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Internet Goes Absolutely Crazy Over Larry Bird Lookalike Playing Bass In Band
Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) on the bench against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images RVR Photos-Imagn Images
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. When fans caught a glimpse of the bass player jamming to the song "I Wanna Know What Love Is," they immediately thought he was Bird. The bass player is actually Rick Wills, who does have a strong resemblance to Bird. Wills played in several bands but is mostly known for his work with Foreigner. While Bird could do almost anything on the basketball court, he was not a guitarist. ESPN ANALYST PUTS SGA IN RARE COMPANY Michael Jordan is generally regarded as the best shooting guard in NBA history. A close second is Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. No. 3 is Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade. Now, there is a new player trying to earn a spot in the room. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played the last two seasons like he's deserving of a seat at the table. Even ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks so. He made a bold

This article first appeared on Back in the Day NBA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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