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"We have a lot of great players in our league right now. We just don't have as many" - Larry Bird explains why the NBA doesn't have classic rivalries today
The 1980s were sculpted by that duel, setting the tone for a league that was finally coming into its own. Both players set ...
Basketball Network on MSN13d
"When a guy shot 44% in my day, we thought they were terrible" - Larry Bird says efficiency standard has decreased over the years
"When a guy shot 44 percent in my day, we thought they were terrible. Guys aren't working on their shots the way they used to ...
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Larry Bird's Legacy Questioned After Ex-NBA Star Argues Kawhi Leonard Surpassing Him With 1 Condition
Larry Bird’s résumé shines with three NBA titles (1981, ’84, '86) and three straight MVPs (1984–86). The post Larry Bird's ...
Basketball Network on MSN4d
"The only ball I ever really wanted was in 1986" - Larry Bird on why he coveted the game ball from his last NBA championship
However, in 1999, the legendary forward revealed that he coveted one game ball used in Game 6 of the 1986 NBA Finals when his ...