The real goat. Bird is the most complete player in the history of the sport.
@paulsullivan1650
3 ай бұрын
That my friend, is an absolute fact!
@wordnerd2005
3 ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to witness his greatness. With Walton's passing I thought back to 86 against Houston. An aging Walton and Bird playing together was the best two man game I ever witnessed.
@Breeder333
3 ай бұрын
I watched the left hand game in Portland at the Coliseum. It was amazing for a little kid to see his favorite player just roast that blazer team and they were talented.
@themeparkamusement2214
3 ай бұрын
could not play defense, Dominic Wilkins abused him on a regular bases.
@paulsullivan1650
3 ай бұрын
@themeparkamusement2214 That's where you're wrong Mr. Amusement! Larry Bird made 3 NBA All-Defensive Teams. You don't do that without any defensive talent. Plus, Bird's defense was never flashy, but he got the job done. He was great at disrupting the flow of the offense which would lead to turnovers on the other team.
@leodrosia4369
4 ай бұрын
Celtic fan here, thank u larry for being the absolute best ....still my all time fave player in any sport
@N7CAL
3 ай бұрын
Im 62, and a Lakers fan. Even back in the day, I respected this arch rival to my team like no other. Hated the losses, loved the player
@GeorgiZhukov33
3 ай бұрын
Same here!
@anthonyb33
3 ай бұрын
Same here.
@DaveL517
3 ай бұрын
One of my best moves ever= buying a season ticket to Celtics for Larry’s first year. Ticket cost per game $6. Kept this ticket until Larry’s retirement. Love watching replays on You Tube. Never gets old. Now ticket prices $150. Sorry Tatum and Brown you guys are good but not the same as Bird, McHale, Parrish, Walton etc
@crotdacrude
3 ай бұрын
Bird is the Word! Most humble, hardworking superstar of all time. It was an honor to watch him play. All the best Larry Legend!
@wordnerd2005
3 ай бұрын
Larry doesn't know me , but I love Larry Legend.
@antonioalexandercastro3520
4 ай бұрын
He doesn't talk a lot of what he did, but those of us who saw him play knows HE IS THE MAN. He lets his plays do the talking and when he was done, he didn't say a lot about his playing days unless he was asked or was provoked. Classy guy, generous with his compliments and praise for his teammates and opponents. A real treasure.
@davidfaxon3336
3 ай бұрын
Larry was bound to be loved in Indiana, and Boston. However he became loved by all. He respects the game, and his people. One of the biggest things that earned him a lot more respect, and love was how he hamdled the Magic Johnson HIV diagnosis. He never turned his back on him. A man of respect
@ieronimo18
3 ай бұрын
We were so spoiled here in Massachusetts to have Larry do his thing with the Celtics for many years. Larry never disappointed us!
@gabeandnanagaming2721
3 ай бұрын
My husband was a huge Larry Bird fan. Every televised game he was there watching it. Unbeknownst to me he was teaching our 15 mth old son the starting lineup. He called me in the room and started asking my son "Where is Larry Bird, Where is Dennis Johnson, Kevin McHale etc. One by one my son went up to the tv and accurately pointed to each player. We are all Celtic fans and are hoping they bring home the championship trophy. Larry Bird, you gave my family great memories in front of that tv set cheering you on every game. Thank you for what you did for the game and the legacy you left behind.
@gabeandnanagaming2721
3 ай бұрын
Another story, sorry. When Larry Bird speaks of his son and his friends playing with and ultimately destroying his prized basketball,brings back a memory of my brother who was a big Roberto Clemente fan.He received a signed ball by him from my uncle who use to go to spring training in Florida where he resided. So one day they went to the field where they would just play pick up games and he brought along his signed ball because they had no ball to play with. Long story short, someone hit the ball into the woods never to be found. That was one day, his family and friends would never let him forget.
@MattMc33
3 ай бұрын
The best player I ever saw. Was the thrill of a lifetime to get to see him play at the old Boston Garden in 1990, me coming all the way from Sydney Australia. It was a pilgrimage, to be honest. And he didn’t disappoint. Legend. My all-time favorite athlete, in any sport. Can’t wait to get to Terre Haute some day and see the museum.
