Why Coach Larry Bird Once Left Two Key Players At Airport For Breaking Rules
Larry Bird was not only a Hall of Fame basketball player, he also had success as a coach in the NBA. Bird coached the Indiana ...
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Larry Bird admits some of his Celtics teammates were jealous of him: "I know I was tough to play with"
Larry Bird imposed his will playing basketball. At 6 feet 9 inches and with an uncanny knack for reading the game two moves ...
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Larry Bird doesn’t think he would go one and done even today: "There’s no way I could come out at 18, 19 years old going pro"
NBA legend Larry Bird never considered bypassing college, and he doesn’t even consider doing so even in today’s game. Bird, a three-time champion and two-time Finals MVP has always credited ...
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"I think I belong in New York" - Larry Bird wanted to play for the Knicks or Nets before joining the Celtics
Larry Bird was at the peak of his college career, leading his Indiana State to the top of the basketball rankings and ...
Warriors legend reveals Larry Bird’s reaction to the matchup between Jordan and Magic during a Dream Team practice
A Golden State Warriors legend shared how Larry Bird reacted during the showdown between Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson in ...
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Larry Bird reminisces what it’s like playing against the “Showtime” Lakers: “We got a lot of sleep after the game. That’s a lot of running”
The rivalry between Larry Bird's Boston Celtics and Magic Johnson's Los Angeles Lakers largely defined the NBA in the '80s. Some consider these teams the collective saviors of the league when it ...
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Larry Bird admitted Dream Team's 1992 gold medal was too easy: "When you've been winning by 50 every night, it sort of takes something away"
Larry Bird was also one of the legends who deservingly found his place on this star-studded roster. However, although it was sweet for him to win his first and only Olympic gold as his career was ...
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"I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters" - Larry Bird had a great way of dealing with other people's opinions
Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Larry Bird stood as a beacon of dedication and focus. Despite the immense fame that surrounded him, "The Hick from French Lick" remained committed to the ...
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"That's why I broke down" - Larry Bird thinks he could've played a lot longer had he done one thing better
Larry Bird's great career with the Boston Celtics remains a series of highlights, clutch shooting, fierce competition and his often animated trash talk. The effect of physical wear and tear on his ...
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"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Celtics" - Bird on the one moment during his NBA career he wishes he could take back
In the 1985-86 NBA season, Larry Bird led the Boston Celtics to their 16th championship and secured his third straight MVP award. However, off the court, things were a little more complicated.