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DJ gets lost in the shuffle, and it's an absolute crime. He was a great player before he joined the Celtics.

I disagree, it was still a relatively uncontested lay-up. The steal was a great hustle play by a superstar after he missed a game winning shot.

Then Daly not calling a TO to set up the inbounds was a bad decision.

John havlichek steal 1960s nba basketball

Larry Bird has always said that the best player he ever played with was DJ.

❤️ 1980s nba basketball

Yea, also Defense effort. Traveling, double dribble, caring the ball called. Hard inside play and drives to the basket with bodies in lanes trying to stop. The NBA now is boring and stinks...

I dunno, Laimbeer flopped a little bit when Parish punched him in the face

​@@untexan 😂😂😂😂

Yes because that fraud LeBron James wasn't in the league the competition then was real.

@Sheha Nagaraj you totally forgot lebron James I'm not a fan of his but his basketball skills are undeniable

@Sheha Nagaraj personality has nothing to do with on court production and therefore it doesn't matter he is undeniably among the greatest in all around players

@Sheha Nagaraj your opinion is yours. But I like facts and the statistical facts in just about every way prove otherwise. Not to mention the facts of eye tests and accolades

Injuries late 1980s (Larry bird )

@@shehanagaraj1063 you are by far the biggest fricking re*ard on youtube talking about basketball jesus christ never talk ball again my goodness.

"Heroes are remembered but legends never die." The Great Bambino

@@Kingeptacon the more you look at the quote, the less meaning it has, like a Yogi Berra quote. "Heroes are remembered". fine, "BUT legends never die" . ??? No difference. But what? That also means, simply that legends (the stories) are also not forgotten. Are remembered . Unless he meant the more vernacular use of "legend", referring to the hero, and not the story. But it doesn't matter. It makes no sense, either way, because, heroes do die. Not very deep. Also, wrong on all accounts. All heroes and legends are eventually forgotten. But I didn't get a good grade in baseball poetry so, what do i know? At least you gave us the correct quote.

@@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out I might be butchering this explanation but here goes. I think he means that heroes are remembered in the short term. As in they’ll be remembered for a generation or two and then kind of fade out. Whereas legends will be passed down for generations to come because of how grandiose their career and/or life was. For example, a firefighter that saves a little girl from a burning window is a hero. But after everybody that was involved dies off he’ll be forgotten because the story was only contained locally. But say, an iconic sports figure that touched millions of lives who had a much broader reach that had an exponentially greater impact on society will be remembered for far longer.

@@Kingeptacon don't give up your day job. Please tell me you're NOT a butcher🤣 because your analogy is spot on.

Robert Parish deserve a lot credit for being a warrior with a messed up ankle. Today's players always talking about easier schedules and they couldn't fathom playing through something like that.

Bird was far more athletic than folks gave him credit for. He was second NBA defensive team for several years. Gotta have some athleticism to do that.

Larry Bird was the best basketball player in NBA history. Not Jordan

Respectfully not the goat, not top 10

Thats legal in the 80s. Like rollerblade and ice hockey. Thats thd old NBA unlike todays cry baby NBA

full sender thank the refs😂

full sender and yet he got suspended, but I guess that’s legal in the 80’s.

Wow they was scared of Robert !!

#NoFoul

Yeah man, he could have easily missed that layup. His actions were equally as impressive as Bird's steal, in my opinion. Perfect 1-2 punch.

Not just amazing that DJ made the shot but what was amazing was that he moving towards the basket BEFORE Larry had the ball!!

@@patriciamccormick9321 INSTINCT he just knew'

Those two were psychic. I've always loved Walton's sheer joy at the play. He shared the same kind of connection with Bird.

DJ could have stayed right where he was because he was wide open at that time, and if he had taken the shot, it would have been about a 10-footer. But, a layup is even better. Great awareness and reaction to the steal!

