Celtics Wire on MSN

Today in Boston Celtics history: Ford trade; Minor signs; Stacom, McDonald, Maxwell debut

In a neat wrinkle of history, the 3 came in the same game Boston icon Larry Bird made his NBA debut in 1979. Ford would go on ...
BasketballNetwork.net on MSN

"You guys were about a dynasty. Here is where it is right here" – When Red Auerbach clapped back at Lakers fans after the 1984 Finals

Red Auerbach made sure that the Los Angeles Lakers fans didn't question who the real NBA dynasty was after the 1984 Finals.
Matt Barnes Show on MSNOpinion

Craig Robinson Reflects on Larry Bird’s Iconic Trash Talk and Competitive Spirit

Craig Robinson recalled how Larry Bird’s trash talk was just as deadly as his jump shot. He said Bird would tell you exactly ...

How Larry Bird snapped Bill Walton out of his guilt after one loss: "I can't stand hearing this eighty-one more times. Go have a beer and forget about it"

To return the favor on the defensive end, Bird helped Walton pad his shot-blocking stats. Walton would ask Bird to set the ...
Matt Barnes Show on MSN

Byron Scott Reflects On Larry Bird’s Greatness And Elite Trash Talk

Byron Scott opened up about just how good Larry Bird was during his playing days. He said Bird wasn’t just skilled — his confidence and trash talk made him even more dangerous. Scott remembered how ...
The PantagraphOpinion

Flick: When Larry Bird ruined my shoes

"(Journalism) offers some of the best front-row seats in life — and every so often, a story you’ll still be chuckling about ...