Basketball Network on MSN7h
"Larry was actually trying to figure out if he could make it off the scoreboard" - Larry Bird really wanted to challenge Michael Jordan during a commercial shoot
"When the two of them are in the stands and Larry challenges Michael, Larry was actually trying to figure out if he could ...
Boston icon Larry Bird recalls the mistake that ended his NBA career: ‘That’s why I broke down’
Larry Bird was one of the NBA's top stars during the 1980s, but his career was cut short by physical issues. The Boston Celtics legend opened up about the reason behind his abrupt retirement. Magic ...
NBA Great Larry Bird Felt Disrespect When Guarded By White Players
Byron Scott tells a story of Larry Bird getting upset because an opposing coach guarded him with a white player ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
"Larry sounds more like a coach when he starts to complain" - Michael Jordan on Coach Larry Bird claiming refs were biased towards Bulls in the 1998 playoffs
Michael Jordan came up with a witty response to Larry Bird’s claim that the referees were favoring the Bulls over the Pacers ...
Basketball Network on MSN10d
"I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters" - Larry Bird had a great way of dealing with other people's opinions
I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters." Larry stands out among NBA superstars for his remarkable ability to remain ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
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 ...