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If you think KD is better than Bird, keep watching more Bird. This video is a taste of what Larry was capable of. Pretty sure KD didnt play almost a whole game with his left hand - 47 points, 22 left handed - and get a triple double in the process (something you missed Bill Walton saying in this video.) In another game, Bird was 1 steal away from a QUADRUPLE double with 40 points in the 3 period before he took HIMSELF out of the game saying "I did enough damage." Watch the NBA Legends video talking about how good Larry Bird was. There's also very very few people who are more clutch than Bird. Pat Riley once said "If I had the choice to take the last shot to win a game I'd choose Michael Jordan. If I had the choice to take the last shot to save my life... I'd take Larry Bird." Larry Bird was the best all around basketball player in history and Magic said it right "There will never, ever, ever be... another Larry Bird."

Let me know when you wake up from your dream that KD is better than Bird!! Bird was a professor, while KD is just a student of Bird.

Bird is easily the greatest all around player in history ! # 1 BIRD # 2 JORDAN

To give you an idea of how much he's loved in Boston, his retirement ceremony happened on a night when there was no game, and the place was packed 😅

Jordan got 63 but Bird won that game.

bird has better STATS then KD too. not just accolades.. but to be fair, Bird has the most all around stats EVER..

For those that think Larry Bird was not as good as he really was and never had the chance to see him play this comment is for you. Remember in this comment I am just highlighting Larry's NBA accomplishments. Little know thing about Larry to those that never saw him play , he could effect the outcome of a game and never take a shot thats how devastating his passing skills were. Here is one thing that most fans (people) either don't know or try to ignore, prior to Larry joining the NBA there was no such thing as a three point line, that came in when Bird was starting his first year of his NBA career. Just think about it, what would todays game be without the three point line or if the line was one foot farther out like it was when it was first introduced. Food for thought. At that time it was not about the individuals stats it was about the win. But if you need some stats here you go: Here are some of Larry Bird's notable career achievements and statistics: Three-time NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986); Two-time NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986); Three-time NBA MVP (1984-86); 12-time NBA All-Star (1980-88, 1990-92); Nine-time All-NBA First Team (1980-88); All-NBA Second Team (1990); Three-time All-NBA Defensive Second Team (1982-84); NBA Rookie of the Year (1980); NBA All-Rookie Team (1980); Three-time NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1986-88); Career-high in points: 60 (March 12, 1985) -- tied for franchise record with Jayson Tatum; Named NBA Coach of the Year (1998); and Named NBA Executive of the Year (2012). Larry Bird, was the first player to accomplish the 50-40-90 achievement, and one of two players to achieve the feat in multiple seasons. Career averages: 24.3 points per game 10.0 rebounds per game 6.3 assists per game 88.6% free throw percentage 49.6% field goal percentage 37.6% 3-point percentage Now we can't forget that Bird famously played with two injured ankles and a notoriously cranky back that forced him to lay down on the floor during practice breaks. After season-ending foot surgery just six games into the 1988-89 season James Worthy, who played against both Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, said, I'd much rather play. against Michael Jordan than Larry Bird. Jordan made you look slow, but Bird made you look stupid.

I'm an '80s Celtics fan and, yes it was fantastic! There were so many great battles across the league, so many great stories, it was addictive. Two things about Larry legend; 1) The impact Bird had on the league, his team mates, and his competitors was so great that they STILL excitedly tell stories about him. I'm talking about the greats; Dr. J, Charles Barkley, Magic, Jordan, Isaiah, Dominique, and many more, they ALL have lots of stories about and praise for Larry. 2) The impact he had on the City of Boston was unmatched by any athlete in my lifetime. There have been others such as Carl Yastrzemski, Bobby Orr, Tom Brady, but none as beloved as Bird. He was a regular blue collar guy who worked harder than anybody else to develop and maintain his skills, who worked harder than anybody else on the court and dominated the league, along with Magic. The way he always played so hard and dug so deep to find a way to win the game was an inspiration for us in our lives and work. You need to learn much more about this man. There are dozens of good videos on him. He was always in the play, with the ball or without. He did everything, all the time. You know basketball and it's history, so if you keep digging you'll be able to see how truly great he really was. Next video "Larry Bird Greatest Passer of all time re-edit with extra footage."

