Isiah Thoams could never forget how Kevin McHale belittled him when the Celtics beat the Pistons in the playoffs.

"People can identify with me more than they can with somebody like a Magic or Michael" - Larry Bird knew fans could easily ...

"I really don't talk as much as I used to, because I can't back it up" - Bird on when he realized he had to tone down his ...

Rick Fox got a front row seat of how Larry Bird could eviscerate an opposing defense when his body allowed him to.

"I did not shake Larry Bird's hand for 13 years" - Dominique Wilkins on how intense his rivalry with Larry Bird was ...

When Larry Bird retired from the NBA in 1992, ... Leonard was slowed while he was still in his prime. He has battled back from a series of setbacks to regain his mid-2010s form.

Larry Bird carved his legacy with an icy stare, a relentless motor, and a presence that bent the mood of entire arenas. He didn’t need to bark at referees or make theatrical gestures. Bird’s ...

Bird's front office role. When Larry joined the Celtics front office in 1992 as a special assistant to then-CEO Dave Gavitt, ... Nique was past his All-Star prime, and his addition puzzled Larry, ...