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"Larry Bird is one of my great mistakes" - Bob Knight admitted he feels terrible for the way he treated Larry Bird in college
"Larry Bird is one of my great mistakes," Knight once said. "I was negligent in realizing what Bird needed at that time in ...
Celtics legend Larry Bird left coach Bob Knight regretting a decision during his early college years
A story emerged about Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird and former Indiana University head coach Bob Knight, focusing on ...
Celtics Wire on MSN2d
Why Celtics Hall of Famer Larry Bird had such an impact on the City of Boston
Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird left an indelible mark on the City of Boston. The Hick From French Lick loved ...
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“Larry Bird left IU for Indiana State”: Fans disagree with Bruce Pearl’s bold claim about Johni Broome’s transfer to Auburn
One fan quickly replied, pointing out legendary precedents in college hoops. “Larry Bird left IU for Indiana State, stop playin” “Larry Bird left IU for Indiana State, stop playin,” a fan ...
College Sports Wire on MSN5d
Walter Clayton's superstar performance links him with Larry Bird in March Madness history
Walter Clayton of Florida did more than lead the Gators past Auburn. He did something no one else had done since Larry Bird ...
Walter Clayton Jr joins rare club with Larry Bird. How did he and his Florida basketball teammates react?
Walter Clayton Jr. joined Larry Bird as the first player with 30 points in the Elite Eight and Final Four. Here's what he and ...
Basketball Network on MSN7d
"No matter how good I am, I'm still just a hick from French Lick" - Larry Bird was humble despite being highest paid NBA rookie
"No matter how good I am, I'm still just a hick from French Lick," Bird once said ahead of his highly-anticipated NBA debut.
Basketball Network on MSN4d
Larry Bird took issue with a bold player comparison early in his NBA career: "It wasn't really fair to either of us"
In a 2011 interview with SLAM Magazine, basketball legend Larry Bird was asked about a recurring trend in NBA discourse — ...
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When Seemingly Unimpressed Larry Bird Admitted He Was Unaware of Celtics’ Tradition but Praised Their Loyalty
Larry Bird may be the most famous Boston Celtic in history, but even he was unaware of their tradition before joining them.
Basketball Network on MSN10d
"I think I belong in New York" - Larry Bird wanted to play for the Knicks or Nets before joining the Celtics
Larry Bird was at the peak of his college career, leading his Indiana State to the top of the basketball rankings and ...