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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 ...
Larry Bird was a warrior, but maybe the kind that overdid it. He played with an edge so sharp it could cut through defenses and egos alike. The legendary Celtic used his mouth as much as his hands ...
But while Larry accomplished it all, the only thing he could not do was go out on his own terms. Bird's glorious NBA career was cut short by injuries. And it wasn't like one major surgery suddenly ...
This is getting ridiculous" - Danny Ainge recalls Larry Bird roasting the Knicks and their coach in MSG. ... throwing out lines that cut deep but didn't beg for attention. For example, ...
I NDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird delivered on his promise after the NBA Finals ended 25 years ago, leaving his post as the Indiana Pacers head coach despite coming within two games of a championship ...
Larry figured it out, too — not by softening his approach but by steering his teammates toward the common goal. Boston hit its peak in the mid-'80s, winning titles in 1981, 1984 and 1986.
Among all the Larry Bird stories out there, the “Lefty Game” against the Blazers holds a unique place. As the legend goes, Bird grew bored enough of beating opponents with his right hand that ...
Legends profile: Larry Bird. The Celtics' legendary playmaker is the only person in NBA history to win MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year in a career.
It was Larry Bird's height that made his basketball skills so remarkable. A 6-foot-9 forward who could dribble, pass and shoot the way Bird could made him one of the greatest NBA players we've ...
While Larry Bird was an all-time great player, his skill set wasn't limited to heroics on the hardwood. The Boston Celtics legend was also known for his trash talk, which displayed plenty of ...
The Los Angeles Lakers' nemesis Larry Bird is ready for his closeup in "Winning Time.". Last year's first season of the HBO drama featured the spectacular beginnings of the famed "Showtime" Lakers ...