When Larry smacked his face on the parquet in that game against the Pacers, he actually suffered a *fractured right cheekbone and concussion* , and was told he was done for the game- he snuck back out of the locker room when the team doc’s back was turned to rejoin the team. Broken cheekbone, concussion and double vision - and that tough MF got back out on the court and DOMINATED, leading the Celtics to victory. Keep digging into Larry, and then you’ll truly understand why he is called Larry Legend.

Quit watching the NBA in the mid 70s. Came back when Magic and Bird came in. Watched every game I could for the next thirteen years. Bird and Magic are still my favorite players.

In a league packed with legends, he DOMINATED. He beat everybody there was to beat in his era. We knew after his first year he was going to be that player. He took a 29 win team and turned them into a 67 win team including playoffs as a rookie. Great days for Celtics basketball!!

Bird was and still is the definition of the "complete player".

The Bird is the greatest all-around basketball player of all time. PS - The name "Ghetto Action News Network" has given me a really big smile. You should write a movie script around that, make it a 70's Dolomite reporter that also fights crime. Bravo!

Mike,Magic & Larry are the best three players I’ve ever seen

man bird’s steal against the pistons is one of the most legendary moments in nba history seeing the pistons go from our elation blocking bird one second to absolute agony 2 seconds later is insane. to think what was going through that legendary pistons team’s head in less than 30 seconds is wild

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

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, about Larry's game, is that it reminded him of someone, who wasn't only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, football, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, & what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique & gifted players, I ever watched!

The game against the Pacers when Bird's face hit the floor he fractured his right cheek. The night before that game he spent in the hospital in traction. They said he had difficulties getting dressed to play that game. He refused shots and pain killers his entire career.

What I love more about Larry Bird is when people who are not Larry Bird bands because maybe they weren't around at that time and they watch Larry Bird and they realize he is called the legend for a reason❤❤❤ they better put some respect on his name😊😊😊 even Magic Johnson at his retirement said he was the best player ever and they were Rivals❤❤

Larry’s retirement ceremony was at the Garden on a off night, no scheduled game. It was sold out standing room only, respect👍

Larry Bird was the BEST all round player the league has ever seen, period. He was dangerous from anywhere on the court including behind the back board. He did things routinely that other player could only dream of doing or have nightmares about. His mental Acquity and game awareness were unrivaled. He played with injuries that would sideline player today for a month. He and Magic were fierce competitors on the court and became fierce lifelong friends off the court. Larry was the reason I became a Celtics fan and I live in Missouri. I watched him from his first game to his last. As Magic told him when Larry retired, "Larry, there will never, ever, EVER be another Larry Bird. He should be ranked in the top three all time, He and Magic saved the NBA that got lower ratings than re-runs of Gun Smoke. Why he isn't is a discussion for another time.

He was so good all around! Crazy good!

this is how much respect everyone had for Larry... they sold out every single seat for Bird's retirement.. their was nothing else going on after or before that on that day.. thats not a Legend.. Thats A Fact....

I am not a basketball fan actually I'm an old lady that's into MMA and I have seen probably every clip on Larry Bird they're possibly is😊😊😊😊 the more you see about him the more you love him and just one of the many things is his tenacity and his basketball IQ and his dedication to one team the Boston Celtics which is what made them great and is what made him a legend❤❤❤❤

His passing is legendary and he was not a ball hog like some players😊😊😊

Larry Legend is the GOAT in my opinion

The GOAT!!!!

Great shooter and passer...but also 10.0 rebounds a game for his career and 3-time member of the NBA All Defensive Second Team. After his playing days he was Coach of the Year and later Executive of the Year with the Pacers.

When Bird came back in that game, he had a fractured cheekbone and a concussion. He said he was seeing three baskets, so he aimed for the one in the middle. 😂😂😂

Larry Bird's passing was SUBLIME. He was a generous teammate.

How can anyone judge a mans real capabilities from a dam video game-??

His best Stat is on his retirement it was soldout stadium with no game schedule that night. No other player in any sport ever did that.

Bird is in my top three all time. React to his Greatest Passer Re-Edit video! Subbed!!!!

.. you just opened a can of Larry Bird ! Keep researching Bird , you haven’t seen nothing yet !

Great reaction! Bird is simply awesome!! My all time favorite. Please react to more Bird. Lots of great vids. Thanks!