@ChristopherRobinson-l5v
3 ай бұрын
I’m a life long Boston fan boy who became fully cognizant as a human in the year 1984. MJ is the most complete basketball player ever. Let’s be real.
@joekoule
3 ай бұрын
Start a team..Bird
@ChristopherRobinson-l5v
3 ай бұрын
@@joekoule no. MJ. Stop it.
@tipsythefedora
3 ай бұрын
"I'm proud to be a small part of it..." Pretty much sums up Larry Legend right there.
@susanfabian6234
3 ай бұрын
A great career deserves a museum. Blessed to have seen the best!❤🙏💐
@Breeder333
3 ай бұрын
This man has affected every bit of my life because I worked as hard as I could when I was a kid because he said that’s what winners do. It became who I am and I’m thankful for it. Congratulations on the museum Mr bird may generations marvel at your abilities, achievements, dedication , and sacrifices you’ve made to the game. A fine example you’ve set
@awaketoliberty
3 ай бұрын
As a grade school kid in the 80s in Massachusetts, Larry Bird is a hero to me and truly a Legend that deserves total respect. Thank you for being you, Larry, the humble and hard-working man that lead by example.
@domgdesign299
3 ай бұрын
Larry Legend. Superstar.
@JudyBofill
3 ай бұрын
Larry is a basketball legend
@jeffmantock9927
4 ай бұрын
Much respect for Larry Bird.
@chrisoakley5830
3 ай бұрын
80s Showtime Lakers fan here, back then I hated the Celtics and especially Larry Bird, but have come to respect the heck out of the man. He was a great player and an absolute killer if he wasn't on your team.
@richardpare3538
3 ай бұрын
The '80's battles between the Celtics and the Fakers (🤣) were battles beyond belief, and we loved every second of those games - especially watching Kareem having to suck on an oxygen mask! 🤣🤣 Respected the hell out of the Lakers ,though!
@brianshorey
3 ай бұрын
I grew up in Boston and that Celtic/Lakers rivalry was unparalleled. I love how Larry and Magic came together and built a friendship after the dust settled.
@stevenpatricknorton458
3 ай бұрын
The lakers/ Celtics mid-80s rivalry was the best in sports history. If the Celtics team wasn't the best team in NBA history then it had to be the Lakers. Both teams would sweep the top NBA teams of today playing the man d. Of the 80s or the wnba d. Of today. If they played with today's panzy d. Rules the Lakers/Celtics would win with scores like 180-140. Playing with the prideful d. Of the 80s they would win with scores of 120-80 as today's players would foul out crying and throwing tantrums
@carrolldolson2269
3 ай бұрын
Unreal player & person. I was at the finals in SLC & followed Larry through his Celtics years. He was the consummate professional. God Bless Him.
@areese240z
4 ай бұрын
The Indiana State Bird
@johnwimpey3168
3 ай бұрын
Keeep on going Larry. We need more examples like you.. i’m from the Atlanta Georgia area and now I live in California. But wow, I am looking forward to coming to the museum. It is now on my bucket list.
@michaelmelhase9938
3 ай бұрын
A humble and kind man. Legend as a person let alone player.
@katteehee
3 ай бұрын
Miss the basketball of the 80’s and 90’s
@wordnerd2005
3 ай бұрын
Larry is not only the goat , i have never witnessed a more competitive athlete in any sport.
@Tarmac76
3 ай бұрын
"If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save a game I'd choose Michael Jordan.. If I had to choose a player to take a shot to save my life... I'd take Larry Bird." - Pat Riley
@webvideofan
3 ай бұрын
He’s a class act. 👍🏻
@dutchtea8354
4 ай бұрын
Wish I could have been there. I’d just like to shake his hand and say “Thank you.”
@bostonirish5867
3 ай бұрын
God bless you Larry Joe! I had season tickets back in the 80s and I worked at the garden in the 90s thanx for the memories my man! Whether you were playing or at the garden for an event you always Carried your self like a perfect gentleman!!! Luv you sir!!!!!
@davidsugich362
3 ай бұрын
It wasn't just how hard you played Larry. It is the FACT that you have the most entertaining highlights in basketball history. You are simply the most fun highlights guy to watch! PERIOD! Thank you so much Larry Bird.
