Larry Bird, who celebrates his 69th birthday today, was not only one of the greatest players in NBA history, he also was the league’s greatest trash talker. Unlike others, he …
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Today is NBA legend, Larry Bird’s 69th birthday, so it’s only fair to look back at one of his memorable moments. Valentine’s Day 1986, the Celtics came into Portland winning …
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In June 2023, the trade headline was simple enough: Kristaps Porziņģis to Boston, Marcus Smart to Memphis, Tyus Jones to Washington. Buried a line or two lower, almost as an …
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James Harden Makes History With 41-Point Triple-Double In Clippers’ Double-OT Win Over Mavericks
James Harden became the oldest player in NBA history to record a 40-point triple-double Friday night, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a thrilling 133–127 double-overtime victory over the Dallas …
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October 12, 1979: Chris Ford Makes NBA History With First-Ever NBA 3-Point Shot As Larry Bird Debuts
Forty-six years ago today, the NBA witnessed a moment that would forever change the way basketball is played. On October 12, 1979, Boston Celtics guard Chris Ford etched his name …
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This Story Of Larry Bird Trash-Talking Rodney Rogers At A Dream Team Scrimmage Is A Classic
Together with Magic Johnson, Larry Bird was the dominant force in the NBA during the 1980s. Bird and Johnson dominated the league and shared an intense rivalry that went on …
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33 Years Ago Today, The Dream Team Won Gold At The 1992 Barcelona Olympics
On August 8, 1992, the world witnessed a seismic shift in basketball history. For the first time, the United States Olympic Men’s Basketball Team featured active NBA players, and they …
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Larry Bird’s Legendary Welcome To Shawn Kemp: “I’ve Got Something For You Tonight”
When a young Shawn Kemp stepped onto the court to face Larry Bird for the first time, he wasn’t just meeting a Hall of Famer, he was about to get …
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Larry Bird’s Legendary Game 5 Performance In The 1984 NBA Finals – The Heat Game
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were locked in a fierce battle in the 1984 NBA Finals, but Game 5 at Boston Garden became legendary for more than just …
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38 years ago today, one of the greatest playoff moments in league history came courtesy of Larry Bird. On May 26, 1987. In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, …
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