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I knew they were under stress, so I broke them: Larry Bird reflects on his 1988 three-point contest in a rare throwback confession

Larry Bird is one of the most celebrated players in the history of the NBA. Known widely for his high psychological intelligence on the court and presence of mind, along with unmatched confidence, ...
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"I didn't lose all this weight not to win a championship" - Bird had one mission after transforming his body in the 1987-88 season

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird was feeling the wear and tear of playing professional basketball by the 1986–87 NBA season. A suite of injuries caused him to miss eight games — the most he’d missed ...

Larry Bird wasn't rattled when L.A. Clippers mascot waved women's posters mid free throw: "Larry says, 'In your face'"

Late in the second quarter on December 26, 1989, Bird drew a foul against the Los Angeles Clippers. With the Celtics trailing, he headed to the line. The clock still had a little life left, and the ...