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Well said. This team had FOUR future Hall of Famers (Thomas, Dumars, Dantley, Rodman). They were just an anomaly in how they were built, but people act like they were the 2004 Pistons when in reality, they could (and did) play fast, they scored well over 100 points a game, and they were efficient offensively.

They were great but Isaiah and Lamebeer are two of the most idiotic players in league history and Rodman is an embarrassment to humanity. Their unlikeability factors in.

@@MaximusWolfe - I feel bad for u

@@danoneall4013 why? Truth hurts?

@@marykuettner752 - what truth was there? Facts disagree and they don't care about your emotional feelings.

Danny Ainge, anyone? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FVS1WFESXRI.html

Bird ran at lamebeir to cover him because he was open and unguarded, ,Zeek didn't even see brid running at lamebeir lol. Zeek never inbounds which is funny he thought he could do it and choked

Your synopsis is wrong! It was very fluid when the ball was lost out of bounds and then with the attempted quick in-bounds by Isaiah. There was indeed some confusion, because guys were out of position and attempting to get back into position. Everybody figured a time out would be called as well but that didn't occur. So, two Pistons broke toward the other end after the ball was lost out of bounds. McHale actually made the mistake by following them and coming off Lambeer. This is what caused the confusion because it left D.J. to cover Lambeer which was a mismatch. That's why D.J. glances back, as he is looking for McHale who is nowhere near the play; so D.J.'s focus then goes back toward the ball. McHale was appealing to a line judge, he wasn't directing D.J. Bird initially covered Dumars but he broke toward the ball when he saw Isaiah passing to the open Lambeer. When Bird came off Dumars, D.J. started to move toward Dumars to cover. However, when D.J. saw Bird steal the ball he immediately broke toward the basket, as did Dumars. All of this occurred within a split second. Dumars was one of the best defenders and he actually got to the point quicker than D.J. but his block attempt failed when D.J. leaned under it and made the under hand layup. The rest is history. The game would have been over had Isaiah simply called time out or had he thrown the ball to the other end for the in-bounds pass. D.J. and Bird were simply fast thinkers and both of them reacted instantly to defend and then to steal the game away. Unbelievable play.

I'll agree with u on a good play but u obviously don't hoop cuz anyone n this time & age knows we 2 smart quicker & skilled 4 that nursery rhyme play😄🤦🏽‍♂️

Cause it's risky af and very situational

The HOWARD Thats a trick play bro. It’s like a football switch where the wr throws it to the qb, has nothing to do with athleticism and speed, has everything to do with being at the right place at the right time

The HOWARD how much of an ego do you need to have for that lmao It’s just an entry pass and if anything you see that less nowadays Get a bucket however you can

fabian Heilbron Ha! Bra U crazy as hell if u think that with trying 2 compare B-Ball 2 a option type play🙄🤦🏽‍♂️ Last time I check in basketball everyone can handle the rock & in football yo center won't b doing 2 much extra but blocking & hiking the ball damn sure no Center option trick play

I still wish they would show the scoreboard at all times

Score bug was a marked improvement though.

Yeah the best game in the NBA history. Honestly, I don't know why, I think the Celtics-Piston playoffs game are more exciting than the Magic-Kareem_Worthy Lakers vs Bird Celtics.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XG2gKxin-SQ.html Funniest Jordan clip EVER

I've been emailing NBA for these games ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FVS1WFESXRI.html

What you mean ? It’s The craziest .

@@erichan6985gotta remember or if I’m too old please research "Havlicek stole the ball! It’s over!"

You can argue Bird is on the same level or slightly better than Lebron or other greats curently. Bird the type of player who would be the best player in this current NBA generation with his skill set. Can do it all.

I'm waiting for the controversy

That's not a particularly controversial opinion

Considering he not athletically talented compared to the other greats

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Shooting slump? Bird had 36 points in this game. Not to mention his 12 rebounds and 9 assists. The incredible game winning steal & assist to DJ is the icing on the cake and a history making type play.

