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Vernon Maxwell recalls Larry Bird dropping an N-word: "White boy old Bird looked at us and knock our head off"

Vernon Maxwell revisits an unforgettable Larry Bird moment that has stayed with him throughout his life.
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Larry Bird on Bill Walton staying healthy to help Boston Celtics win 1986 title

"Bill was a big addition for us, and everyone knew how talented he was," said the Hick from French Lick.
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Today in Boston Celtics history: Bird gets dual honor; Naismith publishes 1st rules

Today in Boston Celtics history, Bird was awarded both Man of the Year by the Sporting News and Athlete of the Year by the AP ...
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"If Wayne Gretzky could be traded, anything could happen" - Larry Bird believed the Celtics could trade him at the end of his career

Unlike other aging veterans, Larry Bird was honest about himself when he entered the final season of his legendary NBA career. He knew he could still play at a high level, but the three-time MVP also ...

Larry Bird game-worn jersey sells for more than half a million dollars

A Boston Celtics Larry Bird jersey worn during the 1987 Eastern Conference playoffs, including two finals games, has sold for more than half a million dollars -- $524, 600 to be exact.

“I knew they were under stress, so I broke them”: Larry Bird reflects on his 1988 Three-Point Contest in a rare throwback confession

Larry Bird's legendary confidence was on full display during the 1988 NBA Three-Point Contest when he famously asked competitors, "Who's coming in second?" This iconic moment, where Bird went on to ...