How Nikola Jokić channeled Larry Bird to become even more dominant
Jokić felt something was wrong with his shooting mechanics and wanted to fix it. Now he's playing at maybe his highest level ...
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"Some nights, before a game, he'll give me quotes" - Lance Stephenson describes Larry Bird as a mentor
Lance Stephenson shares how Larry Bird’s mentorship, belief in his potential, and life lessons shaped his NBA career.
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Larry Bird Once Downplayed Racially-Charged Comments Made By Detroit Pistons
Isiah Thomas Reveals How Larry Bird Saved Him in Game 7! 🏀🔥 . . . #LarryBird #NBA #reelschallenge #prosport Posted by Pro Sport on Thursday, December 19, 2024 Here's what Bird had to say ...
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird reveals the best player he ever faced in the NBA, calls him 'God'
Larry Bird excelled for years with the Boston Celtics, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential players in NBA ...
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New book gives insight on legendary NBA star Larry Bird's childhood
INDIANAPOLIS — There's a new book out on Larry Bird, but "As If By Magic" doesn't just focus on his legendary NBA career. Author Randy Mills gives ... "He hadn't been going to varsity games. He was ...
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Jaylen Brown Joins Larry Bird, Paul Pierce in Special Celtics History
He became just the fifth Celtic player to record at least 40 points and four steals in a regular season game. The others are Larry Bird ... the best players in the NBA. So far this season ...
Tyler Herro Drops Brutal 5-Word Message on Amen Thompson After Crazy NBA Brawl
Intense, violent on-court brawls were once a regular occurence in the NBA. In one of the most famous brawls, back in 1984, ...
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Gary Payton shared epic Larry Bird trash-talking story
Gary Payton was one of the most lethal trash talkers the NBA had ever ... get foes off their games and fuel his competitive spirit. However, "The Glove" shared that Larry Bird was also on his ...
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NBA: Jayson Tatum Earns Larry Bird Comparisons After 40-Point Triple-Double Inspires Boston Celtics Win
Jayson Tatum earned comparisons to Boston Celtics great Larry Bird after an inspired performance ... Despite a slow start which saw the game tied midway through the second quarter, the Celtics ...
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Jayson Tatum records first Celtics 40-point triple-double since Larry Bird
Tatum is a five-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA, 2023 All-Star Game MVP, and NBA champion. The deal worked out well for the Celtics. “Yeah, I think I was upset at the time that there wasn’t ...
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Jayson Tatum joins Larry Bird as only players in Celtics history to record 40-point triple-double
In the process, he joined Larry Bird as the only players in franchise history to record a 40-point triple-double. Furthermore, Tatum is the first Celtic ever with a 40-15-10 game, and the first ...
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'We changed the NBA. They changed the WNBA' - Magic Johnson compares his rivalry with Larry Bird to Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese
Magic Johnson did not miss the parallels between this rivalry and a historic NBA showdown. Reflecting on his decades-long competition with Larry Bird, he drew a fascinating connection to the WNBA ...