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"He could really jump. He'd dunk on you" - Former Larry Bird's high school teammate on his surprising athleticism

Larry Bird is recognized as one of the greatest NBA players of all time, but he was never known for being athletic like other stars of his era, such as Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins. Instead, ...
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Aging changed Larry Bird's mindset when going against Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen: "Maybe I can't jump as high"

By 1991, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls had become the kings of the hardcourt. After finally ousting ...
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"You talk about verbal intimidation, mental intimidation" - Charles Barkley on the iconic Larry Bird line that froze an entire locker room

Any story about the great Larry Bird involves one of two things: uber-confidence or unforgettable trash talk. Hall of Famer ...
The Indianapolis Star

Think you know everything about Larry Bird? New book may stump even his biggest fans

Larry Bird averaged an incredible 30 points and 20 rebounds in his senior season at Springs Valley High. Bird's older brother Mark was a major influence on him becoming No. 33, the basketball ...
Yardbarker

Larry Bird had a great explanation of why it's tougher to win 3-point shootout than a dunk contest: 'Everyone can jump'

Though he knocked down just 649 3-pointers in his career, some regard Larry Bird as one of the greatest shooters of all time. That's because the Boston Celtics legend is one of two shooters who won ...