On this day: Larry Bird goes for 46; Kevin McHale gets 36; Bob Harris, Blake Griffin born
On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale had big nights, and big men Bob Harris and Blake Griffin were ...
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Larry Bird Expressed Great Humility Regarding His Front Office Success, Credited Red Auerbach For His Instrumental Role In His Development
Larry Bird says that the credit for former Celtics having fruitful careers in front office positions belongs to Red Auerbach ...
‘Took me three days’ – Larry Bird’s confident prediction on his NBA career to silence Draft doubters
Larry Bird knew he would become one of the NBA’s greatest ever players. Footage has recently resurfaced of the iconic Boston ...
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Larry Bird admits the Bad Boy Pistons were overly physical with Michael Jordan’s Bulls: “Michael and Scottie were getting pounded”
Michael Jordan didn’t start to win championships until the 1990s, but it might have arrived sooner if not for the Detroit ...
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Jayson Tatum taking playmaking to new heights as he ‘chases’ Larry Bird
He controlled the tempo of the game with his passing ... ambitiously, to sit alongside Larry Bird in the pantheon of all-time Celtics greats. “Since I got in the league, (I’m) just trying ...
Starting 5, March 9: Celtics cool off Lakers, Steph & Jimmy shine for Warriors, plus 3 national games today
Jayson Tatum (40 pts) and Jaylen Brown (31) lead the way for Boston, Golden State extends its winning streak and what to know ...
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Jayson Tatum taking playmaking to new heights as he ‘chases’ Larry Bird
His assists produced 12 Celtics points in the second quarter alone, then eight more in the third as Boston broke the game open ... to sit alongside Larry Bird in the pantheon of all-time Celtics ...
Starting 5, March 8: The first 30/20/20 game ever: Inside Jokić’s historic outing, plus Lakers-Celtics tonight
But more basketball for Phoenix also meant more Jokić, as the reigning Kia MVP – who entered OT with 26 pts, 18 reb, and 17 ...
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‘Larry Bird and Magic Johnson never won 3 in a row’: Michael Jordan wanted to retire from NBA in 1992 to play baseball but he didn’t because he said he needed to win …
The one and only Michael Jordan wanted to retire from the NBA in 1992 and play baseball. However, the Chicago Bulls icon didn ...
A Garbage Man Who Became an NBA Icon: Incredible Story of Larry Bird
Larry Bird’s journey from a small-town kid in French Lick, Indiana, to an NBA icon is nothing short of amazing. Before dazzling fans on the court, he worked regular jobs—like collecting garbage—to ...
‘I want to strangle him – Magic Johnson blamed Michael Jordan and thanked Larry Bird after winning 1987 MVP
To finally win the NBA’s MVP award, Magic Johnson had to do it the hard way. The Los Angeles Lakers legend won the accolade for the first time in 1987 but had to overcome two fierce ...
March Madness: Bracketology a settled national pastime as the 2025 NCAA Tournament arrives
FILE - Basketball analyst Dick Vitale, left, talks with groundhog Punxsutawney Phil as Groundhog Club member John Griffiths ...