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"That's why I broke down" - Larry Bird thinks he could've played a lot longer had he done one thing better
Larry Bird's great career with the Boston Celtics remains a series of highlights, clutch shooting, fierce competition and his often animated trash talk. The effect of physical wear and tear on his ...
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Dominique on the moment that convinced him to stop dunking so often: "I made a major mistake one time"
For most players, dunking is a highlight moment — there's always a sense of pleasure in showing power, athleticism, and ...
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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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"There is only one man that can guard me, and that's God" - Robert Parish shares epic Larry Bird trash-talking story
Whether it is playing defense, shooting three-pointers, or dunking the ball ... there is no one quite like the Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. The Hick from French Lick was a nightmare to ...
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“I was not a flashy player, I didn’t do a lot of dunking, I didn’t win a championship” - Alex English speaks about why he’s not as well-known as his peers
Alex English is not as widely celebrated in basketball history as Larry Bird or Dominique Wilkins. “I was not a flashy player, I didn’t do a lot of dunking, I didn’t win a championship ...