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NBALarry Bird: Higher salaries in today's NBA does not mean players are better than the past

Larry Bird is a three-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP, three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, 12-time NBA All-Star and an NBA All-Star Game MVP (1982), to name a few of his accomplishments. To say he knows the game of basketball would be the ultimate understatement. The NBA legend recently sat down with ESPN.com and revealed […]

Indiana PacersFrank Vogel's interesting comments on Larry Bird

In what was a surprising move by the Indiana Pacers, head coach Frank Vogel was let go by President of basketball operations Larry Bird in May. Many weren’t in favor of the decision because Vogel was certainly not an issue to the city or the team, and many media members questioned the logic behind the […]

Indiana PacersFrank Vogel denies that he begged to stay with the Pacers

When Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird held a press conference to announce that Frank Vogel wouldn’t be returning as their head coach next season, he stated that Vogel attempted to delay Bird’s decision and sway him the other way. Bird, via NBA.com: We talked this morning for probably a half hour on the phone. He was […]

NBALarry Bird believes a four-point line should be considered

The three-point line was implemented in the NBA less than 40 years ago, and while it’s utilization increased more and more in the following years, only recently has it spiked to historic levels. More three’s are being fired up than ever before, and it’s not even close. Over 24 treys were attempted by NBA teams per game this […]

Indiana PacersJeff Van Gundy criticizes Larry Bird on philosophy of quick coaching changes

It’s safe to say that Jeff Van Gundy won’t be coaching the Indiana Pacers any time soon. Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird was widely criticized for his argument of why he fired head coach Frank Vogel. One of those arguments was that players start to tune out a coach’s voice after about three […]

Indiana PacersDid the Indiana Pacers fire Frank Vogel too soon?

When the Indiana Pacers officially parted ways with Frank Vogel on Thursday, the move was met with general shock. How could the Pacers let go of a 42-year-old coach that had just taken them to two consecutive conference finals just a couple years prior? For those that aren’t aware, Vogel is clearly a respected coach […]

Indiana PacersLarry Bird discusses the possibility of hiring former teammate Kevin McHale as Pacers head coach

Earlier this morning, it was announced that the Indiana Pacers would not retain Frank Vogel as their head coach moving forward. While the decision is still very fresh, some fans and members of the media are starting to speculate on who president Larry Bird will bring in to fill the position. Immediately, one high-profile candidate on the […]

Indiana PacersLarry Bird Uncertain on Frank Vogel's Future as Pacers Coach

Following the Indiana Pacers‘ first-round exit on Sunday night, Larry Bird isn’t sure who will be the head coach of the team in 2016-17. Pacers president Larry Bird told the Indianapolis Star on Monday that he’s uncertain if Frank Vogel will return as head coach next season, while re-iterating that the team needs to score […]

San Antonio SpursTony Parker passes Larry Bird, Steve Nash for 5th most playoff assists

In the San Antonio Spurs game one domination over the Memphis Grizzlies, veteran point guard Tony Parker climbed farther up the ladder of playoff greatness. Parker had 15 points and six assists in the game despite not playing the fourth quarter. Those six assists were good enough to pass Steven Nash and Larry Bird on […]

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