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"Controlled more of the game than anybody in the history of the NBA" - Cedric Maxwell on why he would build a team around Hakeem Olajuwon over any Celtics l…
Cedric Maxwell picked Hakeem Olajuwon over Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell, praising "The Dream" for ...
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Witness Larry Bird obey mom’s demand to finish degree before NBA stardom
Larry Bird delayed his NBA debut to honor his mother's wish, completing his college degree before pursuing basketball stardom ...
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"We have a lot of great players in our league right now. We just don't have as many" - Larry Bird explains why the NBA doesn't have classic rivalries today
The 1980s were sculpted by that duel, setting the tone for a league that was finally coming into its own. Both players set ...
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"Super players that never won a championship" - Dominique Wilkins admits he loses no sleep over never winning an NBA championship
Dominique Wilkins never won a championship, but he doesn't regret a thing. And he doesn't need to — not when his name is ...
NCAA Fan Jam Truck visiting Terre Haute in 2026
The NCAA Fan Jam Truck, which traverses the country on its way to the men's basketball Final Four host city, will stop in Terre Haute in 2026 on its way to Indianapolis. Fan Jam is a mobile pop-up ...
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Celtics make historical Jayson Tatum, Larry Bird announcement
Jayson Tatum is a gamble that continues to pay off for the Boston Celtics. They had the confidence to trade down during the ...
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"They praised Michael for being this competitive juggernaut and a jerk... they villainized Isiah for the same thing" - Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson on the hypocrisy …
Scoop B Robinson breaks down why Isiah Thomas was villainized for the same traits that made Michael Jordan a legend.
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Larry Bird's Legacy Questioned After Ex-NBA Star Argues Kawhi Leonard Surpassing Him With 1 Condition
Larry Bird’s résumé shines with three NBA titles (1981, ’84, '86) and three straight MVPs (1984–86). The post Larry Bird's ...
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"Mom, I can do that after. She goes, 'You're not doing that after'" - Bird on his mom forcing him to finish his degree despite the NBA
"And I said, 'Mom, I can do that after.' She goes, 'You're not doing that after, you're doing that now because I know that ...
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"He really has a little bit of social anxiety around crowds" - Why Larry Bird hated walking through airports with so many fans around
Larry Bird never liked crowds and went from dropping out of Indiana University to dodging fans in airport terminals.
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Michael Jordan immediately shut down Magic Johnson and Larry Bird disrespect after NBA achievements
In today’s day and age, most of the members in the media tend to revisit one subject. That is to compare current players to ...
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"A combination of the brilliance that went before him" - Bill Walton said Larry Bird was a mix of all the true legends from older eras
He was a combination of the brilliance that went before him, whether it was Kareem, Russell and Wilt and Oscar and Rick Barry ...