When Larry smacked his face on the floor it fractured his eye socket and gave him a concussion, but sitting in the locker room he saw the pacers getting cocky and winning the game, and in Larrys own words he said "not in my building" and soon as he saw the team doctor leave the room he put his jersey back on and came back out hurt to win the game - what a friggin legend.

Charles Barkley quote."Larry can't run ,can't jump,,that's God's way of evening the playing field"...another quote..Pat Riley(Lakers coach).." if the game was on the line I'd want Michael Jordan to shoot the last shot..if my life was on the line..I'd want Larry Bird to shoot it"....3 consecutive MVP..in an era of Magic ,Michael, Isaiah Thomas Scottie Pippen, Barkley,Malone,Patrick Ewing,the"Admiral,..stop it!!!Dream team .what 12 hall of famers

Magic has said many times Larry was the ONLY man he feared in the league. What a rivalry.

Larry Bird was the man… he stayed true to himself. Never tried to be someone he was not.

Founder of the 50/40/90 club, 3 back to back MVP’s. Toughest era of basketball, physical ball play. Great stats in rebound and assists.

Bird was so good that you just couldn't believe what your eyes were seeing. I'm not even a basketball fan, but I know greatness when I see it.

name one player in the NBA today that Would come back into the game with a concussion and a possible fractured jaw and then drop dimes LARRY JOE BIRD the doctor told him he was done doc turned his back LARRY bolted

Back then that foul that you said that’s a flagrant, was just a normal foul back then. You had to throw hands to get a flagrant foul back then. He got cleaned out and it was just a regular foul. You didn’t know that Bird and Magic were good friends? I know Magic and Kareem both said Bird scared them because they knew if he had a chance to beat them he would!

Greatest all around player ever ! Period !

A miracle he turned out at all after his dad killed himself. His whole story is incredible.

I love your reaction.You should watch the video "Making the Case for Larry Bird" He had 3 straight MVP's only the third ever to do this. The rest of the 80's he came in second for this honor. He totally dominated the 80's. The pain Larry played with was nothing short of heroic. His trash talking was at another level, he would tell the other team what the play was going to be and still make the game winning shot.

Bird is TOP 5 all time. I got him at the 3 spot. More Bird reactions!! SUBBED!!

If you haven't seen it, check out the documentary "Magic and Bird - A Courtship of Rivals" (it's available on KZfaq). They came into the League together and changed it forever. No exaggeration.

"Making the Case - Larry Bird" should be on your list! Fun Fact: the Bird logo on Twitter is because of Larry Legend Bird...

Magic and Bird came into the league together and Bird was rookie of the year. He also improved his teams win total by almost 40!!

Larry should be anyone's top pick to start a team. He wouldn't just compete in today's softball wrap the players in fluffy blankets and protect them NBA, he'd DOMINATE. The only reason he was contained as much as he was is because players were allowed to get away with more.

Larry severely broke a finger playing baseball in college. 2 surgeries and it was never straightened. he said it was bent like a boomerang

I always say; Larry bird was not a goat. Goats live on the ground. Larry was a predatory Bird picking people off one at a time. He was a bad man. As usual, you were fun. Thanks.

As a Hoosier, it's almost required to love Bird! 🍀

Magic at Bird’s retirement: “Larry said ‘One day there’d be another Larry Bird.’ and Larry, there will never… e.v.e.r be another Larry Bird.”

Bird is the GOAT and I would love if you do more reactions.... his story is incredible!

There have been more prolific scorers, guys with more assists, more rebounds, this or that, etc. But Bird was the complete package. Top to bottom, he could do it all, as good or better than anyone. I don't know about GOAT, but a great, great player.

That night for his retirement ceremony the Boston Garden was sold out. And there was no game.

Great player. He did everything to allow his team to win .Was not the fastest, most athletic but his hustle and heart and passion took him to another level. He threw 100s of shots before the game. His work ethic was incredible.i really enjoyed his play. You were never out of the game with him playing.

