Larry Bird built his reputation on intensity, preparation and an almost obsessive desire to win. That is part of what made one pregame encounter so surreal for Reggie Miller and …
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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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Bob Ryan Remembers The Real Don Nelson: Fierce Debates, Celtic Loyalty And Awe For Larry Bird
Bob Ryan’s memories of Don Nelson capture a version of the Hall of Famer that went far beyond his later reputation as an innovative coach. To Ryan, Nelson was first …
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34 Years Ago Today, Larry Bird Walked Away From The NBA After 13 Legendary Seasons
On August 18, 1992, Larry Bird officially announced his retirement from the NBA, bringing an end to one of the most influential careers in basketball history. Bird stepped away at …
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34 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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Diana Taurasi entered the WNBA long before charter flights, luxury hotels and modern training conditions became part of the league’s everyday conversation. Looking back on her early years, the retired …
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Jeff Teague Says Larry Bird Had One Wild Rule About Never Signing LeBron’s Teammates
Jeff Teague has told plenty of NBA stories, but this one might be one of his funniest. According to Teague, Larry Bird once explained that he had a simple rule …
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Klay Thompson Names His Five Greatest Shooters Ever And Leaves Himself Off The List
Klay Thompson ranking the greatest shooters in NBA history is already good content. Klay Thompson ranking the greatest shooters in NBA history and refusing to put himself on the list …
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Shawn Kemp Recalls How Larry Bird Absolutely Destroyed Him In First Ever Matchup
In his first NBA matchup against Larry Bird, Shawn Kemp, a rookie at the time, was eager to prove himself against the Celtics legend. However, Bird was motivated by an …
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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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