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 ...

to the point that young Shaquille O'Neal thought it was luck. Related: Larry Bird was part of Mychal Thompson’s three rules of life: "Don't make Larry Bird mad" ...

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 ...

Modern-day NBA has come a long way in establishing the global influence and reach it has today. This is the result of long ...

In his 1989 book Drive: The Story of My Life, Larry Bird reflected on Magic Johnson's extraordinary talent and his impact on the Los Angeles Lakers during the iconic "Showtime" era. The purple and ...

But had the Larry Legend of ... he would gain later in life, those time machine performances might never have taken place. Speaking to the great Jackie MacMullan, Bird shed light on that era ...

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 ...

Bird's unique combination of skill, mental toughness, and confidence made him an icon in the sport. To this day, many NBA legends and fans still can't believe how "Larry Legend" did the incredible ...

What was it like being one of Larry Bird's teammates in the latter years of his time with the Boston Celtics? While The Hick From French Lick might not have been quite as athletic or deadly of a ...

The Tribune-Star Nov 10, 2013 Nov 10, 2013 Updated Dec 17, 2014 On a sunny, slightly windy Saturday morning, a countdown similar to what Larry Bird heard before he would swish a game-winning shot ...