The end of the vid was magic showing the utmost respect to the greatest basketball player ever.

The part you skipped over at the end is so important!! Magic comes out and gives Larry a Lakers jersey, on which he wrote, "To the greatest basketball player ever, but more important, a friend forever." A legendary moment in my opinion

You missed Magic Johnson's retirement comments. Watching Bird play was magical. GenXer

Larry Bird played 3D chess while others were playing checkers. His court awareness was unmatched.

This is the greatest Ultimate Mix Tape out of all of the players that have one. His entire career was a highlight reel. I had season tickets to Knicks games in the mid '80's. He always destroyed my team. One game I remember..,, he had 22 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals: In the first half!! In the third quarter he didn't take a shot, but had 7 assists and three blocks. Every one of his dimes brought the crowd to its feet. Great vid and reaction bro!

This vid was so well done. I mean really, Bird played with a fractured cheek bone. Insanely talented and driven.

You actually should have watched the end. I got to see Larry play a few times. I was convinced he could see in the future and had eyes in the back of his head. Smartest player I've ever seen. And toughest. He played with a really bad back for quite a while along with other issues.

Thanks for showing Larry some love. Basically, Larry passed between the legs of an opponent more than a rockstar through groupies.

You should see his passing video! Larry Bird greatest passer of all time re-edit with new footage. You won't regret it.

Great reaction but the greatest part you missed. Magic was at his retirement ceremony. Much respect

The thing that made Bird so freaky was his court awareness. He was such a great passer, that you couldn't double him or cheat up on him, he'd find the man you left. If you commit to stop his perimeter game, he'd take you to the hole. If you sat on your heels to stop his drive, he'd pull up and hit you with the midrange. He would get in your head and get you off your game. Remember, he only played about 9 healthy seasons, and only played 13 total (technically 12, because one of those he only played like 4-5 games because of injury)

You just couldn't handle Larry's goodbye speech. You almost teared up just thinking about it 🥺 i so enjoyed watching this with you !

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 was not only playing basketball, but also, volleyball, dodgeball, baseball, football, soccer, & strategic chess, all at the same time, and was what made him so great 😊He certainly was one of the most unique and gifted players, I have ever watched! Wish you would have waited to see his retirement ceremony to see Bird and Johnson, it was quite touching 💗💗💗

Larry Bird, fundamentals reign supreme. He beat everybody...everybody.

27 points left handed for shits and gigs! Most impressive in my mind is playing hurt. Fractured cheekbone, but team’s in trouble. Didn’t hesitate. I’m telling you bro, it goes back to the level of hunger was different then.

My favorite Larry Bird play of all time was that steal in the 1987 Eastern conference finals game against Detroit. (8:32) Boston was down by a point and Detroit had possession of the ball. It was the closing seconds of the game. Isiah Thomas was ready to inbound the ball to Bill Laimbeer and my heart was breaking. It was over. Done deal. The ball shot straight at Laimbeer and I swear, in my mind, I saw Larry take flight, Superman cape and all and grab that ball out of the air and find DJ, who made the game winning shot, with a second to go. It was spectacular. But of course, we would expect nothing less from Larry. ♥

My favorite Larry Bird stories are his trash talking stories. Jamal Marshburn tells a great story about Larry Bird' and playing against the Dream Team. It's in several videos and you can find it easily on KZfaq

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.

You will understand this quote from James Worthy "Jordan made you look slow. Bird made you look stupid"

Larrys release on his passes were so fast you had to respect the fake or your were going to get beat one way or the other. You had to respect his first move

Larry Legend was poetry in motion ❤

No, you needed to see the end. Respect personified!

I only watched to support you Joe E but a minute later I was hooked in, especially with your reactions....so infectious 😂.

I’m so thankful for KZfaq because, regardless if the “GOAT” debate, Bird was rarely ever mentioned in fans top ten. It’s like they just heard he was a shooter and that’s it. Yet, IMO he’s the greatest all-around player in the nba, past or present.

Why would you skip Magic coming out for Larry and calling him the GOAT at the end?