You talked right over the top of one of Larrys greatest plays where he stole the incoming pass from the Pistons and won the game, you miss so much when ya dont pay attention

In the interview about Larry's 60 point game where his opponents were cheering, the guy said the coach just played their celebration over and over for 20 minutes. He didn't even include Larry's shot, just the players celebrating lol.

Bird had no weakness

Magic said Bird was the only one he feared. Jordan said Bird was best small forward of all time. LeBron has Larry in his top 3. Hakeem said Larry was best all around player he's ever seen. Dominique said he was the most clutch and competitive.

Bird is the ONLY player.. the ONLY PLAYER IN HISTORY, to average, for his CAREER, atleast 24 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. NOBODY in HISTORY will give you THAT PRODUCTION for their CAREER averages.. NOBODY. . add on top of that, he ALSO was the first guy to shoot 50/40/90 and did it MULTIPLE seasons (only Steve Nash and your boy Kevin Durant have multiple 50/40/90 seasons) PLUS bird led the league in DWS (defensive winshares) FOUR times (only THREE players in history have done that more, and OLAJUWAN is tied with bird at 4 seasons) and bird also came in 2nd three times too.. only ONE person in history im taking over Bird, and thats the devil himself, Michael Jordan.. ps, im a knicks fan and HATE both the bulls and especially the celtics..

Larry was seeing double when he came back out after hitting his face and fracturing his cheek.

I grew up in a Laker "Magic" household. I have to give it up, Larry in his prime was off the chain great, heroic even. He had the greatest all around skill set of any player that has ever picked up a basketball.

On my all time five, Bird is the small forward. No holes in his game. Could pass, rebound like a center, score at will, and even made all-defensive teams. The consulate team leader and one of the most clutch players of all time. He's #3 on my top ten list. React to Larry Bird Greatest Passer re-edit video!

Magic for sure, but you definitely need to watch Larry's trash talking!!!

RoY, Founder of the 50/40/90 club, 3 straight MVPs, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. 3 straight 3pt contest winner (despite the 3pt being introduced his rookie season), and he literally saved the NBA from collapsing. Passing just as good as Magic, and a way better shooter. As for the KD vs Larry debate, Bird would have KD mentally broken in today's game. Arguably the clutchest players in league history. He hit so many game winning shots, and made so many game winning plays, it's ridiculous. Talked mad *hit, and backed it up. James Worthy said he'd rather guard Jordan over Bird. "Jordan made you look slow, but Bird made you look stupid.' Pat Riley said, "If I need a shot to win a game, I'm giving it to Jordan. If I need a shot to save my life, I'm giving it to Bird". I could go on, but it's ridiculous how good Bird actually was. If he played in today's era, with the advancements in medicine, nutrition, shoes, and coaching, he'd own the league.

The night of Bird's retirement ceremony, Boston Garden was completely sold out. No game. Sold out for just that ceremony. Proceeds went to charities. Bird wanted the opportunity to thank the fans and the fans wanted to farewell Bird. His entire career was celebrated as well as his teammates and coaches on each championship team. His mom received a standing ovation. Funny and heart-warming program. I loved Red's comments at the end. 🙂 About 2 hours long.

He scored 27 points left handed. You missed it in the video.

Before the infamous fight between Bird and DR j , Bird had reminded Dr j that he had 36 points to his 6 points ! Yeah , Bird easily over DR J !

Magic & Larry, resurrected the game of basketball......My dad loved basketball, but stopped watching, until the competition between Johnson & Bird was highlighted......What my Dad used to say, Larry's game reminded him of someone, who was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball, track & Field, soccer, football, & strategic chess in his head, and that's what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched! Would love to see you react to a Magic Ultimate tape!!!

In response to your questions/statements, the Celtics dominated the league between 1980 and 1986 winning three championships at which point the Lakers became more dominant. Partly because Bird was playing in chronic pain due to serious injuries. He would often have to spend part of his day in traction just to enable him to play basketball that evening. Jordan scored 63 in DOUBLE overtime and still lost the game. Larry scored 60 points in the regular game (no overtime) against the Hawks and of course won. Jordan and Bird met twice in the eastern conference playoffs and Jordan won 0 games to Bird's 6 wins. In Bird's rookie year playing with the Celtics, he took the team from a win/loss of 29/53 in the 78/79 season to a win/loss of 61/21 in the 79/80 season and won rookie of the year. In his second year in the league, he led the Celtics to an NBA championship win. Jordan, LeBron and Kobe never had such a profound effect on a teams success so early in their careers.

