Oscar Gonzalez+FollowLarry Legend on A.I.: Real Recognize RealLarry Bird just gave The Answer some major props! Bird said what set Allen Iverson apart was his willingness to say out loud what legends like him and Magic Johnson only thought. Remember when A.I. got roasted for saying he wouldn’t respect anyone on the court—even MJ? Bird gets it. He says that edge is what makes Iverson a true competitor, just like the old-school greats. Thoughts on Bird’s take? #Sports #Basketball #LarryBird00Share
Matthew Roberts+FollowGary Payton says Larry Bird used to trash talk like a supervillain on Christmas DayGary Payton on guarding Larry Bird on Christams Day: "Larry Bird used to tell me 'Look here, man. I'm gonna go shoot this motherfuckin' jumper in your face right there in that corner. And it's gonna be your Christmas present, I'm gonna wrap it up and bust your head open.' All that shit. The coldest dude I ever seen with that shit, man." Was Larry the most legendary trash talker ever? #NBA #LarryBird #GaryPayton #NBATrashTalk #NBAHistory #Celtics #Sonics #BasketballTalk 70Share
Lori Elliott+FollowLarry Bird’s Scary Heart ConfessionLarry Bird thought his back was his biggest problem, but after retiring, he found out his heart was skipping beats—literally. He’d forget his meds, end up with his heart racing in Denver, and even worried he wouldn’t live long. Turns out, it wasn’t life-threatening, but Bird had to get serious about his health. Now, he’s living quietly, golfing and hunting, and hopefully, those heart scares are behind him for good. Wild to think even legends have these struggles! #Health #BodyHealth #LarryBird10Share
Brian Gaines+FollowLarry Bird’s epic shooting duels with Pacers rookiesImagine 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 #LarryBird00Share
Oscar Gonzalez+FollowLarry Legend vs Steph: 3-Point Debate Heats UpDominique Wilkins just dropped a hot take: he says Larry Legend is right up there with Steph Curry as the greatest shooter ever. Most folks put Chef Curry in a league of his own, but Wilkins reminds us that Bird was draining deep shots and crushing 3-point contests before it was cool. Do you buy 'Nique’s claim, or is Steph still the undisputed king from downtown? #Sports #Basketball #LarryBird00Share
Jamie Juarez+FollowBad Man LarryImagine pulling up to Boston in 1986… and this guy drops 30 on you like it’s nothing 💀😭 Larry Legend didn’t just beat you — he embarrassed you, then probably told you about it mid-game. #NBA #LarryBird #Celtics #LarryLegend #NBAHistory #BasketballTalk #80sNBA #GOAT #Sports 782Share
Edwin French+FollowLarry Bird won 70% of his head-to-head matchups vs Michael JordanBird and MJ faced off 28 times in their careers — Bird won 20 of those matchups. The Celtics dynasty and MJ’s early years overlapped in a way that gave us some legendary duels. #LarryBird #MichaelJordan #NBAHistory #Celtics #Bulls #NBATalk #GOATDebate #Sports 847Share
