“I ain’t doing it anymore unless you raise it” – Larry Bird admitted he only returned to the 3-point contest for a bigger prize
Larry Bird was the first player in NBA history to win the 3-point contest three times. Boston Celtics…
“I’m saying, ‘You’re not going to score'” – Horace Grant recalls regretting trash-talking Larry Bird
Almost every NBA player in the ’80s and early ’90s had his unique Larry Bird moment. At the…
“Put the rookie in! Put the effing rookie in!” – Larry Bird roasted rookie Jayson Williams in his second NBA game and never let him forget it
Jayson Williams was a rookie for the Philadelphia 76ers when he first crossed paths with the legendary Larry…
“You’re a rookie. You don’t know anything” – Drexler learned the hard way not to talk trash to Bird
When it comes to legendary trash-talking stories in the NBA, one guy stands above all, and that is…
“You always wonder why” – Larry Bird questioned why NBA teams are so quick to fire coaches
The NBA has undergone many transformations over the years. As a keen observer of the game, Hall of…
Larry Bird believes Magic Johnson should be in the GOAT conversation: “Head-and-shoulders above everybody else”
Larry Bird recognizes almost every great player he has ever faced throughout his legendary career. However, he understandably…
“There are three guys” – Charles Barkley says Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are the only legends that transcend the sport
Charles Barkley may be a funny character sometimes, but his respect is hard to earn. In fact, he…
“He (Bird) said, ‘Don’t do it again” – Lance Stephenson on how Larry Bird put him in check after blowing into LeBron James’ ear
“He (Bird) said, ‘Don’t do it again” – Lance Stephenson on how Larry Bird put him in check…
“I couldn’t wrap my head around how he became that good” – Ice Cube admitted watching Bird dominate his Lakers used to frustrate him
“I couldn’t wrap my head around how he became that good” – Ice Cube admitted watching Bird dominate…
Larry Bird knew he still had it after hitting 20 shots in a row in his 60s: “I can still play a little”
Larry Bird knew he still had it after hitting 20 shots in a row in his 60s: “I…
“I get a little nervous sometimes when I talk about it” – Larry Bird on why he feels uneasy when asked to rank his legacy among the greats
“I get a little nervous sometimes when I talk about it” – Larry Bird on why he feels…
Charles Barkley believed Larry Bird never wanted a battle against him on the court: “He’s Larry Legend but not on the defensive end”
Charles Barkley believed Larry Bird never wanted a battle against him on the court: “He’s Larry Legend but…