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"Who's guarding me? You ain't got no brothers?" - Isiah Thomas recalls Bird feeling disrespected when the Pistons put a white player to guard him
Isiah Thomas recalls how Larry Bird felt "disrespected" by Detroit’s decision to guard him with white players.
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“Call it George Brett syndrome” - How Larry Bird's brothers played a pivotal role in him becoming a great basketball player
Hailing from the small town of French Lick in Indiana, Larry Bird's upbringing unfolded amid his elder brothers. This competitive and challenging environment pushed him to be better than most ...
New book gives insight on legendary NBA star Larry Bird's childhood
"Larry came out of nowhere from one year to become probably the greatest high school basketball player we've seen in Indiana, ...
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A Young Larry Bird Once Gave Ultimate Trash-Talk To Hall Of Fame Teammate
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird had no boundaries when it came to talking trash. It didn't matter if you were the 12th man on the bench, a role player or a Hall of Famer. Bird was going to give it ...
Jaylen Brown Joins Larry Bird, Paul Pierce in Special Celtics History
Dec 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives the ball against Indiana Pacers guard ...
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Plain and simple, Bird one of the best
Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French Lick," is anything but. He was one of those rare athletes who made everybody around him better. His uncanny passing, deadly shooting and ...
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From coast to coast, a magical pair
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...