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Robert Parish admits Larry Bird was sometimes tough to deal with: "Larry could be a real pain in the backside when things weren't going his way"
Parish said Bird, the once-fiery and trash-talking leader, became noticeably irritable toward the end of his career.
Basketball Network on MSN4d
"Just show up, pick up the check, and go home, that's my motto now" - Larry Bird delivered an iconic one-liner after securing his second 3-Point crown in 1987
"Just show up, pick up the check and go home, that's my motto now." Other participants in the 1987 3-Point contest included ...
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 ...
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 ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
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 MSN4d
"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 ...
NBA Great Larry Bird Gets Absolute Unfair Comparison To Kyle Korver
The Internet is full of knowledgeable information. It's also a place for erraneous claims. That was displayed with a recent ...
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Here's why Celtics legend Larry Bird still regrets his one scuffle outside a Boston bar!
Celtics legend Larry Bird still regrets his involvement in a bar fight during the 1985 Eastern Conference Finals. The ...
Boston icon Larry Bird recalls the mistake that ended his NBA career: ‘That’s why I broke down’
Larry Bird was one of the NBA's top stars during the 1980s, but his career was cut short by physical issues. The Boston ...
Basketball Network on MSN11d
When Magic hilariously thanked Bird and blamed MJ after winning the 1987 MVP: "I want to strangle Jordan for putting all the pressure on me"
He proved that, winning several championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he remained behind the shadows of ...
Basketball Network on MSN11d
Magic Johnson credited Larry Bird as the biggest influence on his path to greatness: "He's probably the biggest reason I'm here"
Magic Johnson credited Larry Bird for shaping his career, acknowledging their legendary rivalry as a key factor in his Hall ...