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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown does something vs. Timberwolves only Larry Bird had done before
Jaylen Brown accomplished a Larry Bird feat following his performance in the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday evening.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes history Larry Bird never could in win over Pistons
The Boston Celtics are going to have a rollercoaster of a season without superstar player Jayson Tatum available for the year. After 18 games, the Celtics are a strong 10-8 and are coming off an outstanding win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, ending the Pistons’ 13-game winning streak.
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.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
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.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
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.
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.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27
Patrick Beverley thinks Kevin Durant vs. Larry Bird isn’t ‘close’
Patrick Beverley weighed in on one of the NBA’s most debated comparisons, choosing Kevin Durant over Larry Bird in decisive fashion. On the latest episode of the Pat Bev Pod, the veteran guard said the debate between the Houston Rockets star and the Boston Celtics legend is not “close“.
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.
NBA News / The SportsRush / May 2
'Right in the Palm of Your Hands': Isiah Thomas Explained How Larry Bird Saved His NBA Career in 1987
Players in the 1980s and 90s played with a level of extreme competitiveness and intensity. Nonetheless, they all had great respect for each other. This was quite evident in the relationship between Isiah Thomas and Larry Bird.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 10
Lakers Legend Explains Why Larry Bird Was Harder To Guard Than Michael Jordan
Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper has picked Larry Bird as the hardest player for him to guard, even over Michael Jordan. During an appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, Cooper explained what made guarding Bird so hard for him.
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 / December 24
Gary Payton shared epic Larry Bird trash-talking story
Gary Payton was one of the most lethal trash talkers the NBA had ever seen. Renowned for his defensive prowess and intensity, GP also built a reputation for his skill in unnerving opponents through a relentless barrage of trash talk, explaining that he used it to get foes off their games and fuel his competitive spirit.
Boston Celtics News / Basketball Network / November 30, 2024
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, 2024
'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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