Dude!! Magic come up to congratulate him. It was endearing. SHOW YOUR SOON THE WHOLE TAPE. ALSO WATCH BIRD & MAGIC:COURTSHIP OF RIVALS. I'm surprised as a videographer that you didn't wait for that presentation at the end. Thx for reacting to my GOAT that I watched from the Bay Area every Sunday on CBS Sports :)

Missed the BEST part, (the last part). Magic came out and gave a one of a kind prase he had for Bird was good to watch, check it out yourself.

Another good video series is Making the Case. He does s number of players including Bird and Magic

I grew up a Lakers/Magic Johnson fan. There was no dude that I hated more than Larry Bird. And I hated him because we just too good.

Bird's passing frequently gets underrated and it was absolutely phenomenal. Check out some video of his passing highlights. Actually, there is a "Making the Case" video for Bird that is pretty good as well. Of course, there are numerous trash-talk videos too because he was so good at it that other players (like Jordan) imitated his trash-talking. The thing about Bird was he wasn't just cussing people, it was different. He'd tell guys what he was about to do, dare them to try and stop him, and do exactly what he said he was going to do. He consistently torched the best players in the game.

What the fuck did you mean "I don't want to see that, ya'll trippin'" at the end!!??? It's one of the best parts of the video

I know Jordan was more athletic, but Bird’s highlight reel is him DOMINATING every aspect of the game. Shooting, Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Game Winners, Playing Hurt, Hustle… etc… his Basketball IQ was Einstein level genius. He lifted his team single handed more than any player in HISTORY. He took a 29 win Celtics team, and won 60 games his first season. By just adding Bird. Even Jordan didn’t impact the Bulls that fast.

Bird is definitely my favorite player

I was born in '72 and my stepfather was a huge basketball fan so i grew up watching larry bird. I hated my stepdad and his team was the lakers so i chose boston as mine and followed the thru mist of birds career. I loved him. I seen so many boston Celtic games thruout the '80s

Yes! I love what you said about Bird being a facilitator! I feel like that is something that doesn't get the recognition and kudos it deserves. Having a great playmaker can be more impactful just by creating opportunities for others and making everyone around them better, rather than just being a great role player, like someone who is great at defense or shooting, but more middling at other things. Being a good "conduit," especially at Bird's level, requires being skilled in multiple roles, having really quick reaction time and having amazing court awareness, and I personally find them a lot of fun to watch.

I really wish you watched the end of the video. It was a special moment with Magic and Bird.

You are right on about the hustle. To add to that, the floor is a long way away when you are six nine.

As at least one previous commenter has said, you shoulda watched the end-- you really blew it, imho, by deciding you didn't need to see something when you didn't even know what it was. That ending was, in a way-- for me at least-- the heart and soul ending. Also, just as you were in a hurry to get to the end and missed that, it seemed like-- and if I'm mistaken here, sorry, my bad-- you didn't listen to the sound track, even though some of the greats (e.g., Dr. J, and his opening words) were sharing their thoughts. And because of not listening, you may have missed the fact that when Larry went back in to play after his face plant, the announcer said he'd fractured his cheek-- so all you saw him do after his return, he did with a broken face (I've also heard/read that he had, as well, a concussion and double vision, with him having said he just picked one of the two baskets he was seeing and aimed for that one. You may have missed the funny parts/bravodo, too, as when Xavier McDaniels said that after Larry told him he was going to get the ball and make the basket in his face, and did just that, he added "Damn, I didn't mean to leave two second on the clock." Other interesting/important things as well, that really give us the feel of what Larry was all about, that you may have missed as well. If I'm correct in thinking you missed at least parts of the sound track, I'm guessing this may be partly because you're primarily a visual person, so you naturally focus on that aspect-- understandable, but not inevitable-- you can always listen to what folks are saying, and then rewind to really focus on the the visuals. If you keep watching Bird vids, it'll be important, because some of them heavily feature some of the all-time greats sharing their Bird experience and opinions/reactions, and not only do I figure you'd really enjoy hearing that, but we'd also enjoy seeing and hearing your reactions to what they all say. Last-- if you watch nothing else of all the great Bird vids, I'm thinking you should definitely watch the RE-EDIT version of Larry's passing vid. Can't recall the exact title, but I'm sure someone else will, and also if you just type in "Bird passing re-edit," I think it should show up. It's just a thing of beauty, poetry, brilliance, incredible skill on so many levels...plus you get to see Larry quarterbacking. I wouldn't usually give the surprise away iike this, but I'm hoping that might intrigue you enough to convince you to react to it! Plus I can see you really know a lot about the game, so I think you'd really, really appreciate what you see him do in that passing re-edit video.