Magic and Larry Shooting a commercial in French Lick. Larry brought Magic home for lunch. Larry's mom said 'did you tell him?' Larry told Magic, 'Your my moms favorite player.'😂

Hey guys, new sub. Great video. I recommend his Passing highlights and his Trash talking highlights from NBA greats. Much love to the channel.

That statement from Magic at the end wasn't just pandering. Watch the special "Courtship of Rivals" and you will understand a lot more about the relationship between these two.

Larry Legend- he had the most solid fundamentals, god-like court vision and IQ, and deadly shooting and passing. How do you deal with that? You don't 🙂

Larry Bird beat them all … Jordan , Magic , Kareem , Hakeem , Isiah , Rodman , Dr J , Laimbeer , Worthy , Dominique , Moses , Miller , Drexler , Barkley , just to name a few , and all in the playoffs !

❤😂🎉Larry Legend 🎉😂❤

Fractured right cheek, concussion and double vision, no pain killers ever, still dominated also played his career with a broken back

For 7 straight seasons he was either the NBA MVP or runner up! During a back to back to back MVP repeat!! He definitely should be on the NBA Mount Rushmore…

My favorite player all time. Interesting fact about his retirement ceremony was there was no game that day. The garden was completely sold out and the whole thing was like 2 hrs. They showed it live on TV and everything.

7:46 - 7:52 The look of a champion!!!!

Those cross court passes are on the money thrown ahead of the receiver with backspin on the ball right into the hands.

Larry was an absolute basketball genius. If you go back and watch his games you'll notice he was always at the right place at the right time on that court. He always knew where every player was at all times. Notice how he passed the ball without looking. Yeah, he really was that good.....

GOAT

I was at Larry’s retirement ceremony. They retired his and Denis Johnson’s number. Still got the t-shirt.

Larry’s Trash Talking compilation is also quite enjoyable. Great job, guys! I really enjoyed your commentary- subbed!

Great reaction. Thanks for looking at the legend. He is and will always be my goat in basketball

A career 24-10-6 guy . It’s always forgotten he gave you 10 boards a game as well . Bird was a savant at running down loose balls . The first 2-3 years I was like this guy is the luckiest guy in the NBA ( I was a DR J fan) when Bird came to the NBA , my dad told me your not lucky you are good if you do it year after year . Then I became a bird fan .

My nf friends!! Man I’ve watched your REN videos and NF videos so I’ve been here a minute guys, I’d love to see y’all do the documentary A COURTSHIP OF RIVALS on Magic and Larry gentlemen you could break it up into 4 parts and make a week out of it guys!

The Fucking Legend

Good watch, fellas. Solid, like the Bird-Man.

first my channel, im subscribe from brazil, larry is number one in here, tnks goahead

Larry Legend

You wished there was more, this was one song from a full brilliant concert!!! You will enjoy their massive catalog!!! Enjoy the ride 👌👍✌️😁

I've been watching basketball for 45 years and I love this sport with all my heart. I still will take Bird over LeBron!

The videos about his trash talking ate great.

These two dudes appreciate real ball. Great video!

Good reaction. Thanks.

#45 for the Pacers was Chuck “The Rifleman” Person. He and Larry had sort of a feud going on for a few years. At that time Chuck was the big star for Indiana, and he too was a great shooter and offensive player. Hence the nickname of “Rifleman”. Great video, thank you it brought back some nice memories.

@7:33 number 45 is Chuck (the Rifleman) Person.

Was perhaps the greatest era of basketball.

The number of larry bird vids I see where reactors say they massive nba fans but never once seen even a few of his highlights.... you boys straight up "yeah we know larry and we here for the memories" and then sat down and enjoyed it. To me that's a genuine reaction. I been subbed since u on 20k so I can't sub again lol but good to see you keeping the content fresh guys 👏🏻

Bird would dominate in todays game. Bird played like he was on the playground

🙂👍🔥🏀🏀🏀

The opening scene, Larry’s retirement ceremony was on a night with no game. That crowd came to see Larry off. They said you couldn’t get a ticket.

You guys weren’t paying attention you were talking he came back in the Indiana game with a fractured right cheek !! can you imagine a player today fracturing their face they would be out for a year

I know no one really wants to pay for KZfaq premium, but you'd never have to worry about ads while you're doing a reaction video.

33 and green was the man!

Good job, gentlemen. Bird was different.

I can count 2 players that multiple times released the ball w/their body facing the other side of the court for a shot that went in. Bird and MJ, those 2 were just built different. I was never a Celts and man was it frustrating watching Bird find way to pull out a win, seemingly every night. Him, Magic and MJ, 3 different ways of doing it, but all did found a way to do your team in every night. Thank heavens I was a Bulls fan so I didn't have to deal w/1 of them.

