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Apr 27, 2024 · Now, when it comes to the art of trash-talking opponents and backing it up on the court, there is no one quite like the Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. The Hick from French Lick was a nightmare to guard, not only because of his god-given scoring ability but also because he would try to demoralize or even make a fool out of you while doing it.
Jan 14, 2022 · Larry Bird’s unflappable confidence in his ability set the table for numerous trash-talking stories. Many colleagues have spoken fondly about their memories of Bird’s jawing. During a January 2022 appearance on Uninterrupted’s “Showing up and Throwing Down,” Hall of Famer Gary Payton recalled the former Celtics great’s iconic trash ...
May 6, 2021 · I just lived minute to minute.”—Larry Bird. 2. “It’s been a journey, the NBA. It’s taken me a lot farther than I ever expected.”—Larry Bird. 3. “The best players will play. That’s the way it will always be.”—Larry Bird. 4. “Practice habits were crucial to my development in basketball.
Nov 30, 2023 · 1) Larry Bird. He couldn’t run very fast. He couldn’t jump very high. But he was one of the most skilled. One of the smartest. He was also the best trash talker the game has seen. While some ...
Jun 2, 2011 · Ironically, most of the prolific trash talkers -- think Larry Bird and Michael Jordan -- kept their reputations sterling and were praised for their gamesmanship.
