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Witness Larry Bird obey mom’s demand to finish degree before NBA stardom
Larry Bird delayed his NBA debut to honor his mother's wish, completing his college degree before pursuing basketball stardom ...
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"No matter how good I am, I'm still just a hick from French Lick" - Larry Bird was humble despite being highest paid NBA rookie
The great Larry Bird had an exceptional college basketball ... was drafted by the Boston Celtics and signed a five-year, $3.25-million rookie contract. This massive deal made Bird the highest ...
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"I didn't feel I had to score for our team to win" - Bird thinks he would've had a lot more records if he focused on scoring
A marksman with icy poise, he didn't need acrobatics or flashy moves to pile up buckets. Everything he did on the court was ...
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Celtics legend Larry Bird ‘was that dude,’ former teammate Cedric Maxwell says
Boston Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell was anxiously awaiting the arrival of rookie Larry Bird in 1979. And not because Maxwell thought Bird could change the trajectory of the franchise. Rather, ...