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"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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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"Next thing you know, it's six-nothing" - Brian Shaw on how Larry Bird almost beat him and Reggie Lewis one-on-two
Shaw's epic Bird experience took place when he least expected it. As far back as B. Shaw can remember, it happened during his rookie season with the C's. One team practice session, "Larry Legend ...
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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Is On The Verge Of Breaking Larry Bird's Record
Via The NBA: "Jayson Tatum is on pace to average 25+ PPG for the 5th straight season, which would pass Larry Bird's record ... year of his career after his rookie season. Insane." ...
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"Hey guys, this must be the room for second place" - Mark Price recalls his first encounter with Larry Bird before 1988 3-Point Contest
However, he was jolted by what Larry Bird told his opponents. After a tepid rookie campaign in which ... his game dramatically in his second season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 16.0 ...
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Which Lakers Have Made Strongest Debuts vs. Celtics?
With newcomer Luka Doncic making his LA debut against the defending champion Celtics on Saturday, here’s a look at some of ...
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Robert Parish’s bad feelings toward Larry Bird evident in brawl with Dr. J
Because this is Boston and this is Larry Bird and everything ... the Celtics were in the Great ‘80s. Bird had resuscitated the franchise in his rookie season (1979-80), the Celtics won 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 ...