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Pierce ten points away from Bird
BOSTON -- Paul Pierce scored his first points as Boston Celtic on February 5, 1999. 13 years later to the date, he is only 10 points shy of passing Larry bird for second in scoring in Celtics franchise history. After recording 21 points on Sunday against ...
How did LARRY BIRD drop so low in the draft?
As the best NCAA shooter of all time, and one of the best NCAA players of all time, how wasnt Larry bird the 1st or 2nd pick? He dropped as low as the 6th pick.
Answer: The truth is Larry bird dropped because teams thought he was a slow white player that couldn't defend!He proved them all wrong with his hall of fame career...........
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LARRY BIRD Biography
Like the state he hailed from, Indiana, the name Larry bird is virtually synonymous with the game of basketball. He was born Larry Joe Bird on December 7, 1956 ...
NBA.com: LARRY BIRD Bio
Full Name: Larry Joe Bird Born: 12/7/56 in West Baden, Ind. High School: Springs Valley (French Lick, Ind.) College: Indiana State Drafted by: Boston Celtics (1978)
Paul Pierce Passes LARRY BIRD To Become Celtics 2nd All-Time ...
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce moved past Larry bird into second place on the Celtics all-time scoring list.
Report Card: Pacers survive, Pierce passes Bird
We want to hear your grades of the night on Twitter at @EyeOnBasketball. Paul Pierce On a night where Pierce passed Larry bird on the Celtics all-time scoring list, the Truth was doing everything for the surging Celtics. His shooting percentage was ...
LARRY BIRD - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird ...
SLAM ONLINE | » Paul Pierce to Pass LARRY BIRD as 2nd Greatest ...
Doc Rivers, who played against Bird and has coached Pierce in his prime, wanted no part of a debate. 'Something I stay out of,' Rivers said. 'Paul has been great and deserves everything he gets, and Larry was great, but I ...
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We thought LARRY BIRD was a great player untill we saw players like MJ ,Kobe and LeBron .Agree or not?
Larry was embarrassed by Jordan many times and the funny thing is that Jordan wasnt even in his prime back then so fuck him .
Bird = extremely overated .
Fuck you guys .
Answer: Disagree 10x. You obviously are just some young little punk who doesnt know sht about the game and doesnt have respect for one of the GOAT. You should just stick to watching AI oops I forgot hes washed up and no NBA team would sign him.
Larry bird was the LeBron of his era and Magic was the Kobe. Just because the style of the way the game was played back then (pure skill and raw talent) has changed over time (athleticism) doesnt give you the right to say Larry bird was overrated.
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Marching to Their Own Drummers
ENCASED in pouches with a small speaker attached to the outside, iPhones dangled from belts and wrists. They emitted dings and chatters as some 60 people began strolling along the High Line on Wednesday night. The sounds slowed or speeded up according to the pace, and they evolved every block or two, sometimes evoking vibraphones or soft electric - By DANIEL J. WAKIN, ANTHONY TOMMASINI, ZACHARY WOOLFE, ALLAN KOZINN, STEVE SMITH
For African-Americans: Do you find that white people like to talk about LARRY BIRD and Rocky Marciano?
African Americans: when youre talking to white people about sports, do you find that they often bring up Larry bird and Rocky Marciano? Do you get the sense that theyre trying to prove that white people can be just as good as black people in sports that they dont usually excel in? Do they do this out of a sense of inferiority, and are they trying to prove themselves? Is it even normal to root for your own color, as Muhammad Ali said?
Answer: For the pure sports enthusiasts ability transcends racial barriers for most people. Some sports are less polarizing than others obviously and proof is in the putting. Still I find most White sports fans can not deny an athletes greatest. I don't know of any White people who are serious sport fans that would deny Michael Jordan as the greatest Basketball player ever. I don't know of any White people who didn't like or at least respect Walter Payton. I mentioned these two because they transcended race in their appeal and popularity. Now days boxing has lost much of it's popularity among Black and White sports fans. MMA is the wave of the future. This is where the White combat sport audience has gone. It has gained some popularity among the Black sport community as well. Black people are more into American Football and Basketball. Again White people seem more inclined to recognize talent. I consider myself the same way. I have praised and enjoyed the achievements of White athletes for their skill as well. I feel the older I get I'm more of a fan of good play within the sport rather than having my focus on one particular team or even one player. .
