‘Took me three days’ – Larry Bird’s confident prediction on his NBA career to silence Draft doubters
Larry Bird knew he would become one of the NBA’s greatest ever players. Footage has recently resurfaced of the iconic Boston ...
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Larry Bird Expressed Great Humility Regarding His Front Office Success, Credited Red Auerbach For His Instrumental Role In His Development
Larry Bird says that the credit for former Celtics having fruitful careers in front office positions belongs to Red Auerbach ...
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Larry Bird admits the Bad Boy Pistons were overly physical with Michael Jordan’s Bulls: “Michael and Scottie were getting pounded”
Michael Jordan didn’t start to win championships until the 1990s, but it might have arrived sooner if not for the Detroit ...
NBA Great Larry Bird Felt Disrespect When Guarded By White Players
Byron Scott tells a story of Larry Bird getting upset because an opposing coach guarded him with a white player ...
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"He wouldn't have said that about Larry Bird" - Rich Paul still despises Simmons after his comments on LeBron following "The Decision"
He wouldn't have said that about Larry Bird. He wouldn't have said that about J. J. Redick. You get what I am saying? 'The ...
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When Larry Bird Opened Up on His Boston Celtics Experience, Called It the “Perfect Fit” Despite Early Uncertainty
Larry Bird talked with Magic Johnson in a sit-down interview back in 2009, where the Celtics legend discussed his time in ...
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Horace Grant once named Larry Bird as the toughest player he ever had to defend: "He was just such a smart player"
Horace Grant, who retired from pro basketball in 2004, reflected on his NBA career in a Q&A a few years later. One topic was ...
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‘Larry Bird and Magic Johnson never won 3 in a row’: Michael Jordan wanted to retire from NBA in 1992 to play baseball but he didn’t because he said he needed to win …
The one and only Michael Jordan wanted to retire from the NBA in 1992 and play baseball. However, the Chicago Bulls icon didn ...
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"I think money is way overrated" - Larry Bird on why he didn't enjoy being a rich NBA superstar
Despite the financial rewards that came with his success, Bird candidly shared that money never brought him genuine happiness ...
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Larry Bird admits the '80s Celtics underachieved despite winning three titles: "I always thought we left them on the table"
Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.