People just don't no how good Larry legend was. Larry was killer on court!!

@cristiancarmona3890

3 ай бұрын

To me hes the goat

@Wifismy

3 ай бұрын

I mean Lebron was only in the league for 6 years at the time

@greezythumb

3 ай бұрын

​@@Wifismy Nothing has changed. Larry didn't flop, didn't take games off, didn't choke on a consistent basis, didn't throw duds from the free throw line, played defense consistently and he did whine and pout when he came up short.

@greezythumb

3 ай бұрын

Greatest small forward. As Jordan and Magic have said, "Larry was a damn problem"

@jimmydee935

3 ай бұрын

Everything said in these comments about Larry Bird are exactly BIG facts. Larry was a PROBLEM

"Larry Bird was a problem." - Michael Jordan

@kristopherford5209

5 күн бұрын

Who the actual fuck dare disrespect Birds selection, he's on the pantheon period.

@donolinger6904

5 күн бұрын

​@@kristopherford5209- A lot of people won't admit it.

@dennissmith7214

5 күн бұрын

And Larry couldn’t fuck with half the average players today 🤭…….thats ok and I was there I’m 51, he could complete in todays game! 🤷🏽‍♂️

@MashuSlyferiux

4 күн бұрын

@@kristopherford5209 It's because in the Dream Team he was like 6 years after his prime. If ur talking prime for prime sure he's on the pantheon but he had back problems and did not even play a lot of basketball in the few years before the Dream Team. But yea he was still not the worst player in the team that's for sure

@calicoesblue4703

4 күн бұрын

@@kristopherford5209 Lmao, Larry bird said himself that he wouldn’t be able to compete in todays NBA. The athletic ability And talent of todays NBA is on another level. Stats don’t lie. Look at Lebron and Larry’s accomplishments. Larry is overrated Garbo.🤷🗑️

He made everyone look stupid. Legend for a reason

@KennethHagen-bk3hs

5 күн бұрын

🤔 no shit that’s because lebron ain’t won a chip back then duh.

@robbo512

4 күн бұрын

LeBron has played 14 seasons since MJ made these quotes. Of course he wasn't in his top 5 all-time list in 2009

@Caveman76.

4 күн бұрын

No doubt! 💯

@user-uu3zp1sc5w

4 күн бұрын

@@KennethHagen-bk3hs fr that was in 2009 he had made the finals once

@HondaAccordPerformance

Күн бұрын

@@robbo512doesn’t matter Bird is still better than Leflop

Heros get remember but Legends never die

@mauricedelarosa6083

2 күн бұрын

You’re killing me Smalls!

Just don't piss off larry by putting a white guy on him.

@ronperfect6111

2 ай бұрын

😂👈💯🤣👌 Larry was definitely a trip. Back when the NBA had a ton of talent and personality. I miss those days.

@violatione

Ай бұрын

That's just disrespectful!

@shawncrosby8244

29 күн бұрын

There ain't a white guy in the world that can guard Larry!😅

@mfnjuke

29 күн бұрын

"Don't ever put a white out here to guard me." -Lebroom (likely) before 2011 Finals

@davidvironet6344

28 күн бұрын

He told a coach, you got anyone on the bench that can guard me cause nobody can in the court.

Pat Riley said if he needed a score to save the game, he’d pick Jordan but if he needed the basket to save his life, he’d pick Bird!

@FIELDRaw3

8 сағат бұрын

​@@fredmanning1538yeah Michael Jordan

@alfjones6377

2 сағат бұрын

Pat Riley? lmao he would say that as many times as Jordan killed my Knicks lmao

@rhager592

2 сағат бұрын

@@FIELDRaw3 Michael Jordan had the moves and the skill but Larry never missed the big ones!

@FIELDRaw3

2 сағат бұрын

@@rhager592 I pick Jordan over every other player in any aspect of the game of Basketball my friend,

@rhager592

2 сағат бұрын

@@FIELDRaw3 I agree but we’re talking about Bird.

LeBron lacks what Jordan, Bird, and Kobe had: that unshakable mentaility. You never see them bitching about calls as much as LeBum does.

@Gk54493

2 күн бұрын

Man I hate this dumb argument. All of them complained about calls and argued with refs. LeBron has the most playoff buzzer beaters ever. Not to mention LeBron came back down 1-3 to a 73-9 team. So to say he has no killer mentality is just complete bullshit. So many stats say otherwise. The man has more playoff wins than entire franchises. The 2018 finals alone would disapprove this dumb argument. If the media never fed you that shit you wouldn’t even be saying it.

@soloistdeve

2 күн бұрын

@@Gk54493 It's not an argument. It's a fact that Lebron is a lot more fragile mentally.

@josephbatiste8809

2 күн бұрын

Also ! Majic Johnson 😎😎

@Gk54493

2 күн бұрын

@@soloistdeve I just proved to you how he wasn’t. Spew that dumb shit to somebody else who don’t know what they’re talking about and who isn’t biased so you can make them believe what you say. It ain’t me.

@DUVAL_County

2 күн бұрын

Casual comment

Bird will forever be 1st team NBA.

@timothythorne8150

5 күн бұрын

Please stop great player but not top 5 , not even the greatest Celtic Bill Russell is the greatest Celtic of all time

@clintdavis7434

5 күн бұрын

@@timothythorne8150 you're entitled to your opinion.

@Beejayd1zL

3 күн бұрын

@@clintdavis7434 I agree with you 100% mate. In my 1st NBA starting all time lineup.

That's because MJ recognized one of his own. Which is to say a hypercompetitor

@user-cj7ek4cl5y

16 күн бұрын

Game Knows Game!!! No Snow ❄️ flakes then

@akkoismydaughter3573

9 күн бұрын

He obviously said this because MJ never likes giving his biggest rival his flowers... Think about it, what is the last time you heard MJ say something legendary about LeBron and what is the context, I bet it's minor asf

@jerryvalentino1065

8 күн бұрын

@@akkoismydaughter3573 umm since when is Lebron Mikes biggest rival?!?

