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On YouTubeNBA News / The SportsRush / July 2
'Knees Almost Hit Me On the Chin': 16 Years Ago, Larry Bird Revealed the Moment He Knew Michael Jordan Was Special
The greatness of Michael Jordan is remembered by nearly every living basketball fan, especially the fellow legends he played with and against. Two of them, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, once sat down to speak about “His Airness” and the magic he brought to the NBA in the 1980s and 1990s.
Larry Bird And Michael Jordan Had Everlasting Impact In Iconic Spike Lee Film
As moviegoers celebrate the 36th anniversary of Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’, the groundbreaking film is still remembered for an iconic scene that highlighted the rivalry between fan bases of NBA stars Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.
The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the all-time leading scorers for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 30
Robert Parish Explains Why Larry Bird Was A Better Leader Than Michael Jordan
In the realm of NBA legends, leadership is as integral to greatness as talent. Few understand that better than Robert Parish, the Hall of Fame center who
Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / June 29
'Was Going to Fight Him': Larry Bird Opened Up On Magic Johnson’s First Trip to His Home on David Letterman’s Show
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were already prominent NBA superstars when they teamed up for an iconic Converse commercial in 1986, but the experience proved to be more than a money maker for the pair of Hall of Famers.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 29
YouTube Gold: Isaiah Thomas Had A Killer Crossover 
Clinical devastation To an extent it’s understandable that Isaiah Thomas gets overlooked. He played in an era which was dominated by Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 28
Cooper Flagg names his NBA and WNBA Mount Rushmore picks
Cooper Flagg is predicted to become a great player in the NBA. However, it is too early to believe Flagg will ever be good enough to make anyone’s Mount Rushmore of players.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 28
Cooper Flagg Names His NBA And WNBA Mount Rushmores
Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg held his introductory press conference on Friday after being selected with the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg was
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / June 26
Skip Bayless Feels Larry Bird Has A Strong Challenger To Long-Held Throne
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird has held the title for the longest of time. When it comes to white players in the NBA, he is generally regarded as the best in history.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 26
'Still Tough': Larry Bird Once Revealed Why Losing First Title to Magic Johnson Was So Difficult to Deal With
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were the best of friends, but when they laced up those sneakers, they might as well have been enemies of mythological proportions.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 26
Steph Curry Took Larry Bird’s No Look 3 Decades After The Celtics Legend Originated It, Says Robert Parish
Almost every NBA fan can agree that Steph Curry is the greatest three-point shooter of all time. With 4,058 makes and counting from beyond the arc, he’s the all-time leader by a wide margin.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 25
Furious Over Larry Bird Being Compared To Luka Doncic, Robert Parish Claims He Plays Better Defense At 71 Than Lakers Star
Few players in NBA history can be compared to Larry Bird, arguably one of the best to ever grace a basketball court. Luka Doncic, however, has often been mentioned alongside The Great White Hope because of the striking similarities in their style of play.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21
Ranking post-merger NBA Game 7s from worst to best
The most recent NBA Finals Game 7 is the gold standard.
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’
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / June 10
Internet Goes Absolutely Crazy Over Larry Bird Lookalike Playing Bass In Band
NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird is going viral for something that has nothing to do with basketball. A music video of the 1980s rock band Foreigner recently resurfaced on social media.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 9
Clippers Legend Admits He Like Larry Bird’s Straightforward Trash Talk Over Magic Johnson’s ‘Two-Faced’ Niceness
NBA players often recall what it was like to face the all-time greats. Some have funny stories about getting torched on the court, while others still carry the scars of enduring relentless trash talk.
Boston Celtics News / Duke Basketball Report / June 9
YouTube Gold: 1980 Eastern Conference Finals Game Between The Celtics And The Sixers
Greatness on both sides The 1980’s were a golden era in NBA basketball and while Larry Bird and Magic Johnson led Boston and Los Angeles to great heights, the Philadelphia 76ers were right there with them and are often overlooked.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 8
YouTube Gold: Video From Behind Nolan Richardson’s Larry Bird Story
It’s a great story and the video is amazing too. When Larry Bird was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998, Nolan Richardson gave a famous speech about driving and listening to a game between Indiana State and New Mexico State and having no idea who Bird was.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 4
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Feelings Clear About Larry Bird
Larry Bird remains one of the most revered NBA players of all time. The Boston Celtics legend last played in the league during the 1991-92 season. Recently, Dan Patrick asked Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley about Bird.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would join elite group by winning NBA Finals MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the NBA Finals. And on Wednesday night, Gilgeous-Alexander took home his second MVP trophy of the season, adding the Western Conference Finals MVP honor to his resume.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Timberwolves Truly In Some Serious Trouble Now
As Larry Bird said years ago, “I know when we’re UP 3-1 in a series, I say it’s over.” Bird actually said that during the 1987 NBA Finals, when his Boston Celtics had just lost a heartbreaker against Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
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.
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.
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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