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Vor 2 Stunden · May 22, 2024 4:00 am ET. On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary Larry Bird went basket for basket with the Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins in the final frame of Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Boston would somehow squeak out a 118-116 win despite the Human Highlight Film — as Wilkins was often called — scoring ...
Vor 10 Stunden · Larry Bird, the hallowed basketball player from French Lick, Indiana, was more than just a sports icon. He was a force of nature, a player who defined an entire era of basketball. Bird’s skills, charisma, and intense competitiveness made him the perfect rival for some of the greatest players of his time.
Vor 10 Stunden · Larry Bird’s journey to basketball stardom is the stuff of legend. Born and raised in a small town in Indiana, Bird discovered his love for the game at an early age, honing his skills on makeshift courts and local playgrounds. Despite facing adversity and skepticism due to his humble beginnings and lack of athleticism, Bird’s unparalleled ...
Vor einem Tag · Larry Bird’s respect for Julius Erving, coupled with his decision to refrain from trash-talking, highlights the unique dynamics of their rivalry. It was a battle fought with skill, strategy, and mutual admiration. As Bird’s autobiography reveals, the true essence of their competition was rooted in the recognition of each other’s greatness—a legacy that continues to resonate in the ...
Vor 10 Stunden · Former NBA player Paul Pierce said the comparisons between Luka Doncic and Larry Bird are "hurting his ears." Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has carved a name for himself as one of the biggest superstars in the league. Many are still comparing him to Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. But former Celtic Paul Pierce isn't one ...
Vor 10 Stunden · Hakeem Olajuwon assumed he'd return to in the NBA Finals soon enough after a loss to Larry Bird and the mighty Boston Celtics in 1986. The then 23-year-old big man was a bit naive in his assessment.
Vor 10 Stunden · 1997–2000: Larry Bird era In the 1997–98 NBA season , Indiana native and former Boston Celtics great Larry Bird was hired as head coach. He led the Pacers to a 19-game improvement over the previous season, finishing 58–24–at the time, the most the franchise had ever won as an NBA team, and tying the 1970–71 ABA Pacers for the franchise record.