Magic retired first. Larry finishedthat season out then retired after the Dream Team. Since he announced that during the off season, they had a retirement ceremony during the following season. On a NON-GAME night. Sold out crowd! Yeah, the bookends were during a special "Larry Bird" night at the old Boston Garden. Retired his number , too.

I'm 44 years old been around basketball my whole life I remember watching Larry Bird magic and MJ and it was an unbelievable time in NBA. The only thing that makes Larry Bird different from a lot of players is that he hit more clutch shots than anyone I've ever seen. But I still have him 6th on my all-time list

Once you've seen about 5 of these types of videos about Larry, I'm sure you'll realize that Durant is not a better player. They have nearly identical stats (pts, assists and FG, FT and 3 pt pct) I'll give that, but Larry did it through traffic and contact, and is the only player to retire with 20/10/5 (his line is 24/10/6). He would have had a much higher scoring average if he was selfish and didn't go out of his way to ensure that every Boston player was getting some numbers on that scoresheet

I'm all for the short shorts!!! I miss seeing more leg! I don't know if you heard, when he came back after getting hurt. He had a BROKEN CHEEK & POSSIBLE CONCUSSION. But he came back to the same game, AND THEY WON!!!

You have to realize that,Larry played through game ending pain, maybe not the fastest. But everyone had to play up to his game. Larry all day any day.

Stopped watching bb a few years ago. Discovered Larry Bird a year ago and have gone down the rabbit hole. Bird imo best player 80's. The things that he has done is truly inspiring to what a person can do and should be allowed to do. Imo he is the human spirit expressed thru bb.

I have Larry over DR J. Larry was something unique!! There were zero holes in his game. The complete basketball player. He was great to watch.

7:46, 😂 did you just call us 'Old-heads'? That's hilarious!!!!😅🤣

You haven’t seen enough Bird! The best all around player ever!

Larry Bird was one of the clutchest players that ever lived. Better than MJ.

Bird was 6'9 and shot from behind his head. Those swishes were puuuure

You missed his best dunk just before you asked if he could do it. He spun around in the air and dunked from the back side (left side) of his approach from the right.

I think the real question is ,can players today compete in Larry's Era? Some could for sure, but not everyone could.

Bird was the 🐐 GOAT! He did it all. Won Rookie Of The Year. Plus, just in case you don't know, Larry Joe Bird won three straight League MVP's. 1984-1985-1986. He's only the 3rd player in history to do it. The other two were Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. And Larry is the only forward to do it. Plus, he came in second in MVP voting four other times. Bird never came in any lower than fourth in MVP. He won 3 Finals MVP...

Watch his passing highlights. One of the best passers in existence.

Wait until you see "Larrys greatest passer / re-edit" video and his "50 greatest assists" videos - as well as his greatest trash talker videos, Larry routinely called his shots -- and made them - Larry always backed up his trash talks with buckets and plays

Its because of Bird that I'm 52 years-old and can school young men right or left to this day. Post-up, fade-away, step-back, over-the-backboard-off-handed. This cat inspired this slow Hoosier. I'd watch Magic vs Bird and spend my Sundays shoveling off the snow from the basketball court so I could dream. My favorite memory to this day is when I was in 6th grade and nailed two free throws in the championship game from 15 feet to win 13 to 12. Thank you Larry Legend. He taught me how to practice when I knew I'd always be a slow-white-Hoosier.

Ok, now that you actually think you have a grasp on Bird's game by watching the mixtape, allow me to inform you that you've only covered about 7% of what it takes to really fathom his game in its entirety. Now that you're ears are a little wet, let's get your mind blown, shall we? Do a search on the following titles, and when you're done watching them, you'll understand how little you knew of his game at this point in time. Don't fret, we were all there at one time... “Larry Bird Welcoming Rookies To The NBA Was PURE SAVAGE”, “NBA Legends And Players Explain Why Larry Bird Would Destroy Today's NBA”, “Larry Bird Greatest Passer of All Time (Re-edit w/ New Footage)”, and “NBA Legends And Players Who Were Terrified Of Larry Bird”

You are not the first reactor or the last... but I think you missed a key phrase from the play announcer on Bird's return to the Pacer's game... he came back into the game after he broke his right cheek on the floor... so he comes back, with a broken face, and reportedly a concussion/double vision, and dominated the comeback... you say he was different... he was VERY different... oh, and he was 6'10" on record....