@mookeychase0907

7 күн бұрын

What these young guys don't know is Mike was behind Kareem Magic Doc Larry and them you see '86 they were just happy to be there against Boston…he never threatened any of them.. The East was Phillys from 80-84 when Boston beat LA for the chip after that we got old, Boston took the East until 88 won 3, really it was '87 if Zeke doesn't throw the ball away in the ECF…in '87 Doc retired Moses left Mchale was hurt then Larry got hurt in '88 so Detroit was creepin up and their turn came they went to 3 strait finals '88'89'90 then Chicago crept up and took over as Boston and Detroit did… So Mike was under those teams takin Ls learning waiting for his turn so he def knows how good those teams were as a fan he watched em in college for three years.. The only people that discredit Larry Zeke Magic amd Kareem are young cats that never saw that era of stars… They were MJs idols… Zeke to an extent(Doc & Kareem)

@RemoWilliams1227

6 күн бұрын

​@@akkoismydaughter3573hogwash. Larry would have Lebron crying before the tip off.

Larry was that dude. Boston was dang tough. Folks don’t know their NBA history.

@franklee2683

2 ай бұрын

Oh the rivalries in the 80s were EPIC. Celts,Lakers,Bulls,Knicks,Pistons,Pacers. Bird was "hated" but always respected. I loved those games....wow.

@deandrenicholas2545

6 күн бұрын

Larry was absolutely that dude... personally I wouldn't pick LeBron over Larry either. If I had to win a game and had to pick LeBron or Larry to take that last shot... there isn't a conceivable situation where I pick LeBron over Larry. Not a single one.

@dabewagner1247

5 күн бұрын

Notice how all the Best 80s/90s teams were East (who Jordan had to go through) other than the Lakers who MJ peed on in the Finals

@marvaff6878

4 күн бұрын

Facts ​@@deandrenicholas2545

@calicoesblue4703

4 күн бұрын

Lmao, Larry bird said himself that he wouldn’t be able to compete in todays NBA. The athletic ability And talent of todays NBA is on another level. Stats don’t lie. Look at Lebron and Larry’s accomplishments. Larry is overrated Garbo.🤷🗑️

Bird was definitely more skilled than lebron

@VeryRestarted

8 күн бұрын

Hell nah

@lindellhandysr3128

8 күн бұрын

​@VeryRestarted you weren't born kid

@VeryRestarted

8 күн бұрын

@@lindellhandysr3128 draymond green has more 3s than bird

@Certified-DM-

8 күн бұрын

@@VeryRestartedbron without his god genetics is grant hill

@VeryRestarted

7 күн бұрын

@@Certified-DM- His IQ is one of the best in the league and his techniques.

Le Boring won't be remembered within 2 years of retiring. Why do you think he won't retire?!😂

@MidwestFarmToys

3 күн бұрын

Unfortunately Then we gotta deal with LeMoron's kid

@say5070

2 күн бұрын

Stupid statement

The Three Kings!!! Larry Bird Magic Johnson Michael Jordan

@squormy_gormbus

2 ай бұрын

and lamar odom

@johnnymcafee01

2 ай бұрын

@@squormy_gormbus who is he?

@squormy_gormbus

2 ай бұрын

@@johnnymcafee01 im just joking haha

@squormy_gormbus

2 ай бұрын

@@johnnymcafee01 i completely agree with your comment though

@mookeychase0907

Ай бұрын

See that's the problem with you young dudes… Kareem Moses and Doc were the Three Kings that preceeded Larry and Magic…. Mike won nothing in the 80s and Magic and Larry won nothin in the 90s can't group in together… if anything the three kings would be Magic Larry and Zeke.. Zeke went to three strait finals won 2 and he beat Magic Larry and Mike stop this Jordan worship Zeke definitely did his thing in the 80s… Plus this is ridiculous no way in Lebron's 6 year without ever winning a Chip should he be compared to one of the best players ever… 👎🏾👎🏾

It would have never been a "Dream Team" without the Legend.

@perpetualmotion357

3 ай бұрын

I was a big Jordan fan as a kid being born in 80', got to see most of his career. When the Dream Team happened, I was more stoked to see Magic and Bird than anyone else since I was a little too young to see most of their career.

@tarikdebarge

3 ай бұрын

His back was done by then but he still deserved to be there because the prior Olympics when he was God, pros weren’t allowed to play!

@Vinny34aztec

Ай бұрын

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@akeemalston7506

2 күн бұрын

@@tarikdebargethank you he and magic were past there times and out of the league or damn near. It was the others around them that made that team and they were the marketable faces to show the rest of the world.

Bird was a beast...nobody could shoot or score in the way he did...and his basketball iq was second to none!

@calicoesblue4703

4 күн бұрын

Lmao, Larry bird said himself that he wouldn’t be able to compete in todays NBA. The athletic ability And talent of todays NBA is on another level. Stats don’t lie. Look at Lebron and Larry’s accomplishments. Larry is overrated Garbo.🤷🗑️ Larry doesn’t even come close to Steph curry🤷

@stormteam3004

Күн бұрын

There's no defense today!!!!! What the heck are you smoking? Whatever it is, keep it away from me because I want to be able to use common senses!! Do you really believe Bird that he couldn't play in today's NBA? GET A LIFE KID!

Way more skill than Lebron. Lebron just uses his size to get away with his deficiencies.

@AAA310

2 сағат бұрын

Yeah you're a casual and a white supremacist

Piston fan. We werent scared of MJ. The white boogieman was the one killing the Pistons all the way until 88.

@tg2956

3 ай бұрын

Yeah man ! Absolutely 💯

@choossuck7653

3 ай бұрын

Still complaining about the Boogeyman till this day lol

@jamooree

3 ай бұрын

You guys were scared of Jordan. Hence the Jordan rules.

@jayyarbrough9902

3 ай бұрын

@@jamooree I was speaking as a fan. We were way more concerned about Bird because he used to beat us. A lot.

@jamooree

3 ай бұрын

@@jayyarbrough9902 Fair enough I guess. I would still contend that Jordan was a threat even in the 80s, he just didn't have a squad ready to help him beat you guys.

Larry taking the final shot of a close game was the thing of nightmares for every team at the time. Lebron having to take that shot is nobody's nightmare but his own.

