1530... Exactly 💯

No one can touch him. The Goat!!!

We were blessed to have Bird in the NBA. True grit. Even injured he was still playing better than most other players.

@vincentdougherty947

Ай бұрын

Even today ... only one or two players have the same basketball IQ an discipline ..... that's the key .... The problem with basketball today is ....too many whistle ....but sometimes ...it is cool .....

Larry was the best basketball player of all time period

@capitanfuturo594

Ай бұрын

Agree

@johnn9977

Ай бұрын

No

@capitanfuturo594

Ай бұрын

@@johnn9977 Yes

@capitanfuturo594

Ай бұрын

@@johnn9977 Stop writing nonsense.

@salvatoreperez5113

Ай бұрын

​@@capitanfuturo594Larry Bird beat everyone and if you're a millennial or younger you may want to watch some highlights

Larry is my favorite basketball player ever

As an all round player and basketball genius, I will take Larry over EVERYONE!!! 💚☘️🏀 #33

Larry legend!

Imagine if Len Bias and Reggie Lewis didn't die. I think there will be no 1st 3 peat for the Bulls at least in the early 90's until Bird retires.

@MP-ej9pw

Ай бұрын

Bird said he would have retired in 1988 if Len Bias had not died.

@sgt.barnes5218

Ай бұрын

And no loss to the lakers that last time they played either.

@christiansoldier77

Ай бұрын

Celtics had a deeper team than the bulls without bias and still couldn't get the job done so no bias wouldn't have made a difference. Y'all act like he automatically was gonna be great 😅😂

@christiansoldier77

Ай бұрын

This just shows the Celtics had the talent to win chips at this point but just couldnt get the job done .

@RNSSR

Ай бұрын

Yup, on one of Bill Simmons podcasts, Bird said this very thing, he would have retired sooner had Bias lived.

This game took place at Chicago Stadium. The United Center didn't open until the 1994-1995 season.

@twintwinfalls

Ай бұрын

yep

@MJIZZEL

17 күн бұрын

I noticed that too.

Larry Bird === GOAT.

Larry Bird is the GOAT.

6:30 Bird swishing 13 foot hook shots like he was Kareem.

@davep8221

Ай бұрын

I heard Kareem sued for patent infringement.

@rockinpelmet

Ай бұрын

It's a JUMP HOOK!

@counterstrike89

Ай бұрын

The funny thing is, he's not even shooting it like Kareem, he's just throwing it forward.

This is first class historical basketball analysis. Beyond that and what makes it more than statistical abstract is the artistry, the determination, the skill sets, the absolute and unstoppable will to win. It is a sad fact of the 2020s that we have to go back in time to see this kind of not only competition but skills athleticism, strength, heart. Those who believe that in the past 20 years basketball has gotten better we're born 25 years ago. They simply were not exposed to the incredible rivalries and the incredible nature of competition in sports in general but as we speak about basketball anyone who believes that the players today are somehow so gifted and so athletic that they can waltz halfway up the court dribbling up to their chin only to toss up a 40 ft ala Harlem Globetrotter

The Celtics may have been showing their age but they also showed their skills and there experience! But even the Bulls never ever got the home court advantage like the Celtics did....50-1.... That still stands today!

@psymar

7 күн бұрын

Not quite but the 96 bulls were close, 49-2. And I might add that the Celtics lost their 1 by 18 that season. The two Bulls losses were 1 point each.

All I can think about is Len Bias , Bird, and McHale all on the court at the same time ,

@shandongunter7075

26 күн бұрын

Not many moments of memories across that bunch. RIP Bias

@davee7344

25 күн бұрын

@@shandongunter7075 come on man , no sh$& why does everyone have to be a troll

@lotuslife3239

17 күн бұрын

They would have gotten Reggie Lewis too sheesh. Jordan would get dunked on

my two goats but I do prefer Larry Birds game over Michaels game.