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Paul Pierce Passes LARRY BIRD For Second On Celtics' Scoring List ...
Paul Pierce officially passed Larry bird for second place on the Boston Celtics' all-time scoring list Tuesday night, eclipsing Larry Legend with a three-pointer early in the third quarter of...
ON PRO FOOTBALL; Hello, Hollywood. Need a Follow to ‘Moneyball’?
INDIANAPOLIS Jerry Reese has arrived at his second Super Bowl in five years on the job as the Giants’ general manager. If he wins it, might he one day be featured in a book that will be turned into a movie and generate a haul of Academy Award nominations? “This is a working job, not a - By HARVEY ARATON
LARRY BIRD - Hoopedia
Biography. Once every generation or so, a player comes along who can truly be called a superstar. Larry bird was such a player. For 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics ...
Birds long-range plan for Pacers comes together this season
BOSTON -- Indiana Pacers President Larry birds patience has been severely tested over the past three years. As hard as it was for him to watch his struggling team on the court, Bird did not want to make any drastic moves that would set the ...
Magic Johnson cant wait to see Magic/Bird Broadway play about rivalry with LARRY BIRD
SAGINAW — Magic Johnson has conquered the sports and business world. Up next is Broadway. The former Michigan State and Los Angeles Lakers star was in Saginaw on Monday to announce a partnership between SodexoMagic and the Saginaw School District.
LARRY BIRD the best ever - YouTube
Apr 23, 2006 ... i told my girlfriend paul peirce is ten points away from passing Larry bird on the all time celtics scoring list, she said whos Larry bird. shes not my ...
Pierce catches Bird, Celts rip Bobcats
BOSTON – Paul Pierce passed Larry bird on the Boston Celtics’ all-time scoring list and finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in a 94-84 victory over the visiting Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday. Kevin Garnett collected 22 points and ...
On Paul Pierce's accomplishment, passing LARRY BIRD on the Boston ...
In the eye of Boston sports, surpassing Larry bird is overtaking the golden deity of hard work, floor burns and triple doubles. It's overcoming the patron saint of jump shots, floor vision and well-deserved cockiness. It's taking a ...
Why did LARRY BIRD say he considered it an insult if an opposing coach sent a white guy to defend him?
is the legend, Larry bird (a white man) trying to denigrate his own race as unathletic and horizontally_mobile_challengedhttp://www.americasdebate.com/forums/sim...
read the first 9 lines of that website.
Answer: Becuase back in the 80's it was thought that african american players were superior at jumping, running, ect. So the best defenders were thought to be black. He is saying that he should always have the best defender on him.
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LARRY BIRD NBA & ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
Larry Joe Bird (Larry Legend, The Hick from French Lick). Position: Forward ▪ Height: 6-9 ▪ Weight: 220 lbs. Born: December 7, 1956 in West Baden, Indiana ...
NBA.com: LARRY BIRD Summary
Larry bird Once every generation or so, a player comes along who can truly be called a superstar. Larry bird was such a player. For 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics ...
Whos LARRY BIRD Backing In Super Bowl? Just Guess ... - Boston ...
BOSTON -- SportsCenter 5s Mike Lynch met up with Celtics great and Indiana native Larry bird this week in Indianapolis. Check out what he has to say about the Pats!
How good would you think LARRY BIRD or Magic Johnson if they played today in NBA in their primes?
I think Magic Johnson would probably be 3rd best behind Kobe Bryant and Lebron James.
I think Larry bird would be 5th best behind Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Magic Johnson, D-Wade.
Answer: Magic Johnson would own, and I disagree with you, but I think he would be the best player in the NBA because in the era he played in, more physical defense was allowed, and Magic would thrive in such an era of what we have in the NBA as of now.
Larry Bid would probably fall in the bottom half of the Top 10, but that's just me.
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What is the current condition of LARRY BIRDs back. When and what kind of surgery did he have?
