How Larry Bird snapped Bill Walton out of his guilt after one loss: "I can't stand hearing this eighty-one more times. Go have a beer and forget about it"

To return the favor on the defensive end, Bird helped Walton pad his shot-blocking stats. Walton would ask Bird to set the ...
Matt Barnes Show on MSNOpinion

Craig Robinson Reflects on Larry Bird’s Iconic Trash Talk and Competitive Spirit

Craig Robinson recalled how Larry Bird’s trash talk was just as deadly as his jump shot. He said Bird would tell you exactly ...
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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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Byron Scott Reflects On Larry Bird’s Greatness And Elite Trash Talk

Byron Scott opened up about just how good Larry Bird was during his playing days. He said Bird wasn’t just skilled — his ...
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Flick: When Larry Bird ruined my shoes

"(Journalism) offers some of the best front-row seats in life — and every so often, a story you’ll still be chuckling about ...