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Ex-NBA official shares how Larry Bird's deep knowledge of the rulebook set him apart: "How are you going to argue with somebody who's going to quote you rules …
Larry Bird’s deep understanding of the NBA rulebook gave him an edge over referees, leaving ex-NBA official Jess Thompson in ...
NBA Great Larry Bird Felt Disrespect When Guarded By White Players
Byron Scott tells a story of Larry Bird getting upset because an opposing coach guarded him with a white player ...
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These are the best quotes from players who played against Larry Bird: "Dennis, are you guarding me?"
There are many NBA royalties, but only a few have left a mark as memorable as Larry Bird. That said, it's no surprise that ...
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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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"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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Gary Payton mentioned the only player he couldn't out-trash talk: "I didn't really know he was like that"
And that man was Larry Bird. Both with his hands and his words ... (1996), he specialized in locking down elite scorers. His trash-talking was as effective as his defense, and his nonstop verbal ...