REACTING TO Larry Bird STORIES that prove he's the BEST TRASH TALKER 

I'm not much on these "reaction" videos, but I do like a few who do them. This dude does a good production. He is articulate, knowledgeable and enthused, but doesn't over react. If a "reactor" puts the video of the player's highlights in a small corner of his video and he himself is full screen, I don't even watch it. I like the way this one was done.

All you have to know is what James Worthy said. Worthy has said more than once that he would rather guard Micheal Jordan instead of Larry Bird. Worthy said MJ made you look slow but Bird made you look stupid.

Yep, even Michael Jordan would defend the honor of Larry Bird by the end of Bird's career. When the Dream Team was put together, a journalist interviewing Jordan said he saw Bird as a symbolic choice for the team. (referencing Bird's age and physical condition not being what it used to be.) This pissed off Jordan and he said to him: "I don't care how old or in pain Larry Bird is, you name me a forward in this league who's not already on the team who can rebound, throw the outlet pass to get a break going, shoot the three-pointer, play in the half-court and has the presence of Bird!"

I believe that even MJ acknowledges Bird as the trash talking goat

The only player ever to get an entire opposing team to jump up and cheer for his greatness! Also the only guy to ever call out exactly what he's going to do TO YOUR FACE and then successfully do it. over and over and over again, like hes playing pool.

I think my favorite Bird comment from a player was from one of the Indiana players when Bird was an executive with the team. He was talking about how Bird just calmly walked on the court during practice, shot 10 long threes in a row and walks off.

Larry Bird was until recently, very underrated part of it is Larry knew how good he was and it was not good enough in his opinion, he was selfless in promoting his teammates and I only cared about the win. He never cared about stats or personal accolades. I rate Larry higher on my top 10 than MJ, simply because he used his team better than MJ to win. When you realize that Larry could take shots and make them but didn't so his teammates were involved and couple that with just how messed up he was physically. Bird is on another level. As for you, I appreciate that you acknowledged how much Larry Bird reaction videos shifted your view on him. You really have to watch a lot of Larry Bird videos to unravel why he was so good. People now don't believe it in one or even ten videos, there are still people who don't see why he is even in someone's top ten, much less in as the GOAT conversation. With Larry, you have to work for it.

As I suggested in another comment, watch a whole game and see everything Bird does. Then watch it again and just watch him passing. Just the passes... no look, behind the back, bounce passes through the legs, touch passes, the give and goes to another player... Unbelievable. Keep up the good work, brah.

The way Larry closed games with the ultimate kind of authority was really superhuman.

Larry and Mike are the two guys you did NOT want to trash talk or taunt.

Crazy to think he did most of his damage on an extremely messed up back too

I had that same thought but then you hear everyone saying the same thing and it's like, "they can't all be lying." Yeah, that's exactly my thoughts too.

I am old enough to be a Jordan stan / young enough to be a Lebron stan. I was once one of each. But now I'm a straight up Bird/Magic guy because of how much they changed everything in the league in part, but mostly because they were both so damn good and TOUGH which is hard to find anymore.

Larry Legend = the GOAT

When magic gave his jersey to Larry. Everytime I see it I tear up. That is respect earned in competition from another great.plus true friendship.

I Love that, when he said that his trash talk wasn’t vulgar

I grew up watching Bird and Magic. They were my favorite players. Larry is why I became a Celtics fan. Then there was Reggie Miller, Allen Iverson…

Watching Magic talk to Bird was touching. I was lucky to grow up watching that era of the NBA. Great vid.

I think it was Kareem who said that Larry Bird was playing chess while they played checkers.

The thing they don't mention about the game in New Orleans vs. Atlanta with The Hawks bench laughing is, Bird sets The Celtics scoring record with 60! 9 days earlier McHale had set the record @ 56 besting Larry's 53 set in ' 83. When McHale came out with a few minutes left, Bird smiled and said that he should stay in and get 60, because someone is going to put up more than 56! Lol

Larry’s basketball IQ was off the charts!!

Mike’s smile and head shake are legendary

8:50 Birds just out there doing side quests at that point

A winner, tough, humble, brutally honest 👏

You were spot on, when talking about Larry's trash talking, cause Bird either broke a player down, or forced an opponent to be a better player, & it was the strength of the player, which way they were affected.......that was just a part of who Bird was 😊

Happy Birthday today to Larry Legend ❤

You know what they say....Winners always want the ball when the game is on the line!

I grew up on MJ and he was my favorite player and I had always considered him the GOAT until very recently. The more Larry Bird videos I watch, the more I think Bird was the GOAT and MJ is second. MJ was extremely athletic and that is a lot of what propelled him to his greatness. Bird, however, wasn't. Bird beat people with his knowledge of the game of Basketball. He outsmarted people and was able to predict what other players were going to do. Bird's knowledge of basketball is why he ended up as a Coach of the Year and as Executive of the Year for the Pacers. That, in itself, shows that he has a mind for the game of basketball possibly only rivaled by Pat Riley.

