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"Larry was actually trying to figure out if he could make it off the scoreboard" - Larry Bird really wanted to challenge Michael Jordan during a commercial shoot
"When the two of them are in the stands and Larry challenges Michael, Larry was actually trying to figure out if he could ...
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Here's why Celtics legend Larry Bird still regrets his one scuffle outside a Boston bar!
Celtics legend Larry Bird still regrets his involvement in a bar fight during the 1985 Eastern Conference Finals. The altercation with a bartender-bouncer outside a Boston bar tarnished his reputation ...
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 ...
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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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"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
"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Boston Celtics," Bird said, reflecting on the aftermath. "I'm really sorry about that. But in my heart, I feel bad about the kids. I regret ...
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 ...
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Robert Parish’s bad feelings toward Larry Bird evident in brawl with Dr. J
Most of you have probably seen video of the fight and the famous photo of Larry and Doc with their hands at one another’s throats. It was an early regular-season game in which Bird had 42 points ...
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 MSN4d
"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 ...
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 ...