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George Gervin Praises Larry Bird for Legendary Trash Talk and Skill

George Gervin recalls how Larry Bird talked nonstop trash every time they faced off, but always backed it up with his play.

Larry Bird once named the five favorite players he ever had to face

According to Bird, his all-time favorite former opponents were Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Moses Malone and Karl Malone, via The New York Post. Bird's favorite former opponents were ...
BasketballNetwork.net on MSN

"That's fine with me. I can move on" - Larry Bird on possibly losing his job after 1998 ECF loss vs. Chicago Bulls

Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers wanted to capitalize on the opportunity to retire Michael Jordan in the 1998 playoffs. They ...
MassLive

9 Takeaways from ‘Celtics City’ Episode VI’s last days of Larry Bird

They called it “Untenable Toll,” but it could have and maybe should have dubbed “What Might Have Been.” Episode VI of HBO’s “Celtics City” documentary that aired Monday night covers the time between ...
Sports Illustrated

Larry Legend: Bird loves today's wide-open, 3-heavy style

Larry Bird is regarded as one of the best shooters in the history of basketball. Bird averaged 24.3 points, 10 rebounds and 6.3 assists in his 13-season Larry Bird is regarded as one of the best ...