NBA Great Larry Bird Felt Disrespect When Guarded By White Players
The stories of Boston Celtics great Larry Bird talking trash are endless. One of the best, however, was when he faced the Denver Nuggets during the mid 1980s.
‘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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Did Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’ Influence Isiah Thomas To Reject The Celtics Documentary? Everything Explained
An NBA analyst recently discussed whether Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" influenced Isiah Thomas to decline the Celtics documentary.
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Charles Barkley viewed his free-throw shooting as the area he needed to improve the most: "I'm shooting only about 77 percent"
Any discussion about the NBA's all-time great power forwards is incomplete without the mention of Charles Barkley. Much of ...
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"If you ask 20 years from now, I'm pretty sure LeBron may beat me" - Michael Jordan says the G.O.A.T. debate ultimately comes down to what era it is
Michael Jordan explains why the GOAT debate is generational, acknowledging that future fans may see LeBron James as the best based on timing.
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"Michael was pretty cocky" - Michael Jordan's college roommate reveals how MJ's addiction led to some freshman hazing
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's obsession with winning powered his team to six NBA Championships in eight years and ...
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Mario Chalmers explains the secret behind the Heat Culture: "Put your life on the line for your teammate"
The 34th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Mario Chalmers began his NBA journey with the Miami Heat. In an eight-year-old span, the 6'2" guard evolved into a vital resource on Eric Spoelstra's roster. He ...
NBA vet, HBCU legend working to turn things around
HBUC Legend Larry Stewart is leading Coppin State with Philly toughness to overcome challenges in its journey to success.