I could be wrong but I don’t think Pat Riley ever coached Jordan. He coached the Lakers, the Knicks, and the Heat.

@@impasse0124 u right i don’t know why I wrote Jordan’s coach sorry I’ll correct it.

That's the quote that has me scratching my head, Tatt, because I would choose only one in both situations.

@@timokuosmanen2746 yes

@@timokuosmanen2746 I think he meant that Jordan's competitiveness would make him make the game winning shot but Bird was so cold he'll make the shot no matter the situation is

There's always a Larry Legend quote I ain't heard that makes me tear up with his perspective.

You really ought to something about your subject...you want me to give you money for looking at your face 😂

Byron Scott

Nobody else can say that either!

Imagine if Larry girl had mj skills

@@dustinbaker4445 Larry didn’t need them. He dominated without them.

And LeBron

Easy to say that when Bird was in his prime with 5 HOF players and Jordan was 21 and the next best player on his team was Charles Oakley....

He was called Larry Legend while he was still playing. Let that sink in.

I recently switch to Jordan but I suspect I'll eventually switch back to BIRD....

@@alanduff1054 MJ is a bad dude but Bird vs MJ in 6 playoffs - Bird 6- Jordan Zero wins= Bird 🦅 da 🐐

@@donnas8408 FAX... and with THAT being said I'm back to BIRD....

@@alanduff1054 no one wanna talk about how AI broke jordans ankles multiple time and he was half a foot shorter lol

@@fernidadjames3188 he had no business trying to guard A. I.

it's like when something really shitty happens to you and your friends, and something bad happens and it turns into a shitshow, but when you get back you have the best laughs about that rather than the times when you had the most fun at the time

It’s because Larry would call his shots and make them. Who else did that? Also consecutive 3 time mvp votes 2nd 5 other seasons

@@doboi8121 no, it's called respect

@@michaelsherman9109 Exactly. Respect. Some of those interviewed don't like Bird at all, but they respect and appreciate the game he played.

Mind-blowing

that stat line is obscene

@@Thewhitekorean 5 steals plus 21 boards holy shit, talk about HUSTLE!!

Jordan and his Bulls didn't start winning championships until Bird and his Celtics were gone, few realize, Jordan's and Bird's careers had an 8 yr overlap

@@jfk64kennedy95 Not only that but Jordan and the Bulls never won a playoff game against Bird and the Celtics, not a single one.

Dennis Rodman!

true til rodman started

I never watch the NBA anymore...I miss larry

@@alfredrule9186 Rodman guarded Bird as a Rookie so they overlapped by a few years.

Definitely me and my dad used to watch those games... what an era

That's why his fakes worked so well. The first thing he did was look for the open guy who had a cleaner shot, especially when two guys went to cover him.

Totally agree

True...I watched Bird throughout the 80/90s. AMAZING Player. Sad his back injury took him out 3 years early. Starting Five Team of All Time (To Win Championships): 1. M Jordan (GOAT) 2. Larry Bird (No flaw in his game, one of the Greatest shooter of all time, FT 90%+) 3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Sky Hook) 4. Stephen Curry (So I would NOT have to guard him) 5. LeBron James (Has to be on the list)

@@bobswanson8464 that's a fine list. Larry Bird has to be on there. He just made everybody better and you need that type of leadership. As I have said before - the Celtics were in last place and then got Bird. How long did it take for them to win a Championship and turn things around? Definitely to 5 for sure brother!!!

When Bird was in his prime and healthy, there was no stopping him. His career was cut all too short by a long list of injuries. But for a few years there, he was something really special... and all these guys knew it. Anyone who played with him, or even against him, can count themselves lucky to make that claim. In every generation, there's only ever two or three guys with that level of skill. Watching Larry play was like watching Pedro Martinez pitch.

@@Mr.Ekshin the injuries were result of his hard-nosed play he beat himself to hell playoff game no playoff game. and he was fun as hell to watch

Men love trash talking each other. It's fun. Women would have took it personally.

