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"I think that takes away from the game of basketball" - Larry Bird on why he believed the NBA increasing live TV games in the 80s was a terrible idea - Yahoo Sports
Larry Bird saw the NBA explode in popularity during the ‘80s, but behind the rise, he worried live TV broadcasts were draining the game’s raw energy.
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"Have you seen this guy run or jump?" - Jeff Van Gundy points out a possible issue with Larry Bird if he played in today's NBA
"Have you seen this guy run or jump?" - Jeff Van Gundy points out a possible issue with Larry Bird if he played in today's ...
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"You don't belong in this league, Homes" - Dominique Wilkins recalls when a trash-talking Larry Bird broke his confidence before a game
Bird was being Bird. Wilkins had been brimming with confidence when he came up against the Celtics icon. A rising star with ...
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"They want me to come back and play home games" - Larry Bird on why he chose to retire instead of playing part time after injuries
"They want me to come back and play home games" - Larry Bird on why he chose to retire instead of playing part time after ...