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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 were gone," Johnson admitted in 1987 via the New York Times. "He's my measuring ...
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"Larry had told the world he was not coming out" - Former Boston GM reveals how Boston outsmarted the NBA to secure Larry Bird's draft rights
"Larry had told the world he was not coming out" - Former Boston GM reveals how Boston outsmarted the NBA to secure Larry Bird's draft rights originally appeared on Basketball Network. In 1978, the ...
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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.
Celtics Legend Says He Played With The Best All-White Team Ever: "I Got Larry Bird, Kevin McHale..."
Celtics Legend Says He Played With The Best All-White Team Ever: "I Got Larry Bird, Kevin McHale..." originally appeared on ...
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"I'm not trying to take your minutes, I'm just trying to give you a break" - Larry Bird revealed what Bill Walton did before he became a Celtic
"I'm not trying to take your minutes, I'm just trying to give you a break" - Larry Bird revealed what Bill Walton did before ...
"He's outing me at my home in front of all my friends and family" - Reggie Miller recalls when trash-talking Larry Bird backfired
Great shooters carry a certain ego with them, believing they are the best to ever do it. That's exactly how young Miller felt ...
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"Of course he was influenced by Larry...they both are white" - Isiah was not surprised by Flagg idolizing Bird
"Of course he was influenced by Larry...they both are white" - Isiah was not surprised by Flagg idolizing Bird originally ...
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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
"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 ...
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"I know it’s been very tough on Eddie" - Larry Bird admits he felt bad for putting an unfair spotlight on his younger brother
Larry Bird reflects on his brother Eddie’s basketball journey, opening up about the emotional toll and impact of living under ...
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"People tell me I'm Black on the inside and White on the outside" - Larry Bird on why he never cared about the "white men can't jump" stereotype
"People tell me I'm Black on the inside and White on the outside" - Larry Bird on why he never cared about the "white men can ...
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Isiah Thomas Weighs In on Cooper Flagg’s Larry Bird Comparisons
Isiah Thomas discusses the comparisons between Cooper Flagg and Celtics legend Larry Bird. Could Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 pick, ...
Larry Bird Made $20 Million In The NBA — But Wouldn't Spend $60,000 On A Mercedes
NBA great Larry Bird once hesitated to spending $60,000 on a Mercedes even after earning roughly $20 million during his ...