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Larry Bird Made $20 Million In The NBA — But Wouldn't Spend $60,000 On A Mercedes
NBA great Larry Bird once hesitated to spending $60,000 on a Mercedes even after earning roughly $20 million during his ...
"From that point on, I never really recovered the way I wanted to" - Larry Bird recalls the practice injury that told him his career was over
"From that point on, I never really recovered the way I wanted to" - Larry Bird recalls the practice injury that told him his ...
Cooper Flagg Makes Feelings Clear About Boston Celtics Legend Larry Bird
Cooper Flagg had one of the best seasons in Duke Men's Basketball history (for a freshamn). The 18-year-old has solidified ...
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"They want me to come back and play home games" - Larry Bird on why he chose to retire instead of playing part time after injuries
"They want me to come back and play home games" - Larry Bird on why he chose to retire instead of playing part time after ...
"I don't like all this publicity, but I knew this day was gonna come" - Larry Bird wanted no part of a retirement tour before leaving the NBA
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird reflects on why he wanted to avoid a retirement tour, preferring substance over spectacle ...
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Kevin McHale says Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had real off-court tension
Kevin McHale didn’t mince words—he said Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar “couldn’t stand each other” during their epic ...
"That definitely did hurt Larry and I's career" - Kevin McHale says Larry Bird would have played a lot longer if Len Bias didn’t die
"That definitely did hurt Larry and I's career" - Kevin McHale says Larry Bird would have played a lot longer if Len Bias ...
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'Special journey' - Larry Bird still leaving mark on Pacers 25 years after his NBA Finals goodbye
Larry Bird left the Indiana Pacers after taking them to their first NBA Finals in 2000 following a three-year stint as head ...
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Larry Bird used Magic Johnson’s box scores as daily motivation
That’s one of the most poetic examples of competitive obsession in sports history. According to Cedric Maxwell, Larry Bird ...
"People might think I'm going to be as good as him" - Larry Bird's brother Eddie opened up about the pressure of carrying the Bird name
"People might think I'm going to be as good as him" - Larry Bird's brother Eddie opened up about the pressure of carrying the ...
"I used to get very nervous and a little sick before each game" - Larry Bird admits he'd often feel nauseous before games
Larry Bird often felt nauseous before games due to the pressure and passion he carried as he led Boston back to greatness.
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Magic Johnson Tells an Incredible Story About Larry Bird’s Competitiveness
Magic Johnson recalled one of his favorite Larry Bird moments, and it was the kind of tale only those two legends could share. He said Bird once walked into a locker room and told the opposing team ...