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.

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That said, Bird always felt a sense of fear before every game, especially those against arch-rivals like Magic Johnson and ...

For example, Kevin McHale is also certain that Bird would be a problem in today's game. Unlike other legends, McHale was a player, coach, executive and broadcaster. He had seen the game evolve right ...

Larry Bird knew he was great. It’s why he asked who was coming in second place in the 1987 Three-Point Contest, told bitter ...

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On the hardwood, he was the alpha and omega of the Boston Celtics squad that dominated the 1980s, leading the franchise to ...

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Former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips was full of gratitude when he announced his retirement from the game of baseball. Phillips announced ...

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