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These are the best quotes from players who played against Larry Bird: "Dennis, are you guarding me?"
There are many NBA royalties, but only a few have left a mark as memorable as Larry Bird. That said, it's no surprise that ...
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Larry Bird admits some of his Celtics teammates were jealous of him: "I know I was tough to play with"
Larry Bird imposed his will playing basketball. At 6 feet 9 inches and with an uncanny knack for reading the game two moves ...
Why Coach Larry Bird Once Left Two Key Players At Airport For Breaking Rules
Larry Bird was not only a Hall of Fame basketball player, he also had success as a coach in the NBA. Bird coached the Indiana ...
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Larry Bird’s Coldest Autograph Denial Ever: "I Guess She’s Married To A Dead Man"
One story, originally shared by Dan Shaughnessy who wrote 'Wish It Lasted Forever: Life With the Larry Bird Celtics', perfectly captures Bird’s legendary no-nonsense demeanor. B ...
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Bill Laimbeer claimed the hard foul on Larry Bird in 1987 ECF was an accident: "It really was, but nobody believes it"
With Dennis Rodman's help, Laimbeer almost broke Larry Bird in half in Game 3 ... It's hard to sway opinions in your favor if ...
Bird's Ruthless Confidence: The Autograph Refusal That Defined a Legend
Larry Bird's persona as a basketball legend is also reflected in his interactions off the court. While he is known for his kindness toward children, granting autographs freely, he adopts a stern ...
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"Players will see right through a phony" - Larry Bird once defined what great leadership means in basketball
Instead, true leadership is fundamentally rooted in the ability to earn your teammates ... are on him, "Larry Legend" consistently rose to the occasion. For Bird, stepping up to face the most ...
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"I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters" - Larry Bird had a great way of dealing with other people's opinions
Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Larry Bird stood as a beacon of dedication ... If you just go around even in your job, you know, there's somebody talking about you behind your back, and ...