You shouldn't have skipped the last part of the video. It was only about a minute long and had a great reunion with Magic Johnson.

I've watched many reactions to Ultimate Larry Bird videos (you must watch the video on his passing) and most reactions were by young men (mostly) who had absolutely no idea how good Larry Bird was. To start, few of them knew that Larry Bird and Magic Johnson saved the NBA from oblivion. If you were good enough to play pro ball would you want to play on a team with Larry Bird ... or Michael Jordan. With Bird, you're definitely going to be part of the action, with Jordan you can just stand there and watch him shoot. On my all-time all-start team my first two choices would be Larry Bird (forward) and Magic Johnson (guard). I just don't know which one I'd pick first. Those guys were the ultimate TEAM players. As Larry said, "You get one step on your defender you're getting the ball!" With their passes, Larry and Magic made other players on their teams all-stars. ENJOYABLE reaction. Keep it up!

Great reaction/review / I'm 67 years old , I was in another professional sport, but played bb in school, Truthfully, I simply can't watch today's game, I recently found women's college basketball, the Iowa Hawkeyes, yes I'm a bandwagon rider , But Truthfully, the fundamental basketball game is alive and well in women's college basketball , I've never had a lot of free time, but I'm thankful for you tube ect. I love the fact that you show the respect for the game. I subscribed

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You missed one of the greatest moments by skipping at the end. 🥺 First, most don't realize that Larry Bird's retirement ceremony was not at the start of a game, it was the only event that day. The arena packed for the retirement ceremony. That moment you skipped was the announcement and arrival of Magic Johnson. The respect and cheering of the Boston crowd for Magic (a rival player) shows how much these two guys meant to basketball!! Magic wrote on a jersey he gave Larry, that he was "the greatest basket player ever, but also a friend forever." I was privileged to be able to watch these two, Magic Johnson and Larry Legend, play against each other. Neither was on my hometown team, but I knew greatness when I saw it. The video also doesn't get into how hurt Larry had been. His serious back pain that ended his career early, and his broken hand from before he even began his pro career, plagued him throughout those video clips you watched. The video also doesn't cover the fact that the three point shot was new back then. Larry didn't grow up training with it or using it, yet he perfected it. Lastly, Larry Bird was one steal away from a Quadruple Double in a game, but he CHOSE to sit out the entire fourth quarter anyway! The Celtics were winning by so much, that when the coach offered Larry a chance to go in to get that amazing stat, Larry declined saying. "I did enough damage." He played for the love of the game, and not for stats!

You should also check out the Larry Bird passing videos. I couldn't even follow the ball in many of them.

I was lucky enough to watch Larry play back in the day, because he played simply for love of the game and a desire to be the best. He played as complete a game as can be played. He could win a game without ever sinking a basket, and often called his shots or laid out plays for the defenders. They say he was a trash talker, but it was really just talk because he could back it up. He also shared a really cool game strategy with Wayne Gretzky. Gretz was so good, that he seldom stepped on the ice without a designated defender on his ass, and when he couldn't get free of them, he would simply start following another player, thereby removing two players from the play. Larry does the same thing, he would draw away the defenders and then make a pass. He remains the most deceptive passer I have ever seen, even when lying on the floor. He entered the league with a reconstructed index finger on his right hand, which he injured playing baseball. I think this is how he became ambidextrous. He played his last 7 years with an unstable spine in constant pain, which he took no medication for, because of his father's alcoholism and suicide. When Larry played the game you had to fight for your shot and wrestle off defenders, it was a harder game. When he retired, he left such a void, I quit watching for a long time. It was definitely a day that broke Basketball's heart.

Joe E Sparks. I've given yer name out. Good show.

Hey, great eeaction! Sad you missed the wonderful speech from Magic to Larry.... Really touching moment! Please, watch "Magic & Bird: a courtship of rivals"... One of the best documentaries ever! About the rivalry and the deep friendship between Larry and Magic... Really worth it..! Greetings from Argentina, man!

