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"He could really jump. He'd dunk on you" - Former Larry Bird's high school teammate on his surprising athleticism
"He could really jump. He'd dunk on you," Moore described the young Bird. "He was pretty athletic for a little skinny kid." ...
Indiana Pacers Legend Reggie Miller Opens Up About Larry Bird
Larry Bird is seen as one of the best 15 players in NBA history. The former Indiana State star spent his entire 13-year ...
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"It was probably the worst shooting series I've ever had… shooting is what people watch" – Larry Bird on struggling in 1998 ECF against the Pistons
However, Bird found himself struggling in that series. He managed to average 19.8 points, but it was his field goal shooting that was noticeable. Larry Legend had a 35.1% shooting clip in that ...
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"He would hobble into the gym on his walking casts to shoot baskets" - Larry Bird's high school coach on the origin of his work ethic
Larry Bird was as tough as nails. Despite not always being fully healthy, the Boston Celtics legend never practiced load management and always gave it his all on the court. Bird developed this ...
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Watch Larry Bird turn a McDonald’s commercial with Michael Jordan into a real shooting contest
Larry Bird and Michael Jordan starred in the iconic 1993 McDonald's commercial, "The Showdown," where they engaged in a playful shooting contest for a Big Mac. White House forces out CEO of ...
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"Just show up, pick up the check, and go home, that's my motto now" - Larry Bird delivered an iconic one-liner after securing his second 3-Point crown in 1987
After winning the 1986 3-Point Shooting contest, Larry Bird was the odds-on favorite to repeat in the 1987 edition. However, ...