Jordan yes did stuff like that. He said openly he learned the real skills of trash talk backed up from Larry.

Baddest white boy ever

Bird is top all time and probably the toughest player in history

Can't remember who said it, but a current/recent player said Bird wouldn't be good in today's league. Bird's reply was "You don't think I'd be good in a league where you can't touch me?" Classic. You need to watch more videos. He had a terrible back injury that causd him to lay in traction before games in his later years. You'll see him lying on his stomach rather than sitting on the sidelines. He broke fingers in his early years, college I believe, that caused him to not be able to fully feel the ball with that hand. He had two Achiles tendon surgeries and only missed 6 games that season. He was a brawler on and off the court, trash talking players and coaches alike, calling shots as he ran down the court and was still unstoppable. Watch some more vids, I'll bet you a dime to a dollar he rises in your ranking to at least top 10 if not top 5 all time. BTW, Jordan even says he learned a lot of his moves from LB. He's my all time #1 for the depth of his game...nothing he couldn't do.

Watch out man, you watch a few more Larry Bird videos he's gonna be in your top5, no joke

Larry Legend....that's all

The respect Boston fans gave to Magic at the retirement of Bird was damn impressive. Well deserved. He was a thorn in Celtics side during games and great player and even better person.

I loved your review. I'd love for you to do Larry Birds 50 greatest assists, the 1985/86 season, making the case for Larry Bird by Clayton Crowley. ❤

Bird.Magic,Michael..wow..NBA was so good then..

Well dude, here's the thing about all those great things you saw in this video - He did that stuff ... EVERY TIME OUT! LEGEND!

I'm from New England. I was only 5 and 6 years old at the time but got to many of these games (and Bird's retirement ceremony) with my dad. Seeing Bird, Parrish, Ainge, McCale & DJ with my dad next to me are some of my favorite childhood memories.

Yes, punching someone is a foul, even back then. But there was LEGAL physicality: leaning, bumping and grinding, some held jerseys, hands in your back, and real epic giants waiting in the paint if you DID manage to get by with all that going on. No denying it slowed scoring tremendously... even the LEAGUE admits they changed all those rules to facilitate more scoring. Guys like Bird, MJ, Magic, and Dr J who got their numbers dealing with all that CANNOT be compared to today's players. Today they stroll to the hoop untouched and dunk. Just watch everyone just step out of the way when LeBron does. Not the same game at ALL.

In the 80's the Celtics and Lakers had epic battles, theyre rivalry was one of the biggest in NBA history and great fun to watch those two teams with Magic and Larry, the 80's was one of the best eras for basketball. For the record, Larry said much the same about Magic being one of the best players he'd ever seen. They played in the US olympics together, and once they retired they became very close friends

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, poker, & 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!

Larry Bird makes the game so beautiful.

"Pistol" Pete Maravich and his pops came up with the No-Look pass, Larry learned it from Maravich and taaught the rest of the team to always be on the lookout for a no-look pass or a tap pass. The Pistol played his last season with the Celtics in Birds rookie year, which was also the same time the Three Point line was first used in basketball, later they added the shot clock. So, Pistol scored 68 against the Knicks with no 3-Point Line. If someone today didn't play rough back in what you call fouls, would not last in the NBA.

not to mention, Bird had to beat the Bad Boy Pistons, the 76ers with Charles Barkley and Moses Malone (young ppl dont even know who they are) and Michael Jordan just to get to the finals.. Bird averaged TEN, yea 10 rebounds for HIS ENTIRE CAREER.. AGAINST REAL CENTERS AND POWER FORWARDS THAT BANGED UNDER THE RIM.. Ratings are at an all time low and has been steadily declining each year since the 80s.. Nobody is watching today's trash of an NBA and yet some ppl still swear lebron or this ERA is the greatest? give me a break lol.

