Boston icon Larry Bird recalls the mistake that ended his NBA career: ‘That’s why I broke down’
Larry Bird was one of the NBA's top stars during the 1980s, but his career was cut short by physical issues. The Boston Celtics legend opened up about the reason behind his abrupt retirement. Magic ...
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"Just show up, pick up the check, and go home, that's my motto now" - Larry Bird delivered an iconic one-liner after securing his second 3-Point crown in 1987
"Just show up, pick up the check and go home, that's my motto now." Other participants in the 1987 3-Point contest included ...
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"I hurt so bad I can hardly move" - When Larry Bird dropped a career-high 60 points while sore from neck to ankles
Besides his love for basketball, Larry Bird also had a deep passion for running. This enthusiasm was evident as he ...
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Larry Bird admits the '80s Celtics underachieved despite winning three titles: "I always thought we left them on the table"
Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.
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Robert Parish admits Larry Bird was sometimes tough to deal with: "Larry could be a real pain in the backside when things weren't going his way"
Parish said Bird, the once-fiery and trash-talking leader, became noticeably irritable toward the end of his career.
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"Hey guys, this must be the room for second place" - Mark Price recalls his first encounter with Larry Bird before 1988 3-Point Contest
His 3-point prowess eventually led him to compete in the 1988 3-Point Contest against ... However, he was jolted by what Larry Bird told his opponents. After a tepid rookie campaign in which ...
Defining Moments: Larry Bird sets Celtics record in 60-point game
Celtics legend Larry Bird played a lot of great games against the Hawks, including his record-setting 60-point performance in ...