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"I didn't want to no part of it" - Larry Bird on why he rejected Magic Johnson's hug before their first college game against each other
"I didn't want no part of it," Bird said. "I'm not in those lovey-dovey stuff before games. My goal there was to prepare ...
Larry Bird thought ‘God was disguised as Michael Jordan’ but secretly told Magic Johnson Bulls icon was far from the best
Larry Bird knew Michael Jordan was on a path to GOATness. But even Larry Legend admitted there were many nights when His ...
Patrick Ewing said Michael Jordan targeted Larry Bird and Clyde Drexler during Dream Team practices: "All of us had to step back"
"Michael wanted Larry and Magic to know it's his turn now," Ewing said. "Michael was playing all these mind games, talking ...
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Magic Johnson recounts the time Larry Bird dropped 40 points just to taunt him while he sat injured on the Lakers bench
During a Lakers-Celtics game, Larry Bird delivered a remarkable 40-point performance while Magic Johnson was sidelined with an injury. Bird's display became a personal showcase for Johnson ...
Forget Michael Jordan – Boston Celtics legend who went toe-to-toe with Magic Johnson is greatest trash talker in NBA history
Everyone knows Michael Jordan could talk trash with the best of them. What people may not know is that ‘the best of them’ ...
Larry Bird believed 1984 NBA Finals were rigged and that David Stern forced Celtics to play Game 7 vs Magic Johnson’s Lakers for money
Larry Bird is one of the greatest basketball players and an undisputed Boston legend. But while the NBA is a global sport in 2025, with Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis ...
‘I’d take a cut’ – Michael Jordan wanted to team up with Celtics icon Larry Bird in blockbuster trade
The Chicago Bulls could have been even more dominant. Before LeBron James’ Miami Heat ‘Big Three’ and Kevin Durant’s Golden ...
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Jayson Tatum reaction speaks volumes as Celtics star spotted for first time after brutal injury
On Tuesday afternoon, the basketball world was hit with devastating news regarding Jayson Tatum. During the Boston Celtics Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, the All-Star forward suffered an injury ...
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Jonathan Kuminga's alleged rift with Steve Kerr linked to Steph Curry incident, claims insider
During his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga has had a rather rocky relationship with the coaching staff.
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"That type of fear makes you do something stupid defensively" - Isiah admits the 'Bad Boys' feared Bird the most
"Zeke" reveals that "Larry Legend", not Jordan or Magic, was the one player who truly intimidated the infamous Pistons "Bad ...
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Angel Reese Shuts Down Reporter Asking About Statement That She is Responsible for WNBA Popularity as Much as Caitlin Clark: ‘Next Question’
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese dodged a question about a bold claim she made last season regarding her role in growing the WNBA ...