By the way, Dr J, Dominique, and tons of other guys were better stronger athletes than todays guys. Hell, Bird was going up against Jordan, Pippen, Ewing, Hakeem, Moses, Barkley, Rodman and tons of guys that would dominate in todays game.

Please consider watching Larry Bird's 50 greatest moments. I love your enthusiasm, BB is having FUN!!! Old school Larry played with his food. He was that good!!!

#33 Larry Bird: Three championships in the hardest era of the NBA. Three consecutive 3 point shooting contest winner. Three consecutive MVP awards (only Bill Russel and Wilt have done that too). Voted either #1 or #2 in the MVP voting for EIGHT straight years. College player of the year. Rookie of the year. Coach of the year. Executive of the Year. Holds the Celtic record for highest scoring game (60). Hall of fame. Founder of the 50/40/90 club. Two time finals MVP. 12 all star appearances in a 13 year career (out for surgery one year), including his rookie year. I could go on...

Thank you for a great reaction. Please do more reactions on Larry Bird. Not so I can learn, but so you can further your knowledge of Larry Bird. Armed with more knowledge, your admiration of Larry Bird will grow. Find out about his injuries, his trash talking, his fights, his love for the game and respect of the black athletes Peace be with you,.

Twon...grew up in the Boston area and could not wait to watch Larry play. He would do something incredible seemingly every game. To get an even better feel for the impact he made on a game, simply watch a replay of any game he played in. The main reason I'm commenting though is to praise you on your hosting skills...in too many of these REACTION videos that I watch the host is talking over the video commentary, missing key moments, and making themselves, rather than the video, the focus...GREAT job by you as you are an EXCELLENT host and you are much appreciated!

13 seasons with the same team won championships in 81 84 and 86. The man played hurt, he played hard and he played with heart. Even back when I was young watching them late 80s early 90s Celtics team Bird was already a legend. Bird also played against legends like magic, James worthy, dr J Xavier McDaniels Michael Jordan Dominique Wilkins and many many other legends of the game. Yes they played a more physical game but they played with skill too. Happy to see the new generation finding out about one of the GOATS ☘️☘️☘️

I love watching you! You're fair & tell oriole so! Keep up the good work! I appreciate you hard work

That shot of Larry coming back after fracturing his cheek and wiinning the game, thats some heroic shite there-! lol

Before he won three straight League MVPs he was first runner up 3 years in a row followed by first runner up 2 years in a row. He won the 3-point contest 3 times in a row and was the founding member of the 50/40-90 club. I just subscribed 🏀🏀🏀

Bird was the leader that drove the team to success for many seasons. Listen to his book, you'll get the total mindset of him as a player and later a coach. He told new players if you're watching the shot to see if its going in then you can watch it from the other team's bench because we'll trade you. Pass and move and if he saw you standing still he would get on you. I met him in 1982, had lunch with him and he was pretty funny and down to earth. I was able to watch only a few of his game because I joined the Marines and traveled too much. He was the goat! He tore Jordan up and in my opinion, if he went as long as Lebron for his career, he probably would have set a lot of records that could not be beak.

You have a lot more to enjoy, try the videos - "Larry Birds 50 most amazing assists" and also for some amazingly elite Celtics passing in the Bird era check out the video - "86 Celtics Tribute, The Beautiful Game" - then theres some really GREAT trash talking videos showing how larry got into the other players heads with his trash talking, some really great Larry Bird stories in those videos told by other NBA hall of famers themselves.

Larry at the end of the day is the GOAT! Only guy MJ couldn't beat and was very happy to hear Larry retired.

About that retirement ceremony, notice the size of the crowd. There was no game that night. That crowd was there specifically for that ceremony.

I luv it. you are REACTING!!

Rules now different than the rules then. All generations of great are great. But Larry and Sir Charles are my guys. Bc they are great and I respect their game. Also Sir Charles cracks me the f up. And Larry is just.... mind blowing.

"It don't really matter.". I'm glad you said that. I almost subscribed. Bird a Johnson saved the NBC! Do you realize the NBA playoffs were shown on tape delay the year before Bird entered the league?? The NBA wouldn't be here today without him!!

