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Larry Bird’s Coldest Autograph Denial Ever: "I Guess She’s Married To A Dead Man"
One story, originally shared by Dan Shaughnessy who wrote 'Wish It Lasted Forever: Life With the Larry Bird Celtics', ...
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 ...
Keys to the City episode 4: Larry Bird ushers in new era for the Boston Celtics
Jackie MacMullan talks about Larry Bird’s impact on the Celtics, and why she thinks he is the “most authentic superstar.”Keys ...
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Larry Bird doesn’t think he would go one and done even today: "There’s no way I could come out at 18, 19 years old going pro"
NBA legend Larry Bird never considered bypassing college, and he doesn’t even consider doing so even in today’s game. Bird, a three-time champion and two-time Finals MVP has always credited ...
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Larry Bird admits the '80s Celtics underachieved despite winning three titles: "I always thought we left them on the table"
Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.
Basketball Network on MSN1d
"Fans don't like to watch pro basketball. I don't either" - Larry Bird once explained why the game’s limited appeal keeps rising
NBA legend Larry Bird calls out the NBA’s lack of excitement reflecting on why the modern game lacks the emotional pull of ...
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"He's not mortal…He's the best player on the planet" - Chuck Daly gave Larry Bird unusual praise after going down 0-2 in the 1985 EC semifinals
It took a lot to throw Larry Bird off his game ... James Worthy’s defense made life tough for the Celtics star, holding him to just 44.9% shooting—well below his regular-season average ...
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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
In the 1985-86 NBA season, Larry Bird led the Boston Celtics to their 16th championship and secured his third straight MVP award. However, off the court, things were a little more complicated.
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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 ...