Can you imagine what the *signed Jersey* from Magic is worth today?

You gotta respect the legend.😎

True GOAT

They sold at the last second ??? Wtf is he trying to say ??? They stole it .? They sold out ?

8:00 When you finally beat the boss and a second healthbar shows up.

BIRD and MAGIC a courtship of Rivals is a must watch.

Go back and watch that three point contest. When he holds his finger up, you can see that it's bent sideways. He broke it once and it never straightened out.

Magic vs Bird courtship of rivals is by far the best sports documentary ever made!!!

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Liked and commented. Then your opening...sub'd. 😂

So glad I grew up in this generation of B-Ball. Grew up in New England, many night's at the Garden watching Bird and the Celtics. And if you didn't know, his retirement was on a non-game night.. The garden was sold out for his retirement alone..

Larry invented the Dagger, and the 40-50

27 points left handed . . . in 3 quarters!

Watch more bird you won't be disappointed. Watch his greatest passer and when the game was ours. So many great videos to watch. I seen it while it was happening. Reggie miller was coached by bird after he retired. Watch more

If you want to see where these passes and showtime came from check out the highlights of Pistol Pete Maravich.

Can we get some love for my boy one of those greatest forwards to play the game? Dirk Nowitzki

How classy.. I've dedicated my life to basketball and I've dedicated my life to the Boston Celtics...and I had a blast.. goodnight. What a wonderful way to say goodbye from Larry Legend.

Bird a bad man

Clever soldier 51

Bird was more then just nice , he had "IT" ,he could and did it all ,but ,I think that court IQ,and hustle, made up for not jumping real high, watching him live was bball , entertainment at its best and depending on who they played you got a fight for free ,,cause they really went at it ,glad I grew up on 80' and 90's bball 🏀🐦💚 #LB33

Won the game with a broken cheekbone

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I would LOVE to know how much that Magic jersey gifted to Bird is worth now…

Nah he was real tuff.

You never saw Bird play but you recognized Parish?! hmm.

Guys, who's the Goat 🐐 of Basketball 🏀??? Here are 8 great videos that make suggestions to who is the greatest. Of course everyone is going to have their opinion/favorite. So that you don't have to track them down. All 8 of these videos are great and about 3 years old. Lebron has the most views and Larry Bird is 2nd out of the list👇. I personally enjoyed Larry Birds the most. Not only is he in the conversation of who's the goat 🐐. He won Gold 🥇 *(with his NBA Rivals like Magic and MJ)* at the Olympics, became a Head Coach, then went upstairs to the Head Office.... running everything!! Larry's *GENUINE friendship* with Magic Johnson was awesome to see, on and off the court. Oh yeah, Larry also had *Rookie of the Year* as well 😎...btw, when Larry's face hit the floor in this video, he had a concussion and fractured his cheek bone!!! "Making the Case" by Clayton Crowley Tim Duncan; Feb 2020, 495k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9mChtOCnJ69Y5c.html Larry Bird; Feb 2020, 632k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ht6WZ7Wr1Mmsfmw.html Magic Johnson; March 2020, 304k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdZjpKSJtOC9ZZ8.html Wilt Chamberlain; April 2020, 323k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8idktSdmJ2Xd4E.html Kareem Abdul-Jabar; May 2020, 429k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/msqGlZuGmbvMimQ.html Bill Russell; June 2020, 252k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja6Ea9teprWWaWQ.html Michael Jordan; July 2020, 428k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNehaMeQmdvRdoE.html Lebron James; Sept 2020, 839k 👀's - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndFieZaVsMiVpYU.html "

Hey guys! You gotta check out his best passing videos....

The only player in NBA history to average at least 24 points 10 rebounds and 6 assists for his career. The only one.

Larry maybe not top 5 but for sure top 10. Maybe if he didn’t get hurt he’d be top 5. Legend for sure.

Anyone interested really has to watch the video - Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: A Courtship of Rivals Basketball - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l96SfNJ51qzFkWw.html

If you haven't seen the college Goat look at Pete Maravich. 44.2 ppg no 3 point line and only played 3 years!!!

If you choose to delve into Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Please watch "The greatest Rivalry in sports History Magic vs Larry" . Once you see that uou will understand why us oldies say the 80"s was the greatest time in to watch the NBA.

Magic just called him the GREATEST EVER

3:30 Y'all just completely talked over this part and missed what he said.