"If you're giving an honest effort out there, the fans react" - Larry Bird explained why he would never play for any other team than the Boston Celtics

Celtics fans were accustomed to winning from their Bill Russell days and were very knowledgeable of the game, as Larry Legend ...
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"I still can't believe that I did that" - Larry Bird said he was baffled that Donnie Walsh convinced him to coach the Indiana Pacers

Yet while Bird's greatness is well documented, few fans truly know the story behind his surprising leap from player to coach.
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Patrick Ewing Recalls How Boston Fans Initially Disrespected Larry Bird

Before Larry Bird became an NBA legend, Boston fans were skeptical of his abilities. Patrick Ewing recalls how Bird was dismissed for not fitting the mold of flashy players. However, Bird’s ...