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Dominique Wilkins: 'Larry Bird, If You Weren't Ready, He Took Your Heart...'

Dominique Wilkins has never minced words when it comes to respecting greatness, and in a recent interview on a Hawks podcast with DC YoungFly, the Hall of Famer gave a raw, unfiltered look into just how ruthless Larry Bird was not just with his game, but with his mouth.

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Former LA Clippers player picks Kawhi Leonard above Larry Bird in all-time small-forward ranking

Kawhi Leonard dropped one of the best playoff performances in recent memory to lead the LA Clippers to a win in Game 2 of the playoffs. After an intense Game 1, where Russell Westbrook’s defensive play in the clutch, helped Denver Nuggets get to a win, the LA Clippers secured a 105-102 win on the road in Game 2.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 22

NBA Great Larry Bird Continues To Fall In Rankings By New Generation

When Larry Bird retired from the NBA in 1992, he was considered the best small forward in league history. A lot has changed since. Bird has fallen on the list in the eyes of many, most notably the new generation.

Orlando Magic News / FirstSportz / April 21

Michael Jordan immediately shut down Magic Johnson and Larry Bird disrespect after NBA achievements

In today’s day and age, most of the members in the media tend to revisit one subject. That is to compare current players to those from the past. One of the most common points of interest is how some of the elite players match up to a certain Michael Jordan.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Duke Basketball Report / April 21

YouTube Gold: The Beautiful Game Of Kevin McHale

He was much more than Larry Bird’s sidekick When it comes to the Boston Celtics of the 1980’s, Larry Bird has always gotten most of the attention and that’s understandable: Bird was a magician with the ball.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 18

Jayson Tatum Shockingly Passes Larry Bird in Celtics History Books

The Boston Celtics had yet another strong season, reaching 61 wins and finishing with the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Coming off an NBA championship last season, they have a decent shot at winning it all once again.

Sue Bird Clears Stance on WNBA Players Making More Money Than Her

Athlete salaries in major sports have risen meteorically over the decades. In the 1979-80 NBA season, the average player salary was $173,500. A change in free agency, made possible by a lawsuit filed by Oscar Robertson in 1976, rapidly changed the sport's landscape, along with a new era of superstars like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 15

Jayson Tatum Ties Larry Bird For Incredible Feat in Celtics History

The Boston Celtics have had some of the greatest players in the history of the NBA to play for them. Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and John Havlicek are just some of the greats to play for the team.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 15

Is Jayson Tatum the third greatest Celtic ever?

He has a chance to shatter every franchise record before he hangs up his jersey.

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'NBA No. 3 draft picks in the lottery era' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 14

Celtics legend Larry Bird ‘was that dude,’ former teammate Cedric Maxwell says

Boston Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell was anxiously awaiting the arrival of rookie Larry Bird in 1979. And not because Maxwell thought Bird could change the trajectory of the franchise. Rather, Maxwell thought he could show the high-profile Bird what it actually took to play in the NBA.

Bill Laimbeer, Larry Bird Chosen Among Best White NBA Fighters Of All Time

Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer already have earned plenty of honors. Now, they can add another one. During recent episode of the All The Smoke Podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, they were named among the best white fighters to have played in the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / April 13

10 Limited Edition Celtics Jerseys Every Fan Should Know About

If you’re a Celtics fan, you probably already own the basics - maybe a classic Larry Bird jersey or the iconic home white number. But there’s a whole world of rare, limited edition Celtics jerseys out there that many fans haven’t even seen.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Jayson Tatum Joins Larry Bird in Celtics History Books

The Boston Celtics will be resting their main guys on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets in their final regular-season game. The Celtics have already locked the No.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 11

Former Celtics Rival Posts Major Diss Toward Larry Bird

A former Boston Celtics rival has posted what looks to be a major diss toward three-time Boston champion small forward Larry Bird. More Boston Celtics:

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 11

When Bulls Cheerleaders Tried To Get Larry Bird Drunk Before A Playoff Game Against The Celtics

The Chicago Bulls' cheerleaders went out of their way to put a stop to Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics ahead of a playoff game in 1981. Although the cheerleaders did their best to get Bird drunk the night before, the Celtics forward could not be stopped from dominating, as seen in a recently resurfaced clip.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Walter Clayton Jr. Joins Larry Bird in NCAA Tournament History During Florida-Auburn Clash

The Florida Gators and star guard Walter Clayton Jr. were able to punch their ticket to the national championship game with a hard-fought 79-73 victory over the Auburn Tigers.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

Pistons’ Tobias Harris earns brutal Larry Bird diss from Chandler Parsons

The Detroit Pistons have been arguably the biggest (positive) surprise of this NBA season, currently still in contention to secure a top four seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 4

Jayson Williams shares great story about first encounter with NBA great Larry Bird: 'Put the (bleeping) rookie in'

It is no secret NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird loved trash talk. It was even more important when Bird faced a rookie for the first time.

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The '1985 NBA All-Stars' quiz

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 30

NBA Great Larry Bird May Have Trash Talked More As A Coach Than Player

NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird could talk trash with the best of them. He is considered among the most disrespectful trash-talkers in league history. As great as he was at it, he was perhaps even better as a coach.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 29

Why Coach Larry Bird Once Left Two Key Players At Airport For Breaking Rules

Larry Bird was not only a Hall of Fame basketball player, he also had success as a coach in the NBA. Bird coached the Indiana Pacers from 1997-2000, leading them to Eastern Conference finals in 1998 and Finals in 2000.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / March 28

Magic Johnson Looks Back at College Rivarly With Larry Bird Amid NCAA Tournament

NBA legend and Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson recently reflected on his storied rivalry with Larry Bird during the NCAA tournament, marking 46 years since their iconic clash in 1979.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / March 27

'Two Kids From The Midwest Would Put Up Madness In March': Magic Johnson Reflects Larry Bird Rivalry In March Madness

Magic Johnson took a trip down memory lane, reminding everyone that it was his and Larry Bird’s famed rivalry in college basketball that literally created the term ‘March Madness’.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 24

Larry Bird’s Coldest Autograph Denial Ever: 'I Guess She’s Married To A Dead Man'

When it comes to legendary tales of cold, ruthless confidence, few NBA players can match the level of Larry Bird. Known for his elite skills, relentless competitiveness, and deadpan trash talk, Bird also developed a reputation for being unapologetically blunt—especially when it came to fans seeking autographs.

Boston Celtics News / Basketball Network / January 1

Larry Bird comments on the massive financial growth in the NBA

Modern-day NBA has come a long way in establishing the global influence and reach it has today. This is the result of long development, investment and players who, with their skills, leave fans in awe on a nightly basis.

Look who has made 'The Leap' in the NBA

Best single-game performances in major NBA categories in 2024

The 25 worst NBA contracts ever signed

The 'Space Jam' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 24