Interested in what type of surgery Larry bird post career to solve issues with his injured and painful back. Does he have less pain today?
Answer: I was unaware that he even had any surgery
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Green Street » LARRY BIRD on Danny Ainge's willingness to trade ...
By now, you've heard Celtics president Danny Ainge's version of the trades Red Auerbach supposedly turned down for Larry bird and Kevin McHale in the twilight of their careers — and how it relates to the current Big Three's ...
How much do you think the world of the NBA would have changed if LARRY BIRD was a Laker & Magic was a Celtic?
Picture its 1979, and the Lakers decided to draft who they thought would be the next Jerry West, that being Larry bird and the Celtics drafted Magic: What do you think would have happened? How much would the world in basketball changed? Would those guys have more or less titles? Would they have met more in the finals? Maybe met less?
Id love to read some opinions from 1980s basketball buffs everywhere.
Answer: Its hard to say what would have happened because the rosters would have been very different. Key players on both rosters would have been other places draft positions would have been different. With Larry bird playing the 3 spot the Lakers would have never drafted James Worthy, and would have probably drafted Fat Lever to fill the point guard spot. Worthy would have fell to the Clippers and Dominique Wilkins probably ends up in Chicago, never gets traded to the Hawks and Chicago never drafts Jordan in 84 so he falls to pick #7 (Dallas, Washington and Philly needed big guys) ends up in San Antonio (who now won't be in position to draft David Robinson #1 in 87) and Charles Barkley goes to Dallas. Since Leon Wood would still be on the board John Stockton probably never ends up in Utah. With Tiny Archibald running point in Boston, Magic Johnson most likely plays the 3/4 spots which means that you don't draft Mchale in 80 and most likely end up with Andrew Tony. Since Tony is a young dynamic 1/2 guard, Dennis Johnson probably never comes over from the Suns in 83-84 (Now the Suns don't draft Kevin Johnson in 87, he Reggie Miller, Reggie Lewis or Scottie Pippen could have ended up with Mike Jordan in San Antonio which changes the NBA until this day because they never draft Tim Duncan) and maybe you don't draft Danny Aigne in 81. The Lenny Bias situation does not happen in 86. The whole landscape of the NBA changes if those L.A. bulids a team around Bird and Boston builds a team around Magic.
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What was the famous quote LARRY BIRD said about Michael Jordan?
In the mid-eighties, MJ dropped 40+ one night and 60+ another night versus the Celtics. When questioned by the media and told that MJ was on pace to score 80+ the next night, Larry bird said he would do something if MJ scores that much. I cant remember the exact quote and would LOVE if someone could give me a hand.
Answer: During Jordan's 2nd year(after rookie) in the first round of the '86 playoffs after Jordan scored 63 points on the Celtics Larry bird said, " I think it's God disguised as Michael Jordan". Also Magic Johnson once said, "There's Michael Jordan then there's the rest of us". Just go to NBA.com and type in best playoff moments and you can read what Larry bird said. But the Bulls were swept.
Hoped I helped, Peace.
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Warren Gerds column: Famed TV rivalry takes on new form
One of the best TV shows in the 1970s and 80s was the Magic Johnson-Larry bird basketball rivalry. The two arrived on home screens in their college days. Johnson did his magic at Michigan State. Bird was a phenom at Indiana State. Destiny faced ...
CALENDAR; Connecticut
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How would you compare Dirk Nowitski to LARRY BIRD?
Id say Larry bird is better overall even though its hard to compare since Bird only played power forward as a starter almost every game after 1988.
Post game-Larry bird
Mid-range and Foul Shooting-tie
3-point-Dirk by a hair because he has made more 3 pointers on more attempts.
Handles and Speed-Dirk Nowitski
Passing-Larry bird
Defense-Larry bird
Physicalness-Larry bird
Clutch performer-Larry bird.
Answer: Dirk offensively is comparable to Bird, but he lacks Bird's post game and passing skills.
Bird was a point forward much like Lebron is now.
That's about it.
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LARRY BIRD: LeBron James “Very Close” to Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan
Last season Scottie Pippen said the unthinkable; that LeBron James is a better player than Michael Jordan. Larry bird has not gone that far, yet he has made a statement nearly as absurd in even comparing LeBron James to two players that have won twelve ...
