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These are the best quotes from players who played against Larry Bird: "Dennis, are you guarding me?"
There are many NBA royalties, but only a few have left a mark as memorable as Larry Bird. That said, it's no surprise that ...
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Larry Bird doesn’t think he would go one and done even today: "There’s no way I could come out at 18, 19 years old going pro"
NBA legend Larry Bird never considered bypassing college, and he doesn’t even consider doing so even in today’s game. Bird, a three-time champion and two-time Finals MVP has always credited ...
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"I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters" - Larry Bird had a great way of dealing with other people's opinions
I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters." Larry stands out among NBA superstars for his remarkable ability to remain unfazed by criticisms. Early on in his career, "Larry Legend" already ...
Former Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan’s not over Larry Bird trashing him years earlier
Former Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan, who won a championship in 2023, revealed one of Nikola Jokic’s favorite songs. Before ...
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Here's How Larry Bird Mentally Broke His Own Boston Celtics Teammates
Larry Bird was known for his intense competitive nature and relentless work ethic, which often pushed his Boston Celtics teammates to their limits. He would challenge them during practices and games, ...
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"I think money is way overrated" - Larry Bird on why he didn't enjoy being a rich NBA superstar
Despite the financial rewards that came with his success, Bird candidly shared that money never brought him genuine happiness. "I always felt that I was going to do something in life where I could be ...
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Larry Bird explains why broken air conditioning at Boston Garden never bothered him: "Growing up, I played on the asphalt when it was 95 degrees"
Long before the Boston Celtics moved to TD Garden in 1995, their home was the historic Boston Garden — a venue beloved by ...
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Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell?
Jayson Tatum is a scoring machine from the Midwest who plays forward for the Boston Celtics, so it makes a lot of sense why he would idolize Larry Bird. Everyone needs someone or something to ...
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Jayson Tatum might never reach Larry Bird’s status in Boston, but he’s ‘a great guy to chase’
Despite all the championships Bill Russell piled up, Tatum preached to those around him that Larry Bird deserved the title. Advertisement During the conversation, which also included some ...
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"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Celtics" - Bird on the one moment during his NBA career he wishes he could take back
In the 1985-86 NBA season, Larry Bird led the Boston Celtics to their 16th championship and secured his third straight MVP award. However, off the court, things were a little more complicated.