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From Larry Bird to Sam Presti, here are 9 notable New England connections in the 2025 NBA Finals
Here are nine notable people within the Pacers and Thunder organizations with ties to New England, including Larry Bird and ...
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Mike Breen shares what makes Rick Carlisle one of the best coaches in the NBA - "He is super smart and he obviously loves the game"
But while Siakam and Haliburton were the biggest difference-makers for the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference ...
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"I always felt that we should have won at least one more championship" - Larry Bird says injuries hindered his Celtics team from winning a fourth ring
The "Hick from French Lick" won three NBA championships, three straight NBA MVP awards, and two Finals MVP trophies. But ...
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"God, if you let me get through this, I won't play no more" - Larry Bird describes the moment that made him retire for good
"I said, 'God, if you let me get through this, I won't play no more,'" Bird remembered after announcing his retirement in '92 ...
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'Take Three of Them Teeth Home': Larry Bird Revealed Why He Rejected Magic Johnson’s Friendship
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are parts of arguably the greatest basketball rivalry we’ve ever seen. The two Hall-of-Famers ...
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"Nice shooting" - Tim Legler says Larry Bird's one-liner validated his entire basketball career
Nearly every NBA player looked up to an OG who inspired them to pick up a basketball and take the game seriously. For many, ...
He built a championship team, was snubbed from the all-time greats list, and now has the Pacers back in the NBA Finals
He’s taken Indiana to just its second NBA Finals and built a quietly elite legacy over more than two decades on the sidelines ...
Larry Bird Museum one-year Anniversary
A staple character in our local community. Larry Bird has inspired many generations. Here, in Terre Haute, they have brought him to life. Celebrating its first year, the Larry ...
Celtics’ Hall of Famer explains why modern training techniques wouldn’t benefit Larry Bird
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird epitomized fearlessness on the court, consistently showcasing his extraordinary talent against any opponent. According to a former teammate, Bird's skills might not be ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton highlight rare Finals clash of alpha point guards
The Thunder and Pacers' respective NBA championship odds start at the point guard position, a dual rarity in Finals history.
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"I wouldn't have been in that office if Bird didn't give his blessings" - Bernard King recalls almost signing with Celtics in 1987
That outcome made it clear to Larry Bird and Co. that the team required more offensive firepower to keep up with elite ...
Pacers’ Pascal Siakam had no idea there’s an ECF MVP trophy
Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam said he was unaware there was an even MVP award for the Eastern Conference Finals.