Today in Boston Celtics history, the team debuted their sensational new rookie drafted the summer before from Indiana State, the Hick from French Lick.
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"I think Bird’s got the edge" - When Red Auerbach said Larry Bird dethroned Bill Russell as NBA GOAT
Way before the NBA GOAT became a hot topic in the sport, Red Auerbach had already shared his thoughts on the subject. For him, Bill Russell was hands down the rightful NBA GOAT until Larry Bird broke ...
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"You never know, the guy might be a bad shot" - When K.C. Jones made light of Larry Bird's death threat in 1984 NBA finals
As the story goes, Larry Bird received a threat on his life in the middle of Game 5 of the 1984 Finals. Jones, the Boston Celtics head coach at the time, broke the news to his superstar, who then ...
Salley once reflected on those years and admitted how daunting it was to enter the league during a time when Bird was at the height of his powers. The three-time champ was accustomed to teams ...
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Larry Bird believes Magic Johnson should be in the GOAT conversation: "Head-and-shoulders above everybody else"
Larry Bird recognizes almost every great player he has ever faced throughout his legendary career. However, he understandably separates Magic Johnson from the pack. For Larry Legend, Johnson's skills ...
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