You are preaching to the choir! I love LB. It was great to see some MJ highlights. Poetry in motion.

Larry Legend did it all! He made those around him better. That's why they loved playing with him!

❤😂🎉Larry Legend 🌎🌏🌍

He enters the league Wins rookie of the year. 4th in mvp voting behind Kareem dr j and Moses. Boston wins 35 more games and the only other guy to make the all-star game from his team was an older Tiny. What do you think he was thinking? This league belongs to me for the next 10 yrs. And it did-hands down.

@clemfarley7257

Ай бұрын

Next yr, he finishes 2 behind dr j in mvp. Next 2 yrs he’s 2 behind Moses. Then he wins 3 MVPs. I think mj wins in 87, and bird is 2. Magic finally wins one in 88, and Bird is 2. Bird averaged 29 a game with 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Get the bleep out of here. And he was a winner and clutch. Ya think he knew how good he was? Facts.

@joncondrey6617

Ай бұрын

@@clemfarley7257 , great basketball mind as well. People love to act like he is some kind of Rube, but is the only person to Win the MVP, the Coach of the Year, and the Executive of the Year in NBA history.

The Goat . Jordan couldn't deal with the birdman

Imagine if Len Bias had lived to play with Larry, we'd be like Michael who?!

Grew up watching Larry Bird and the Celtics. Haven't watched much since he isn't playing. But I do pay attention when the playoffs come. Go Celtics!!!

Bird was a killer! All these guys careers were coming to an end. He is the best player in the world, and can't take that away from him.

When you stop to think that Bird was completely dominating Pippen offensively who is one of the better defenders of all time it puts in perspective how great he was.

Bird was an amazing basketball player and it was treat to watch him play during my junior high/high school years. He had no business being that good from a physical standpoint, he was a tall, lanky dude who looked like he’d have trouble chewing gum and walking at the same time. But man, he could drain shots from anywhere on the court and played great defense also. I miss the old NBA when you could watch Bird and Magic (or MJ) go head to head. Great memories.

I clearly remember watching this game and going absolutely nuts when Bird hit that game winning shot.

So happy to see the younger generations recognize how different and how great bird was. He waa the perfect basketball player.

Total domination, before injuries and even after, played with the best and schooled them!

basketball savant, that bird. great video

LB, had the skills, the passion for the game and the heart of bball fans everywhere; Larry the Legend made it a privilege to see how the sport was to be played...executing like a world renowned surgeon! ❤ 🏀 🎉 the 🐐!!!

The "reality check" was Stern rigging that series against the Knicks. Boston absolutely was the best team in 1990.

thank you. hard not to love the Bird.

Bird vs Jordan was a very underrated rivalry.

@joncondrey6617

Ай бұрын

Hard to call it a rivalry when one guy dominates the other 23-11. Wasn't close until Bird got Injured. At one point Bird won 13 straight games against Jordan, including six playoff games. Before Bird's Injuries cost him almost the entire 88-89 season, Jordan was 5 and 20 against Larry.

@cliffallstadt3981

29 күн бұрын

Bird was 6, 10 Michael 6’6”” for double double plus steals and assists, plus diving all over the floor to save the ball, Michael was unbelievable athlete,but, , didn’t do everything,Bird did, 🙏🏽🏀, all opinions

@psymar

7 күн бұрын

​@@cliffallstadt3981Okay why bring up height, should I now argue for Muggsy Bogues

Great video. Not ever a Bird Fan much But cool to see the games I watched when I was younger. Could do without the crappy background music/ noise

Nobody could stop Bird. He’s the greatest all around player to ever live and it’s not that close.

@davidbrenay3634

Ай бұрын

Amen!

@Lfe-hk4dj

Ай бұрын

Growing up as a Pistons fan 313 Bad Boy all day... I use to hate Bird.... That boy was bad... You had to be there to know.... He was the dude who didn't want to get the ball...

