Michael Jordan has a crazy array of legendary playoff performances under his belt, one of which took place 40 years ago today, and made Larry Bird believe something biblical had …
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41 Years Ago, Larry Bird’s 60 Point Game Made The Opposing Bench Go Crazy
by Len Werleby Len Werle41 years ago today, on March 12, 1985, Larry Bird set a Celtics franchise record, that still stands today, by scoring 60 points. It was one of the most memorable …
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Kevin McHale And Larry Bird’s Tale Of Two Record-Breaking Performances For The Celtics
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasForty-one years ago today, Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale etched his name into the team’s history books. On March 3, 1985, McHale connected on an impressive 22-of-28 field goal attempts …
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Jeff Teague’s Modern-Day Larry Bird Take: “He Would Average 30, 10, 8”
by Len Werleby Len WerleJeff Teague has heard the familiar knock that shows up whenever older NBA film hits the timeline: not athletic enough, not fast enough, not built for today. His response is …
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38 Years Ago, Larry Bird Left Michael Jordan In Awe At The 1988 All-Star Weekend
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasBefore Michael Jordan left people amazed during the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, he was the one in awe. Jordan watched Larry Bird make 23 out of a possible 30, while …
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33 Years Ago Today, The Celtics Retired Larry Bird’s No. 33 Jersey In Emotional Ceremony
by Len Werleby Len WerleOn February 4, 1993, the Boston Celtics honored one of their greatest players ever, Larry Bird, by retiring his No. 33 jersey in a special two-hour ceremony at the sold-out …
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46 Years Ago Today, Larry Bird Made The First Ever Three In An NBA All-Star Game
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe three-point line in the NBA is one of the most defining aspects of the sport and has changed the way the game is played more than expected, when it …
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How Larry Bird Destroyed Other NBA Legends With His Trash Talk
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasLarry 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 …