I love,love,love watching Larry Bird play.

What always amazed me watching Larry Bird play was that when you see all those amazing passes and amazing shots what you don't see it that man did that with a broken finger....before he even started the NBA he had a career ending injury...his right index finger was broken and pointed a 90 degree angle toward his thumb and he played like that his entire NBA career.

# 1 BIRD # 2 JORDAN # 3 MAGIC

Great reaction!!! Thanks!

12:00. Dude!!! The Ending was one of the best parts of the video!! What were you thinking fast forwarding over that??

I'm not good at time stamping, but my three favorite moments from Larry's ultimate mixtape are these, in no particular order: 1. The catching of the super long pass and hitting a three point shot. So fluid, so fast, so beautiful! 2. Teamwork with Dennis Johnson (Sorry if I have the wrong player, but I think it's Dennis), Larry passes to him, and he just does almost a volleyball-like thrust back to Larry, and Bird scores. 3. Behind the backboard shot. I love seeing people react to this! It's so awesome, and I've seen reactors actually pause the video, get up and leave for a few seconds out of sheer dumbfounded amazement! It's so funny and great to see reactions like that!!

Larry was and is my man. He is the reason I love hoops. Great reaction tape man. I enjoyed watching.

It is great to relive the great moments of Bird's career. I never saw another baller that had his basketball I.Q. Incredible clutch shooter, prolific passer and competitor for days.

The most spectacular short video I've seen of Larry Joe is called "Larry Bird Bird is the word - 15 minutes of Larry Legend" be aware, that first song, Bird is the word is nuts. But be sure to turn it up after it gets done, because the next ones are set perfectly to the movement. Especially the last one. He's always been so much fun to watch. The hustle, and his love for the game is so obvious.

The one true Goat! Larry Joe!

We come for reaction we want the whole video you miss stuff when you cut them short lol

Seriously? You watched all of it, but cut off the exchange between Magic and Bird? Got somewhere else to be? 2 more minutes just too much of an inconvenience? That’s a shame.

You should watch the end with your kid. It says a lot about Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rivalry and how they really felt about each other...and go see Courtship of Rivals vid on that topic

P.s.larry has lots ..keep em coming.. Trash talking king!!!

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 😂 IQ is 1000 x 33. You should watch the end. See what Magic says.

If it's a shot for the game, give it to Jordan. A shot for your life, give it to Bird.

Videos on Larry's trashtalk is worth a deep dive. There are some incredible moments there that defy belief, and if they didn't come from the players he trashtalked then I would say they're absurd and unbelievable. Here's one particular video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5uYh6adrZeReKs.html

The thing that put Larry above others, in my mind, was his ability to raise the level of his teammates' play. He involved everyone and they were expected to be worthy of being included. If you didn't up the play of their games to keep up with him, they usually didn't stay on the team for long. He raised expectations with the fans, his teammates, and the rest of the NBA. He was the GOAT of the 1980s, period.

Who doesn't watch the last 3 minutes.... 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Shaqtin'aFool 😂

Great reaction.. Larry Legend !! I got.. MJ..(goat) Larry Magic LeBron Kareem.. No other 5 can beat my 5..lol 6'9 MAGIC at the point.. Michael.. Larry + LeBron top two forwards KAREEM...sky hook !!

The thing is that there are so many more shots and passes that are more impressive. From day 1 in the league he was fire bro. I was in elementary school when he retired so I don't remember him that much growing up. But man being able to watch him today is wow mind blowing how great he was. Definitely my favorite player. He was a blue collar player and I relate to him so much more than anyone else. Peace nice review 👋🏻.

Dang dude…you skipped the touching tribute Magic did at his retirement ceremony

The 3 point contests with the warm up jacket is such an anime esque flex.

ok.... you missed one of the best part... There's a reason they included Larry's graduation ceremony

I think coach Riley has the best quote. I am paraphrasing a bit but he said if I need a shot to win the game I want Jordan but if I need a shot to save my life I want Bird. Bird was hands down the best cold, clutch killer I ever saw play.

WTF is it with reactors NOT listening to the video when they say Larry fractured his right cheek!!????

