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On this day: Celtics win Banner 16 vs. Rockets; Larry Bird signs
On this day, the Celtics won Banner 16 by defeating the Rockets in Game 6 of the 1986 NBA Finals; they also signed Larry Bird ...
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"Bird was the secondary thought, McHale was the one" - Michael Cooper on Lakers winning the 1987 NBA Finals
Michael Cooper reveals the Lakers’ key to beating the Celtics in the 1987 NBA Finals: stopping Kevin McHale with Mychal ...
"It could be a hassle sometimes" - Larry Bird confessed quickly gaining popularity in the 80s overwhelmed him at times
"It could be a hassle sometimes" - Larry Bird confessed quickly gaining popularity in the 80s overwhelmed him at times ...
EssentiallySports on MSN11d
Sue Bird Shuts Down False Narratives Surrounding Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese WNBA Drama: "This Is Not New"
When Magic Johnson and Larry Bird entered the NBA in the 1980s, the league's popularity skyrocketed. The post Sue Bird Shuts ...
Basketball Network on MSN3d
"Great players will be judged against the standards he has set" - David Stern on Larry Bird's impact on the NBA
The great Larry Bird is celebrated as a symbol of relentless dedication and fierce competitiveness. Every time he took the ...
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"Larry Bird could've been green" - Salley disagrees with Rodman saying Bird would be 'just another guy' if he were black
Larry Bird's dominance in the 1980s dumbfounded many of his opponents because he didn't fit the mold of the usual NBA superstar of the time. This led to guys sometimes disrespecting the Boston ...
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Larry Bird names the only player who could guard him: "I had to be ready for him in the Finals"
The great Larry Bird is revered not only for his legendary career but also for his ability to mentor and inspire others. He once gave Peja Stojakovic some helpful advice on how to be an all-around ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"I think that takes away from the game of basketball" - Larry Bird on why he believed the NBA increasing live TV games in the 80s was a terrible idea
Larry Bird saw the NBA explode in popularity during the ‘80s, but behind the rise, he worried live TV broadcasts were ...
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"He did it the right way" - Larry Bird names the most admirable player he has ever seen in the NBA
During his tenure as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers, Larry Bird had the unique opportunity to witness Reggie Miller's qualities as a player up close. While "Uncle Reg" is known for his ...
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Larry Bird respected Sidney Moncrief's defense: "He does it every night"
The NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award is traditionally awarded to big men who lord over the boards with rebounds or protect the paint with ... Celtics forward Larry Bird — was high ...
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Here’s why Horace Grant named Larry Bird the toughest player to guard in the NBA!
named Larry Bird as the toughest player he ever had to guard. Grant admired Bird's exceptional basketball IQ, crafty moves, and ability to dominate both inside and outside the paint. National ...