@BirdTrump3324
3 ай бұрын
Younger kids, just KZitem Larry Bird, Larry LEGEND Bird was the GREATEST all around player EVER
@UpChuckTheBoogie
3 ай бұрын
The great Larry Bird
@irishgrl
3 ай бұрын
LARRY LEGEND IS A UNICORN AND THE TRUE GOAT!!! 🐐 ☘️
@polyscroll
3 ай бұрын
Larry is a REAL, humble human being first, and a legendary basketball player second. I have an incredible amount of respect for Larry (and Magic) to this day. It's unfortunate that I can't say that about the "so-called" greats of today. I guess i'm just old... lol!
@FKH23577
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr Bird! I'm 62 and man did i enjoy watching you. You among others were my favorite players. You were and still are a joy to watch. So humble and it's obvious that you knew you needed to work hard to get what you have today. Thank you for the memories and yes i watch the videos about you often.
@JenX68
3 ай бұрын
Love Larry! So good to see him!
@GeorgiZhukov33
3 ай бұрын
My #1 all-time sports idol right there. Congratulations Larry on this well-deserved honor. I just finally visited Larry’s statue at ISU last summer; one of the stops on a cross-country road trip with my son. Now I’m going to have to plan my return trip to Terre Haute to check out this museum. So, well done City of Terre Haute. This is definitely going to be a tourism draw; especially for 50+ year old Celtics fans like me who worshipped Larry in the 1980’s. ☘️
@buckminsterfullerene11
3 ай бұрын
Guy was so good, its frightening ☘💚🤍
@3dpooltile829
3 ай бұрын
Class act!!
@NiceBlue101
3 ай бұрын
I’m ready to put him above Magic on the greatest list. You couldn’t go wrong starting a team with either, but Bird could do a little more. Kareem and Worthy, alongside Bird.. forget about it.
@railroad9929
3 ай бұрын
Big Larry Bird fan here. Did anyone notice the two times he referred to the Celtics as the Pacers? First he said that John Havlicek played for the Pacers, then he said that he (Bird) was the first round pick of the Pacers.
@alaska-bornfloridaman
3 ай бұрын
This guy is truly someone for kids to look up to.
@mickeypate6408
3 ай бұрын
My ldol when I was growing up. He will always be the goat.
@richardpare3538
3 ай бұрын
No one was better than Larry. He may not have been that great athletically,but his brain way more than made up for that - he simple made his opponents look stupid.
@jeffreylauzon7630
4 ай бұрын
Thank you legend for what you did for our Celtics, and for making every other hall of fame players look absolutely stupid out on the court. Forever my G.O.A.T.
@wilburkowitz7344
3 ай бұрын
Thought he was announcing his comeback lol
@jamesgeorge7038
3 ай бұрын
Jordan and LeBron will always get greatest all time argument but I would still pick Bird over both of them. He was for 7-8 years the best player in the world and had he not gotten injured would have more titles.
@written12
3 ай бұрын
Certainly, LeBron was not as good as Bird or Magic. Jordan I’d place above Larry or Magic but not by much.
@jfr1907
3 ай бұрын
@@written12 To be top 4 you have to have the killer mentality and results, Bird did.. LeBron does not. Jordan the Goat, but Rushmore is Jordan, Kobe, Bird and soon when he gets a couple rings and at least hits 30, then Luka... All are killers, then after them you sort of hover with Lebron and Hakeem and then sprinkle in Magic, Shaq, Duncan, Kareem and then you get your top ten all time. Duncan and Magic are fluid and there are a few others that can be argued to move them out.
@newerafrican
3 ай бұрын
It never gets old, listening to this guy. He's bright, insightful and humble. I'm sure he never watches these videos or reads the comments, but I hope Larry realizes what a joy he has been for basketball fans of all ages.
@NightOwl-xz5eb
3 ай бұрын
The Fever needs a coach for a couple years, Larry.
@tennesseebrigadeanv1523
3 ай бұрын
ICON
@richspizzaparty
3 ай бұрын
Such a pleasure growing up a kid in Boston and watching this man play. He had a big impact on my attitude and work ethic.
