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"He didn't usually trash talk to Magic, Dr. J, guys like that" - Danny Ainge on why Larry Bird directed most vicious trash talk to coaches
"He just really wanted to motivate himself," Ainge said of Larry's trash-talking. "But the most characteristic one was he ...
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"He looks right through the soul of that referee and says to him, ‘We’re not gonna quit" - Bill Walton on how Larry Bird would intimidate the refs
Former Boston Celtics star Bill Walton shares how Larry Bird used intensity, confidence and sheer willpower to intimidate referees and take over games to his favor.
Nikola Jokic joins historic Larry Bird company despite MVP snub
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic might've lost out on winning another MVP award, but he joined Larry Bird in the record ...
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Nikola Jokic joins Larry Bird in exclusive club
If the 2010s belonged to LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it's fair to suggest that the 2020s have belonged to Nikola Jokic.
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Nikola Jokic MVP voting: Nuggets star matches feat only achieved by Larry Bird in NBA history
While Nikola Jokic missed out on his fourth MVP award on Wednesday, he still made some NBA history. By finishing second in ...
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"People make too much of triple-doubles" - Larry Bird explains why triple-doubles are an overrated part of the game
Bird, a three-time NBA champion, brought up the issue of chasing triple-doubles when reflecting on his own playing time with ...
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"It's disappointing that so many relationships I had with people fell apart" - Bird on why he won't ever consider a front office role with the Celtics
a decision that was made without consulting Bird, despite his advisory role. At that stage of his career, Nique was past his All-Star prime, and his addition puzzled Larry, who felt the ...