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"I've never seen a team more focused in my life" - Danny Ainge recalls intensity in Celtics locker room after Game 5 loss in 1986 Finals
"I've never seen a team more focused in my life than we lost that game. As we sat and listened to the celebration in Houston, ...
Why Coach Larry Bird Once Left Two Key Players At Airport For Breaking Rules
Larry Bird was not only a Hall of Fame basketball player, he also had success as a coach in the NBA. Bird coached the Indiana Pacers from 1997-2000, leading th ...
Basketball Network on MSN1d
Larry Bird admits some of his Celtics teammates were jealous of him: "I know I was tough to play with"
Larry Bird imposed his will playing basketball. At 6 feet 9 inches and with an uncanny knack for reading the game two moves ...
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Just how deep were the 1986 Boston Celtics?
In light of the popularity of the new "Celtics City" documentary series currently out now, the folks behind the "NBC Sports Boston" YouTube channel dusted off their "'86 Celtics" documentary to look ...
Warriors legend reveals Larry Bird’s reaction to the matchup between Jordan and Magic during a Dream Team practice
A Golden State Warriors legend shared how Larry Bird reacted during the showdown between Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson in ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"I'm getting the hell out of here" - Bird gave the Pacers an ultimatum once he sensed fear in them
"When we play Chicago, and I walk into our locker room, if I see fear on their faces, that will scare the hell out of me,"the ...
Eyeing Elite Eight, Alabama basketball's Mark Sears chasing Larry Bird in record books
Alabama star Mark Sears is one double-digit game away from passing one of the most iconic Hall of Famers in college and ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
Mullin reveals what was the biggest difference between Bird as a player and a coach: "No drama, nothing, simple"
Even though he made his mark with the Boston Celtics, Bird took on the coaching challenge with a talented Indiana Pacers ...
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Chris Mullin On Larry Bird’s Reaction To Michael Jordan And Magic Johnson’s Trash Talk During Infamous Dream Team Practice
Chris Mulling shared an amazing story of how Michael Jordan got the torch passed to him by Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.
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“When the officials came out, our coach would have to scramble and say: ‘Alright! Alright! No more dunking!’”- Julius Erving recalls when dunking wasn’t allowed when ...
Julius Erving was a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts, already making a name for himself as one of the most electric athletes to ever touch a basketball. But there was a problem. The NCAA ...
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‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: Larry Bird ushers in new era
The Boston Celtics were in a difficult place in the late 1970s. Bill Russell had been retired for about a decade. John ...
4 takeaways from Celtics City Episode 4 ‘Great Hope, Period’
Celtics City continued as Larry Bird was introduced, setting the stage for a transformational decade not only in Boston but the entire NBA.