What you didn't watch was Magic calling Bird the greatest basketball player, ever. These two players will always be linked. Larry is my guy. For obvious reasons. Love me some Showtime Magic. A worthy competitor.

The two videos I'd highly recommend are "Larry Bird Was LEGENDARY During His Prime! 1985-86 Highlights | GOAT SZN" and "Larry Bird Greatest Passer of All Time (Re-edit w/ New Footage)". Both filled to the brim with sauce. Bird was the man.

When it comes to hustle, talent and work ethic, he was on the same level as MJ and Kobe. He's in my all-time top 5.

I lived in LA during the magic era. I got so sick of hearing how great they were, I ended up being a Celtic fan. Bird made basketball exciting to watch.

To me Bird is the GOAT !!!!

Watch Bird's 50 amazing moments and the two videos of the 4 and 5 times he was hurt or injured and refused to quit. He played for years with a broken back.

Coach Knight said I have never seen a player with better court awareness.

His passing was extraordinary. You should watch his passing videos next.

Kareem praised Bird's intelligence. Isaiah Thomas praised his toughness. Reggie Miller praised his trash talk. When you've got greats all talking about different aspects of the game that have special meaning for them and talk about ONE guy being elite in that, you know how special that guy is.

The MagicBird show was a phenominal time for basketball

THE GOAT LARRY BIRD!!! I WATCH NBA BACK THEN WHEN BASKETBALL WAS A PHYSICAL CONTACT SPORT.. LIVED WITH 60S 70S 80S MUSIC .. GRADUATED IN 1984 ... MUSIC WAS LEGENDARY... CHILDHOOD MEMORY'S WOULD LOVE TO REWIND RELIVE. MUSIC WAS MUSIC LOVING YA'R REACTIONS CAME STRAIGHT FROM PEGASUS GUEST REACTION BILLY IDIOL PIANOMAN WATCHED YOUR UPTOWN GEARL BILLY JOEL DUST IN THE WIND KANSAS NOW LARRY BIRD THE GOAT BACK TO BACK LUVING YA ... SOUTHERN NOLA BELLE 🔔 💋

I watched Larry Legend play nearly every week from 82 to 92. People just dont understand how great LB was. I know people may not relate lol but after MJ I have Larry 2nd best player ever to date from players that Ive watched play.

Best SF of all time and it isn't close........

Watch the end of the tape when Magic comes out!!

New subscriber, loved your reaction!

Loved Larry and Magic... I'm a Maryland boy, so was a bullets fan... Played the three/four, and in the eighties and nineties, there were great models... Bird, Barkley, Malone, et al..

Us Bird fans all h5ave our favorites.... mine are: Making The Case and 5 times Bird was hurt but refused to quit... The GOAT!!!!!! Happy Friday.

LOVE YOU MOBILE LOVE OF THE GOAT... LEGENDARY LARRY BIRD . WELCOME TO WORLD OF THE GOAT!! BEAUTY OF BASKETBALL 🏀 🏀 🏀

Dude, your reactions are pure love on your part. My top 3 is MJ, Kareem, and Larry. 3 videos you need to check out on Larry: his trash talking, best passes(I think new edited or something like that), and making the case. FYI, I think it was from 85 til he retired that he played with a very bad back. Was making his mom a new driveway and screwed his back up. So for the rest of his career, he played with a very bad back. Imagine Lebron in that situation 🤣

I like you and the way you work .

Watch this one too, "Larry Bird Greatest Passer of All Time (Re-edit w/ New Footage)"

Thumbs down for skipping the part where Magic called him "The Greatest Basketball Player Ever". Too hard to swallow? 😂 L⛹‍♂RRY 🐦 IS the 🐐of 🏀.

Man you blew it! Go back and watch the end!!

That toughness will never be seen in the NBA ever again! That’s what I miss the most. We still play like that in the park so I get my fix there. But those kind of hustle plays are gone in todays game 🏀

WHY DID YOU SKIP THE END?

Tommy Heinsohn called Larry “the master of the half inch”

You should watch his passing highlight video. Insane. He's the best SF EVER. His heart and compete and toughness destroys LBJ. Bird is the King of BBall intelligence and the full court pass