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“Knees Almost Hit Me On the Chin”: 16 Years Ago, Larry Bird Revealed the Moment He Knew Michael Jordan Was Special
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson discussed what made Michael Jordan one of the most skilled basketball players of all time.
"I'd like to see them win it" - Larry Bird surprisingly backed the Lakers in the 1988 NBA Finals
"I'd like to see them win it" - Larry Bird surprisingly backed the Lakers in the 1988 NBA Finals originally appeared on ...
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"I did not shake Larry Bird's hand for 13 years" - Dominique Wilkins on how intense his rivalry with Larry Bird was
Dominique Wilkins and Larry Bird were two of the most electric forwards of the 1980s. They locked horns like rival kings, but ...
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"It would be a different game for me if he was gone" - Magic Johnson opens up about Larry Bird rivalry and legacy
"It would be a different game for me if he was gone" - Magic Johnson opens up about Larry Bird rivalry and legacy originally ...
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"Three days after rookie camp, I found out, this league is nothing” - Larry Bird on when he felt the NBA would be no challenge for him
Larry Bird admitted he knew he could dominate the NBA just three days into rookie camp despite early doubts about his game translating to the pros.
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NBA Legend Larry Bird Changed Tim Leglers Life With One Simple Compliment - MSN
Larry Bird’s Quiet Impact on NBA Players Runs Deeper Than Stats. Nearly every NBA player has an idol—someone who sparked the fire and inspired them to chase greatness. For some, it's Michael ...
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"I really don't talk as much as I used to, because I can't back it up" - Bird on when he realized he had to tone down his trash talk
Larry didn't just beat opponents, he dismantled them with wit and an audacity that bordered on cruel artistry. Trash talk, ...
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"Have you seen this guy run or jump?" - Jeff Van Gundy points out a possible issue with Larry Bird if he played in today's NBA
A wide array of NBA superstars has emerged since Larry Bird left the game for good in 1992. However, his legacy is undeniably ...
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"Haven’t you got anyone on the bench who can guard me?" - M.L. Carr recalls how Larry Bird taunted an entire team during game
"I remember the time when Larry got on a roll, started shooting the ball, every shot was going in," Carr remembered via ESPN ...