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Horace Grant once named Larry Bird as the toughest player he ever had to defend: "He was just such a smart player"
Horace Grant, who retired from pro basketball in 2004, reflected on his NBA career in a Q&A a few years later. One topic was ...
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"I think money is way overrated" - Larry Bird on why he didn't enjoy being a rich NBA superstar
Despite the financial rewards that came with his success, Bird candidly shared that money never brought him genuine happiness ...
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"Just show up, pick up the check, and go home, that's my motto now" - Larry Bird delivered an iconic one-liner after securing his second 3-Point crown in 1987
"Just show up, pick up the check and go home, that's my motto now." Other participants in the 1987 3-Point contest included ...
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"I really felt bad about doing this press conference" - Larry Bird believed he and Magic Johnson stole the spotlight from the Lakers and Celtics in the '08 Finals
"I just think it's great for the league. It's great for basketball," the three-time NBA champion told the media ahead of the ...
Defining Moments: Larry Bird sets Celtics record in 60-point game
Celtics legend Larry Bird played a lot of great games against the Hawks, including his record-setting 60-point performance in ...
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"He would terrorize guys in practices" - Dee Brown on how Bird destroyed his Celtics teammates' confidence
"He would terrorize guys in practices," Brown remembered on ("Showtime with Coop podcast) in 2023. "Terrorize to the point ...