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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / October 12
Larry Bird says Magic Johnson was more successful because of his championships
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.
NBA News / The SportsRush / October 12
Channing Frye Shuts Down Cooper Flagg Comparisons to Larry Bird
With Cooper Flagg’s generational two-way abilities and collegiate accolades creating massive hype around him ahead of his NBA debut, comparisons with legends have already begun.
The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 4
Gary Payton on why he respected Larry Bird and his iconic trash talk during his NBA career
Throughout NBA history, iconic players have impressed on the court with their performances. However, some players like Gary Payton and Larry Bird have stood out because they are talented and willing to talk smack with other players.
NBA News / The SportsRush / October 4
Norm Nixon Sheds Light on Why Julius Erving Punched Larry Bird
NBA commissioner Adam Silver might not be a big fan, but trash-talking is an essential aspect of basketball. It adds entertainment value and even differentiates the good from the great players.
NBA News / The SportsRush / September 29
Scottie Pippen Explains Why Salary Cap Would Remain With Michael Jordan and Larry Bird in Today’s Game
Contracts for NBA players have become increasingly more lucrative over the years, which isn’t just a sign of inflation, but a result of new Collective Bargaining Agreement deals, which have increased the salary cap.
Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / September 27
When Larry Bird admitted his rival Magic Johnson had the better career than him, ‘I give him the nod’
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had a strong rivalry during the 1980s that propelled the NBA into the mainstream. While most people recognize they were near-equals, Bird feels Johnson was more successful.
Chicago Bulls News / NBA Analysis Network / September 27
Michael Jordan could not believe how Larry Bird reacted when he won his first Bulls championship
Michael Jordan was already one of the best players ahead of the 1990-91 season. Unfortunately, he did not have a championship before that campaign. When his Chicago Bulls beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, Jordan felt honored by a certain sentiment.
Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 13
What Kareem Abdul-Jabbar famously said about Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics’ legend’s best attribute
Larry Bird is almost unanimously considered one of the best NBA players of all time. Unfortunately, some detractors have moved away from that view, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar disagrees with those critics because he saw firsthand why Bird was a proven superstar.
Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / September 12
Magic Johnson Choked Up At Larry Bird’s Hall of Fame Induction While Making An Honest Admission On Him
The ‘foes to friends’ trope has never been replicated to absolute perfection the way Magic Johnson and Larry Bird carried it out during the 80s. Having
The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies
First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / August 2
Michael Jordan on Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: ‘We’re All on Parallel Ground’
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA history without those three names coming up.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / June 17
Larry Bird Explains Infamous Trash-Talking Line From 1988
Larry Bird still has ownership of arguably the most famous trash-talking line in the history of trash talking. In a recent appearance on the ‘Kick Club’
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / May 22
Nikola Jokic joins Larry Bird in exclusive club
If the 2010s belonged to LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it's fair to suggest that the 2020s have belonged to Nikola Jokic.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 5
How Would Larry Bird's 'Sissies' Comment Been Taken In Today's Society?
NBA great Larry Bird played during a time when society was different. It was a time when fictional television characters such as George Jefferson and Archie Bunker could get away with saying almost anything when it came to race or gender.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 3
NBA Great Makes Bold Claim About Larry Bird Playing In Today's Game
Many tend to believe players from yesterday would struggle in today's NBA. They say today's players are bigger, faster, stronger. Still, one NBA great from the past thinks a player from his era would be still dominant.
Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / April 27
Indiana Pacers Legend Reggie Miller Opens Up About Larry Bird
Larry Bird is seen as one of the best 15 players in NBA history. The former Indiana State star spent his entire 13-year career with the Boston Celtics.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 24
Dominique Wilkins: 'Larry Bird, If You Weren't Ready, He Took Your Heart...'
Dominique Wilkins has never minced words when it comes to respecting greatness, and in a recent interview on a Hawks podcast with DC YoungFly, the Hall of Famer gave a raw, unfiltered look into just how ruthless Larry Bird was not just with his game, but with his mouth.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 15
Is Jayson Tatum the third greatest Celtic ever?
He has a chance to shatter every franchise record before he hangs up his jersey.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 11
When Bulls Cheerleaders Tried To Get Larry Bird Drunk Before A Playoff Game Against The Celtics
The Chicago Bulls' cheerleaders went out of their way to put a stop to Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics ahead of a playoff game in 1981. Although the cheerleaders did their best to get Bird drunk the night before, the Celtics forward could not be stopped from dominating, as seen in a recently resurfaced clip.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 4
Jayson Williams shares great story about first encounter with NBA great Larry Bird: 'Put the (bleeping) rookie in'
It is no secret NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird loved trash talk. It was even more important when Bird faced a rookie for the first time.
Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / February 15
5x NBA Champion Makes Surprising Statement About Boston Celtics Legend Larry Bird
Michael Cooper is one of the best defenders in NBA history. The five-time NBA Champion spent his entire 12-year career playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Boston Celtics News / Basketball Network / January 1
Larry Bird comments on the massive financial growth in the NBA
Modern-day NBA has come a long way in establishing the global influence and reach it has today. This is the result of long development, investment and players who, with their skills, leave fans in awe on a nightly basis.
Boston Celtics News / Basketball Network / November 30
Larry Bird just delivered a strong message against the NBA All-Star game: 'He thought it's a joke'
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird is among those who aren't thrilled with the NBA's decision to change the All-Star Game format to a tournament-style affair in the hopes of making it more competitive.
NBA News / Basketball Network / November 25
'I've never really known how to handle the situation' - Larry Bird on his estranged relationship with his daughter Corrie
Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Larry Bird made up for his lack of athleticism with an incredible basketball mind. Bird's uncanny ability to read the game, anticipate opponent plays, and make split-second decisions set him apart from his rivals.
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