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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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"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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"If you ask 20 years from now, I'm pretty sure LeBron may beat me" - Michael Jordan says the G.O.A.T. debate ultimately comes down to what era it is
Michael Jordan explains why the GOAT debate is generational, acknowledging that future fans may see LeBron James as the best based on timing.
How The Last Dance Played Into NBA Legend Isiah Thomas’ Decision To Pass On The Celtics Documentary
Isiah Thomas famously played against the Larry Bird-led Celtics during the ‘80s and early ‘90s, and those matchups were ...
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 ...
Defining Moments: Larry Bird sets Celtics record in 60-point game
Celtics legend Larry Bird played a lot of great games against the Hawks, including his record-setting 60-point performance in ...
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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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"He's basically carried a stiff team to a championship" — Ex-76ers coach once shared why Michael Jordan is above Bird, Magic, and Wilt
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Moe explained what made Michael Jordan superior to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Wilt ...
WE BEAT THE DREAM TEAM : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
What Movies Will It Remind You Of?: There’s been plenty of revisitations of the Dream Team story over the year, but timing causes this to feel like an unintentional companion piece to Court of Gold, ...
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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 ...
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"This team has a mystique and a quality that has been built over 15 years" - Chuck Daly claimed there will never be another Dream Team
Coach Chuck Daly’s bold statement about the 1992 Dream Team’s mystique and dominance highlights why this Olympic basketball ...
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"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 ...