@mikeschmidt4800

15 күн бұрын

Exactly

@djpierrephuture

6 күн бұрын

It’s “his team’s” greatest nightmare. 🤣😭😭

@deandrenicholas2545

6 күн бұрын

Bro... I literally just said that in someone else's comments. If I had to choose between LeBron and Larry to take a last shot to win a game, there isn't a conceivable situation where I pick LeBron over Larry. Not a single one...

@mikekillagreen9432

6 күн бұрын

Most playoff buzzer beaters Lebron. You don't know basketball.

@mikekillagreen9432

6 күн бұрын

​@@deandrenicholas2545Who has more rings.

He was better than lebron

Larry Bird wasn’t a small Forward. He was large and he looked and played that way. Fearless.

@clarktownsend8991

Күн бұрын

He played SF alot. McHale played PF and Parrish at C.

I would pick a prime Bird to be on my team before James.

@ritchierich6133

3 ай бұрын

not just bird but magic, Jordan, Grant Hill, Shaq, Penny, Kobe, barkley, luka, Joker, Giannis, KD etc. there are a lot of players I would pick to start a team with over LeBron.

@sphealteam6

3 ай бұрын

​@@ritchierich6133there's a very good reason you're not a gm

@ritchierich6133

3 ай бұрын

@sphealteam6 that's your opinion. personally, I'd rather have players on my team that care more about winning than their stats. I'd want a player that listens to the coach and is willing to buy into the coaches system. I'd rather players that are willing to work with younger players to help them improve. I don't want a player that cares more about their stats than winning, a player that buys into the coaches system and works with his teammates to try and make it work instead of demanding I fire the coach, and a player than doesn't demand I trade my young talent for other superstars, thus hurting the future of my team. and I would my star player take responsibility for losing and work with his teammates to get better in the hopes they can overcome their loss instead of throwing the rest of the team under the bus. basically I'd want my star player to be a teammate and not a premadonna drama queen. maybe you feel different, but thats just your opinion and I have mine.

@sphealteam6

3 ай бұрын

@@ritchierich6133 funny how you basically just described lebron, isn't it? you talk like he's joining a new team every single season just to trade away all the talent, fire the coach and leave. he's been on just 3 teams his entire career and has won a chip with them all. he doesn't immediately drop all of his young talent in exchange for a star the day he gets to a team. you talk like he doesn't care about winning, improving his game or even helping his teammates improve. he is constantly vying to make himself and everyone around him. also half of the players you said you wanted over lebron are massive divas as well. jordan caused plenty of drama, kobe was so self centered that he drove shaq out of la, luka is constantly crying to the refs.

@Joshwaheazo

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I don't have LeBron at 1 or 2, but your list of players is just stupid. That line about not being a GM cracked me up 🤭. The start Jordan, Magic your like ok fair play there's obviously a good arguement. Then you stretch to Shaq so your down to like 8-10 now and it's feels like a bad take but anyone in the top 8 still has a good case; so you pull some faces but you can still accept the opinion sort of. Then you start talking about Penny and Grant and it's like damn you went way too far now what are you smoking 🤭.

Larry was the reason my 5 foot 7 Mexican father started watching basketball. And I think about that for a second way different than futbol

@auburnmann3630

2 ай бұрын

Larry is a 6 foot 9 white man

@musicman3158

2 ай бұрын

Soccer!

@costumeninja1914

Ай бұрын

@@auburnmann36306’10’’

@magdalenarangel53

Ай бұрын

Same here. I never watched basketball, until I discovered Larry "Legend" Bird . ♥️🏀♥️

@matthewhoribe6585

Ай бұрын

My pops was from Los Angeles and he loved Larry Bird. I said pops you from L.A. why you like Bird and he said son Larry Can Shoot.

I didn't even have to hear Mike say it to know that's what he thought.

@connorlettieri271

10 күн бұрын

It was in 09. Before Lebron even joined the heat. I’d take heat Lebron over bird any day of the week

I agree‼️ Only thing Bron has over Bird is athleticism but Bird would destroy him‼️

@user-vd5yd9jm2n

2 сағат бұрын

And longevity. Larry's career was short. But at his peak, no one was better.

@darnell607

Сағат бұрын

@@user-vd5yd9jm2n I don't count the longevity as a bonus cause they have same amount of titles and Bron has played 7+ more years than Bird

I think anyone who picks Lebron has no idea how much easier the league is for him playing in this era, then in Bird and MJ's era. Guys like Laimbeer who was a huge massive white thug, would literally not even go for the ball and just try to hurt MJ and Larry permanently. There is that absolutely unbelievable shot MJ made where he had a break away and Laimbeer was the only Piston left to defend, and MJ knew that Laimbeer was going to jump up and try to take out his head, so he had the brilliant iq and skill to half way through the layup, mid air, spin to the outside, and at tthe same time ducking his head to just clear Laimbeer's giant elbow passing over his head, and while still rotating he threw the ball without even seeing the net perfectly behind him, going in with no rim. It was a play that someone like Lebron even in his prime would never have made. And similar Bird would get brutalized on the way to the net, and yet they still had absolutely brilliant numbers, and they also play unselfishly when required, but the biggest difference, is when it came down to a clutch play, both MJ and Larry would make it 99.9% of the time, while Lebron almost guarenteed will let down his team/city. He had the first, second, third best players on their Heat team, and still they could only get it done barely like what once. Meanwhile it would be like if they put Larry and Magic on the same team with Kareem, or put Michael on the same team as Olajuwon, and then stack the rest with all star players on top of that. How many championship rings would MJ have won if he had Olajuwon on his side the entire Bulls run. Or if MJ had Larry for that entire span that Larry was playing his prime.. They would have been unstoppable, yet Lebron and Wade coudlnt' get it done, because Lebron quit. He absolutely pads his stats, he plays only against the worst teams, fake injuries against the better teams. He has so many extra stats because of the lax rules of the new NBA. He is literally the worst NBA dribbler i have ever seen, and yet the refs never call traveling on him no matter how many steps he takes, and he gets an unbelieveable amount of points because the refs reward him for his flopping, etc.. To even pretend Lebron is in the same stratosphere as Bird shows you how clueless modern NBA analysis is. The announcers and refs are all paid to sell Lebron, and despite being a defensive jester, and only getting free rebounds, etc, they convince the modern audience by outright lying about Lebron, and his fake stats.. Lebron would have been shut down completely back when MJ and Bird played. He literally dribbles at shoulder heigh, could you imagine MJ or Bird letting guy who only dribbles at shoulder height not pay for that every time?