The Best Damn Basketball Player I Ever Saw Was LARRY BIRD!!!

Larry with shooting and his left hand is just amazing

"nough said... Larry Legend reigns...

This would be like game 6 of the season, man 🤣 🤣 🤣 It's like a preseason game.

Larry Bird is one of my favorite players not on my own team. In fact, he was the one that got me into the NBA. Loved his skills all over the court. So amazing!

Good commentary. Great content. Try not doubling footage

The Legend won 3 NBA Championships during his career. What alot of people don't know or remember is that Bird also won 3 Consecutive NBA MVP awards also. 3 in a Row. Only Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell have done it also. Pretty amazing feat.

Bird played smart. 🫡

Does anyone believe Michael Jordan was glad that Larry Bird wasn't just coming into the league at the same time as him? Larry was a LEGEND! Great players are all over the NBA, but there is only one Larry Bird! His awareness on the court was amazing, he could score without the ball as well as with the ball. Besides, who else could command the words: Larry, Larry, Larry from the fans. Knowing he would come through for them, when it meant the most! A team player and a winner!

Great video. One error is you said the United Center, which did not exist in 1989

Larry legend none better

The Bulls weren't playing at "United" until 1994-1995. This game was at the Chicago Stadium.

Larry Bird is the best all around player ever. He could do everything, everything.

Why does Bird look like he’s 5’3 in the thumbnail?😂

Bird made everyone look stupid,He had eyes behind his head

1:49 - at the United Center? Bulls played at the old Chicago Stadium back then (if I'm not mistaken...)

Larry Bird kicked Jordan's ass several times. Dennis Rodman is just a clown and a grudge against Larry

It's funny. As a Blazer fan I hated Bird, Magic and MJ when they played. For obvious reasons. When they Retired I couldnt have loved them more. What a Great Time to be an NBA fan. We were truly spoiled.

@jamie42172

Ай бұрын

i agree

Prime Bird destroy Prime Jordan easily.

@quinetastic

14 күн бұрын

Really? *Prime Jordan* is one of the greatest athletes ever to play basketball 🏀...

Larry was an amazing athlete ❤. Grew up in that era.

The United Center didn’t exist yet. That was Chicago Stadium.

@tomwilcox5102

Ай бұрын

who cares

I know Bird only played 13 seasons, and that length of time is a very short career in comparison with other NBA players, especially today. But I think it really adds to Bird's legend. He never took nights off if he could lace up his sneakers. He never tried to prolong his career by taking nights off or not giving 110% every single game he played. People who never saw Bird play just do not understand the level of dedication and love Bird had for the game. Very few players in today's game give that same effort and dedication.

LARRY! LARRY! LARRY!

I sure hope future generations of basketball fans will appreciate how good Larry Bird was.

Thank God for Larry bird.

Nice vid bro. Quick heads up..That's not United Center. It's Chicago Stadium.

Larry did not have the gifted athletic ability or physical prowess as many black players but boy he worked hard. He came to the Celtics practice earlier than his team mates. Larry is the best white players ever and better than 99% of all NBA players. Kareem said he wore him out when asked who was the hardest player he ever played against. The word from Kareem is a big admission.

@psymar

7 күн бұрын

There's maybe 10 guys in the GOAT conversation other than Bird, but if you ask them who's the best besides them, probably 9/10 say Bird and the 10th is Wilt Chamberlain and IDK who he said, probably a Laker though

The commentary about who was the GOAT during this time is ridiculous. Players performances ebbed and flowed, but what is clear in my rearview mirror having been to many of these games at the Garden as a kid in the 80's was just how consistent Bird was, especially in clutch moments. He miraculously delivered, time and time again. Ainge was a better 3 pt shooter, sure, but only Magic could rival Bird in passing/assist prowess. Bird had the best on-court instinct to know what had to be done. As the Celtic's five aged, it was only a matter of time before Jordan's inhuman supremacy took hold, but not before Bird schooled the young hot rod at times in his late career. Great video, revisiting this golden age of rivalry and unrivaled talent. So much fun.

