Cedric Maxwell on Larry Bird reportedly approving Boston Celtics trading him to Clippers
Back in the era of the so-called ‘Original Big Three’ of the Boston Celtics (comprised of the 1980s…
“Everything just came back to 1979, and how Magic got the best of us” – Larry Bird explained why he called his teammates sissies after Finals Game 3 loss to the Lakers
The 1984 NBA Finals were never meant to be just another championship series. From the moment the Boston…
‘Die by the 3’ – Magic Johnson reignites Lakers-Celtics rivalry with bold claim after Boston creates unwanted NBA history
Magic Johnson took a public shot at his most bitter rival. And the biggest name of the ‘Showtime’…
Knicks, Celtics playoff history dates back more than 70 years
The last time the Knicks faced the Boston Celtics in the playoffs, Jalen Brunson was a sophomore at…
He’s had eight years to bust me. He hasn’t done it yet” – Larry Bird response to Patrick Ewing for claiming he used to “bust his butt
In the summer of 1992, Larry Bird made one of the most difficult decisions of his legendary basketball…
“He did it the right way” – Larry Bird names the most admirable player he has ever seen in the NBA
During his tenure as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers, Larry Bird had the unique opportunity to…
“Maybe it’s because we’ve already won one championship, or maybe we’re getting old” – Larry Bird got honest when he talked about the 1985 Finals against the Lakers
After winning the 1984 NBA title, the Boston Celtics were hoping to repeat their success in 1985. They…
“There’s a large amount of guys that’s been successful when their playing days are over” – Larry Bird credited Red Auerbach for making Celtics stars successful as front-office executives and coaches
While many NBA legends left lasting legacies with their respective franchises, few organizations have nurtured their former players…
‘I’d take a cut’ – Michael Jordan wanted to team up with Celtics icon Larry Bird in blockbuster trade
The Chicago Bulls could have been even more dominant. Before LeBron James‘ Miami Heat ‘Big Three’ and Kevin…
“I knew my days with the Celtics were over” – Larry Bird admits his love for Boston ended when the team traded his favorite teammate
Larry Bird was the epitome of the Boston Celtics’ culture. His name carried the weight of championship banners,…
“If our point guard is not smart enough to realize that, we better find a new point guard.” – Larry Bird hated how NBA coaches from the 1980s managed their players
Larry Bird delighted NBA fans worldwide when he agreed to become the head coach of the Indiana Pacers…