"I remember the time when Larry got on a roll, started shooting the ball, every shot was going in," Carr remembered via ESPN Classic. "He run by the bench and goes 'that's a heat check to see how hot ...

Bird never relied on his talent alone. The unique blend of confidence and humility defined Bird's approach to the game when he entered the NBA.He worked tirelessly to improve, always striving to ...

Bird's unique combination of skill, mental toughness, and confidence made him an icon in the sport. To this day, many NBA legends and fans still can't believe how "Larry Legend" did the incredible ...

You don't belong in this league, Homes.'" - Dominique Wilkins recalls when a trash-talking Larry Bird broke his confidence before a game . Related: "I'd go to war with him any day" ...

Regardless, Polynice was able to keep track of Bird's NBA career in other ways. However, Olden admits that what impressed him the most was Bird's high level of confidence.

Larry Bird received a vote of confidence from the Indiana Pacers' top offices today, in a move that guarantees the Pacers will be nowhere near above .500 and yet never get a significant draft pick for ...

Larry Bird wasn't only capable of beating his opponents but also breaking their confidence. Whether through his skills or savage trash-talking, "Larry Legend" often had his way with his rivals.