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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 MSN1d
"By the time he got really good, we were on our way out" - Larry Bird explains why he never felt he had a true rivalry with Michael Jordan
The Chicago guard didn't stay in their shadow for long, but Bird's prime was fading by the time his dominance was fully ...
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‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: Larry Bird ushers in new era
Larry Bird helped restore the Celtics' winning tradition in the 1980s. Check out our recap of Episode 4 of HBO's docuseries ...
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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 beginning of the end.
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"If they wanted me to wear a suit and tie, they should've had one waiting for me" - Larry Bird on showing up to MVP ceremony wearing T-shirt and jeans
Larry Bird won three Most Valuable Player awards throughout his career, but the one in 1984 caused the most stir. After beating the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics ...
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"I'll probably be miserable the rest of my life" - Larry Bird on leaving the Indiana Pacers head coaching job
Larry Bird walked away from coaching without a backward glance, just like he said he would. When the Los Angeles Lakers sealed a 116-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the 2000 NBA ...
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Robert Parish’s bad feelings toward Larry Bird evident in brawl with Dr. J
Celtics Hall of Fame center Robert Parish is acknowledging he harbored bad feelings toward legendary teammate Larry Bird, and demonstrated his disappointment by letting Bird take a beating in a ...
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"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Celtics" - Bird on the one moment during his NBA career he wishes he could take back
In the 1985-86 NBA season, Larry Bird led the Boston Celtics to their 16th championship and secured his third straight MVP award. However, off the court, things were a little more complicated.