LARRY BIRD would love to play with Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant ...
9 hours ago ... Boston Celtics great Larry bird saw the Los Angeles Lakers as the enemy during his playing days, but there's one current Laker he'd like on his ...
LARRY BIRD NBA & ABA Statistics | Basketball-Reference.com
Larry Joe Bird (Larry Legend, The Hick from French Lick) Position: Forward ▪ Height: 6-9 ▪ Weight: 220 lbs. Born: December 7, 1956 in West Baden, Indiana
Is Dirk Nowitzki the new LARRY BIRD? Is Dirk the greatest white player of all time?
Larry bird was great but he was on great teams.
Dirk is playing with old veterans but none are All stars at this point of their career. If Dirk leads the Mavs to a title I say hes better than Bird.
Hell, he should already have a title and Finals MVP from 2006.
Answer: Dirk isn't better than Bird.
But he's the modern day Bird and if he leads this team with no all star to a title he deserves to mentioned as the best player in the game.
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CALENDAR; Long Island
A guide to cultural and recreational events on Long Island. Items for the calendar should be sent at least three weeks in advance to lical@nytimes.com. Seasonal BRIDGEHAMPTON Presbyterian Church of Bridgehampton Messiah, the Choral Society of the Hamptons and the South Fork Chamber Ensemble. Dec. 4 at 3 and 5:30 p.m. $25 to $50. Presbyterian
Paul Pierce Ready To Pass LARRY BIRD - CelticsBlog
This mark kind of snuck up on me. I didnt realize that Paul Pierce was so close to passing Larry bird on the scoring list, but by all accounts he should ...
NBA.com: LARRY BIRD Summary
Larry bird Once every generation or so, a player comes along who can truly be called a superstar. Larry bird was such a player. For 13 seasons with the Boston ...
Paul Pierce to Pass LARRY BIRD as 2nd Greatest Scorer in Celtics History
Paul Pierce is just 10 points shy of leap-froggin ahead of Larry Legend, placing him just behind John Havliceck on the all-time scoring list for the Boston Celtics. Pierce should reach the milestone tonight against the Bobcats. From the Herald ...
ARTSBEAT; Magic/Bird Finds One of Its Stars
A 69 leading man who could match the height of basketball great Larry bird was probably too much to hope for in Magic/Bird, the new play whose producers are aiming for Broadway in the spring of 2012. But 65 will do. The producers, Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, said in an interview Thursday that they have cast actor (and former college - Former college basketball player Tug Coker is cast as Larry bird in play Magic/Bird; play follows on-court rivalry and off-court friendship of Bird and Magic Johnson, a role that has yet to be cast. Photo (M) - By PATRICK HEALY
LARRY BIRD Quotes - BrainyQuote
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In Flex We Trust » NBA: Guess Who LARRY BIRD Would Pick If He Had ...
Boston Celtics great Larry bird saw the Los Angeles Lakers as the enemy during his playing days, but there's one current Laker he'd like on his side if he were playing today – Kobe Bryant. If he could choose any current ...
Paul Pierce Ready To Pass LARRY BIRD - CelticsBlog
Like a vintage Pinot Noir, Pierce seems to be getting better with age.
Bird Undecided On Future With Pacers
Larry bird is not sure if he will remain with the Pacers beyond this season. People close to him say he constantly changes his mind on what he wants to do. Bird and team owner Herb Simon have a year-to-year handshake agreement. Simon has said Bird can stay ...
LARRY BIRD - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978 , ...
Can Paul Pierce Catch Hondo On The Scoring List?
Baring unforseen circumstances, Pierce is going to pass Larry bird in scoring tonight. Next up would be John Havlicek who leads him by over 4,000 points. Pierce is 34 years old and has two years remaining on his existing contract. Prior to this ...
B.S. Report: LARRY BIRD - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
I dont know what my exact Bucket List is for BS Report guests, just that Larry bird, David Letterman, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Murphy are leading
Scottie Pippen vs LARRY BIRD which one would you put on your all time squad and why?
