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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 ...
NBA Great Larry Bird Felt Disrespect When Guarded By White Players
Byron Scott tells a story of Larry Bird getting upset because an opposing coach guarded him with a white player ...
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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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"Larry sounds more like a coach when he starts to complain" - Michael Jordan on Coach Larry Bird claiming refs were biased towards Bulls in the 1998 playoffs
Michael Jordan came up with a witty response to Larry Bird’s claim that the referees were favoring the Bulls over the Pacers ...
‘I want to strangle him – Magic Johnson blamed Michael Jordan and thanked Larry Bird after winning 1987 MVP
To finally win the NBA’s MVP award, Magic Johnson had to do it the hard way. The Los Angeles Lakers legend won the accolade for the first time in 1987 but had to overcome two fierce ...
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 ...
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"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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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"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 ...
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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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Larry Bird admits the '80s Celtics underachieved despite winning three titles: "I always thought we left them on the table"
Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.