It was after Game 2 of the Celtics' first-round series against the Bulls during the 1986 postseason when Bird famously dropped the 'God disguised as Michael Jordan' line. Although Larry's Celtics ...

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA ...

Larry knew Michael well Bird certainly had the authority to speak about Jordan. He was the league MVP when Mike entered the NBA. When the Hick from the French Lick retired in 1992, MJ won back-to ...

"Larry got that from him" - Kevin McHale on the showmanship Larry Bird learnt from Pete Maravich originally appeared on ...

Larry Bird didn't wait until the GOAT debate was a fad to stake his flag on the side of Michael Jordan. The Boston Celtics legend saw that level of greatness in Jordan early. Like, the first time ...

Larry Bird isn't so confident he'd be able to beat Michael Jordan in a one-on-one game if it were played today.

Bird, who retired following the 1991-92 NBA season, was “very sad” when he found out Jordan was leaving the NBA in 1993. Bird said Jordan was the best player he’d ever seen.

In 1998, Larry Bird coached Michael Jordan in the All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. The next year he published a book with Jackie MacMullan called "Bird Watching: On Playing and Coaching the ...

SPRINGFIELD – Michael Jordan didn’t take the shot when given the opportunity yesterday. Asked on the afternoon of his induction to the Hall of Fame for his greatest moment, he passed, saying … ...