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"Thank god basketball gods didn't do that" - Magic Johnson shares what would happened if he and Larry Bird joined forces
Ever since their 1979 matchup in the NCAA championship game between Michigan State and Indiana State, Larry Bird and Magic ...
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"Fans don't like to watch pro basketball. I don't either" - Larry Bird once explained why the game’s limited appeal keeps rising
NBA legend Larry Bird calls out the NBA’s lack of excitement reflecting on why the modern game lacks the emotional pull of ...
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'Bird off the bench?': 50 years ago, Larry Bird sidelined as high school Indiana All-Star
He knew this kid named Larry Bird was too good to be playing second string on the Indiana All-Star team ... Bird was one of the state's (and nation's) top players, scoring 764 points in 25 ...
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Drake's Bennett Stirtz, with stats like Larry Bird, has Bulldogs' March Madness Cinderella dreams alive
But that's who Bennett Stirtz is, and that's who Larry Bird was, and two of the most statistically accomplished players in ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
Ex-NBA official shares how Larry Bird's deep knowledge of the rulebook set him apart: "How are you going to argue with somebody who's going to quote you rules …
Larry Bird’s deep understanding of the NBA rulebook gave him an edge over referees, leaving ex-NBA official Jess Thompson in ...
Basketball Network on MSN11d
"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 ...
Basketball Network on MSN10d
"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 ...
A Larry Bird-Led Team Was Last To Force Michael Jordan Into A Game 7
Many fans use the Game 7 factor in the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James G.O.A.T debate. In the NBA Finals, Jordan never faced ...
Basketball Network on MSN13d
"I have no idea if I'll play again" - When Larry Bird gave a shocking statement about his playing future
Larry Bird admitted his uncertain NBA future, as back issues began to overshadow his legendary career, signaling the ...
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When Larry Bird Opened Up on His Boston Celtics Experience, Called It the “Perfect Fit” Despite Early Uncertainty
Larry Bird talked with Magic Johnson in a sit-down interview back in 2009, where the Celtics legend discussed his time in ...