Byron Scott tells a story of Larry Bird getting upset because an opposing coach guarded him with a white player ...
Parish said Bird, the once-fiery and trash-talking leader, became noticeably irritable toward the end of his career.
"Just show up, pick up the check and go home, that's my motto now." Other participants in the 1987 3-Point contest included ...
"He would terrorize guys in practices," Brown remembered on ("Showtime with Coop podcast) in 2023. "Terrorize to the point where like, 'Larry, you gotta sit out right now cause this dude ain't gonna ...
And that man was Larry Bird. Both with his hands and his words ... (1996), he specialized in locking down elite scorers. His trash-talking was as effective as his defense, and his nonstop verbal ...
"I really regret the whole thing because it reflects on the Boston Celtics," Bird said, reflecting on the aftermath. "I'm really sorry about that. But in my heart, I feel bad about the kids. I regret ...
Isiah Thomas and Larry Bird had one of the NBA’s most intense rivalries, but they also shared some unforgettable moments. Thomas recently revealed his favorite Bird story, highlighting the Celtics ...