That's why the Atlanta bench is so fun to watch. Bird got so hot that even the opposing team new there were witnessing something special that night. They may have gotten fined, but they are telling their grand kids about the night a white guy got so hot the only thing that stopped him was the end of the game. That is why when people look back, they are forced to recognize that while everyone else was watching from a distance, they had the best seat for the event, because they were right there in his face when he did it. Nobody and nothing can ever take that away.

Its cause you never truly realize greatness until years later. For instance back in high school my boy was a studio engineer and producer, my uncle was his bud man so I'd go and make a drop off for him on my way home and I'd stick around to watch him work and listen to recordings. One day he plays me a few new recordings (cant remember the titles but they were lit) and he says it's by some dude from Ohio and the dude is just different from everyone else who comes to the studio. I laughed it off a bit cause I'm thinking nobody really cared about Ohio hip hop, it's all about NYC, Cali and ATL at the time, he might get underground buzz and do well for himself like Pharaoh monch or Immortal Technique but the way my boy was talking he really believed this dude was going to be on the same level as Wayne and 50. A few weeks later dude dropped his mixtape: A Kid Named Cudi

He actually told the media before the game that he was going to play lefthanded.lol He had a 47 pt triple double that night. 27 with his left hand. Also, had the game winning buzzer beat. Crazy.

Love that!😂😂💞

Iirc he said he would play left handed except for free-throws and long jumpers, and 27 of the 47 was scored left-handed.

Bill Russell had it first - then Larry.

He did in the local establishments as well :) I was there :)

@@rg20322 yeah Bird didn't shy away from a good ole fista cuffs when necessary...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇲🤠

Not just him. Missed out on all those teams players and battles

I agree. And funny thing is I am only 23. But all my life I have loved knowing the past of things I enjoy like the NBA and when I was younger WWE. I've always been saddened that I so rarely am able to get others of my generation to understand and see why the clips and players from the past are so fun to learn about and watch still to this day. I will always be very happy and relieved that even as a 23 year old I have taken the time and effort to learn about and fall in love with past players, styles, eras, rules, and just the past of the NBA as a whole.

Happens to all the greats. The thing many people don't know is Bobby Jones guarded Bird more than anyone else for the Sixers. Stories become bigger than they really are. Hindsight is perfect. Kobe put 55 on Jordan with 42 coming in first half. Jordan could do nothing. Smoke a Joint. Chill out. Its okay.

@@briandavidson1946 Dr. J was the opposing SF. So, it was SUPPOSED to be a Dr. J vs Bird match up. I seem to remember early on, Dr. J seemed to have the upper hand. But, by the time Bird was in his Prime, he ate the 76ers alive. That led to the famous fight...but Bird had 42 pts; Dr. J had 6 when they were kicked off the court. In some ways, Dominique took over Dr. J's spot as a super athletic dunking machine, adding a good outside shot to boot. Bird dropped 60 pts on that team....just because. But, unlike Dr. J, Dominique played BETTER when being trash talked, so Bird didn't talk much....he just was a bit MORE unstoppable than Dominique in most of their matchups. Im BIG Dr. J and Dominique fans...along with George Gervin...but Larry is my #1 pick even against that highest caliber SF.

@@rustydaboyrobot im 61. I saw prime Doc in ABA. First point forward. People don't know his entire game. I know all bout the game. And what happened. Nobody better than prime Julius. Good nite.

@@briandavidson1946 Dr. J is in my top 10. Well ahead of Lebron. But, Larry is still my #1; too complete of a player to ignore.

You guys are being disrespectful to me!!!

Was a LAKER fan? Lemme guess , you were a LOB CITY fan too, Now you're DUBS fan, Smh

@@rA-uq1mu I wouldn't pay a penny to watch the fiasco that is Laker basketball these days. It was easy for me to walk away from this lame sport, and overpaid prima donnas.

@@LJA46 Then you were never a Laker fan and we don’t need you, I will say the NBA is a boring watch in its current state, iso ball and 35’foot pull ups, smh.. But as a diehard Laker fan since the 60’s I will never turn my back on the purple and gold, I don’t agree with how the powers that be are running the team atm.. But I’m sure I speak for the consensus when I say Purple and Gold for life!! No matter which state the league is in

@@rA-uq1mu I'm pretty sure I never asked you to turn your back on the franchise. I too go back to the 60's, and for you to say I was never a Lakers fan is just ludicrous. If I don't like the product, I don't have to like it. I do the same with restaurants, and all sorts of things. It's called freedom of choice. And for the record, Lebron was a bad decision, and it ruined the team.