Larry bird is my second all time player after Michael Jordan. But the question is would you put him on your squad over Scottie Pippen who is underrated because of playing next to the greatest of all time.
Answer: If I can only have one, I'll take Bird. Both were outstanding players though.
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Paul Pierce Passes LARRY BIRD as Second-Highest Scorer in Celtics History
Paul Pierce scored 15 points in a 94- 84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats to overtake Larry bird as the second-highest scorer in the history of the Boston Celtics. Pierce hit a 3-pointer with 10 minutes, 23 seconds left in the third quarter at ...
LARRY BIRD Biography - Get a NFL Item or MLB Item at LarryBird ...
Like the state he hailed from, Indiana, the name Larry bird is virtually synonymous with the game of basketball. He was born Larry Joe Bird on ...
Paul Pierce set to pass LARRY BIRD on Boston Celtics scoring list ...
Sitting a mere nine points shy of Birds career total of 21,791, Pierce almost certainly will leapfrog Larry Legend on Tuesday night when the Charlotte ...
LARRY BIRD Enjoys Talking About Pacers These Days - Indy Cornrows
On Wednesday, Indiana Pacers president Larry bird hopped on the phone as a guest on the Dan Patrick Show, more than happy to trade banter with DP while ...
LARRY BIRD Moving Down Celtics Scoring List | ThePostGame
10 hours ago ... Larry bird is about to be moved down a notch in the storied annals of Celtics history. Paul Pierce needs just 10 more points to become the ...
LARRY BIRD Enjoys Talking About Pacers These Days
On Wednesday, Indiana Pacers president Larry bird hopped on the phone as a guest on the Dan Patrick Show, more than happy to trade banter with DP while pumping up his team. In past seasons, Bird seemed to treat radio interviews that focused on ...
How much is my signed LARRY BIRD Wheaties box worth?
I have a Larry bird edition wheaties box (as you know they have different ones for different athletes) with Larry birds actual autograph on it above the fake one on the box. It was signed in 1993. I am wondering how much this is worth. Can anyone help?
I also have a signed celtics basketball with the entire 2008 World Champions Celtics team members real autographs on it. How much is this worth?
Answer: man 1000 plus each man youre lucky
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N.B.A. ROUNDUP; Garnett Leads Celtics to Fourth Straight Win
Kevin Garnett matched his season high with 24 points and grabbed 9 rebounds Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics to their fourth straight win, a 98-80 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies . Garnett was 9 of 12 from the field, including his third 3-pointer of the season. He also hit one Friday in a win over the Knicks. “He was feeling - By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LARRY BIRD: Biography from Answers.com
- Larry bird 12-time All-Star, twice NBA Finals MVP and nine-time member of All-NBA First Team; led league in free-throw percentage four times Whenever he played ...
Whats On Today
10 P.M. (BBC America) STATE OF PLAY A respected British newspaper journalist (John Simm) and his sardonic editor (Bill Nighy) try to unearth the connection between two seemingly unrelated murders and a prominent politician (David Morrissey, above left, with Mr. Simm) in this entry in the Dramaville programming block. This six-part, Bafta - By KATHRYN SHATTUCK
LARRY BIRD?
I need titles and authors of books about Larry bird.
Answer: Larry Legend (can't remember the author)
Drive by Larry bird
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Paul Pierce passes LARRY BIRD in Celtics’ win over Bobcats
Paul Pierce passed Larry bird for No. 2 on the Celtics [team stats]’ career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five straight with a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.
do you think LARRY BIRD and his decision making is to blame for the indiana pacers downfall?
ever since Larry bird has become president of the pacers the draft picks, trades, choosing of the head coach, getting rid of the thug players, etc. has been poor in my opinion. im just interested in how other people feel about it.
