"We don't have players with heart sometimes" — Larry Bird's brutal postgame message that saved Boston's 1984 championship run

Larry Bird wasn't one for sugarcoating. After the Los Angeles Lakers embarrassed the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the 1984 ...
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"He clogs up the middle, he's a great shot blocker and intimidator" - Larry Bird pushed Red Auerbach to take a gamble on Bill Walton

T he Boston Celtics surprised some of their fans after they decided to split up their starting forward duo by trading Cedric ...
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"You never know, the guy might be a bad shot" - When K.C. Jones made light of Larry Bird's death threat in 1984 NBA finals

You never know, the guy might be a bad shot.'" Contrary to what Larry remembered, the Celics were not down by halftime, but they were only up by a single basket, 55-53. Somebody sent him a death ...
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"We're not scared, and you can't give up in one game" - Larry Bird brushed off doubts after the Celtics lost 1987 Finals opener

Larry Bird never backed down from a challenge and was rarely fazed, even when the odds were stacked against him and the Boston Celtics. He always believed that winning is possible — something he ...

‘I belong in New York’ – Larry Bird almost joined Knicks but instead clinched epic playoff series for Celtics

The New York Knicks will usher in the new NBA season 6,000 miles from home. The Association’s preseason officially begins ...