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‘Couldn’t believe anybody could do that’ – Larry Bird threatened to retire if Michael Jordan scored 77 points on Celtics
Larry Bird had seen it all — that is, until Michael Jordan came around. The Boston Celtics legend faced Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, ‘Dr. J’, and Moses Malone, but nobody ...
‘Scariest game we ever faced’ – Celtics icon and MJ rival came closer than anyone to ending Bulls dynasty as Pacers coach
Few people could go toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan on a basketball court. Larry Bird was one of them. 12-time All-Star Larry ...
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How Larry Bird (and Magic Johnson) inspired Michael Jordan to become a champion
Today, Michael Jordan is defined by his drive for championships. It came from a number of factors but in episode 4 of ESPN's 'The Last Dance' on Sunday, Jordan detailed a major source: Larry Bird ...
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"There's a lot of guys that owe a lot of credit to Michael" - Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson gives his take on whether MJ's career is over-glorified
NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson explains why Michael Jordan’s influence may be overstated by some and why today’s ...
LeBron James Crosses Michael Jordan, Larry Bird in Unique NBA Category
Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is 40 years old. He's the oldest active player in the NBA and has ...
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Michael Jordan warned the NBA about pushing the "next MJ" narrative: "There's a danger to that, the credibility of the game can take a hit"
Michael Jordan warned the NBA decades ago that pushing the "Next MJ" narrative would hurt young stars and damage the league’s ...
"He embarrassed me in my own house" - When Bernard King was humbled by a young Michael Jordan
"He embarrassed me in my own house" - When Bernard King was humbled by a young Michael Jordan originally appeared on ...
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"Before Bird, I used to vacillate" - When Bob Cousy declared Larry Bird as NBA GOAT
Bob Cousy once said Larry Bird made his GOAT decision easy, calling the Celtics star the most complete player he had ever ...
Not Michael Jordan: Celtics’ Red Auerbach, coach and GM legend, named the greatest player of all time
The legendary former Boston Celtics head coach and general manager once named the greatest player in NBA history—and it ...
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How Larry Bird (and Magic Johnson) inspired Michael Jordan to become a champion
Today, Michael Jordan is defined by his drive for championships. It came from a number of factors but in episode 4 of ESPN's 'The Last Dance' on Sunday, Jordan detailed a major source: Larry Bird ...
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LeBron James Crosses Michael Jordan, Larry Bird in Unique NBA Category
LeBron James now has as many All-NBA selections as Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain combined. One more than Magic Johnson and Larry Bird combined. — HoopsHype (@hoopshype) May 23, 2025 Jordan ...