Basketball Network on MSN

"You talk about verbal intimidation, mental intimidation" - Charles Barkley on the iconic Larry Bird line that froze an entire locker room

Any story about the great Larry Bird involves one of two things: uber-confidence or unforgettable trash talk. Hall of Famer ...
BasketballNetwork.net on MSN

Larry Bird named the only player who could challenge him mentally: "He knew it too"

During his playing years, Larry Bird was a master of psychological warfare. Before he even torched his opponents with his ...
CLNS Media Network

Larry Bird’s Final Masterpiece: Inside His Legendary 49-Point Game vs Portland

A deep dive into Larry Bird’s legendary 49-point, 14-rebound, 12-assist performance vs the Portland Trail Blazers in 1992 — ...
Basketball Network on MSN

"They made fun of his smile" - Larry Bird revealed how Celtics teammates used to 'mock Magic all the time'

Larry Bird did not have to make many adjustments when he joined the Boston Celtics. He recognized that the team's identity ...
Sports Illustrated

Larry Bird and His Most Iconic Cards

"Who is playing for second" These are the words from Larry Bird when walking into the locker room of the 1988 All-Star game. With a room full of future hall of famers and great shooters, he was asking ...
BasketballNetwork.net on MSN

"I'd never seen that before" - When Larry Bird and Red Auerbach raved about how Magic Johnson ran the fast break

While other superstars, such as Steph Curry and Allen Iverson, revolutionized the point guard position, Magic stands alone in his own class. Kobe Bryant was able to emulate Michael Jordan, but the ...
Total Pro Sports

The Rivalry Between Larry Bird And Magic Johnson That Defined An Entire Era

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry is regarded as one of the best in basketball history. It all started in college when Johnson’s Michigan State team and Bird’s Indiana State team faced off in the ...
Celtics Wire

Dominique Wilkins thinks Boston Celtics alum Larry Bird is as good a shot as Stephen Curry

Dominique Wilkins thinks his former Boston Celtics alum Larry Bird is as good a shot as Stephen Curry. In most cases, we ...
Boston.com

Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell?

Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell? Tatum said he's chasing Larry Bird as the greatest Celtic ever. Why isn't Bill ...
Yardbarker

'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 had intertwining careers that led to them first meeting in the national ...
The New York Times

Jayson Tatum might never reach Larry Bird’s status in Boston, but he’s ‘a great guy to chase’

PHILADELPHIA — Last week, after the Boston Celtics’ final road game before the All-Star break, Jayson Tatum sat in front of his locker in Miami and debated the best player in his franchise’s history.

Rare Larry Bird game-worn jersey's on the market, going for the price of a modest house

There is worn stitching, fabric fraying, organic fading and piling on the seams of this size 46 Larry Bird jersey which is up for sale and is going for the price of a modest house. Those imperfections ...