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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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"I hurt so bad I can hardly move" - When Larry Bird dropped a career-high 60 points while sore from neck to ankles
Besides his love for basketball, Larry Bird also had a deep passion for running. This enthusiasm was evident as he ...
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Think you know everything about Larry Bird? New book may stump even his biggest fans
Larry Bird averaged an incredible 30 points and 20 rebounds in his senior season at Springs Valley High. Bird's older brother Mark was a major influence on him becoming No. 33, the basketball ...
NBA Great Larry Bird Felt Disrespect When Guarded By White Players
The stories of Boston Celtics great Larry Bird talking trash are endless. One of the best, however, was when he faced the Denver Nuggets during the mid 1980s.
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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, while thrilled with his Olympic gold, admits the Dream Team’s overwhelming dominance in the 1992 Olympics took ...
Basketball Network on MSN3d
"I have no idea if I'll play again" - When Larry Bird gave a shocking statement about his playing future
Larry Bird admitted his uncertain NBA future, as back issues began to overshadow his legendary career, signaling the ...
Defining Moments: Larry Bird sets Celtics record in 60-point game
Celtics legend Larry Bird played a lot of great games against the Hawks, including his record-setting 60-point performance in ...
A Garbage Man Who Became an NBA Icon: Incredible Story of Larry Bird
Larry Bird’s journey from a small-town kid in French Lick, Indiana, to an NBA icon is nothing short of amazing. Before dazzling fans on the court, he worked regular jobs—like collecting garbage—to ...
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Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell?
Jayson Tatum is a scoring machine from the Midwest who plays forward for the Boston Celtics, so it makes a lot of sense why he would idolize Larry Bird. Everyone needs someone or something to ...