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"You better get out of here, get back out on that perimeter” - Larry Bird recalls how trash talking Michael Jordan backfired in their first playoff battle
Larry Bird reflects on the 1986 playoff battle with Michael Jordan, where Jordan’s record-setting 63 points proved he was ...
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Ex-NBA official shares how Larry Bird's deep knowledge of the rulebook set him apart: "How are you going to argue with somebody who's going to quote you rules …
Larry Bird’s deep understanding of the NBA rulebook gave him an edge over referees, leaving ex-NBA official Jess Thompson in ...
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Warriors' Stephen Curry compared to March Madness hero after unlikely upset
Stephen Curry, meet Bennett Stirtz. The Warriors legend knows a thing or two about March Madness heroics. He led Davidson to ...
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Drake's Bennett Stirtz, with stats like Larry Bird, has Bulldogs' March Madness Cinderella dreams alive
But that's who Bennett Stirtz is, and that's who Larry Bird was, and two of the most statistically accomplished players in ...
Magic Johnson candidly shared his beef with NBA legend who played for Boston Celtics: “Any time I can beat Larry Bird, I’m good"
Magic Johnson, considered the best point guard in NBA history, expressed confidence in his ability to defeat his rivals, the ...
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"Thank god basketball gods didn't do that" - Magic Johnson shares what would happened if he and Larry Bird joined forces
Ever since their 1979 matchup in the NCAA championship game between Michigan State and Indiana State, Larry Bird and Magic ...
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On this day: Bird gets 33, McHale 29 to defeat MJ's Bulls; Tom Kelly, Wyndol Gray pass
On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale combined for 62 points to beat MJ's Bulls, and Tom Kelly and ...
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These are the best quotes from players who played against Larry Bird: "Dennis, are you guarding me?"
There are many NBA royalties, but only a few have left a mark as memorable as Larry Bird. That said, it's no surprise that ...
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"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 ...
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"He's basically carried a stiff team to a championship" — Ex-76ers coach once shared why Michael Jordan is above Bird, Magic, and Wilt
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Moe explained what made Michael Jordan superior to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Wilt ...
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Lakers vs. Celtics: The key stats you need to know in history of NBA rivalry
MORE: Comparing Magic Johnson, Larry Bird's career stats Their matchups were filled with vigor and memorable moments galore - ...
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The peak GOATs: Ranking the NBA's best at their best
Regular season stats: 32.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg ... No. 7 One of only two players to win three MVP awards in a row, Larry Bird was a true all-time great of the sport, with confident shooting ability ...