The Caitlin Clark story takes a modern turn we all should've seen coming
There's a Larry Bird parallel and Larry Bird lesson that will be hard-earned. So far, the Pete Maravich comparison continues ...
How The Last Dance Played Into NBA Legend Isiah Thomas’ Decision To Pass On The Celtics Documentary
Isiah Thomas famously played against the Larry Bird-led Celtics during the ‘80s and early ‘90s, and those matchups were ...
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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"I hurt so bad I can hardly move" - When Larry Bird dropped a career-high 60 points while sore from neck to ankles
Besides his love for basketball, Larry Bird also had a deep passion for running. This enthusiasm was evident as he ...
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 ...
Final Four Flashbacks, Part 1: Keith Lee, Andre Turner and building Memphis basketball super team
An oral history of Memphis State's 1985 Final Four run starts with Part 1: How that Tigers team was built and the vibe that ...
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Larry Bird explains why broken air conditioning at Boston Garden never bothered him: "Growing up, I played on the asphalt when it was 95 degrees"
Long before the Boston Celtics moved to TD Garden in 1995, their home was the historic Boston Garden — a venue beloved by ...
Former Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan’s not over Larry Bird trashing him years earlier
Former Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan, who won a championship in 2023, revealed one of Nikola Jokic’s favorite songs. Before ...
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Larry Bird admits his injuries made him appreciate Kobe more: "I know what he's been through"
Bird, who had to retire early, admitted Bryant's resilience to keep playing through injuries made him admire him even more.
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"It was the craziest thing I've seen" - Paul George recalled when Larry Bird left everyone at Pacers practice "speechless"
Larry Bird's greatness isn't just a thing of the past — it's the kind of talent that never fades. NBA star Paul George once ...
This Day In Sports: The Celtics’ shooting stars – McHale’s turn
It was about the time Kevin McHale was nicknamed “The Torture Chamber” for the way he managed the post—offensively and ...
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When Magic hilariously thanked Bird and blamed MJ after winning the 1987 MVP: "I want to strangle Jordan for putting all the pressure on me"
He proved that, winning several championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he remained behind the shadows of ...