Cause offense aint so good back then. Compare plays back to now.

Bias would have brought much needed athleticism to that team.

ankle injuries never helped

It's heartbreaking to think about how great those late 80s and early 90s Celtics teams would have been, with Bias added to that lineup.

The Lakers manhandled the Celtics at the Forum. Be grateful it wasn't a sweep.

The 1976 Phoenix Suns

Injuries late 1980s ( Larry bird)

Even I have better hair than Larry

Riese 1979 I feel like even thought athleticism has increased IQ and skill has decreased over the years

@@itskjj_ nah

@@itskjj_ that's so true

Oh, absolutely. Especially when I hear Mark Jackson's "Mama, there goes that man" for 3035 time.

I wasn't even bprn then and i know the legend of Microwave Vinny

Injuries late 1980s( Larry bird )

He didn't lose that much sleep, still ended up beating boston and won 2 rings lol

@@pistolnowood2044 Detroit should have won in 1988 also. The Bias ref Calls “phantom foul” and crowd interrupting during Game 7

It was Pistons responsibility to call time out, not Bird. WTF are you talking about.

​@@pistolnowood2044 Zeek is a butthurt little turd. He's still crying about MJ who owned him pick up games in Chicago when MJ was still in college and Zeek was the man. Zeek got shut down repeatedly and that started his hatred towards MJ that's never ended. Zeek still can't stop crying about MJ this or that. I'm glad he choked and gave bird the infamous steal.

Celtics had used their last time out after Isiah made what would be the Pistons final basket 1:50:38

That's where Detroit messed up. They could have called a time out and then in-bounded. I watched the entire game live (Boston was my team) and this was one of the greatest sports plays ever. I was staying with my pregnant sister while her husband was out of town, and all I could do was jump up and down like crazy. I couldn't scream because she was sleeping. I'll never forget it.

Yup. All while the Lakers were resting in the sun after going thru an inferior Western Conference. 82, 85, and 87 Lakers were lucky because they faced a much better team each year in the finals that had just finished a war with their opponent in the ECF.

I mean they needed to add nba champion & finals mvp DJ

Celtics we’re essentially a super team lol

Boston has a legendary frontcourt (one of, if not THE best of all-time) and 4 members of the starting lineup are Hall of Famers. No superteam tho

waiting for the unpopular part

I would put Bill Russell over him, but maybe that's just me

Easy

Joshua Muench yeah it’s hard to pick between Bird and Russell, they’re both legendary

Exactly

LOL! Bird underrated ? by who ? snot-nosed kids ? He's HOF and one of the greatest to ever play the game. Underrated. Fucks sake.

NO, it's pAuL pIeRcE

John Havlicheck, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell

Bill Russell

@@nu._.n00 bird >>

I hated Magic and the Lakers and I know now how great Magic and Kareem were.

LMAO

As a Lakers fan, I always hated Boston and especially Larry Bird. They were so damn good, and they made life tough for the Lakers; as history shows they were a great rivalry and we all learned to respect each other. But this particular game, and how it finished, has got to still--even after the Championships Detroit won--hurt a Piston's fan like salt on an open wound. The greatest clutch steal/pass/make of all time IMO.

You guys both make good points...

I was exactly the same

If your referring to Labron James As number 1 no disrespect but give me bird all day especially if the games on the line or a free throw needs to be made

That’s true but I also think Larry bird is seriously underrated on the defensive end

Perhaps the best court vision of all time always one step ahead and always disruptive

For sure no slight on labron because if he had one half the championships he has played in we would not even be having this conversation

Correction “won”

This game was on TNT which was a cable station. Cable television pictures were and are very good. This game wasn't watched with an antenna on top of your house or with rabbit ears.

@@dmichael100I agree, except it was TBS.

Interesting you requested Celtics Heat 2010 game 4. I was at this game. Celtics were ready to sweep Heat until D Wade decided to become god.