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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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On this day: Russell jersey retired; Bird for 60; NINE alumni birthdays
On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell's jersey went up to the rafters, Larry Bird scored 60 points, and Jimmy Rodgers ...
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Boston Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Makes Bold Larry Bird Statement
Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird ... range in 897 games. Mar 10, 1991; Portland, OR, USA: FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) is ...
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Jayson Tatum might never reach Larry Bird’s status in Boston, but he’s ‘a great guy to chase’
PHILADELPHIA — Last week, after the Boston Celtics’ final road game before the All-Star break ... Tatum preached to those around him that Larry Bird deserved the title. Advertisement During ...
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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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‘I want to strangle him – Magic Johnson blamed Michael Jordan and thanked Larry Bird after winning 1987 MVP
"I'd like to thank Larry Bird for having a slightly off year ... I think other parts of my game was not acknowledged as well as it should've been. To have 100 blocks and over 100 steals also ...
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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 ...