I had the privilege of see Larry play in college then into the pro's and saw him play against the best of the era and I can't think of any player that was better than Larry. He truly is Larry Legend.
The thing that amazes me is how he played every game like it was the only thing that mattered. Diving after balls and abusing his body when the game didn’t matter and it was regular season. Besides the brain it was the heart. He would also fight anyone. Used to run 10 miles after games. He maximized everything he had and gave it every ounce he had. And today they do time management?
I watched Gretzky here in Edmonton in the early and middle 80s. He has said " i never took a night off because hard working people came to see me and i didn't want to dissapoint them" same as Larry, legends.
Lakers fan here. Celtics-Lakers match ups were the best! In a tight game, seconds to go, you FEARED that Bird was going to get the ball. I used to watch the clock as the Celtics brought the ball down court, I would think "Bird is gonna shoot and score, that will leave 4.3 seconds on the clock..." You assumed he would make it since he did 99% of the time.
My favorite players? Bird and Hakeem. The only person stopping Bird? Bird. He injured his hand in '85 Conference Finals and his back a few years later. GOAT career? It's Mj. Taking the last shot in any game? MJ and Bird. That's it.
They can tell you this guy is the best and that guy's the best but I'm going to tell you I seen Larry Bird play his whole career and there was nobody as good as him on the basketball court
No amount of physical advantages can beat a genius like Larry Bird. He would do the exact same thing against today’s players & leave them with their jaws dropped to the floor.
My dad worked at Stop and Shop bakery next to the old Garden… let the players park in their spots, used to let us in the back door for free games. Best part of my childhood!
This is one of the reasons why Larry Bird is one of my favorite players. Now, don't get me wrong, l like Michael Jordan too but Larry Bird always looked like he never missed a shot. As a matter of fact, when he played on the 1992 Olympic Dream Team basketball team, l don't think he missed a single shot during that whole series. I'm not talking about in just one single game; I'm talking about in all those games when he would be put in the game. At least l don't remember seeing him missing any.
Note the ADMISSION of an NBA player who CLEARLY STATES BLACK PLAYERS WERE PREJUDICED against a White LARRY BIRD at first encountering am master of all tools but, speed .... and he made you look bad .... NO DOUBT - a lesson hard learned. GBjj
He never let his teammates get back on defense while he stood there crying to the refs. Larry was no cry baby, or excuse maker. He was a team leader and made his teammates better. LeBron is way back, behind Bird
People never mention one of the things that made bird unguardable was his shot release. It was behind his head. I never saw his shot blocked in his entire career. Almost impossible.
Not only was Larry 6’9” but the league was a lot smaller then. Seven footers were rare and generally not very skilled. His size / skill combo was incredible.
These ultimate competitors, the alpha dogs of the NBA when the NBA was (in my opinion) the best, have the utmost respect for Bird. Larry said that he learned his court demeanor from some of the Black guys he played against as a kid at the local hotel in French Lick. Seems like he talked crap just to make the game more interesting.
I DON'T KNOW THEY SAY IT WASN'T ATHLETIC DO YOU SEE THESE SPINS AND TWISTS AND STUFF WHILE HE'S DRIBBLING THEY SAY HE WASN'T THAT FAST BUT I DON'T SEE NOBODY CATCHING HIM THEY SAY YOU COULDN'T JUMP BUT HE'S DUNKING ON EVERYBODY I THINK IT JUST LOOKED LIKE HE WASN'T FAST AND LOOKED LIKE HE WASN'T ATHLETIC BUT HE'S DOING SOME CRAZY S*** OUT THERE
Being a fan in the 70's, 80's, I cant stomach todays creampuff, no defense, guys who care more about stats, $, than winning. You drove the hole back then, you did so at risk of your career.
Larry Legend Bird, what else can you say about this Legend this MAN? Other than this, "DON'T PUT NO WHITE BOY ON ME!"😂 That's the Truth! Larry Bird was and Will Always Be One of, "THE GREATEST PLAYERS TO EVER LACE EM'UP AND STEP ON A BASKETBALL COURT AND DOMINATE AN ENTIRE OPPONENTS TEAM!" THAT IS HOW F×CKING GOOD, "LARRY LEGEND BIRD "WAS AS A BASKETBALL PLAYER!👏👍 ENOUGH SAID!!!✌️
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I had the privilege of see Larry play in college then into the pro's and saw him play against the best of the era and I can't think of any player that was better than Larry. He truly is Larry Legend.
Magic and Bird made the NBA exciting to watch.
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE *TRUE* GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️
The thing that amazes me is how he played every game like it was the only thing that mattered. Diving after balls and abusing his body when the game didn’t matter and it was regular season. Besides the brain it was the heart. He would also fight anyone. Used to run 10 miles after games. He maximized everything he had and gave it every ounce he had. And today they do time management?
