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Michael Cooper on why Larry Bird was tougher to guard than Michael Jordan: "Playing against a young Michael Jordan was kind of easy"

He was always assigned to guard the best player on the opposing team, whether that player was Larry Bird, Julius Erving, ...
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"I don't care who's guarding me" - Young Larry Bird believed no defender could contain him

"I don't care who's guarding me" - Young Larry Bird believed no defender could contain him originally appeared on Basketball Network. Before the accolades and championships, Larry Bird carried himself ...

Reggie Miller says he copied Larry Bird's shooting form, Steph Curry is the GOAT

Would Pacers legend Reggie Miller teach his son to shoot a basketball the way he did? Miller says he used a Hoosier legend as ...
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Michael Cooper Retracts Larry Bird the “Most Complete Player” Claim Because of Cooper Flagg

Former Atlanta Dream head coach Michael Cooper took this step, claiming that Flagg might actually be a bit better than Bird, at least purely in terms of skills. Copper had previously stated that Bird ...
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"I still can't believe that I did that" - Larry Bird said he was baffled that Donnie Walsh convinced him to coach the Indiana Pacers

Larry Bird's name has long been linked with basketball greatness. After all, the former 6'9" forward was one of the most complete offensive players the game has seen — skilled, smart and clutch, with ...
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Charles Barkley Makes Feelings Clear About Celtics Legend Larry Bird

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) on the bench against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn Images ...