Gary Payton: Larry Bird was a More Vicious Trash Talker than Me (Part 12)

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In the latest clip, Gary Payton acknowledged his legacy as one of the NBA's greatest trash talkers but gave the crown to Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Payton stated that Bird could take trash talk further by telling opposing players what he was going to do on the court and actually deliver on the promise. The legendary point guard claimed Bird is underrated as the three-time league MVP is rarely mentioned in G.O.A.T. conversations. To hear Payton speak on Bird's rivalry with Magic Johnson, check out the above clip.

[dbsti]

When Bird was questioned about why the threw the ball into Laimbeer's face, he said "I was throwing it to the refs but Laimbeer's face blocked it. 😂

[targetegrat]

There is something special about the players in Gary Payton's era. To be considered an all-star in Payton's playing days, your defense had to be solid. I wish it was the same for todays NBA.

[Alivirgo.]

When u walk around asking which 1 of yall gonna come in 2nd??? U know u a bad boy 🤣🤣🤣

[twocents]

Dominique Wilkins said it best a great athlete is gonna give you alot of ooh and ahhs but a great basketball player is gonna beat you every night. That was Bird.

[DR-fdsw]

3 straight mvps at that. Bird was a monster

[keitho]

Larry was a sarcastic straight up no chaser savage. Man he due so much more respect

[coachhbosoccer]

Byron Scott said Bird would tell the Lakers what the Celtics play was during the timeout....
And they still wouldn't be able to stop him
Larry Legend

[charlesking]

In his prime Bird was as good as anybody who ever played the game. 🏀

[mrsmith]

That's the ultimate sign of paying homage When 1 of the greatest trash talkers to ever play the game comes out and says Hey this man Bird was way better of a trash talker than I ever was!

[styner]

I won courtside seats to a Hawks game and just like Gary said Bird would tell them where he was going to shoot from and yell at the Hawks coach to put someone else on him. I hate the Celtics but he earned my respect that night.

[pernellhaynesworth]

Gary Payton and Larry Bird are living legends‼️🏀

[ofishal]

I wish Larry got a whole lot more respect nationally. He gets the utmost respect from coaches and players from his era. He should still be mentioned as one of the greatest more than he is.

[mattjewett]

I smile whenever Gary smiles, he's a gem of a human. One of my favorites from the time he was with the Beavers.

[anthonysmith]

Birds was That Dude. Could do everything!! Freaking Assassin 💪💪💪

[chrisisslick]

Bird does get brought up when the greats are mentioned. Every time you hear magic, you hear bird next because they were like pb and j.

[GrupoPatronTV]

Man… I love Gary Payton so much! What a legend! (And I agree… Bird is never mentioned in the conversation of all time greats… and the dude dominated!)

[Michael.Miles]

Underrated athlete + supremely skilled + 200 basketball IQ = Larry Bird. ✌🏾✌🏾

[mrsmith]

Magic vs Larry Bird might honestly be the best rivalry between 2 Franchises an 2 superstar players!
They were meeting up in the playoffs an finals battling 4 championships not just regular season!
These 2 have been battling it out ever since college!

[carlosr]

I remember the Jordan's quote: "He's a Bad Man..." LOL

[hovz-zolf]

Students of the game know what a bad dude Larry Bird was. People that know nothing about basketball dismiss him.