That was me in the LIVE the other night that recommended this; also another good one is “Larry Bird: Making the case” It goes over a lot of his stats, in comparison to other “GOAT” talks players, as well as other highlights and such. You know I gotta do it again brutha, can you PLEASE react to either “She’s Gone” or “I’ll Never Let You Go” by Steelheart...😁😁😁😁😁

Nice reaction!! You know there was a time when they were only two teams on the court. Players will be walking off with black eyes and holding their arm cuz the elbows all night. Refs let them play and I can't imagine today's play is being able to power through that. Nice observation like your channel

They called him Larry Legend for a very good reason. 😎

Just watching this and just subscribed hope you watched more Larry bird.

Larry was the best in the 80s having huge names for opponents against him... and his injured back too.

Larry and Magic saved the league. The finals were on tape delay before they came into the league.

When magic read that Tulare Larry had a corresponding uniform shirt on his shoulder where he declared magic the greatest player of all time. They were really really good friends so they never let their friendship stand in the way of a great rivalry and between the two of them they saved basketball which says it all right there.

Larry bird is the goat. He would be winning mvps every year easily in todays game.

He just broke Domique's ankles when you said they aren;t as athletic as today. Anyone more athletic than Domique?

Check out Larry Bird Making the case

The man had eyes in the back of his head. I was 4 when Bird joined the Celtics so I was privileged to watch him his entire career. I mean no disrespect to todays players but they can't hold a candle on the 80's players. Bird once played with a toe infection for 3 weeks before seeing a doctor. They had to cut 2 inches in between his toes so it could drain. No pain meds, just a beer and went out and played that same night. End of the night even his sock was soaked with blood

I forget where I saw it, but Magic was asked who would be on his team if he could pick..Bird was his small forward. They said "what about LeBron?" Magic reiterated "I said Bird would be the small forward. No question."

Finally, someone who appreciated the left handed bounce pass to the streaking cutter!

nobody that im aware of ever called their shots the way he did. Let alone announce he's going to play a road game in the pro's, left handed. Beyond crazy good.

I grew up during this time larry magic and Jordan were my top 3 players but it was Larry Bird and Magic Johnson who saved the NBA their rival their friendship proved that the game was played with heart and the love for the sport.

you pass the vibe test on that behind the backboard shot.

You just watched one of the greatest of all time. He would dominate anytime. 3 conservative MVP’s. Only Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain accomplished that. What more can you say. You need to watch the greats of the past.

Bird used to mow his own lawn in Boston and people would gather just to watch. Humble to the bone

Check out his 50 greatest assists, making the case, & how tough he really was.

I was a showtime Lakers fan from that era. Magic may be my 1st pick at PG but that slow hick from French Lick is the 2nd best player I’ve watched With Larry’s passing, rebounding with the most clutch shooting definitely in 🐐 conversation. Bird taught Jordan the mental strength it takes to be champion & Bad Boys the physical barrier. What an era with Showtime & Rockets out west.

Yup yup

Every time I see someone reacting like you are to a team that I actually would watch in the garden behind a pole because they sold seats that were right behind poles called obstructed view!! But it didn't matter and it didn't matter it was 100° and there's no air conditioning in the Boston garden: you were watching greatness. Now YOU are. Nice.

Magic and Bird A Courtship of Rivals...HBO doc....is a must watch...it's better than the last dance to me

glad you feel differently at the end lol..

Keep in mind at his retirement ceremony in the Boston Garden, that was a sold out a crowd and it wasn’t even a game night. As far as trash talking, Bird is the biggest trash talker in the history of the league. He made Dr. J so pissed by just constantly saying two numbers to him. The number of points he (Bird) had and then the number of points Dr. J had…..by the time they were in the third quarter Bird was saying 42 and 6 ….Dr. J was so pissed he went fist to cuffs on Bird while Barkley and Malone held Bird’s arms behind his back. Danny Ainge said Bird even told Dr. J he should retire.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson have been friendly rivals since their college days. They respected each other's talent.

