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Larry Bird names the only person who always motivated him: "He gets me more fired up to play than any other individual"
The great Larry Bird didn't need much inspiration to keep him fueled during his playing years. Time and again, "Larry Legend" had proven that he could perform and dominate whenever he wanted to.
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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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"He has the team concept, that's why he's a winner" - Hall of Famer revealed why Larry Bird was a dream teammate
Larry Bird was best known for his witty plays on the basketball court. He was a prime figure for the Boston Celtics in his prime, proof of which was the three NBA championships he played a pivotal ...
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"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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"If they wanted me to wear a suit and tie, they should've had one waiting for me" - Larry Bird on showing up to MVP ceremony wearing T-shirt and jeans
Larry Bird won three Most Valuable Player awards throughout his career, but the one in 1984 caused the most stir. After beating the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics ...
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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 of Fame journey.
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David Robinson named Larry Bird as his favorite rival: "Wasn't that great of an athlete, but he had a heart of a lion"
David Robinson fondly hailed Larry Bird as the player he enjoyed facing the most. For "The Admiral," Bird stood out as someone who defied the conventional expectations from a player his size.
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"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Celtics" - Bird on the one moment during his NBA career he wishes he could take back
In the 1985-86 NBA season, Larry Bird led the Boston Celtics to their 16th championship and secured his third straight MVP award. However, off the court, things were a little more complicated.
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Robert Parish’s bad feelings toward Larry Bird evident in brawl with Dr. J
Celtics Hall of Fame center Robert Parish is acknowledging he harbored bad feelings toward legendary teammate Larry Bird, and demonstrated his disappointment by letting Bird take a beating in a ...