A very good observation about Bird turning frustration into solution. In the 79' NCAA championship game, the Spartans double teamed Bird and the rest of Indiana weren't good enough to take it home. Notice how Bird handled being double teamed when be became a Celtic. He found solutions to that problem. When he couldn't finesse it out he punched through it. You can tell he said to himself "This will never happen to me again." Bird, a very special skill set.
I love your positive outlook. I love the physical play of the 80's. I don't watch anymore. It is not interesting to me. There are a few bright spots. But I enjoy seeing these older players. I wish there was more film from the 50's and 60's. Bird was too smart, he was a warrior on the court. He made his team and the opposing players play better. I love the way Bird love basketball.
3 videos you should definitely check out: "Larry Bird Ultimate Mix Tape". "Larry Bird - The Greatest Passer Ever (re-edit with new footage). "Making the Case - Larry Bird"
You really need to check his Ultimate Mixtape, that one really shows a lot compared to the ones I've seen you do of Bird so far. That's when you'll know he's in the GOAT running.
Bird was also famous for his passing, and you touched on why... defenders HAD to respond to his fakes, because if you didn't, he'd three right over your head. So they double teamed him- which obviously leaves someone free, so he'd fake and shoot for the teammate instead of the basket, giving his unguarded guy an easy score. That's how McHale often scored more than Bird-he was being fed, because the team win meant more than personal records. If someone said "well, he had more points", Celtics could just flash rings in their faces. His accuracy in shooting translated into accuracy in passing as well- he could inbound the full length of the court to a teammate running under the basket and hit him right in the hands like a quarterback. To be even more dangerous, he and Magic learned from each other, which is what made them such famous friends. I'm 67, I watched this stuff live, and it was amazing. You touched on something else that made a difference- the game was reffed differently back then; unless it was an outrageous foul, they usually just let them play. And it didn't do any good to foul Bird anyway- he was a 90% free throw shooter. Back then, the way to beat the Celtics was not to try to guard Bird, McHale, Parish, but to score yourself.
I was surpised at The Chief walking away from Rodman, when he tried to take him down. (If you kow your old school players, Robert Parrish was called the Chief, we need some respect on Parrish and Dennis Johnson (DJ).
Some short videos you can react to , average 3 min long each . I think there may be 9 or 10 parts. ‘ Larry Bird Highlights | Part 1 | Boston Celtics ua-cam.com/video/EcQKvJER8Vs/v-deo.html
Bird had one of the best step backs of all time. Check out his Ultimate Mix Tape, where he is breaking ankles and dropping guys with it.
A very good observation about Bird turning frustration into solution. In the 79' NCAA championship game, the Spartans double teamed Bird and the rest of Indiana weren't good enough to take it home. Notice how Bird handled being double teamed when be became a Celtic. He found solutions to that problem. When he couldn't finesse it out he punched through it. You can tell he said to himself "This will never happen to me again." Bird, a very special skill set.
I love the respect you show for Larry Legend. 🏀
I love your positive outlook. I love the physical play of the 80's. I don't watch anymore. It is not interesting to me. There are a few bright spots. But I enjoy seeing these older players. I wish there was more film from the 50's and 60's. Bird was too smart, he was a warrior on the court. He made his team and the opposing players play better. I love the way Bird love basketball.
It's not so much the tools (basic fundamentals) he uses, it's *how* he uses them; that's what's fun to watch.
3 videos you should definitely check out: "Larry Bird Ultimate Mix Tape". "Larry Bird - The Greatest Passer Ever (re-edit with new footage). "Making the Case - Larry Bird"
You really need to check his Ultimate Mixtape, that one really shows a lot compared to the ones I've seen you do of Bird so far. That's when you'll know he's in the GOAT running.
Yes.
bird trash talking and birds passing 2 different videos
Keep watching Larry Legend Lebron tweeted out that Larry Legend would dominate in today's game 🐐☘️👍🏀 ty for that 🙏🙏🙏
Bird was also famous for his passing, and you touched on why... defenders HAD to respond to his fakes, because if you didn't, he'd three right over your head. So they double teamed him- which obviously leaves someone free, so he'd fake and shoot for the teammate instead of the basket, giving his unguarded guy an easy score. That's how McHale often scored more than Bird-he was being fed, because the team win meant more than personal records. If someone said "well, he had more points", Celtics could just flash rings in their faces. His accuracy in shooting translated into accuracy in passing as well- he could inbound the full length of the court to a teammate running under the basket and hit him right in the hands like a quarterback. To be even more dangerous, he and Magic learned from each other, which is what made them such famous friends. I'm 67, I watched this stuff live, and it was amazing. You touched on something else that made a difference- the game was reffed differently back then; unless it was an outrageous foul, they usually just let them play. And it didn't do any good to foul Bird anyway- he was a 90% free throw shooter. Back then, the way to beat the Celtics was not to try to guard Bird, McHale, Parish, but to score yourself.
Check out times Bird was hurt and didn't quit
Kiki Vandeweighe started doin step backs in the 80's.. Bird saw it and added it to his game.. think it was primarily those 2 who did it back then.
I was surpised at The Chief walking away from Rodman, when he tried to take him down. (If you kow your old school players, Robert Parrish was called the Chief, we need some respect on Parrish and Dennis Johnson (DJ).
Better to have the game large and the commentator small to allow the viewer to better see the action being commented on.
Some short videos you can react to , average 3 min long each . I think there may be 9 or 10 parts. ‘ Larry Bird Highlights | Part 1 | Boston Celtics ua-cam.com/video/EcQKvJER8Vs/v-deo.html
mj did some but not as much as bird