@SomeDude047

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree, well said.

@allietone20

Ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@tombarr949

25 күн бұрын

The tough part about playing against Lambeer is that he never fouled, and his vertical was almost as high as a phone book was thick. #deee-troitbasketball #badboys

@rkwatchauralnautsjediparty7303

24 күн бұрын

👏👏👏

@akkoismydaughter3573

9 күн бұрын

I don't think you realize just how much of basketball fans you don't seem like rn... Obviously MJ will recognize anyone he's competed against his age but will rarely or honestly never hear mj recognize any of Lebron's legendary feats that separates him from anybody else. MJ knows it's a close race but wants it to seem like it's far. Realistically, LeBron is more skilled. Both are bout the same offensively and LeBron a little better defensive wise, but MJ can't play make like LeBron. Also when has LeBron gave up with Dwayne Wade? You think putting out bad stats means you gave up? Clearly you didn't watch why he got those bad stats if you think it's cuz he gave up and not something like being jumped by every good defender and a team to back them up. But please, keep sucking off the guy who took 10 plus years and another star to actually make it to the finals over a guy who did it consistently bullying the east with straight bums on his squad... Just because you wrote a long ass essay does not mean any of it makes sense... F grade

Larry Bird is head and shoulders better than lecry-baby

@courtney-rw8ch

3 ай бұрын

People who pick LeBron over Larry legend think of it as 1v1. I got news for them. It’s a team sport. 5v5. I will take Larry’s pure talent and basketball IQ over LeBron’s longevity and gifted physical attributes Edit: and LeBron‘s ego ..

@GroillaMan

3 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@courtney-rw8chyou do realize Lebron has one of the greatest basketball IQs of all time? And he definitely was the better playmaker of the two (not saying bird was a bad playmaker at all he was good but Lebron is a great one)

@courtney-rw8ch

3 ай бұрын

@@GroillaMan in LeBron‘s 20+ years in the NBA I have not seen him make some of the passes that Larry legend made. Larry was a GREAT playmaker and I would take his basketball IQ over LeBron’s any day.

@GroillaMan

3 ай бұрын

@@courtney-rw8ch Larry also had the much better supporting cast for him to make those passes, not downplaying Larry, he’s in my top 10 all time, he’s a good playmaker but also think Lebron doesn’t have as good as teammates as Larry did and he also does have some incredible playmaking highlights like larry. And also i’ve watched Larry bird film for years and comparing it to Lebron I also have not seen Larry create offense as much as complex as Lebron has, and that’s mainly due to the nba as a whole and the teammates each had, Larry has had first ballet hall of famers with him, easily the better bench/depth options, Lebron didn’t have hall of famers except for wade, Kyrie, and AD, Lebron has been with a terrible all around cast for majority of his career and the leagues defense has gotten far better. Larry was ahead of his time in offensive mind by far allowing him to dominate the 80’s Lebron is ahead of his time right now although it’s not as big as the gap between Larry and the average 80’s player compared to a current nba player to Lebron.

@lemonscentedgames3641

2 ай бұрын

Lebron has played with more HoF teammates than larry lol​@@GroillaMan

Larry Bird is better than LBJ

interview was made in 2009 definitely too early to classify Bron best ever, he ain't even a champ yet that time

@brucewallagainsttheodds1740

18 күн бұрын

Same thing I was thinking. I was looking for this comment. MJ made that statement to throw shade & I definitely think MJ is better but he is still a petty person sometimes

@teatimesgt.

5 күн бұрын

I'm with all, this is stupid and the comments didn't help. Bout 15 years ago, most would've said that

Bird would DOG Lebron James, and talk to him while doing it.

Larry put his body out there and gave it his all to win like no other. It later caused him to be injured, but his prime years are just astounding

"The king?" 😂 LeFraud is definitely NOT a king!!

@chadmaynie8903

5 күн бұрын

U mad lol

When I was little (8 in 88’) my grandfather would test his blood pressure and then for fun test mine. He said I had the blood pressure of Larry Bird .

Larry Legend was not a sentimental pick. He was a necessary one. When you look at players, and I mean players, that understood the game the way Larry did... he stands alone. Some of the passes Larry Legend made the shots he made. The absolute arrogant confidence he had. Heinsohn said "He was playing chess and the rest of the league was playing checkers. One box at a time." It was accurate. Bird had the game played 5 different ways in his mind before he took the court. He never stopped. .3 seconds on the clock... that was another 3 point shot for Larry Bird and he would always take it. Always. The game was never over for him until time ran out. For MJ to show the respect I love. I remember Jordan bing in a game all ready to do his flying specialty. Larry Bird grabbed that ball, shot it over Jordans head and smiled. MJ's face was priceless. He was stunned. That old school player just showed him who he was on the court with. And MJ never, ever discounted him again. Larry Legend Bird is, for me, the top player out there. He was just the best. Lebron has skills. But Bird never whined. He never blamed anyone but his own failings on losing a game. "We lost heart." We didn't play up to our potential and they did." He took responsibility. And his feelings about political crap never enrered into it.

@criticaljacques2237

5 күн бұрын

His back was in shambles by 1992... he had to go through crazy long pre-game prep routines just to have a chance of playing a full game. The back injury is what forced him into early retirement, despite still having the skills to play at a high level.

@stolensentience

3 күн бұрын

mj might be the greatest, but bird is the best

@criticaljacques2237

2 күн бұрын

@stolensentience I hate to be a dick... but I don't understand comments like this. What exactly is it supposed to mean? That's like saying Mike is my best friend, but Larry is my best buddy. That being said, the whole idea that one person has to be the best and that one person (if a consensus can be reached, which it typically can't) must then be crowned is bogus to begin with... but still.

@stolensentience

2 күн бұрын

@@criticaljacques2237 I can explain. MJ had the better career. but larry is the better all around player.

