Yet while Bird's greatness is well documented, few fans truly know the story behind his surprising leap from player to coach.
Larry Bird never shied away from a cold one but drew the line when he felt it was needed. Boston Globe reporter Dan Shaughnessy recalled offering him a second round of beer at a bar, only for the ...
Byron Scott opened up about just how good Larry Bird was during his playing days. He said Bird wasn’t just skilled — his ...
To return the favor on the defensive end, Bird helped Walton pad his shot-blocking stats. Walton would ask Bird to set the ...
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 ...
In a sense, Jonathan Bender was supposed to be what Tyrese Haliburton currently is for the Indiana Pacers. Bender was billed as the next face of the franchise in Indianapolis. He was selected No. 5 ...
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA history without those three names coming up. And not just coming up, but ...