‘We don’t have players with heart’ – Larry Bird brutally called out ’embarrassing’ Celtics before inspiring team to title

He’s nicknamed Larry Legend for a reason. During the 1984 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, ...

"We're a better club when I don't have to score a lot of points" - An injured Larry Bird needed help in the 1985 Playoffs

Bird wasn't always perfect, whether it was some kind of injury or just having an off night. With talented teammates like ...
Celtics Wire on MSN

Today in Boston Celtics history: Larry Bird's debut; first-ever NBA 3-pointer

Today in Boston Celtics history, the team debuted their sensational new rookie drafted the summer before from Indiana State, the Hick from French Lick.
BasketballNetwork.net on MSN

"Clearly better than all these guys" - Larry Bird was confident he would destroy everyone in today's NBA

For example, Kevin McHale is also certain that Bird would be a problem in today's game. Unlike other legends, McHale was a ...

Larry Bird says Magic Johnson was more successful because of his championships

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.
Amazon S3 on MSN

Larry Bird Explains Why Trash-Talking Became His Identity

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird revealed why trash-talking was a key part of his game. Bird explained, “I was taught at an ...

Norm Nixon reveals what really pushed Julius Erving to snap at Larry Bird in a heated Celtics showdown

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers rivalry spanned decades. Larry Bird and Julius Erving led their teams in the 1980s.

‘I belong in New York’ – Larry Bird almost joined Knicks but instead clinched epic playoff series for Celtics

The New York Knicks will usher in the new NBA season 6,000 miles from home. The Association’s preseason officially begins ...