Bird can make Lebron Cry from his trash talking ..😂😂😂

@daiblaze1396

4 күн бұрын

Then do the "too small" and "shoulder shrug" gestures LOOKING straight at him. But he would be already on the floor looking for a ref to bail him out!

@calicoesblue4703

4 күн бұрын

@@daiblaze1396 Lmao, Larry bird said himself that he wouldn’t be able to compete in todays NBA. The athletic ability And talent of todays NBA is on another level. Stats don’t lie. Look at Lebron and Larry’s accomplishments. Larry is overrated Garbo.🤷🗑️

@daiblaze1396

4 күн бұрын

@@calicoesblue4703 Old Larry is nice to kids in diapers. Game is at its softest ever. Eyes don't lie too. Stats padding don't count nor make you a great player. Who spent all his carreer whining (not winning)? Only bronsexuals will praise this trash player who disrespected the game and his teammates. LeFraude is exposed.

Larry Bird called Jordan " He is Jesus Christ portraying as Michael Jordan".

Larry Legend= better shooter, better rebounder, better passer, better defender, more effort, more clutch.

@jamaalhorton2343

2 ай бұрын

Period!!

@franklee2683

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely spot on. Those that don't agree,they weren't watching games in the 80s. Period.

@larrystratmann624

Ай бұрын

And didn’t have an drop of crybaby in him

@somedude8182

24 күн бұрын

​@@franklee2683yeah and those same 80s oldheads can't accept that change happens lmao

@ivorysteele

10 күн бұрын

Not a better defender. LBJ is a better defender. Bird is better offensively

Larry would start trash talking LeBron and James would have a hissy fit

@Ceadus34

5 күн бұрын

Larry would trash talk Queen Lebrona and he'd flop due to the trauma it would cause.

@-sensibleChris

4 күн бұрын

LeBron has taken every trash talker to the woodshed usually without saying much at all. He just locked in and outplayed trash talkers.

@terdferguson1736

4 күн бұрын

@@-sensibleChrisright like Lebron has said he is the goat LMAO .. that shit was so embarrassing like basically anytime he talks on social issues. Think he’s finished those Harry potter books yet? Lebron is great but boy he sounds stupid anytime he talks about anything outside basketball

@borgsimpson935

4 күн бұрын

He would fold

@ladarianhines25

4 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 Yeah….ok.

Man I first saw Larry Bird play college ball at Indiana state.he carried that whole team/then when him/Magic came into the NBA they changed the NBA . Larry was one of the best clutch shooters I ever saw play.he was a complete player/never did load management.

I totally agree that Larry Bird is better than Lebron!!

That’s why I respect so much MJ. His mental toughness is beyond this universe.

Larry Legend was the best at what he did, and that was Win Baby Win. Larry was Legendary.

Larry is hugely underrated glad Mike stepped up for him

A conversation from 2009 is not the same as a conversation in 2024. He probably feels different now.

Nothing impresses Michael more than a killer mindset and that's why he respects Larry. Larry didn't just want to win,he wanted to dominate you in every way possible and tell about it before it happens. Kobe was the same way. Jordan,Kobe and Bird would do anything to win. They would all gamble their lives on the outcome of their games without hesitantion. It's whst makes them great and As incredible as LeBron is he has never had that type of mindset and that's why Jordan doesn't like him and why Jordan was better.

I was born after Larry bird's time and I still consider him the best in the world along with Dr j ,magic and Jordan. ❤ bird's passing and shooting is so cool and unique

@robmckrobmck5567

Ай бұрын

Nice you included Dr J on your Mt Rushmore

@tonyfrench2700

5 күн бұрын

Dr.J got me interested in watching the NBA with his moves that even MJ said he tried to play like Dr.J and did he ever,I stopped watching the NBA 20 years ago, it just doesn't feel like the players are trying to be a team, it's all about them and lebawl does just that (Bawl and cry) he'll have to go on IR for two weeks because he stubbed his toe, the people back then would play with a fuckin broken nose or finger and never wanted to be taken out of the game because of the injury All "Professional sports (minus the NHL)" are overpaid, spoiled princesses, once they got their contracts in the pros, they forgot about the game itself and it's a shame

@JamesBrown-pz6sz

5 күн бұрын

Believe me him and magic were the best

When the #GoAT talks, all better listen--and believe!

Bird used to get double-teamed by both Jordan and Pippen and Bird would still score.

@calicoesblue4703

4 күн бұрын

And Bird had a better team then the Bulls. And yet Jordan still put up 62 points on bird and the better team. Bird said that Jordan was a god in the form of a man because Jordan was so dominant and unstoppable.

@calicoesblue4703

4 күн бұрын

Lmao, Larry bird said himself that he wouldn’t be able to compete in todays NBA. The athletic ability And talent of todays NBA is on another level. Stats don’t lie. Look at Lebron and Larry’s accomplishments. Larry is overrated Garbo.🤷🗑️

@thume5976

4 күн бұрын

@@calicoesblue4703 You have to understand that LB is a very humble man. He also said Magic Johnson was also a better player than him along with Jordan. And what you don't understand is that Bird dominated the NBA in his prime. Let's just look at his stat's and the important ones that make up an MVP. Larry Bird's MVP finish ranking. 1980. 4th (But won Rookie of the Year) 1981. 2nd 1982. 2nd 1983. 2nd 1984. 1st 1985. 1st 1986. 1st 1987. 3rd 1988. 2nd Bird's MVP"s in 84, 85, 86 are all with the entire DREAM TEAM in the friggin' league! Including Jordan. LeBron hasn't dominated on the court out of college, like Bird has. Don't get me wrong, LeBron is a good - powerful player, but not an overall dominant player like Bird was. If you want to educate yourself better on LB just watch on YT "Making the Case - Larry Bird G.O.A.T. by Clayton Crowley You won't see Bird crying to Refs or Bird flopping, hoping to get a foul called, like LeBron does.. They didn't do that in 1980's basketball. LeBron has even come close to achieving what Bird has accomplished even in Bird's short time in professional basketball. And maybe if Lebron is lucky, there will be a trophy named after him that NBA players can win like Bird has, Gimme a break, LeBron hasn't even come close to LB.