Every game Bird and Magic played in the Finals was a privilege to watch.

check out the Olympic basketball team called, The Dream Team

18,000 people at his retirement ceremony in Boston and there was no game being played! Yes the goat

the players might be more athletic now, but the extra muscles and fitness are pointless because the game isnt physical anymore. bring 80s players to today and theyll all be better because of the freedom on the ball theyll have. take a player from today back then and theyll be worse because they cant handle being touched or having a minor injury.

after a game where kevin mchale had scored 56, bird said, "he should have gone for 60" 9 days later, he got it. that's the part where you see the hawks players celebrating bird. go back and watch doc rivers talking about him calling shots.

The idea he wasn't athletic is silly. He wasn't a leaper or a sprinter(Every Olympic Team is filled with leapers and sprinters. But NBA skills?, not so much) He was extremely well coordinated, had unbelievable hand to eye coordination with either hand, had very quick feet and great balance and above average strength. And he was nearly 6'10". He was simply a natural at the actual "game" of basketball, which when combined with his tremendous work ethic, instincts and mental and physical toughness made him one of the greatest to ever play the game. Period. He(and his fellow players) were hacked, bumped, slapped and held at some point on virtually every play(obviously, they themselves did plenty of hacking, bumping, slapping and holding). For better or for worst, the comparative ease and comfort with which current NBA(and most recently, even College) players are free to move around the floor seeking and freely taking their shots, driving the hoop without fear of bodily harm(search Magic and Isaiah shaking hands at tip and then Magic delivering a perfectly violent forearm shiv to Isaiah's face(blood was drawn) for having the sheer audacity to come down the lane. Little wonder the modern player is seen as faster and more graceful than their predecessors.. Again, for better or for worse, it isn't the same game and one must believe that a player who could score(rebound, dribble) while getting (relatively and comparatively) mugged would be just fine when not being mugged. They might even look fast and graceful.(This is a much repeated comment by me. Several Folks have suggested I just copy and paste it, so I do.)

Larry taught us to play 100 percent and play hurt. Have integrity and have fun.

Larry Bird is definitely top 5 all time.

magic and bird were very close friends. bird was one of the few people to call and remain in contact with magic after he came out as HIV positive. in fact, while bird did play a few years longer after magic retired, he said that without him, playing basketball wasn't as fun for him anymore. then when the dream team was being put together, magic was asked to join. his answer: "i'll only do it if larry does it." and without bird and magic being on the team, it probably wouldn't have been the team it turned into.

Magic loves Bird...Bird Loves Magic...

You should watch the dream team, Larry and magic as captains . The rest of the team included Michael Jordan, charles Barkley, Scottie Pippin and Dr J. It was a thing of beauty watching those guys play together.

I played D1, 77-81. I've seen teammates pick up teeth in a game, I've broken a nose or two and a guy's ribs, sent a guy to hospital with his head split open around the eyes and needing stitches. You got no idea how rough it was. NBA much more so. Animals. Frightening.

When Magic said that, it was 1993. 30yrs ago. But yea, Bird is definitely in the conversation.

Larry Legend deserves all the flowers 💐

Larry legend was special. He was the most complete player to ever play the game. People always say he is not athletic, he's slow, he can't jump. But he always found a way to beat everybody he played. Excluding the most athletic player to ever play Jordan. Just imagine if bird had half of Jordan's athleticism. Plus, bird played most of his career injured. Bad feet and back problems.Jordan said nobody gave him more trouble than larry bird. That says it all. Larry legend is the GOAT! I'm grateful that I'm one of the lucky few that can say. I saw larry legend play in person. Trust one he was different.

I can see you like larry bird. Because your smiling as you watch larry play.

Check out the Making the Case for Larry Bird by Clayton Crowley. That whole making the case series is amazing.