I am glad you are watching this content. Listen, these dudes from these days was different. This was a much harder time as far as contact and still being goat status.

You have to watch making the case Larry bird. Hopefully it will show you how great Bird was being 49 I watched all these games and Bird dominated everyone, no other player can say that.

Larry was one of the first people magic told after he got diagnosed with HIV. Larry and irving have been tight as brothers for 40 years!!

KD isn't even good enough to tie Birds shoes or get him his water. It isn't even a debate. It is the truth.

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I know KD is your favorite player but the mental aspect is what puts Bird above KD in my opinion. If my life depended on a basketball game I'd pick Bird every time over KD. KD is probably more talented but he doesn't have that same dog in him, like most of his peers today. Larry hated losing with a passion and he would have died on the court for his team, he didn't even want to be friends with Magic for years because he knew he'd probably meet him in the finals. Imagine not wanting to be friends with Magic lmao, how's that even possible !?😂 Larry, Kobe, MJ, Magic...same kill-or-be-killed mentality and that's why they're all top 5 in my book. When an opportunity to be great presented itself, you could count on them, no excuses. Edit: Fuck yeah we want that Magic reaction ! And to answer your question, Bird won 3 times, Magic won 5, and the Lakers beat the Celtics 2 out of the 3 times they faced each other in the finals.

One steal away from a quadruple double in 3 quarters but didn't play the 4th because they were so far ahead. His numbers weren't his priority, the score board was.

Bird had no holes in his game , love my bird 🐦☘💚🏀🔥 awesome era 80's n 90's, glad i grew up and got to watch bird live 💚🐦💚🐦☘no cap thou dr.j on my top 5

Dr J is nowhere near Larry Bird. Im not a fan of neither, I guess as a child I was a bigger Dr J fan (dunks and he was exciting and all that), but as I grew I learned how much of a complete player Bird was so i respect his game more than Dr j.

Larry was almost 6'11. They listed him as 6'10 because of his rivalery with Magic. Magic is 6'9 and they listed him as 6'10 as well. They took an inch from Larry and gave an inch to Magic to make them even more mirror images of each other. Brilliant marketing move. The entire leagues survival depended on them and everyone involved knew it so they made _every_ effort possible to make them equals and raise the tension and bring in the views. While both listed as 6'10, if you ever see them next to each other, Larry is *clearly* taller.

Lakers won more, but the Eastern conference was MUCH TOUGHER!!!Any team from the east would arrive at the finals exhausted going through the gauntlet of Superteams! Almost every Eastern team had 2 or more HoFs!! Hawks, Pistons, Knicks, Bucks, Bulls, 76ers, and, of course, Celtics. Larry Bird over Dr. J. However, in due respect, The Doctor lost a lot of his accolades during the merger. MJ got 63, the Celtics got the win.

Great reaction.. Larry was big..6'10..big as LeBron..

I was a young kid watching this stuff live. All of my coaches from little league to high school told us to emulate BIRD. Not magic, not Dr. J. Just BIRD. He was a gym rat, first to get there, and last to leave. He could kill you with his off hand. He would go to the mat for a team mate. Pat Reilly said it best. To win a game I want Jordan, to save my life, give me Bird. Larry is the GOAT in my eyes.

Great reaction should check out Larry Bird greatest passer of all time video re-edit. AMAZING. His court vision was insane. Better than KD. BIRD has highlights of every aspect of basketball. Elite passer, Elite shooter, founder of 50/40/90 club. Also averaged 2 steals and blocks for his career and averaged double digit rebounds for his career. One game he was 1 steal away. From a quadruple double in 3 quarters.

