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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 ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"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
Every major biography of Larry Bird touches upon his difficult early life of poverty, his parent's eventual divorce and his father's alcohol issues. ...The family dynamic that has been missed is a ...
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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Plain and simple, Bird one of the best
Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French Lick," is anything but. He was one of those rare athletes who made everybody around him better. His uncanny passing, deadly shooting and ...
Basketball Network on MSN3d
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 ...
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Larry Bird names the only person who always motivated him: "He gets me more fired up to play than any other individual"
The great Larry Bird didn't need much inspiration to keep him fueled during his playing years. Time and again, "Larry Legend" had proven that he could perform and dominate whenever he wanted to.
Basketball Network on MSN4d
"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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"He has the team concept, that's why he's a winner" - Hall of Famer revealed why Larry Bird was a dream teammate
Larry Bird was best known for his witty plays on the basketball court. He was a prime figure for the Boston Celtics in his prime, proof of which was the three NBA championships he played a pivotal ...