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Horace Grant once named Larry Bird as the toughest player he ever had to defend: "He was just such a smart player"
Horace Grant, who retired from pro basketball in 2004, reflected on his NBA career in a Q&A a few years later. One topic was ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"I hurt so bad I can hardly move" - When Larry Bird dropped a career-high 60 points while sore from neck to ankles
Besides his love for basketball, Larry Bird also had a deep passion for running. This enthusiasm was evident as he ...
NBA champion with the Nuggets makes something clear to Larry Bird for trashing him years earlier
Denver Nuggets big man and NBA champion DeAndre Jordan hasn’t forgotten the harsh criticism he received from Boston Celtics ...
Basketball Network on MSN6d
Larry Bird admits the '80s Celtics underachieved despite winning three titles: "I always thought we left them on the table"
Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.
Basketball Network on MSN1d
"Larry sounds more like a coach when he starts to complain" - Michael Jordan on Coach Larry Bird claiming refs were biased towards Bulls in the 1998 playoffs
Michael Jordan came up with a witty response to Larry Bird’s claim that the referees were favoring the Bulls over the Pacers ...
Basketball Network on MSN13d
"I really felt bad about doing this press conference" - Larry Bird believed he and Magic Johnson stole the spotlight from the Lakers and Celtics in the '08 Finals
"I just think it's great for the league. It's great for basketball," the three-time NBA champion told the media ahead of the ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"He's basically carried a stiff team to a championship" — Ex-76ers coach once shared why Michael Jordan is above Bird, Magic, and Wilt
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Moe explained what made Michael Jordan superior to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Wilt ...
‘I want to strangle him – Magic Johnson blamed Michael Jordan and thanked Larry Bird after winning 1987 MVP
To finally win the NBA’s MVP award, Magic Johnson had to do it the hard way. The Los Angeles Lakers legend won the accolade for the first time in 1987 but had to overcome two fierce ...
NBA Great Larry Bird Gets Absolute Unfair Comparison To Kyle Korver
The Internet is full of knowledgeable information. It's also a place for erraneous claims. That was displayed with a recent ...
How The Last Dance Played Into NBA Legend Isiah Thomas’ Decision To Pass On The Celtics Documentary
Isiah Thomas famously played against the Larry Bird-led Celtics during the ‘80s and early ‘90s, and those matchups were ...
Basketball Network on MSN12d
Magic Johnson credited Larry Bird as the biggest influence on his path to greatness: "He's probably the biggest reason I'm here"
Magic Johnson credited Larry Bird for shaping his career, acknowledging their legendary rivalry as a key factor in his Hall ...