'Nothing impresses Mr. Bird': Player recalls nerves playing in front of Larry Bird during Pacers draft workout
The former Indiana Pacers coach and executive famously rarely changes his expression when watching potential NBA players.
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“That’s A Bad White Boy”: Larry Bird Consistently Got Respect During Barbershop Talk, Says Byron Scott
As a Showtime Laker, Byron Scott saw plenty of Larry Bird during his NBA career and he continues to hold his former opponent ...
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Larry Bird's night to remember with the Boston Celtics at the old Garden
Earlier this week, the 31st anniversary of the retirement of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics legendary forward Larry Bird getting his No. 33 jersey retired at the old Boston Garden arrived. The Hick From ...
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From coast to coast, a magical pair
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...
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Plain and simple, Bird one of the best
Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French Lick," is anything but. He was one of those rare athletes who made everybody around him better. His uncanny passing, deadly shooting and ...
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We Done With Da `80s: Was Larry Bird Athletic Enough To Play In Today's Game?
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He dominated the 1980s before a back injury slowed him in the `90s. At the time, he possessed rare size (6-foot-9 ...
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'Nothing impresses Mr. Bird': Player recalls nerves playing in front of Larry Bird during Pacers draft workout
"I got kind of nervous," he said. "Mr. (Larry) Bird was in there watching. Nothing impresses Mr. Bird." "He's the best with the stone face," George said. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...