@thume5976

4 күн бұрын

@@calicoesblue4703 You have to understand that LB is a very humble man. He also said Magic Johnson was also a better player than him along with Jordan. And what you don't understand is that Bird dominated the NBA in his prime. Let's just look at his stat's and the important ones that make up an MVP. Larry Bird's MVP finish ranking. 1980. 4th (But won Rookie of the Year) 1981. 2nd 1982. 2nd 1983. 2nd 1984. 1st 1985. 1st 1986. 1st 1987. 3rd 1988. 2nd Bird's MVP"s in 84, 85, 86 are all with the entire DREAM TEAM in the friggin' league! Including Jordan. LeBron hasn't dominated on the court out of college, like Bird has. Don't get me wrong, LeBron is a good - powerful player, but not an overall dominant player like Bird was. If you want to educate yourself better on LB just watch on YT "Making the Case - Larry Bird G.O.A.T. by Clayton Crowley You won't see Bird crying to Refs or Bird flopping, hoping to get a foul called, like LeBron does.. They didn't do that in 1980's basketball. LeBron has even come close to achieving what Bird has accomplished even in Bird's short time in professional basketball. And maybe if Lebron is lucky, there will be a trophy named after him that NBA players can win like Bird has, Gimme a break, LeBron hasn't even come close to LB.

@thume5976

4 күн бұрын

@@calicoesblue4703 You have to understand that LB is a very humble man. He also said Magic Johnson was also a better player than him along with Jordan. And what you don't understand is that Bird dominated the NBA in his prime. Let's just look at his stat's and the important ones that make up an MVP. Larry Bird's MVP finish ranking. 1980. 4th (But won Rookie of the Year) 1981. 2nd 1982. 2nd 1983. 2nd 1984. 1st 1985. 1st 1986. 1st 1987. 3rd 1988. 2nd Bird's MVP"s in 84, 85, 86 are all with the entire DREAM TEAM in the friggin' league! Including Jordan. LeBron hasn't dominated on the court out of college, like Bird has. Don't get me wrong, LeBron is a good - powerful player, but not an overall dominant player like Bird was. If you want to educate yourself better on LB just watch, "Making the Case - Larry Bird G.O.A.T. You won't see Bird crying to Refs or Bird flopping, hoping to get a foul called, like LeBron does.. They didn't do that in 1980's basketball. LeBron has even come close to achieving what Bird has accomplished even in Bird's short time in professional basketball. And maybe if Lebron is lucky, there will be a trophy named after him that NBA players can win like Bird has, Gimme a break, LeBron hasn't even come close to LB.

Larry is the goat

@2vette

3 ай бұрын

Billy goat 🐐

@auburnmann3630

2 ай бұрын

Billy Goat Russell

Bird basketball IQ was off the charts. Bird was the Luka of that era.

I’d pick Larry over that queen any day is the week

Lebron is not even #2

@ifandwhen-kl2cr

7 күн бұрын

Still above Jordan though…

@justinalexander1434

6 күн бұрын

@@ifandwhen-kl2cr Wear a blindfold, your opinion will hold more weight. He was in no way better than LB or MJ, unless you’re talking his passing game when he’s passing the blame for a loss.

@ifandwhen-kl2cr

5 күн бұрын

@@justinalexander1434 who are you talking about, Bird? He’s not even in my top 5.

@adjustableisland8806

5 күн бұрын

@@ifandwhen-kl2cr Lebron wouldn't be in my top ten, so that sounds about right. LB>Lebron.

@BobFrailey

4 күн бұрын

@@adjustableisland8806 MAYBE TOP 30

Jordan knows if Larry was younger and played for most of mj career he would of kept getting swept in the first round 🤣

@combatsportlover6919

7 күн бұрын

Depends on who was on his team.

@Hinshu85

6 күн бұрын

You act like they stopped Jordan. Go watch the tape, bud

Legends recognize each other

He's 100% right. Larry all the way over Lebron

larry a better passer shooter rebounder winner closer than LeBron and its not even close🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@user-iv9er3nr6z

7 күн бұрын

Lebron james 4 nba basketball championships, larry bird 3 nba basketball 🏀 championships

@patanouketgersiflet9486

4 күн бұрын

@@user-iv9er3nr6z Bird was a far better rebounder, passer, playmaker, hustler. He was the definition of clutch. His bastketball IQ was off the charts

@user-iv9er3nr6z

4 күн бұрын

Nikola jokic would've ate a 🐦 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 sandwich, scoring 50s points scoring parade playing against Larry broken back bird,, dirk nowitzki would've ate a broken back 🐦 sandwiches & have a 50s points scoring points parade playing against Larry broken back bird

@patanouketgersiflet9486

4 күн бұрын

@@user-iv9er3nr6z Why would a center play against a small forward, tell me? Moving the goal posts much huh? Now you gotta bring other players into the convo that have nothing to do with it? Circling back to your original point, please let me know how many NBA titles Jokic and Nowitzky have combined, and compare that to Bird's titles? :) And you think Nowitzky and Jokic would slow Bird down, given they're average defenders, and he an was elite defender himself? Even a prime Rodman couldn't slow him down. Take your ignorance and disrespect back to grade school.

@user-iv9er3nr6z

4 күн бұрын

@patanouketgersiflet9486 I listen to oldie nba finals on youtube 1980s style countless of times, ok when guard young Kareem Abdul jabber, for example it not your position ,center& power forward, & small forwards it giving up fouls , Larry bird has 💂‍♂️ guarded Kareem Abdul jabber before, Kareem Abdul jabber ateup a 🐦 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 sandwich,, jabber would've told 🎩 🪄 magic johnson 50s points tonight playing against Larry bird,, Shaq O'Neal would've ate up 🐦 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 sandwich & 🐦 soup 🍲,, laugh, laugh, Dennis Rodman guard 💂‍♀️ Shaq O'Neal did a great job considering Dennis Rodman isn't a center or 7foot tall,, kobe Bryant would've told Larry bird, I be happy to guard larry bird, however you,, larry bird must guard me,, kobe Bryant one on one,, , kobe Bryant would've ate a 🐦 🐦 🐦‍⬛ sandwiches 🍞 bread on 🕯 candles 81 points tonight ,, you didn't see machael Jordan 49 points& 63 points playoffs game 1986 ,, k.c Jones ask for volunteers to guard machael Jordan,, nobody volunteers,, laugh, laugh,, Dirk nowitzki is 7 foot tall,, larry bird shorty( small) dirk nowitzki tell Larry bird Ibe happy to guard 💂‍♀️ larry bird but you have to 💂‍♂️ guard dirk nowitzki,, laugh , laugh shootout ,, Nikola jokic is playing against Victor wembanyama,, larry bird would've been easy as pie, laugh, laugh,, see the cartoon larry bird playing against Larry johnson it on youtube, larry johnson outscore Larry bird in a real game , larry bird retirement party ,, laugh, laugh, Nikola jokic has to 💂‍♀️guard centers, 💂‍♀️ guarding Larry bird Nikola jokic would've ate up 🐦 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 sandwich, Nikola jokic would've had a 50s points scoring parade playing against broken back & bad feet larry bird,, laugh, laugh

