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The trash-talking stories between Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird (as well as Christian Laettner) on the 1992 Dream Team are legendary in NBA lore. Fans saw a glimpse of it during the recent installment of the “The Last Dance” that featured footage of the heated Monte Carlo scrimmage. On Tuesday, MJ-confidant Ahmad Rashad […]

Many greats have come through the Boston Celtics organization, being one of the oldest franchises in league history. Yet the Celtics’ small forward depth chart is slim, with only five players who could claim the right to be among the best to don the Celtics green and white. These are the top five small forwards […]

While previous episodes of “The Last Dance” explored Michael Jordan’s hatred for former Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas, Episode 5 showed that MJ wasn’t the only star to dislike Thomas and the Bad Boys Pistons. Thomas was infamously not selected to play in the 1992 Men’s U.S. Olympic Basketball Team (a.k.a The Dream Team) […]

The Indiana Pacers are considered a hallmark organization by many. They’ve been around for 53 years, nine as an ABA team and the following 44 as an NBA squad. Indiana has an overall record of 2,210-2,076 in the regular season, which is good for a winning percentage of 51.6. The Pacers have had quite a […]

The Boston Celtics were the first ever NBA franchise to 17 championships. And it’s no wonder that they have had a lot of great talent come through their doors. But for now, let’s just focus on the power forward position of their numerous storied depth charts. Here are the top five power forwards in Celtics […]

During an interview with NBC Sports Boston‘s Brian Scalabrine, NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton explained what made Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird the greatest basketball player he ever played with. Bird, arguably the best player in Celtics franchise history, “wanted seven straight days of basketball,” per Walton: “Larry did not want halftime. Larry did […]

Magic Johnson has watched LeBron James play for 17 years and has seen his game evolve as a student of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers legend can tell The King still has traces of his own game as well as Larry Bird’s. During Friday’s iteration of ESPN’s First Take, the dime maestro lauded James’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are undoubtedly one of the most successful organizations in the entire history of not only the NBA, but in basketball in general. The Purple & Gold have no less than 16 NBA titles to their name — a feat that only the Boston Celtics (17) have bettered. The Lakers have had […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. With a league-high 17 NBA championships and a history that stretches back to 1946, you’re bound to strike gold in the draft from time to time. Boston has drafted 466 players throughout its history. Obviously, you can’t hit a home run […]

Having won the title on no less than a record 17 separate occasions, the Boston Celtics are currently the most successful team in NBA history. Since the franchise’s inception in 1946, one of the main reasons why the Celtics have been able to remain as one of the top teams in the league is because […]

The small forward position has gone through an evolution since the NBA’s beginning days. From stars like Paul Arizin to modern-day superstar small forwards like Kevin Durant, there’s no doubt that the position is chock full of talented players. It’s always hard to compare players of different eras. No matter who is placed here, it’s […]

Facilitating has oftentimes been perceived as a duty designated for the backcourt. Because it is a guard who usually brings the ball up the court and orchestrates an offense, it is their job to share the sugar. While many of the league’s greatest assist men have in fact resided in the backcourt, frontcourt players have […]

Jayson Tatum forged his name beside basketball legend Larry Bird en route to helping the Boston Celtics clinch a playoffs berth. In their 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Tatum finished with 30 points, tying the Celtics’ franchise record of five straight road games with at least 30 points. Among the legendary players […]

After an ugly loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to bounce back on Sunday against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans made a game of it with Zion scoring a career-high 35 points, but it wasn’t enough to top another triple-double performance from LeBron […]

Former Boston Celtics great Larry Bird released a statement following the loss of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Bird stated that the Lakers icon should be remembered not only for his prowess on the basketball floor, but also for the “many intellectual and creative talents” he possessed. Statement from Larry Bird on […]

Stephen Curry took a crack at naming his all-time starting five during a recent appearance on All The Smoke, a podcast headlined by former teammate Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The Golden State Warriors star was quick to dart his first three players, but had to think long and hard about his frontcourt additions. “Magic […]

Legendary NBA center and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Robert Parish shed some light on the infamous and impactful rivalry between former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson and former Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird. Not only did the two NBA legends go at it on the court en route to changing […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey used a Larry Bird reference when discussing Blake Griffin’s knee surgery. Griffin is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his left knee. The Pistons star underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of the knee. #Pistons Dwane Casey on Blake Griffin's injury: "It's like when Rick Pitino said, 'Larry Bird isn't […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a bit of history on Wednesday night thanks to another outstanding performance in a 117-107 victory against the Phoenix Suns. James logged another triple-double in this one, putting up 31 points (11-of-21 from the field, 8-of-12 from the charity stripe), 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. In the process, […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George put on a show in his former stomping grounds on Monday night, returning to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse and scoring 36 points against the Indiana Pacers in the 11-point win. George, 29, was selected by the Pacers in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft and went to […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird celebrated his 63rd birthday on Saturday, and there was no shortage of tributes given in honor of the three-time NBA champion. One such icon who also sent praises towards Bird’s direction is none other than Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The three-time champion shot-caller described how he […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers believes that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is a combination of James Harden, Larry Bird and LeBron James Before the Clippers played the Mavs on Tuesday, Rivers was asked about a comparison for Doncic’s playing style. In response, the veteran champion coach said he sees some LeBron, Bird […]