I watched Gretzky here in Edmonton in the early and middle 80s. He has said " i never took a night off because hard working people came to see me and i didn't want to dissapoint them" same as Larry, legends.
I second what Magic Said!!
Larry-the GOAT
You are watching what greatness is all about!
Lakers fan here. Celtics-Lakers match ups were the best! In a tight game, seconds to go, you FEARED that Bird was going to get the ball. I used to watch the clock as the Celtics brought the ball down court, I would think "Bird is gonna shoot and score, that will leave 4.3 seconds on the clock..." You assumed he would make it since he did 99% of the time.
A magician and a savont... Legend and prolly the true GOAT.
My favorite players? Bird and Hakeem.
The only person stopping Bird? Bird. He injured his hand in '85 Conference Finals and his back a few years later. GOAT career? It's Mj. Taking the last shot in any game? MJ and Bird. That's it.
They can tell you this guy is the best and that guy's the best but I'm going to tell you I seen Larry Bird play his whole career and there was nobody as good as him on the basketball court
Bird and Magic did make the NBA better.
No amount of physical advantages can beat a genius like Larry Bird. He would do the exact same thing against today’s players & leave them with their jaws dropped to the floor.
Larry Bird was another breed it is all about the Will. He made himself into a Force.
My dad worked at Stop and Shop bakery next to the old Garden… let the players park in their spots, used to let us in the back door for free games. Best part of my childhood!
This is one of the reasons why Larry Bird is one of my favorite players. Now, don't get me wrong, l like Michael Jordan too but Larry Bird always looked like he never missed a shot. As a matter of fact, when he played on the 1992 Olympic Dream Team basketball team, l don't think he missed a single shot during that whole series. I'm not talking about in just one single game; I'm talking about in all those games when he would be put in the game. At least l don't remember seeing him missing any.
Note the ADMISSION of an NBA player who CLEARLY STATES BLACK PLAYERS WERE PREJUDICED against a White LARRY BIRD at first encountering am master of all tools but, speed .... and he made you look bad .... NO DOUBT - a lesson hard learned. GBjj
He never let his teammates get back on defense while he stood there crying to the refs. Larry was no cry baby, or excuse maker. He was a team leader and made his teammates better. LeBron is way back, behind Bird
Be like water my friend ❤
Larry Legend last name Clutch
People never mention one of the things that made bird unguardable was his shot release. It was behind his head. I never saw his shot blocked in his entire career. Almost impossible.
Not only was Larry 6’9” but the league was a lot smaller then. Seven footers were rare and generally not very skilled. His size / skill combo was incredible.
These ultimate competitors, the alpha dogs of the NBA when the NBA was (in my opinion) the best, have the utmost respect for Bird. Larry said that he learned his court demeanor from some of the Black guys he played against as a kid at the local hotel in French Lick. Seems like he talked crap just to make the game more interesting.
Yup. They accepted him and were formative in shaping his skills and court demeanor.
Truer words were never spoken than the last ones of Magic (Ervin) Johnson.
No one loves larry like magic loves larry
Magic was my second favorite player of all time. Any guesses who my number one was???
You had video game didnt ya? I wonder what that goes for now?
I DON'T KNOW THEY SAY IT WASN'T ATHLETIC DO YOU SEE THESE SPINS AND TWISTS AND STUFF WHILE HE'S DRIBBLING THEY SAY HE WASN'T THAT FAST BUT I DON'T SEE NOBODY CATCHING HIM THEY SAY YOU COULDN'T JUMP BUT HE'S DUNKING ON EVERYBODY I THINK IT JUST LOOKED LIKE HE WASN'T FAST AND LOOKED LIKE HE WASN'T ATHLETIC BUT HE'S DOING SOME CRAZY S*** OUT THERE
Being a fan in the 70's, 80's, I cant stomach todays creampuff, no defense, guys who care more about stats, $, than winning. You drove the hole back then, you did so at risk of your career.
GOAT
With all the stories you have heard about Bird from the players who played against him - they are all.... watered... down.
Stupid music. Blocked.
Larry Legend Bird, what else can you say about this Legend this MAN?
Other than this, "DON'T PUT NO WHITE BOY ON ME!"😂 That's the Truth!
Larry Bird was and Will Always Be One of, "THE GREATEST PLAYERS TO EVER LACE EM'UP AND STEP ON A BASKETBALL COURT AND DOMINATE AN ENTIRE OPPONENTS TEAM!" THAT IS HOW F×CKING GOOD, "LARRY LEGEND BIRD "WAS AS A BASKETBALL PLAYER!👏👍
ENOUGH SAID!!!✌️