Larry Legend took a crap team yo the finals in his rookie year and got the chip in his second. That blows the argument out of the water about not having a good team

@TechnoMageB5

3 ай бұрын

Larry was one of 5 Hall of Famers on those championship teams. What are you smoking?

@Tyler-hk4wo

2 ай бұрын

@@TechnoMageB5 What are you smoking? Celtics before Bird were 29-53. With rookie Bird they went 61-21. That was before Parish and McHale.

@jbellflower83

28 күн бұрын

​@@TechnoMageB5Birds rookie year, he didn't have Parish or Ainge or Mchale. The Celtics had only won 29 games the year before. He immediately turned them around and took them to the conference final where they ran into a talented veteran Sixers team. Year 2 he won the chip. So yes, Bird immediately turned the franchise around single handily. Not Jordan, not Lebron, not Kobe. None of them can claim that. Magic obviously won the title his rookie year but he also had prime Kareem there who was the star. Larry didn't have anyone like that. And still walked the league like a dog.

@seeufilms

11 сағат бұрын

​@@jbellflower83Tiny Archibald was a Hall of Famer on that team and Maxwell was starting over McHale and won the Finals MVP and Parish was a HOFer. You can Google it. Archibald was a former MVP too

Larry didn't have to jump from team to team and recruit superstars from other teams to win...plus Larry could closev the game CLUTCH

MJ is a class act !!!

Bird is the best all around player that’s ever played the game. The real GOAT

@musicman3158

2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@prettyFLACCO228

Ай бұрын

Nah man, the real GOAT was talking for His case to be the best smallforward all time!

@mckill32

Ай бұрын

@@prettyFLACCO228 nah man I’m not debating. I’m making a statement. It doesn’t matter what anyone else says. I’ve seen them all play no just highlight reels. Birds the best all around and it’s not that close. The real GOAT

@prettyFLACCO228

Ай бұрын

@@mckill32 Same for me. And i am Not debating also, only valid GOAT is MJ!

@mckill32

Ай бұрын

@@prettyFLACCO228 unfortunately for you you’re wrong but someone always has to be this time it happens to be you.

There is really no question about Bird to those what actually know the game.

Larry swept him Twice.

Bird was a true beast, and his trash talk was legendary as well

Larry Bird is better than LeBron he didn’t form super teams, has a much better jump shot, more clutch, better rebounder, facilitator. The goat debate isn’t down to MJ and LeBron. There’s a few goats but LeBron isn’t in it. GOATs don’t form superteams

@lilkellz6493

3 ай бұрын

Just do yo research lil bro

@user-km4xx4lj7u

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha he was carrying those cavs teams from 2015 to 18

@itsantone8262

3 ай бұрын

The Celtics were a super team.. it was a dynasty duel between them and the othe super team the Lakers. You just a James hater. They're both greats

@ql5481

3 ай бұрын

LeBron has more clutch shots check the stats LeBron is a better rebounder playmaker and has freak genetics sure he put together superteams but when you played for bum ass cavs instead of star studded Celtics team that had a Hof come off the bench that's pretty understandable especially since the heat where the only real superteams LeBron out together

@clidioustheprogamer6791

3 ай бұрын

cmon, the only reason he didnt leave the celtics for a superteam is because it already was one.

Sentimental favourite, gimme a break the dudes a flat out killer that couldn't even sit on the bench due to chronic back pain. Tough as they come 💪

@keithunderwood8803

9 күн бұрын

Think about how good he could have been if he didn't pave his mom's driveway.

When it comes to mental toughness, Larry is a sicario. LeBron is Mickey Mouse.

@mr_brownie

3 ай бұрын

LeBron is 2 all time sorry but it's the truth

@ricardovargas4546

2 ай бұрын

@mr_brownie oh, LeBron is an all-time great. But I would want Bird, Jordan and Kobe taking the last shot to win the game before LeBron. There's a lot of players I would want to take the last shot before LeBron. He lets others take the last shot. He gives up the ball. He's not a killer like other top players. He doesn't have their mental toughness. That's all I'm saying.

@mr_brownie

2 ай бұрын

@@ricardovargas4546 LeBron got 2 buzzer beaters in the same playoffs, I would trust him to make a shot more than bird, not more than Kobe and MJ tho

@ricardovargas4546

2 ай бұрын

@mr_brownie sorry but you don't know NBA and history. No NBA player would pick LeBron over those 3.

@mr_brownie

2 ай бұрын

@@ricardovargas4546 I do know, LeBron is one of the most clutch players ever, he has more buzzer beaters than bird and is better than bird and is more trustworthy because he is stronger and can shoot from anywhere

I’ve said this so many times , to young dudes. Bird was better than most all stars today. He was bigger and could shoot over anyone. He literally was better than most players today. Including Lebron!

I believe him! We’re talking about Larry Bird the same guy, who yelled at the opposing team for allowing a white player to guard him. 😂

He beat that guy up like a GTA character, pretty funny.

During the 80s - greatest NBA decade - Bird won three MVPs, was runner-up MVP four times, and also finished third and fourth in MVP voting. The other season? Bird missed due to an injury. That was a decade that included Jordan, Magic, Dr J, Moses, Kareem, Isaiah, and Charles.