Michael never beat Larry in the playoffs with a 0-6 record. Michael scored 49 points in one game and the next game was 63 and still lost

I grew up watching Larry Bird and he was the Best Ever seen that didn't have any remarkable talent but he DOMINATED the League. All of Larry Bird life he was told that he hasn't played anyone yet. But when he comes into the League and by the 4th game of his career he said he was disappointed in what he was being told. And wanted to challenge himself by telling the opposition what he's going to do and then he does it on the person. I never seen anything on the TV except for the Doctor J fight and Kareem and the X Man. I'm just amazed that he was doing it but it was never noticed by people who was watching the TV.

Fun facts to know about Bird....Jordan was 0-6 vs Bird in playoffs.....Boston won only 29 games year before Bird got there he turned them around his rookie year and they won 62 games (with no McHale or Parrish yet). Also avg over 10 rebs for career. He won the first THREE 3pt competitions (he only did those 3 so never lost). He made several all-defensive teams & was always in top 5 in steals. Quote from Pat Riley..."If I can pick any player to take the last shot of a game I'm taking Michael Jordan, if I need a player to take the last last to save my life I'm taking Larry Bird."

He was special. His will to win is what made his special and his leadership. He was the best player in the game for about 8 years. Injuries killed him. His will to win is like MJ. Thats a special talent

Larry was every rookies "baptism of fire" or "welcome to the big leagues son"!

Great point you made about Bird's trash talk motivating the strong-minded players and still beating them. Prime example, if you want to talk about strong minded players being at the top of their motivation and still being trampled by Bird: in case you didn't already hear (or see) this, even Jordan, famously competitive and strong minded and, therefore getting his most motivated by Bird's kind of trash talk, didn't get motivated enough, evidently, because he was never able to beat Bird, who even swept him in the playoffs. Jus' sayin'... Also, MJ has said it was from listening to Bird's trash talk that he learned how to trash talk himself.

Michael Jordan has said everything he learned about trash talking he learned from Larry Bird. God bless!

This video repackages a lot of well known material,but the repackaging is so dood, it makes the material interesting again. Thanks for finding it. Great video, great reaction.

I love trash talks that can back it up too

Great Reaction Video. I grew up 10 miles outside of Boston in the 70s and 80s. Bird made everyone around him better: Players, Coaches, Fans, Seat Attendants, Concessions Workers, Garden Crew Members. The level of energy in the old Boston Garden when the Celtics were playing was unlike anything I had ever experienced before or since. One of my favorite memories of that era wasn't even a Celtics victory but it showed how much teams respected each other and how great rivalries were. Game 7 of the 1982 Easter Conference Finals, in the Boston Garden. Philadelphia was ahead with few minutes to go in the game...ahead by too much for the Celtics to recover from. and, realizing the situation, as hard fought as the series was and as hated as the Sixers were to Boston fans, Boston fans in the Garden started chanting, " Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA!" It was just an incredible moment in sports. Lakers ended up winning 4 the Finals 4 games to 2.

I can’t tell you how much respect I have for these guys telling these stories and being true humble athletes. Absolutely love it! You can tell they have so much respect for bird and he earned it. Man that Johnson speech brought a tear to my eye bro lmao.

I enjoy your reactions, thanks for doing Larry. If you want to see footage that you haven't seen before, there's a rare video called Larry Bird, Bird is the word - 15 minutes of Larry Legend. It is exceptional! And so much fun to watch. If you decide to do it, hang in there with the songs, the first one is hard to take, but they progressives get better, lol. And his moves are set to the music. Its so good. Birdgang will respond, its one of our favorites. Hustle, Hustle Hustle.

I was a Lakers/Magic J fan. I saw the showtime Lakers in person multiple times. I hated the Celtics and Bird. But in my older and wiser age now, Bird was the shit. When you hear all of these hall of famers telling these stories about him, you realize how great he truly was.

Hey man, I've been watching basketball reaction videos ever since COVID Bryant. I watch him every day. I'm 63 and I Played and always have loved it. This was the first time I ever really learned something. You brought the a game out in the 3 point shooting contest motivation. Damn that was good dude

I think what’s funny that doesn’t get mentioned often is…he never took off his warmups during the 3-point contest

You commented on why Larry was picking on the rookies so hard made me think of the video Larry welcoming rookies to the NBA told by players and Legends. Its a good one and not too long. Another must-see is Why you never poke Larry Bird about larry and Dominique's shot for shot battle in what is known as the greatest 4th quarter in a game 7 in NBA history and of course oneof the best sports documentaries ever, HBO's Magic and Larry A courtship of Rivals. So e react to it in one shot but most break it up into parts. I'm loving your Larry Bird reactions so have to recommend a few.

Larry Bird could back up his trash talk. Legendary!

If Bird played in this era. He be the best player . Even over Lebron

Jordan and Bird are my top two guys.

I don’t know why more of these highlights don’t include the Celtics jersey that magic had on under his jacket

I don’t remember the exact quote, so I’m paraphrasing here. Pat Riley said that “if the game was on the line, I’d want Jordan to take the shot. But if my LIFE was on the line, I want Bird to take that shot”. The opinions of his contemporaries matter. They also see todays game and still put Bird right there as one of the greatest. That’s an opinion that younger fans have a hard time wrapping their heads around. Thanks for presenting an honest opinion. ✌️

So glad I lived in the 80's Bird vs Magic❤️

I think what you first talked about is all because of one thing! He might have been the smartest player of the game ever!