@@LJA46 let me repeat, you never were a Lakers fan.

You meant to say ALL nights

I've watched a million videos & never saw that part of the story 😂

It happened, you can find a video of Reggie Miller talking about it…

@@THEgutsymalone I'll Google Reggie Miller/Bird, hopefully it will pop up, thanks 😊

@@BeboRulz im pretty sure its in his ultimate mox tape here on youtube, the footage part of it at least, if not the story

Found the clip with the story! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLSSmr2f09yWdqs.html

That's right! All the tangible no weakness in his game.even Jordan had a couple of weaknesses.

Don't forget BIRD shoot left handed in the live NBA games too..

@Mr judas65 bro u lost ur mind wat weakness did mj have? Go ahead I'm waiting MJ IS "THE GOAT" DAT MEANS ZERO WEAKNESSES SO STOP UR BS

@@LuisNunez-kg2pl If my life is depended on it.. I take LARRY BIRD.. - Pat Riley ENOUGH SAID, bruh.. Bird was the GOAT 🐐. Two things stopped Bird. 1- back injury 2- back injury

@@LuisNunez-kg2pl in is the goat to all you bee wetters but you can never give a reason why but Larry Legend Bird is the GOAT he saved the NBA he created the 50 40 90, became only the 3rd player to win 3 straight MVPs, took bottom feeding team and improved them 32 games AND took them to the ECF in his rookie year all by himself, also 6-0 in the playoffs against Jordan and that's just for starters why LARRY LEGEND BIRD is the GOAT

Are you racist?

It's simple. Larry is white.

Except that Bird was a better rebounder, shooter, free throw shooter, and scorer - and about equal as a passer! Bird is top 5 for mental reasons alone that don't show up on a stat sheet.

What can you say after a line like that?!? 🤣🤣🤣

I’m 43 yrs old and grew up outside of LA, so yeah I know of Byron Scott. He was a great 3 pt shooter at one time. He was always good but I believe he got a 3 pt title one year in the 80s. Maybe 1985?

@@erichramone7812 Bird won the three point shooting contest the first three years in a row that it was held.

This 1,000 times

One of the best sports docs ever

Agreed. Somebody spent a lot of time putting together the Larry Bird ultimate mixtape and I can’t believe how many people end it before the retirement ceremony, which to me is one of the best parts. On a sidenote kudos to whoever created that Larry Bird mixtape, it’s probably better than Jordans mix tape and somebody some time editing all that shit.

I LOVE “Magic and Bird A Courtship of Rivals” … it’s such an amazing documentary, about amazing men, who happened to be amazing basketball players & their amazing, transcendent friendship - imo, this doc should be required viewing for everyone in the country, basketball fans or not (among other things). We could all learn a lot about just being human from those 2 extraordinary gentlemen! ❤ (I also love that, to this day, Larry Bird will say that he hates Magic … but he’s a big fan of Earvin!)

Thank you!

I agree. One of the prettiest women I have ever seen. My guy is a lucky man. Hope they have a long happy relationship 👍🏻

@@nooneimportant460 Thank you very much ! We appreciate you ☺️

@Ken D Thank you so much !!!

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

Those were the BEST commercials! Art imitating life!

Thank you !!!

bird's back was shot by the time magic retired. it wouldn't have mattered.

@@tomf5823 Bird with a bad back was still dangerous...it mattered.

Back injury from laying gravel in his mothers driveway.

@@shonuff5297 Truth. His work ethic wasn't just to get paid, he applied it on the court and off. Plus, it was for his mom!

That was Byron Scott.

@@victorsixtythree I stand corrected. You are correct. That was Byron. I don't know why I thought it was Worthy. 😁

Of course a shooting guard would rather guard another shooting guard than face a forward down in the post.