"There's never been anybody quite like him" - Rick Barry on choosing between LeBron James and Larry Bird in the GOAT SF debate

True to the swagger that defined his playing days, Barry didn't hesitate to pick himself first. However, if picking himself ...

Murray State star reminds college basketball fans of NBA legend Larry Bird

College basketball has an elite class of talents potentially heading off to the NBA in 2026, but one rising freshman is ...

Larry Bird and Dinah Mattingly’s combined net worth: NBA couple's career earnings, endorsements, and more

NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird is one such player who is well known for his excellent psychological play. The Boston Celtics ...
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Larry Bird called Vernon Maxwell a n***a after cooking him on court

Vernon Maxwell recalls shocking Larry Bird trash talk moment.

Rise Of Bird's Passing Skills

Kevin McHale and Larry Bird reminisce about Bird's uncanny ability to find teammates with the basketball, no matter where ...

“I knew they were under stress, so I broke them”: Larry Bird reflects on his 1988 Three-Point Contest in a rare throwback confession

Larry Bird's legendary confidence was on full display during the 1988 NBA Three-Point Contest when he famously asked competitors, "Who's coming in second?" This iconic moment, where Bird went on to ...

Larry Bird game-worn jersey sells for more than half a million dollars

A Boston Celtics Larry Bird jersey worn during the 1987 Eastern Conference playoffs, including two finals games, has sold for more than half a million dollars -- $524, 600 to be exact.
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Patrick Beverley picks Kevin Durant over Larry Bird, says it’s ‘not even close’

Larry Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest NBA players ever, and with good reason. The Boston Celtics legend's excellence, along with his rivalry with Magic Johnson, is what saved the NBA ...
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Larry Bird on Bill Walton staying healthy to help Boston Celtics win 1986 title

"Bill was a big addition for us, and everyone knew how talented he was," said the Hick from French Lick.

Michael Jordan’s one insult that even Larry Bird felt was totally ‘out of character’

Larry Bird once admitted that even he was shocked by one of Michael Jordan’s verbal outbursts, an insult toward Reggie Miller. The comment came during a heated playoff battle between the Chicago Bulls ...
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Larry Bird Fast Facts

Grew up in the town of French Lick, Indiana. Nicknamed the “Hick from French Lick” and “Larry Legend.” Wore the number 33 on his basketball jersey in high school, college and with the Boston Celtics ...
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Isiah Thomas recalls humorous story involving Larry Bird

Isiah Thomas shares a hilarious story involving Larry Bird that has everyone dying laughing. The Pistons legend recalls a ...