Basketball Network on MSN1d
"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 ...
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 ...
The SportsRush1d
When Hawks Players Were Fined $500 For Cheering on Larry Bird as He Scored 60 Points
Larry Bird's iconic 60-point performance even had the opposing Hawks players celebrating which led to their head coach fining ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
College Football Network on MSN8d
Drake Dominates MVC Awards: Bennett Stirtz Named Player of the Year, Ben McCollum Takes Coach Honors
For the third consecutive season, Drake University’s men’s basketball program has showcased its dominance. They did so in the ...
NBA champion with the Nuggets makes something clear to Larry Bird for trashing him years earlier
Denver Nuggets big man and NBA champion DeAndre Jordan hasn’t forgotten the harsh criticism he received from Boston Celtics ...
Basketball Network on MSN5d
"He has a track record for not being honest" - How Jalen Rose's relationship with Isiah Thomas deteriorated on the Indiana Pacers
And honestly, he has a track record for not being honest, or upfront. I just didn't want to consider myself another testament ...