@Broker-in-Maine
3 ай бұрын
A class act..a genuine man, a basketball legend, and an NBA icon. Thank you thank you thank you for being our Celtics hero. You brought many years of joy to my life and countless sports fans. So great to see you enjoying the day…. Green forever Larry Legend
@andresalderete
3 ай бұрын
The only white dude that can walk in a bad black hood with no problem....and probably all dudes would ask him for an autograph
@alaska-bornfloridaman
3 ай бұрын
What does that say about black neighborhoods?
@Once_in_a_Lifetime
3 ай бұрын
Only after he retired, not while playing as Steven A Smith suggested. Steven was probably thinking he was praising Larry but it said more about the state of black neighborhoods then and even now!
@MariMari-er9ro
3 ай бұрын
Bird is the man !! From Springfield, MA
@litgplayer
3 ай бұрын
Thankyou Larry
@przemekwajda8810
3 ай бұрын
Larry always speaks about other people with respect - that's striking! Listening to Larry answering questions, sharing his thoughts on something you can right away say that he is a humble, decent and wise guy. And genuine. As one of his former teammates (Robert Parish, as far as I remember) said, Larry never put a blame on his teammates when something went wrong and never bullied and humiliated them. That's what you call class.
@davidpeters3857
3 ай бұрын
❤ & ✊ Larry Legend
@TXprimeFishing13
3 ай бұрын
Larry Legend 💪🏼 Larry is blessed with GOD given talent and he is staying humble!!!
@thedailyridge863
3 ай бұрын
Legend!
@wrigley8225
3 ай бұрын
The woman states the criteria before asking a question, which the FIRST person neglects 😂😂
@robertmann8177
3 ай бұрын
what a amazing player for a guy who was slow and couldnt jump what a joy it was to watch him and bill walton playing together
@bb.cute.channel
3 ай бұрын
Larry Bird spoke very eloquently. Who knew he is the King of Trash Talkers! 😂😂😂😂
@GuyHall-g6m
3 ай бұрын
What a humble, humble man, Larry you stated you put your heart and soul into basketball and it worked out for you what a understatement comment it made you a legend not great a legend tuely.
@tricia3114
3 ай бұрын
My Goat.
@6855mike
3 ай бұрын
Larry has said on many occasions that MJ was the greatest.
@paulsullivan1650
3 ай бұрын
OK, Let's get something straight here. Larry Joe Bird is without a doubt, the greatest "All-Around" basketball 🏀 player the NBA has ever seen. And it's not even close! And Larry, if by chance you ever read this, I know you beg to differ but you and Magic did save professional basketball and the NBA! I was born and raised in Cambridge, Ma. just across the Charles River from Boston. I used to go to as many Celtics games as I possibly could. I didn't have ticket money most of the time, but I knew a security guard at the old Garden, and he used to open the fire door way up high on the back of the building for me and my friends. There was that big fire escape that ran up the entire wall to that firedoor. We'd knock, and my buddy would let us in. Man, I saw some great players and great games. Before Larry was signed with us, my favorite players were John Havlicek and Dave Cowens. Those were great teams. I was at that triple overtime game against the Phoenix Suns 128-126 to win the Championship in 1976. But then when that era was over, a kid I'd been following in the newspapers from unheard of Indiana State University, was being mentioned a lot. I finally got to see him play in his last year with ISU when they went against Magic and Michigan State. But the first game I watched with Larry was the one against DePaul. The rest was pure, fantastic NBA history!
@johnwillard6198
3 ай бұрын
I wasn’t a huge fan back in the day , I should’ve been and am now .
@woah.one89
3 ай бұрын
Larry Legend
@kurtmadison9517
3 ай бұрын
Bird always for the win!
@danacarter4793
3 ай бұрын
Bird 🐦 gen X here ive been watching you since i was 9 ,(in 1979) we HAVE not stopped being your biggest fan or keeping up with you and we NEVER will #LB33 🐦💚🏀 in fact we chime in on yt on the regular to educate a younger generation, (i look to them for knowledge on tech stuff ,it all works out 😂 )
@josephhiggins7216
3 ай бұрын
I would have loved for that team to have won more championships, too. That 1986 Celtic team was magic on a basketball court. Best single season team I ever saw.
@regisandrews2124
3 ай бұрын
Class !
