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Fact check: Larry Bird did not say 'shut up and play the damn game'
Bird played for the Boston Celtics for 13 seasons and was head coach of the Indiana Pacers for three years before moving into an executive role and later an advisory positionwith the team. Asked about the purported Bird quote, Danny Lopez, vice president for external affairs and corporate communications … See more
In 1984, Bird skipped a team meeting with President Ronald Reagan in the White House the day after the Celtics beat the Los Angeles in Game 7 of a hard-fought … See more
Our research finds no evidence that Bird made the comments in question and an outright denial of the claim by a spokesman for the Indiana Pacers. We rate this … See more
- 1. Danny Lopez, Indiana Pacers vice president for external affairs and corporate communic…
- 2. Carlos Diaz, Twitter,Aug. 30, 2020 See more
Larry Bird: The Sudden and Saddening Demise Of a Basketball …
WEBAs the teams reset for free throws, Larry Bird and company were escorted back to the locker room for security purposes with disappointment painted on their faces.
The Real Reason Larry Bird Dropped Out Of Indiana …
WEBAug 23, 2023 · Various origin myths related to Celtics star Larry Bird have been fleshed out by the popular HBO drama "Winning Time." Although the show has been heavily criticized for making things up at times, there is …
How Dennis Rodman Was Forced To Apologize To …
WEBMay 9, 2020 · Four years before the Pippen incident — and eight years before Phil Jackson told Rodman to apologize to Pippen before he …
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Larry Bird "not bothered" with Dennis Rodman's racial comments ...
WEBAug 21, 2023 · As one of the greatest players ever to grace NBA hardwood, Larry Bird often got his rivals slighting him and his game. For instance, Dennis Rodman dropped one of …
‘You wouldn’t believe what he said’: The greatest …
WEBApr 9, 2020 · We asked 17 of Bird’s former teammates and opponents for their best stories about Larry Legend, the epic trash talker. They delivered.
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Larry Bird Was a Great Basketball Player and a Not …
WEBJul 2, 2020 · Bird nearly gave up on basketball as he left Indiana to work for the city, driving a garbage truck. A man named Bill Hodges, an assistant at Indiana State, convinced Bird to return to school and play for his …
Larry Bird speaks on Boston's — and his - Celtics Wire
WEBOct 13, 2019 · Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird discusses the topic of Boston’s perceived racial prejudice and his own experience with controversy.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry embodied racial tensions of …
WEBMar 11, 2010 · Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry embodied racial tensions of 1980s Boston - ESPN. Thirty years ago, when Magic Johnson and Larry Bird dominated …
Rodman Says He Regrets His Remarks About Bird, but Doesn't …
WEBJun 17, 1987 · Detroit Piston Dennis Rodman says he's sorry for saying Boston Celtic Larry Bird is overrated because he is white, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's changed …
Here's Why Larry Bird's 'Behind-the-Backboard' Shot …
WEBJun 30, 2021 · NBA star Larry Bird's famous "behind-the-backboard" shot didn't actually count as a basket. Rating: True. About this rating. On June 29, 2021, Atlanta Hawks player Clint Capela hit a shot...
Isiah Thomas Made an Astute Point While Disrespecting Larry …
WEBJan 15, 2023 · In the 1980s, Isiah Thomas made a questionable claim about Larry Bird. Even if he was joking, though, there was a larger point at play.
Larry Bird Once Absolutely Crushed a 'Clubhouse Lawyer …
WEBAug 25, 2021 · Bird crushed one teammate who he didn’t particularly like anyway, which led to even more discontent in the team’s dressing room. Former Boston Celtics beat …
Dennis Rodman challenges Larry Bird's relevance in modern NBA ...
WEBJun 26, 2023 · NBA legend Dennis Rodman sparks controversy with his bold statements, questioning Larry Bird's relevance in today's NBA while praising Nuggets' Jokic.
Isiah Thomas faced serious backlash for his comments about …
WEBJun 29, 2024 · Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas were embroiled in a controversy in 1987. It all stemmed from Zeke's comments on Bird, in which he said that if the Boston Celtics star …
THOMAS EXPLAINS COMMENTS ON BIRD - The New York Times
WEBJun 5, 1987 · Isiah Thomas, who has been caught up in a furor over comments he made about Larry Bird last week, made a public plea for understanding today in the company …
Larry Bird - Wikipedia
WEBLarry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed " …
Isiah Thomas on the aftermath of his racial remarks about Larry …
WEBThe Worm said that the only reason Larry won three consecutive NBA MVP awards was because he was white. However, Thomas drew more flak for his reaction than his …
In 1987, a Larry Bird-Isiah Thomas controversy became a …
WEBApr 25, 2020 · Two NBA greats had to sit down together and clear the air about a sarcastic remark made by the Pistons guard.
Larry Bird Now: Where is Ex-Boston Celtics Today? Update - The …
WEBMar 5, 2022 · HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ brings that rivalry alive in a ten-part drama series. Larry is unquestionably one of the greatest to have ever …
Isiah Thomas Disrespected Larry Bird, Then Gave Him the …
WEBJan 9, 2023 · While you could cynically claim that compliment isn’t as lofty as it might seem — Thomas didn’t always see eye-to-eye with Magic Johnson and doesn’t hold Michael …
TRUE STORY Behind LARRY BIRD - CEDRIC MAXWELL …
WEBMay 23, 2020 · TRUE STORY Behind LARRY BIRD - CEDRIC MAXWELL Controversial Relationship- Celtics Minis. Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, …
Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race …
WEBMay 12, 2024 · WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark, like NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird was 45 years ago, is involuntarily the focus of discussions about race and her transition to professional …
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