Answer: No Larry bird it's not the person to blame. Larry bird has done a couple of mistakes (Warriors deal was good and bad at the same time) but has been doing a great job this year. Come on just look at the transactions in the 08' draft, we got rid of the "monkey" on our back (Jermaine O'Neal's 44M$ contract), also of Ike Diogu (Larry bird's "gem" of the Warriors deal) and brought it a group of proven rookies (Brandon Rush, Roy Hibbert) and proven players (T.J. Ford, Jarret Jack, Rasho Nesterovic, Maceo Baston,Josh McRoberts - our local hero), I admit that when we drafted Jerryd Bayless, I cheered..because I didnt realize at that moment that he was being traded. But after "scouting" (scouting meaning, searching bios, scout ratings, and videos about Jerryd) he is not what the Pacers need. he's unpolished, unproven, and not a true PG. Our new true PG is T.J. Ford. Besides what have our thug players done that Danny Granger, Mike Dunleavy haven't done. Stephen Jackson? Jamal Tinsley? Shawne Williams? Marquis Daniels? David Harrison?. Look at our line-up for 2008 as of today.
C-Roy Hibbert (I expect some solid #'s in Reb. and blocks.)
PF-Troy Murphy (We need help here)
SF-Danny Granger (I expect 18-20 ppg and 7rpg)
SG-Mike Dunleavy (20-25 ppg will not be a surprise)
PG-T.J Ford (10-18 ppg plus what 7-9 apg)
Sixth: Brandon Rush (oh will he contribute greatly to us, offensively and defensively, shoots like his brother, but defends like a madman) *if he's not traded
our back-court is excellent, T.J. Ford is a perfect fit in our puzzle, and Dunleavy (whom I think should have won the Most Improved Award) has been scoring like he never has before, also defending the perimeter great, you saw how he held Joe Johnson in one of the Hawks game, don't remember which. We need to get a PF now (and knowing Larry bird, he is desperately trying to get Darrell Arthur, yes the guy that has been traded 2 times already, I know he tried to trade Daniels for him (to the Grizzlies) but he failed, lets see how far Bird goes to get a PF in FA or via trade.
Jim O'Brien is a great coach and a great person off-court I met him in a restaurant in downtown Indianapolis and he has a great heart.
P.S - remember that with J.O. gone along with his 44 million dollar contract we open up cap-space big time. Next year when Rasho's contract expires, we can pursue a "Outstanding" FA.
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SUPER BOWL NOTES: LARRY BIRD putting his eggs in Patriots basket
INDIANAPOLIS — While most folks in the host city appear ready to cheer for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, one favorite son begs to differ. "Im rooting for the (New England) Patriots," Larry bird told a gathering of reporters, many ...
Paul Pierce passes LARRY BIRD in Celtics' win over Bobcats ...
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce moved past Larry bird into second place on the Celtics all-time scoring list.
LARRY BIRD unsure of future with Pacers
The additions of Bird and Johnson rejuvenated the NBA, which had suffered from low attendance and minimal television interest through much of the 1970s. Immediately upon their entry into the league, the two players became repeating presences in the NBA Finals.
Nearly a Knick, Chandler Will Fill a Big Need in the Teams Middle
GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Seven players, none of them named Tyson Chandler, worked out Friday as the Knicks officially opened training camp. But Chandler, a 7-foot-1 center, could arrive as soon as Saturday, once all the dominoes fall that have to precede his official acquisition: using the amnesty clause to release Chauncey Billups and trading Ronny - NBA free-agent center Tyson Chandler is headed to New York Knicks from Dallas Mavericks in deal that will give Knicks a major defensive boost, while leaving them with gaping hole at point guard. Photo (M)1 - By STEVE ADAMEK; Tom Spousta contributed reporting from Dallas.
N.B.A. ROUNDUP; Clippers’ Billups Has Torn Achilles’, Ending His Season
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles’ tendon during Los Angeles’s 107-102 victory over the Magic on Monday night in Orlando. The team said a magnetic resonance imaging exam on Tuesday confirmed Billups’s injury. He will return to Los Angeles on Thursday for further - By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Does anyone remember the LARRY BIRD commercial for the Boys & Girls Club?
My mother has told me that Larry bird did a commercial for the Boys & Girls Club in the late 80s. Apparently I was in it, but she lost her copy of the tape long ago. Ive googled this but can find no reference to this commercial. Does anyone remember seeing this commercial? Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I could purchase a copy of it?
Answer: Maybe contact the Boys and Girls Club Headquarters in Atlanta. Shame on your Mom for losing that copy!