@thehalfnam4331

25 күн бұрын

Clyde Pat George Gervin and Hakeem too

@ifandwhen-kl2cr

7 күн бұрын

@@thehalfnam4331Hakeem thank you, finally some sense around here

Its all about the time that they're in, Legend even said that, he knew how great he was and thats all that mattered. The Legend was great for HIS time, and Lebron is considered great for HIS time.

If Michael says he's good.......he's good.

I see all the comments here favoring Bird. Me too. LeBron is more athletic. Everything else goes Bird's way.

dude didn’t even have a ring back then 😭 ask jordan what he thinks now

@vickwarner8815

3 ай бұрын

It's still Larry for me. Hard to put Bron over anyone who stayed true to his team and allowed the team to be built around him instead of going from team to team creating super teams and still have more losses over wins in the finals.

@ick-

3 ай бұрын

@@vickwarner8815 i mean he has more losses than wins in the finals because he brought his awful team to the finals multiple times. Cleveland failed him for those first 7 years. Do you expect him to just stay there and keep bringing a team of role players and jr smith to the finals every year? And it’s not like it would’ve gotten as good as it did if he stayed there, they wouldn’t have gotten kyrie if he didn’t leave. I don’t get why a player HAS to stay on a team even if they keep failing him every single year. I get that it’s a different story for people like Durant tho.

@Sldumas1983

3 ай бұрын

MJ said it again a year ago just FYI

@Sldumas1983

3 ай бұрын

@@ick-don’t do that, His Cavaliers teams was good enough he choked, With Mike Brown that team had a great record, it’s not like he had scrubs but him as a leader didn’t lead.

@plagueofjoe

3 ай бұрын

That Lebron is even worse than he thought.

Larry knew the Game as well as being one of the best of the best😍

Michael and Larry were both incredibly competitive, driven to succeed.

There's no contest,Michael is the GOAT

@musicman3158

2 ай бұрын

Not even close, pal.

@franklee2683

2 ай бұрын

Well....duh. But others were also Legends,amazing to watch. "Can't we all juss get along????"

@ifandwhen-kl2cr

7 күн бұрын

Jordan not even GOAT of his draft class IMO.

Larry Bird in his prime was not a better athlete by any stretch of the imagination than LeFlop, but he was a better player. 100%

🤣☝️ Only ppl picking Lebron are under 30 yrs Old. Real B-Ball head know LARRY is that guy

Fact check: True

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 A bunch of guys in the 40’s.

@aaronandelise

2 ай бұрын

Not a fan of Lebron either. Bird has the second highest game winning percentage right behind Magic (10 games off). Jordan never beat Bird in a playoff game, ever. To many people leave Bird off their top 5, or even top 10, when he should be in the top 3, or higher.

@auburnmann3630

2 ай бұрын

You mean the Bulls never beat the Celtics in a playoff game when Jordan & Bird were playing

I'm not arguing in favor of LeBron, but I will say this wasn't truly a fair comparison back in 2009. If he said it NOW, or even a couple years ago, I'd take it. But LeBron has done a LOT since 2009, when Jordan made these comments.

@user-km4xx4lj7u

3 ай бұрын

He didn’t even have a chip then so I understand

@Exarch-ee9fi

3 ай бұрын

Larry is still objectively better than Lebron

@reimixo

3 ай бұрын

Right? 3 mvps 4fmvps and 4 rings since then

@777gers

3 ай бұрын

I fan of MJ I pretty understand your point,my version is MJ talking about better position I believe neither right or wrong cuz MJ play in the era where the position is pure traditional so making a leader in the league with multiple positions is so insane like triple double back then . but in era of Lebron which people to day called position less era which numbers are more important more. so the result yes playing point guard shooting with a size of Forward was cool to day. but his pure position not really compare to Bird. like Bird a not athletic guy are way more better rebound average than lebron which also playing with against the pure heavy bigman.

@NoNameWillBeGiven-sj2ib

2 ай бұрын

Still aint better than Bird

Bird showed up to practice before any of his teammates and was the last one to head home for the night. One of the hardest workers you will ever come across.

Facts Larry Bird is the best small forward

Larry is my favourite player of all time but to be honest MJ pick was made thousands and thousands of points, boards, assists and blocks and four rings ago.

People aren't paying attention to the fact that it was 2009. LeBron had only reached one final and was about to win his first MVP. He was neither in his physical prime nor basketball prime. So it was a natural answer from Jordan.

Both are the greatest SFs to ever do it.

Hero’s get remembered legends never die

Great freakin point. How the hell can Lebron be "constantly" talked about as the greatest of all time when he's not even the greatest all time at his position?!? MANY people that saw Larry Bird play would take Bird over Lebron ANY DAY of the week, and it don't freakin matter how freakin high he can jump, how fast he can run or how big he is, SKILL WISE, COMPETITIVENESS WISE and CLUTCH WISE, he ain't freakin better than Larry Bird and it ain't even freakin close!

Its a quote from 2009. Thats 15 LeBron seasons ago. Bron was not better all time than Bird, before he ever went to the heat. Jordan was right.

Larry Bird was a lot better than Labron James facts

Basketball IQ can trump athleticism, just because Larry couldn't jump out the gym or dunk flashy ppl sleep on his greatness.

Only a bird can be up in the Air. Yeah, Larry, my all time favourite basketball player

Said like the barber in coming back to America.( I don't know about y'all, but I'm going with Michael!)

Greatness knows Greatness. MJ and Larry Legend are two of the greatest ever. They played when it was still a contact sport.

Besides being able to shoot, Bird had the ability to read 3d space extremely well. He knew where the players were on the court like a chess master knows where all the pieces are with his eyes closed AND knows his next five moves before anyone else sees them.

In 2009 I can understand this take but in 2024 it’s not even close 👑 🐐 💯

Larry Bird is the best.

Bird was undeniable and clutch as hell. He had a mastery of fundamentals only surpassed by Jordan and Kobe. Bird's confidence, will to win, psychological warfare, court awareness, passing, defending, assassin like shooting, especially under pressure! He had no weaknesses except style, lol.

Legend is not just a nickname to Larry. It's an adjective

Larry was one of the best passers I've ever seen. His court vision was absolutely incredible.