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"You talk about verbal intimidation, mental intimidation" - Charles Barkley on the iconic Larry Bird line that froze an entire locker room

Any story about the great Larry Bird involves one of two things: uber-confidence or unforgettable trash talk. Hall of Famer ...
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Larry Bird knew he still had it after hitting 20 shots in a row in his 60s: "I can still play a little"

Nothing ever stopped Larry Bird from retiring when he decided that he was done with basketball in 1992. Though he remained in the NBA as a coach and later as a team executive, Bird never felt the itch ...
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Dominique Wilkins thinks Boston Celtics alum Larry Bird is as good a shot as Stephen Curry

Dominique Wilkins thinks his former Boston Celtics alum Larry Bird is as good a shot as Stephen Curry. In most cases, we ...
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Larry Bird got honest about how aging forced him to accept reality about his game

Bird's willingness to accept reality is the main reason he remained productive in his final year in the NBA. The ageing ...

Larry Bird recalled the exact moment he realized he was a real champion

The love Bird received that day was justified — he averaged 15.3 points, 15.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists in six games against ...