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Larry Bird Would Average 30-10-8 if He Played Today, Claims Jeff Teague

The NBA today owes a lot to the players who helped shape the league into what it is now, and few left a mark as big as Larry Bird. The Boston Celtics icon built a resume that ranks among the greatest ...
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Larry Bird on how '80s Celtics would adapt to the modern game: "We probably wouldn't have played as big. We might have gone smaller"

Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics were one of the most successful teams in the 1980s. The legendary franchise secured three titles in five finals appearances. But could Bird and the rest of his gang ...
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‘Legend’-ary: Author tells little-known story of Larry Bird’s rise

“Heartland” by Keith O’Brien tells the story of Larry Bird and his amazing rise to college basketball superstar at Indiana State University. O’Brien will give a presentation on the book and his other ...
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What do we know about Larry Bird’s years as a high school hoop star? This book tells the tales.

If you’ve ever seen the film “Hoosiers,” you should have a feel for how important basketball is in the state of Indiana. In fact, fans there have a saying: “In 49 states, it’s just basketball … but ...
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Larry Bird admitted how being too competitive shortened his NBA career: "That's the way I play, and I'm not going to stop playing like that"

Ever since Larry Bird entered the league as the 6th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, one thing was immediately clear — his competitiveness was unmatched. Any time he stepped on the court, Bird went ...