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James Worthy grudgingly concedes Larry Bird's greatness: "If you can back it up, you're not arrogant, you're just good"

Worthy wasn't the only Laker who expressed admiration — and a tad of frustration — for Bird's trash-talking. Many others, ...
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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

Yet while Bird's greatness is well documented, few fans truly know the story behind his surprising leap from player to coach.
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"Clearly better than all these guys" - Larry Bird was confident he would destroy everyone in today's NBA

For example, Kevin McHale is also certain that Bird would be a problem in today's game. Unlike other legends, McHale was a player, coach, executive and broadcaster. He had seen the game evolve right ...
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"He clogs up the middle, he's a great shot blocker and intimidator" - Larry Bird pushed Red Auerbach to take a gamble on Bill Walton

T he Boston Celtics surprised some of their fans after they decided to split up their starting forward duo by trading Cedric ...