@bb.cute.channel
3 ай бұрын
Larry Bird is the GOAT!!!! ❤❤❤❤
@robertnelson3018
3 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him play up close live at the H.H.H. Metrodome the first year of the T-Wolves. The Wolves set the NBA attendance record that year.
@robertnelson3018
3 ай бұрын
Larry mentioned John Havlicek. I was lucky enough to see him live too against the Lakers at the Forum in L.A. in 1976.
@acitoneroyal6002
3 ай бұрын
Larry legend!!
@jdzspace33
3 ай бұрын
I don't care what the talking heads try to say. This man is the greatest small forward to ever play the game. And one of the top 3 best players of all-time.
@andrewskokna9760
3 ай бұрын
This guy did it all the true goat hands down and of argument. Sorry MJ
@ReShaunGroomes
3 ай бұрын
GOAT!
@minnesotafats8140
3 ай бұрын
I need to make the pilgrimage to Indiana to pay my respect to the shrine of Larry Legend
@drbobperkins
3 ай бұрын
Larry the Legend! No one in his class
@PapaG603
3 ай бұрын
Id love to visit this place. I don't even want to research it just so I can enjoy it when I make it there.
@LawrenceAugust_
3 ай бұрын
9:54 "A guy named John Havlicek used to play for the Pacers"... C'mon, Larry! lol
@albertbergeron2647
3 ай бұрын
There are a lot of old guys wearing your jersey too. The ones your age
@mattesyl33
3 ай бұрын
If there was ever a playing style that I would want every player on my team emulating, it would be that of Larry Bird. The only thing I would change is the willingness to PAY SOMEONE ELSE to redo their Momma's driveway. 😅. That injury would have placed most other men on disability for life. Larry Joe went on to dominate the NBA! ☘️ 33 💚... a living LEGEND.
@ladhurothalwedel9465
3 ай бұрын
A top 10 player of all time
@Rozzie1960s
3 ай бұрын
"Put my heart & soul in the game", is why you are a Legend Larry. Boston native born & raised 70yrs. Thanks for the incredible memories. God Bless. 💚🏀☘️✝️🙏🕯️🇺🇲
@37center
3 ай бұрын
I'll always wish he'd'a hit that last-second desperation shot from the corner to beat LA in Game 4 1987. He mentioned in the video above, he thought they could'a/should'a won one more Championship. Ohhhh, that shot hit the back of the rim and out! Years later, I heard Boston fans comment who were at that game ... they ASSUMED it'd go in! My Heart Sank too. No disrespect, it was impossible, with lest than 2-seconds, amazing he even came close. But remember that series, McHale and Parrish both hurt and ... no Len Bias! DAMN I imagine in a parallel universe that shot goes in and all the Lakers just collapse.
@johnbierma9834
3 ай бұрын
What a guy👍‼️
@tonywhite7083
3 ай бұрын
The best pkayer the last 50 years😊
@opie3615
3 ай бұрын
At least Larry is sane enough not to have questions written out beforehand, like we know who.
@oaboxer
3 ай бұрын
Great role model, not just for sports
@shaunshayladenny2318
3 ай бұрын
Love this guy
@larrysquires8659
3 ай бұрын
Not one mention of his rivalry /friendship with Magic Johnson .
@ZorroDeChicago
3 ай бұрын
GOAT
@MP-tf7cc
4 ай бұрын
What's the occasion for this press conference?
@PInk77W1
3 ай бұрын
I guess they are opening a Larry Bird Museum
@ericarogers7733
3 ай бұрын
Boston is the luckiest city in the US and Im glad im part of it
@brettnivinski8421
3 ай бұрын
Dr William Brett
@Donald-my3oo
3 ай бұрын
Save the WNBA, Become the FEVER coach
@NemohHoes
3 ай бұрын
larry bird is better than michal jordan
@thrillho72
3 ай бұрын
Hillbilly Goat
@almatsas351
3 ай бұрын
LJB IS AN AMERICAN HERO !!!
@Youve_GotABeard
3 ай бұрын
One of my lifelong heroes. Thank you, Larry!
@donniehenderson1916
3 ай бұрын
The greatest all around player in the history of the nba and Magic was close behind. Period!
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