I've seen a lot of Larry Bird reactions but you are the tops! Thanks Subscribed

Lotta respect..to these guys who give respect...62 year old former marine from south carolina

It’s not really that you can’t react like that on the bench anymore as nobody is is out there talking trash, calling his shots like babe ruth and most importantly backing it up. My favorite and most unique competitor of all time

He filled the whole arena 4 his retirement. No game. Just him...

Easy 1,000,000$, no doubt about it. The tandem that saved the NBA. Two Fierce Competitors, and better yet, two great friend who admire and respect each other

I agree, I truly believe his trash talk was to bring everyones A game

If you haven't seen Larry Bird's 50 Greatest Passes, you need to watch that. It shows his passing skills.

I appreciate you watching my content man!

Bird is simply the real GOAT. best all around player and it’s not that close.

Instead of saying yesteryear players can’t play today , it’s todays players couldn’t play in yesteryear league

Great highlight video. Keep’em coming! Love it!

Great reaction.. Larry Legend.. Keep em coming

I know I already left a comment when I 1st reacted to this video, about 3 months ago, but I enjoyed your reaction so much, that when I came across it again I had to re-watch it, & enjoyed it all over again 😊 You really are a great reactor! Thanks!

One of best reactions I’ve seen.

Larry the Legend was a Chess player. He would tell you what he was gonna do and did it.. Trash talk that backed it up. Playing against the best ever..Respect.

Great commentary bro on a legendary hoopster.

Awesome video reaction, thank you Gabos

Watching this video was really fun! Thanks

Larry was legit... He's seen as a 3, mostly.... I usually played 4, but it was so translatable... You can pass and move as a bigger guy... Def was a role-model

Great commentary to this video. Keep up the good work!

17:20 Larry gets the crown, he gets the throne, he gets the castle, and he gets the queen. He is the GOAT of trash talking - NOT A SINGLE PERSON WHO KNOWS BALL DISPUTES THIS. Best baller of all time, different question.

Bird is forever in my Top 5.

Great reaction!

While attending college Larry's team was playing mine and we heard they had a future all American. So during warm ups we tried to guess which black player he was! Well we were wrong and he beat our league champion team and set our arena scoring record! Great reaction! Peace from Northern Michigan.

All the people that are considered the greatest of all time all call Larry Bird the goat.

Also... think about this... We'll never, NEVER see another "dream team" like we saw in the Olympics. Almost every singly guy on that team is gonna be in the hall of fame.

The only GOAT Bird did it all.

I love your reaction. 😂

He Was Saying It Like It was No Joke!

Him yelling at the opposing coach for putting a white dude on him is my favorite NBA story, and I’ve been watching since 85.

The True G.O.A.T.

Worthy was simply amazing. I grew up in LA. Smooth operator. What he says.. larry is amazing

The Bird's motivation was, he loved basketball. It was his life.

Mike played against Larry too, you don't know about it because Mike was invisible next to Larry. Even though Larry had broken his back earlier in his career, he managed to shut Mike out, twice. I do recall in one interview where he stated that Larry's retirement allowed the Age of Jordan to begin, he couldn't fly with Larry there to shoot him down.

Gonna say something from the Aids Era.. When Magic was diagnosed with HIV.. I remember it as a teenager.. we were all scared of AIDS/HIV back then... so many players didn't even want him on the court.. Larry never backed away.

Bird was playing 3D chess while everyone else was playing checkers.

Bird was the chit. Rooted against him entire career. That led to nothing but frustration. 😂

Larry was an absolute savage 😂 he'd run his mouth the entire game, and he could back up every single word.

there are other trash talking videos but i don't know the names, just keep checking them out great videos

He swept Jordan. Twice. Jordan never beat 🐦

Larry was and will always be on his own level....yelling down and telling you how great his level is.

U laughin at "he talked THROUGH me" for 2 min, had me dyin 😅

Great video Thanks

The greatest all around player ever

Very Nice - Thanks! 😎👍

MJ said Bird taught him how to trash talk. And both Mj and Lebron have Bird in their top 3. As an all-around player I have Larry at #1. Of course, as a defender and points-producer Jordan is #1, but all around, it has to be Larry. That is why I have them as my CO-GOATS. I read somewhere that Bird had Bron's passing, KD's midrange shooting touch, Curry's long range and free throw accuracy, Jokers rebounding skills, Kobe and MJ's killer will, and more clutch than any player in history! It should say they have Birds.

I think it's so funny that Larry said to the opposing teams coach.. don't you have anyone to guard me.. and the coach said no. lmao wow

Before Magic presented this jersey to Larry Bird he gave him a jersey signed by all the lakers players that was at Larry Bird’s retirement ceremony. Larry Legend is GOAT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

You should have seen when he and Magic going head to head...larry said one of the reasons he played so hard was because Magic got the MVP. Priceless