“Any one of these players” – Larry Bird threatened to trade Indiana players in 2007 who would show a lack of discipline
By the time the Indiana Pacers concluded their 2006-07 season, the team president, Larry Bird, wasn’t just disappointed.…
“A love-hate rivalry between Boston and Philadelphia” – Julius Erving recalls the intensity of the Celtics-76ers matchup
Julius Erving was a fierce competitor, but he was always known to be one of the classiest players…
Ex-Pacers president said Larry Bird shouldn’t have joined the Celtics: “He talks about guys staying in their state, right?”
LeBron James unsurprisingly generated a lot of buzz ahead of his free agency year in 2010. The 2009-10…
Ex-Pacers president said Larry Bird shouldn’t have joined the Celtics: “He talks about guys staying in their state, right?”
LeBron James unsurprisingly generated a lot of buzz ahead of his free agency year in 2010. The 2009-10…
“After 400 years of oppression…” – Iguodala said having Bird in his “Top 5” despite being white spoke volumes about his skill
Unlike many other Black athletes, Andre Iguodala has educated himself about the history of African Americans. By doing so, the…
Larry Bird praised one Pacers player who helped him the most as a coach: “He led the charge”
The Indiana Pacers relied mostly on Larry Bird‘s legendary resume as a player when they hired him as…
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.…
Today in Boston Celtics history: Bird triple-double vs. Detroit; Abdelnaby trade
Today in Boston Celtics history, Larry Bird put up a triple-double against the Detroit Pistons in 1982. It…
“Larry hated the Pistons so much that he’d do anything to take a jab” – When Larry Bird praised Michael Jordan and the Bulls to taunt Pistons
Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics visited Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls looking to prove that they…
Larry Bird admitted how being too competitive shortened his NBA career: “That’s the way I play, and I’m not going to stop playing like that”
Ever since Larry Bird entered the league as the 6th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, one thing was…
‘I belong in New York’ – Larry Bird almost joined Knicks but instead clinched epic playoff series for Celtics
The New York Knicks will usher in the new NBA season 6,000 miles from home. The Association’s preseason…
“I want to get them to that level” – Larry Bird explains why he chose to coach the Pacers instead of the Celtics
The basketball world was delighted in 1997 when Larry Bird was named head coach of the Indiana Pacers.…