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Larry Bird said Len Bias could've destroyed Boston Celtics: "You do that and you pay the consequences"
Larry Bird was thrilled about Len Bias joining the Boston Celtics. He even said he would have called it a career in 1988 if ...
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"They made a big mistake" - When Magic Johnson slammed the Rockets for firing Kevin McHale
Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson will never fall short of words when it comes to offering his opinion. In ...
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ESPN Analyst Makes Surprising Confession About WNBA Ratings By Making Example Out Of Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese Situation
When Magic Johnson and Larry Bird first burst onto the scene in the late 1970s, no one really knew what they were witnessing.
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"There's a level and sophistication that you have to play with" - BJ Armstrong on why old-school All-Star players were different
As expected, "The Kid" was filled with excitement and pride as he had the incredible opportunity to play alongside some of ...
Bryan Fox remembers Bird's Sycamores
Bryan Fox had a front row seat for one of the most memorable college basketball teams of all-time. The 1978-79 Indiana State Sycamores. But when the Larry Bird-led team reached the Final Four and ...
Pistons legend John Salley makes a huge admission: the real ‘Bad Boys’ were the Celtics
In a surprising admission, former Detroit Pistons forward John Salley said the true originators of the “Bad Boys” mentality ...
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Alex English on being the most overlooked and underrated player ever: "I look at my body of work, and I put it up against anybody"
Alex English, the 1980s' top scorer, reflects on being left out of NBA history’s greatest conversations and why he believes ...
Caitlin Clark Says Black Women Of The WNBA ‘Deserve All The Credit'
Caitlin Clark is acknowledging her white “privilege” within the WNBA while also honoring the Black women who have helped ...
Celtics legend Larry Bird left coach Bob Knight regretting a decision during his early college years
A story emerged about Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird and former Indiana University head coach Bob Knight, focusing on ...
Alex Ovechkin’s record ignites nostalgia as Penguins’ Mike Sullivan remembers legends who built NHL
Alex Ovechkin's 895th goal was a historic moment. It prompted reflection within the hockey world. Coach Mike Sullivan ...
In 1980, Dr. J opened a dress shoe salon in Philly. It helped create a business blueprint for future athletes.
Julius Erving had a problem. It was not basketball-related. He was more than fine in that department. This was something ...
10 greatest Pistons in franchise history, ranked
The Detroit Pistons have been an afterthought among NBA fans since the days of Chauncey Billups, Rasheed Wallace, Tayshaun ...