Before 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
On 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
The 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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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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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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Dominique Wilkins Opens Up About Rivalry With Larry Bird: “We Never Shook Hands, We Never Spoke”
The NBA has seen its fair share of legendary rivalries, but few were as intense and personal as the one between Dominique Wilkins and Larry Bird. Throughout the 1980s, these …
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40 Years Ago Today, Larry Bird Soared In The Heat And Beat The Lakers
Boston Garden became a furnace on June 8th, 1984, as the thermometer on the court reached a scorching 98 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the stifling heat seemed to invigorate Larry …
