"Just show up, pick up the check and go home, that's my motto now." Other participants in the 1987 3-Point contest included ...
Larry admits the Boston Celtics could have won more titles in the 1980s due to injuries and missed opportunities.
Parish said Bird, the once-fiery and trash-talking leader, became noticeably irritable toward the end of his career.
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 ...
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 ...
Before being drafted by the Celtics in 1988, Shaw had a somewhat lukewarm perception of Bird's abilities as a player. While he was aware of Larry's reputation and the accolades he had garnered ...