Where’s all JORDASHIAN FANS/

Jordan + Pippen < "Injured" Larry Joe Bird

Larry’s first pass around Jordan just said, you will always remember I’m better than you.

LARRY LEGEND!

Bird played with a back injury that Jordan wouldn't even get out of bed

The Golden Era was 1980-1996 and that is a stretch

Pip taking a 4 step vacation!

Prime Bird has a spot on my top 5. I used to hate seeing him on the highlights.

Why does bird look 3 feet tall in the cover pic 😂

Game 2 of the season??!!! 🤣 🤣

Larry Bird is the only player in NBA history to shoot better than 50-40-90 four straight years while averaging over 28 PPG. Only two other players in NBA history have ever shot better than 50-40-90 in a season even once and none four straight seasons. Had Larry's chronic injured back injury not occurred, there is no telling how many more years he would have kept that streak going. And that's not counting the double digit career rebounding and being the best passing forward in history. Celts go from 29 wins before his rookie year to 61 wins his rookie year and there was no Parish, McKale, DJ, or Ainge on that team, just the same guys who won only 29 plus Larry Bird. Greatest one year win improvement by ANY team in NBA history and it came because of the addition of a rookie. It proved that Bird carrying a bunch of no-name players at Indiana State to a undefeated season, slaying one giant after another during March madness until that 1979 NCAA championship game was no fluke. What he did at sad sack Indiana State has never been repeated and what he did his rookie year at (then) sad sack Boston has never been repeated. There is a reason for that, a very precise reason...BECAUSE NO ONE SINCE HAS BEEN AS GOOD AS BIRD AND THEREFORE COULDN'T DO THOSE THINGS AND DIDN'T DO THOSE THINGS. You will never see another Larry Joe Bird. Hide trimmed content

How high can you jump Larry? “As high as I need to.” How fast are you Larry? “As fast as I need to be to make these guys look like chumps.” 😉

Jordan never put the ball on the floor. He carried it under his arm. sorry Mike, but that is not basketball.

That game was at the old Chicago Stadium

Wilt would pick Larry up, gently, take the ball away, and set Larry back down, gently.

The one and only GOAT!!!

Larry is a GOAT!!!

1:48 I think the Bulls were still playing at the old Chicago Stadium back then--not the United Center.

MY won me over to being an NBA fan. So, the Bulls were my team and naturally Bird was the enemy, thus I hated him. LOL Now I think he's a legend and have complete respect for his game.

Of all the HOF NBA players, Bird was the only one to dominate Jordan for so long

United Center wasn’t built until the mid 1990’s. This was Chicago Stadium

I myself aspired to play like LB and having only played street ball I was called ‘Bird’ to those who were majority black that I played with, only 6’3” also, fun times!!!

The best team of that era was the Detroit Pistons, not Jordan's Bulls, not Bird's Celtics, not Magic's Lakers, not Wilkin's Hawks. Detroit "Bad Boy" Pistons...Pistons being one of the best teams ever to lace up sneakers.

And Bird was league MVP 3 times. In a row. The only player in NBA history to win MVP 3 years in a row.

I don’t understand the thumbnail pic for this video - why does Larry look so TINY, when he was 6’9” (or as many of his rivals said, closer to 6’10) ?? He was taller than Pippen’s 6’8”, and *certainly* taller than the 6’6” Jordan.

"The Day Michael Jordan Showed The Entire World Who Is The Boss."

4:21 Chicago Stadium

Keep your eyes on Luka Doncic. Individually he is one of the best ever. The key will be if a championship team is built around him

The Celtics played the Bulls at old Chicago Stadium.

Loved it, except that damn backslop sound!

I miss the old arenas or at least the old arena names. Great Western Form, Boston Garden, Chicago Stadium. Now the new arena names are so lame with no character.