The NBA has seen its fair share of legendary rivalries, but few were as intense and personal as the one between Dominique Wilkins and Larry Bird. Throughout the 1980s, these …
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Shawn Kemp Recalls How Larry Bird Absolutely Destroyed Him In First Ever Matchup
In his first NBA matchup against Larry Bird, Shawn Kemp, a rookie at the time, was eager to prove himself against the Celtics legend. However, Bird was motivated by …
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Boston Garden became a furnace on June 8th, 1984, as the thermometer on the court reached a scorching 98 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the stifling heat seemed to invigorate Larry …
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37 years ago today, one of the greatest playoff moments in league history came courtesy of Larry Bird. With five seconds to go in Game 5 of the 1987 …
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Luka Doncic remains a force to be reckoned with, propelling the Dallas Mavericks deep into the playoffs. They’ve reached the Western Conference Finals for the second time in Doncic’s …
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When Rivalry Goes Beyond the Court: The Larry Bird and Eddie Johnson Hotel Room Challenge
In the heat of competition, the NBA has witnessed its fair share of rivalries and heated moments. Yet, few stories encapsulate the fiery spirit of the ’80s basketball era quite …
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On this day, 43 years ago, a young Larry Bird stepped onto the court for Game 1 of the 1981 NBA Finals, not merely to play but to etch …
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38 Years Ago, Larry Bird Thought He Played Against God Disguised As Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan has a crazy array of legendary playoff performances under his belt, one of which took place 38 years ago today, and made Larry Bird believe something biblical …
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39 years ago today, on March 12, 1985, Larry Bird set a Celtics franchise record, that still stands today, by scoring 60 points. It was one of the most …
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Before Michael Jordan left people amazed during the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, he was the one in awe. Jordan watched Larry Bird make 23 out of a possible 30, …
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