Dude so eager to prove he has knowledge that he t can’t even listen to Bill Walton tell the most impressive part

Great reaction young man! "Old head" - That's funny - lol - seriously - you made me laugh too! Dr J or Bird? Well, Dr J is a few years older than Bird, he was my favorite before Bird joined the NBA. I enjoyed how both of them played. They were both great. P.S. I am a white "Old Head" - lol big smile

Officially, Larry was listed at 6'9 1/2". I saw that at the start of one of his college games his Senior year. Personally, I always had him at 6"'10". As for my favorite period, not just between him and Dr. J, but yes Larry. Don't get me wrong but Dr. J, played his best down in the paint and didn't have much of a perimeter game. And that 76ers squad back when was 1,2,3 yrs into the league was TOUGH! As for the match ups between the Celtics and the Lakers in the 80's, LA beat Boston 2-1. Boston won in '84, then the Lakers in '85 and '87. Usually though whether against each other or not, in those days it was either the Celtics OR the Lakers playing another team. And yeah, the game was GREAT back then! 😀🤘 Take care Hon', Lady Aszneth 😘😘

Phil Jackson said if he had to pick someone to win the the game it would be MJ, if it was to save his life it would be Larry Bird.

You mean who do we have when Dr. J and Larry Bird threw down on the court? Larry Legend threw the last punch if i recall. Both times. I think it was 3 on 1 because Dr. J had to have two of his boys hold Bird so he could get a shot in.

The other team that celebrated when bird hit that shot all got fined lol

Larry bird is top 5 dead or alive. Imagine a man telling you what he is about to do to you and you can't stop him. He was clutch. A savage. Larry Bird videos get views.

I went to see them at the old Garden for my 12th birthday. They put a beating on Golden State, and Bill Walton broke his nose for the 11th time.

You good lil bro!!!❤

You did surprise me when you recognized Bill Walton. Even people my age have no idea who he was.

Love Bird, new sub, Yes to Magic Johnson, and yes to Dr. J. Thank you

Top 6 players in no particular order Chamberlain Russell Magic Bird Jordan Kobe

I have so much respect for LeBron and KD I put them at the numbers 2 and 3 best Small Forwards of all time. Larry Bird was on a different level.

Somthing to consider, Bird played less than a thousand games, King James has ALREADY played more than two Thousand.

I love Dr J! Met him and such a kind positive person and the 1st person I saw to do the free-throw line slam dunk. With that being said Bird was a better forward. You should react to "making the case for Larry Bird being the GOAT." I won't spoil it but the ending really defines how exceptional he was and I completely agree with the narrator, Coach Riley, and Magic on the event. I don't give 2 cents on GOAT discussion. It's a waste of time. My fantasy team is Magic at PG, Jordan SG, Bird Forward, Hakeem the Dream at SF, and Wilt Chamberlin at Center. They are all killers, would do what ever is needed to win, elevated their teammates, and excelled in areas outside the traditional position roles.

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Excellent choice. One of the all time greats. Yes, absolutely do the Magic Johnson mixtape. And to answer one question, Magic got 5, Bird got 3.

larry create the step back in basket, and he is top 2 only MJ in front off him

LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️

Magic Johnson. Make it happen.

Ok. So: Magic was listed as 6'9, but was really about 6'8 and a half. Bird was listed as 6'9 too, but was closer to 6'10. The Lakers won 5 titles in the 80's, the Celtics 3. However, the East was much more difficult to get out of than the West during Bird's career, as the Sixers, Pistons and Bulls each had some all-time great teams in the 80's and early 90's. That was Michael Cooper dunking. Mychal Thompson (Klay's dad) wasn't on the Lakers yet during that play. Kurt Rambis was the player slammed to the floor by McHale. I have LeBron at 2, Bird at 5, Julius at 15 and Durant at 16 on my all-time list. Bird would almost definitely be higher if he had played more than 9 healthy seasons (and 4 substantially injured ones). Bird broke his cheek in that game in which he returned to the court. His career was ended by a chronic back injury he had first suffered all the way back in 1985, and he literally couldn't sit on the bench during the last two seasons of his career (there are photos of him laying down on his stomach in front of the bench during games). Lastly, Bird's handles were quite good for a 6'9 forward, for the first few seasons of his career. The reputation of him being slow and un-athletic mostly stem from his later years, when his back and feet suffered a lot of wear and tear (think Blake Griffin).

Magic called Bird the greatest ever. Can't argue with Magic.

