Michael Cooper on why Larry Bird was tougher to guard than Michael Jordan: "Playing against a young Michael Jordan was kind of easy"

During an interview for Vlad TV, Cooper maintained that Bird was his toughest cover, even more difficult than Jordan, not only because Bird was that great, but also because he played only against the ...
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"I'm the only one playing like a sissy" - Larry Bird's ruthless self-critique after Celtics' Game 3 collapse in 1985 Finals

After he was reminded of the fact that he ripped the team’s effort after Game 3 of the 1984 finals, Bird candidly stated: “I ...
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"It's amazing what one day off can do to refresh your mind" - Larry Bird on why he believes players shouldn't be asked to practice every day

"It's amazing what one day off can do to refresh your mind" - Larry Bird on why he believes players shouldn't be asked to practice every day originally appeared on Basketball Network. At the height of ...
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Klay Thompson Makes His Opinion of Larry Bird Extremely Clear

Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson is widely considered one of the greatest 3-point shooters in NBA history. But before he made his name as one half of the Golden State Warriors’ iconic “splash ...
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Magic Johnson recalled being so upset after reading he couldn't score like Larry Bird: "I could do that, but that's not my role here"

Apparently, there were also those who shockingly criticized the Los Angeles Lakers' Showtime point guard over his commendable ...
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Charles Barkley Makes Feelings Clear About Celtics Legend Larry Bird

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) on the bench against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn Images ...

Reggie Miller says he copied Larry Bird's shooting form, Steph Curry is the GOAT

Would Pacers legend Reggie Miller teach his son to shoot a basketball the way he did? Miller says he used a Hoosier legend as ...