Imagine being a rookie on the Pacers and having your legendary coach, Larry Bird, challenge you to shooting contests—then actually watching a teammate beat him! Al Harrington shared how Bird, even after retiring, kept his competitive fire alive by taking on young players like Harrington and Jonathan Bender in epic shootouts. Bender, a seven-footer with a guard’s touch, was one of the few who could outshoot Bird, though injuries sadly cut his career short. It’s wild to think about NBA legends still battling it out behind the scenes. What’s your favorite story of a coach going toe-to-toe with their players? #Sports #Basketball #LarryBird