I don't think the NBA today is soft because they don't have those fouls anymore. It's because if anyone would've hit their head on the floor like Larry did, they wouldn't come back out and finish the game with a fractured cheek. They'd just be out of commission for a few months.

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Magic had to retire before Larry.

Bird vs KD isnt even close. Bird would have KD peeing his pants.

☘️ Larry Legend = favorite ☘️ Larry Legend = THE best, most complete, all-around basketball player.

Bird as a rookie had a 28 inch vertical = same as Karl Malone. Bird's standing reach was 9 foot 1 inch so do the math and Bird's peak would be 9 foot 1 plus 28 inches = 11 feet and 9 inches. Bird as a rookie went to a 29 win team and with 1 player change in ML Carr and a new coach was the main reason Boston won 61 games = a 32 game turn around. Bird won ROY over Magic by a big margin and was 4th in MVP vote. For the next 8 seasons ( before the injuries) in the MVP Bird was 2,2,2,1,1,1,3 and 2nd again. Bird has the 2nd highest win % of all the players in the NBA and Bird played in the stronger Eastern conference in the 80's. Bird led the league in defensive win shares 4 times and was 7 times in the top 5 in DWS. Bird did not grow up with the 3 point line but was the creator of the 50-40-90 club, did it 2 years back to back (87 and 88) and was so close in 85 and 86 that if you total Bird's stats = Bird averaged 50-40-90 over 4 consecutive seasons. Magic won more chips but had a better team ( Kareem) Bird was the better and more complete player than Magic. Dig into Bird and you will find he is better than KD and better than Lebron IMO. Look at Bird's passing and rebounding and shooting and this was before the NBA became much softer. Check out "the greatest passer ever with re-edit to see Bird's phenomenal court vision. No disrespect to KD or Lebron, but Bird never team hopped or colluded with other players to join or create a super team. Boston in 1984 won the Finals over a favored LA team because of Bird's leadership and tenacity and killer instinct. Thanks for at least watching and learning about Bird.

It was 38 to 6. At least that is how Larry saw it. And most of us😉

Magic johnson

Bird is the greatest small forward to ever play.

Larry Bird in his prime years before his back injury crushes KD, no contest. His stats, game IQ, ability, and competitive drive were next level crazy. And KD had the advantage of another decade or two of modern medicine, training, and athletic knowledge. If you need to chose a person to make a shot to win a game, you pick Jordan. If you need to choose a person to make a shot to save your life, you chose Larry Bird. Even now in his advanced age, he shoots 15 3's in a row without effort. The only 2 players acceptable above Bird are Jordan, because of course, and Kobe because he stole all of Jordan's moves successfully. Bird will be tied for 3rd with Magic because those 2 are eternally linked I'm pretty sure.

I know I’m an old head but I feel attacked, lol. I’m just playin, it was funny. We do get passionate. And favorite players to watch? Steph Curry, Bird and Jason Williams. I think “best” player is way too difficult especially to choose only two. I would (not confidently) say five best players: Bird, Magic, Curry, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Pistol Pete.

Bird played against the best and beat the best

I got Larry Joe Bird over everyone young fella!

As someone said, it doesn't matter, if you got it you got it ...

Bird was da G.O.A.T.: Greatest Outlaw Alpha male Trashtalker....

Larry retired my senior year . LOL It goes fast. Enjoy it.

3x MVP back to back. Love Julius, Bird is the better player. Originator of the 50,/40/90, pass game, hustle game clutch asf.... youngster you know your history. Look at Birds MVP #s. I'm taking him #1 SF all time no 🧢

It's been said..... If I need a shot to win a game, I'll go with Jordan.... Need a shot to save my life, Larry Legend Bird!!!

You missed 3 things while you were talking over the video. 1. He announced to the press and to his team that he was going to play a game left handed. At the end of 3 quarters, he had 27 points left handed. 2. When he got hurt and came back and won the game, he was playing with a broken cheek bone. You won't see Durant do that. Nope. 3. Magic wrote on the jersey he gave to Larry: "To the Greatest basketball player ever, but more important, a friend forever." All are cool things. I do agree with you that Larry has to be taller than the 6'-9" that he was listed at. Either he was taller than that or Magic was shorter than that because they clearly aren't the same height.

Bird!

Bird. The Lakers had 5 championships and Boston had 3 in the 80s.