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird credits the “Dream Team” for the growth of basketball around the world. The 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team, nicknamed the “Dream Team,” was the first American Olympic team to feature NBA players. That team took the world by storm and was a national phenomenon, on and off the […]

Indiana Pacers icon Larry Bird recently joined Marc Spears of The Undefeated for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Bird was asked to comment on the impact he and Magic Johnson had on the NBA. Bird and Johnson are two of the NBA’s most recognizable figures, and to many, their rivalry transformed the league. In […]

Indiana Pacers icon Larry Bird recently sat down with Marc Spears of The Undefeated for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Bird was asked to comment on what many basketball fans view as the rowdiest brawl in NBA history: The Malice at the Palace. Fights aren’t all that common in today’s NBA. Players are often […]

LeBron James isn’t just a basketball player. He’s also a student of the game. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has nothing but great things to say about Larry Bird’s game. He quote tweeted what was basically a Larry Legend mixtape and had nothing but praise for the former Boston Celtic: Man he was so COLD!!!!! […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose has Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird over Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant on his GOAT list. Rose’s list goes like this: Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal and Oscar Robertson: Larry Bird won […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird and his camp have gotten their wish granted with regards to the legend’s mural in downtown Indiana. A heavily tattooed mural of Bird was recently the center of some controversy following reports emerging that Bird himself did not take a particular liking to how he was depicted in the […]

Larry Bird, aka Larry Legend or The Hick from French Lick, is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He is also a legend in Indiana, and his college ball was played at Indiana State. A recent mural by street artist Jules Muck was recently erected in Fountain Square that paid tribute to Larry […]

A Larry Bird mural in downtown Indiana has become quite controversial of late. The artwork portrays the NBA legend as a young and tattooed athlete, which Bird himself apparently did not take a liking to. Below is a snap of the mural in question, courtesy of Dana Hunsinger Benbow and David Lindquist of the Indianapolis Star: Larry […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president for basketball operations Magic Johnson has not had the best past few months. Following his parting ways with L.A., rumors emerged pertaining to his poor performance as a team executive that ultimately had a significant effect on all the trouble the Lakers went through over the past couple of seasons. […]

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird had many accomplishments in his Hall of Fame career. He was one of the NBA’s most important superstars in the 1980s. Larry Legend was so vital for the league’s success that the NBA named a rule after him: the Larry Bird Exception, or Bird Rights. Bird, however, admitted in an […]

Larry Bird is broadly considered one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, a reality that may come as a surprise to a younger generation of league followers. Why? Today’s elite marksmen are all high-volume shooters from beyond the arc, which has led to the top of the list of most career three-pointers made being […]

Kawhi Leonard is having a postseason for the ages, and he’s well on his way to winning NBA Finals MVP as long as the Toronto Raptors finish off the Golden State Warriors to win their first-ever title. Leonard’s playoff numbers have been so prolific that he’s set to join Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as […]

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, two of the greatest players in NBA history, will receive lifetime achievement awards at the NBA awards on June 24, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will together receive the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award at the NBA Awards on June 24, TNT announces. #Celtics […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal might have had a change of heart with regards to his all-time starting five. Three years ago, the players he selected to be included in his own version of basketball’s best possible quintet were Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Karl Malone, and Bill Russell. However, he was asked again […]

The Indiana Pacers find themselves down 2-0 after succumbing to the Boston Celtics’ late-game heroics in two straight games games. Larry Bird has watched his former organization give up fourth quarter leads to its first-round opponents in two straight games, something he says comes down to mental toughness. “The main thing is they’ve got to […]

The 2018-19 season hasn’t exactly gone as planned for Kyrie Irving. Despite the superstar routinely rubbing Boston Celtics fans the wrong way of late, though, it will be hard for the Green and Gold faithful to be too frustrated with Irving. Irving scored 30 points, grabbed nine rebounds and doled out 11 assists in his […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle played with Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird, so he knows the Hall of Famer pretty well. Or at least he thought he did. Carlisle says he was shocked when Bird became a coach in the NBA. The subject came up when a reporter asked Carlisle if he could see Mavs legend Dirk […]