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"Thank God, I grew or I'd still be working on that garbage truck" - Bird reflects on his journey from garbage truck worker to NBA legend
Apart from being a distinctively exceptional player, Larry Bird also took a unique ... basketball journey at the opening of his museum in Terre Haute, Indiana, last year. "At 6'1", you don't ...
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'Bird off the bench?': 50 years ago, Larry Bird sidelined as high school Indiana All-Star
He knew this kid named Larry Bird was too good to be playing second string on the Indiana All-Star team. And, to be honest, so was he. But the team's coach, Kirby Overman, had made up his mind and ...
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"It was the craziest thing I've seen" - Paul George recalled when Larry Bird left everyone at Pacers practice "speechless"
Larry Bird's greatness isn't just a thing of the past — it's the kind of talent that never fades. NBA star Paul George once shared a story proving exactly that. In a 2013 Q&A, the nine-time All-Star ...
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Larry Bird admitted Dream Team's 1992 gold medal was too easy: "When you've been winning by 50 every night, it sort of takes something away"
Larry Bird, while thrilled with his Olympic gold, admits the Dream Team’s overwhelming dominance in the 1992 Olympics took ...
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These are the best quotes from players who played against Larry Bird: "Dennis, are you guarding me?"
There are many NBA royalties, but only a few have left a mark as memorable as Larry Bird. That said, it's no surprise that ...
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"I hurt so bad I can hardly move" - When Larry Bird dropped a career-high 60 points while sore from neck to ankles
Besides his love for basketball, Larry Bird also had a deep passion for running. This enthusiasm was evident as he ...