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Larry Bird said Len Bias could've destroyed Boston Celtics: "You do that and you pay the consequences"
Larry Bird was thrilled about Len Bias joining the Boston Celtics. He even said he would have called it a career in 1988 if ...
Basketball Network on MSN3h
"When a guy shot 44% in my day, we thought they were terrible" - Larry Bird says efficiency standard has decreased over the years
"When a guy shot 44 percent in my day, we thought they were terrible. Guys aren't working on their shots the way they used to ...
Basketball Network on MSN1h
"Russell would get bored to death" - Red Auerbach on why Larry Bird was the better coach than Bill Russell
Russell would get bored to death," Auerbach said. "See, Russell is very bright (but) after a while, he couldn't stand the ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
Larry Bird names the only player who could guard him: "I had to be ready for him in the Finals"
The great Larry Bird is revered not only for his legendary career but also for his ability to mentor and inspire others. He ...
Celtics Wire on MSN4d
Why Celtics Hall of Famer Larry Bird had such an impact on the City of Boston
Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird left an indelible mark on the City of Boston. The Hick From French Lick loved ...
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NBA Great Larry Bird May Have Trash Talked More As A Coach Than Player
NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird could talk trash with the best of them. He is considered among the most disrespectful trash-talkers in league history. As great as he was at it, he was perhaps even ...
Basketball Network on MSN19d
Larry Bird was upset he didn't get the game ball after beating the Rockets in the 1986 Finals: "I was thinking about trading the car I won for the ball"
Larry Bird completed what many consider his greatest season, leading the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship over the Houston Rockets. He was named Finals MVP, capping off a historic run that ...
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Eyeing Elite Eight, Alabama basketball's Mark Sears chasing Larry Bird in record books
Sears is just 18 points away from eclipsing three-time NBA champion and 12-time All-Star Larry Bird. Although "the Hick from French Lick's" 2,850 points took place over just three seasons at ...
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How Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Revived the NBA
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry didn’t just entertain ... The league’s popularity skyrocketed, laying the foundation for today’s global NBA phenomenon. Donald Trump Announces ...