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SLAM ONLINE | » Paul Pierce to Pass LARRY BIRD as 2nd Greatest ...
Paul Pierce is just 10 points shy of leap-froggin ahead of Larry Legend, placing him just behind John Havliceck on the all-time scoring list for the Boston ...
ARTSBEAT; Magic/Bird Lands Longacre Theater
Magic/Bird, Eric Simonsons play about the rivalry and friendship between Larry bird, the former Boston Celtics forward, and Magic Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers point guard, has a Broadway theater and a complete cast. The play, to be directed by Thomas Kail, will open on April 11 at the Longacre Theater, the shows producers announced - Eric Simonson play Magic/Bird is set to open on Broadway at the Longacre Theater in April. Photo (M) - By ERIK PIEPENBURG
Who was the player that LARRY BIRD fooled by pretending to shoot over his head?
Larry bird once pretended to shoot over a defenders head, and he held out the ball on the back side of his head. When the player, thinking that Bird had shot the ball, turned around, Bird then pulled the ball back and had an uncontested shot, which he made. Who was that player that was embarrassed?
Answer: Are you talking about when he was in college? That was probably the game against Wichita State, which was the national television debut for Bird and ISU. Bird put on a classic performance. Here is the video of that game. I believe the play you're talking about occurs at the 2:15 mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdM90msaxjw&feature=related
Hope this helps
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10 great places to enjoy LARRY BIRDs Indianapolis - USATODAY.com
Larry bird, Indiana native and basketball legend, shares his favorite spots in Indianapolis.
RT @phoggg: In honor of @paulpierce34 passing Larry bird tonight, here is a picture from his days with the Jayhawks. #kubball. http://t.co/cv28JcbW From: ndborn7 - Source: web
RT @Greek_Greg: Huge congrats to @PaulPierce34 on passing Larry bird and becoming the 2nd all time leading scorer for the Celtics! #BleedGreen From: TO59Fifty - Source: web
RT @NBA: Its The Truth, @PaulPierce34 passed Larry bird tonight for 2nd place on the Celtics all-time scoring list. See it now: http://t.co/UnJZk42G From: NattyCakes1 - Source: web
congrats to Paul Peirce for passin Larry bird in scorin, who woulda thought lil niglet from Engelwood,Ca could beat the great #33, props #34 From: Suga_Shane2302 - Source: web
RT @RIProbz: Congratulations to Paul Pierce for surpassing Larry bird! Not too long before youre the highest scorer in Celtics history. From: jddrums - Source: Twitter for Mac
Congrats @paulpierce34 for overtaking Larry bird From: MartinCSBCShark - Source: web
RT @celtics: Paul Pierce with the game ball after passing Larry bird to become No. 2 on the all-time Boston @Celtics scoring list http://t.co/84f9QVlk From: jbird94598 - Source: Twitter for iPad
RT @RealSkipBayless: Loved Larry bird saying hed rather have Kobe as a teammate if wants to win, LeBron if wants to have more fun - more nice feeds. Bingo. From: TheManUpThere - Source: web
@zone6nova he passed Larry bird career scoring numbers...he didnt even graze 50 tho From: THErightERprice - Source: TweetDeck
Great moment tonight for Pierce as he passed Larry bird. Its a shame it had to happen vs. the Bobcats but what can you do? #celtics #pierce From: RichSlate - Source: web
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RT @celtics: Paul Pierce passes Larry bird http://t.co/uX9O8Zvi #celticslegends From: Khalid22J - Source: Twitter for Mac
RT @CelticsLife: Paul Pierce passes Larry bird as Celtics beat Bobcats 94-84 http://t.co/mxkiZtMx (New Post) From: Opyumboyz - Source: twitterfeed
!!!!!! RT @CelticsLife: Paul Pierce passes Larry bird as Celtics beat Bobcats 94-84 http://t.co/aS4lUsdI (New Post) From: AlyssaBkr_ - Source: Echofon
RT @NBA: With that three @PaulPierce34 just passed Larry bird for 2nd place on the @Celtics All-Time Scoring list with 21,792 points. #CongratsPaul From: freddygeezay - Source: web