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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 10 - The Untold Story

On Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird’s incredibly brief college baseball career

The Hick From French Lick took up the sport on a dare -- and raised eyebrows doing it.

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On this day: Johnson, Jerebko signed; Lee trade; Paxson, Mickey born

On this day in 2015, the Boston Celtics signed Amir Johnson and Jonas Jerebko and traded for David Lee.

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The day the Boston Celtics became the Buffalo Braves, now known as the Los Angeles Clippers

It was on July 7, 1978 that the Celtics who won all those titles in the 1960s and 70s became the team that is now called ... the Clippers?

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NBA legend Dennis Rodman gets huge tattoo of girlfriend on his face

NBA Hall of Fame member and former Chicago Bulls player Dennis Rodman has declared a permanent love for his current girlfriend, getting a portrait of her face tattooed on his right cheek

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Isiah Thomas disagrees with Dennis Rodman’s take that Larry Bird would play in Europe today

"Bird would win two or three championships in this era," added Thomas for good measure.

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Rick Barry on who had the better career — Larry Bird or Magic Johnson

Whatever you do, do not ask Hall of Fame forward Rick Barry who his GOAT is.

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Dodgers' Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez voted in as All-Star Game starters

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will be well-represented at the July 11 All-Star Game in Seattle, with outfielder Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman and designated hitter J.D. Martinez voted into the game as National League starters.

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‘There’s no way’ Larry Bird could play in today’s NBA, according to Dennis Rodman

And no, he did not mean Larry Legend at his current age.

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14 athletes with incredible seasons (Connor McDavid!) who egregiously weren’t named unanimous MVP

A list of superstars who dominated but weirdly didn't get universal MVP praise.

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Dennis Rodman says Hall of Famer Larry Bird couldn’t play in modern NBA

“If Larry Bird played in this era, I think he’d be in Europe,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dennis Rodman Doesn’t Think Larry Bird Could Make It in Today’s NBA

He thinks Nikola Jokić is “way better” than the Celtics legend.

Sports Illustrated

Dee Brown on Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers Part 1

This is an episode you don't want to miss, especially if you're a fan of the NBA, sports history, or simply love a good story.

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Ray Allen on Larry Bird’s influence on his game, getting his degree from UConn

Allen also shared his perspective on today's NBA.

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Winning Time season 2 sets long-awaited release date, hypes Magic-Bird rivalry

After more than a year, a Winning Time season 2 release date and teaser trailer have finally been unveiled. Check it all out right here.

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On this day: 1984 championship; hire Ford as coach; Seminoff, Hoefer pass

On this day, the Boston Celtics won their 15th championship against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1984 and hired former player Chris Ford as coach in 1990.

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On this day: Celtics defeat Lakers 123-108 in Game 5 of the ’87 Finals; Bill Duffy passes

On this day in 1987, the Boston Celtics took Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Finals 123-108 against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Bill Duffy left us.

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On this day: Robert Parish, pick used for Kevin McHale traded for; Bird, Ainge drafted

Today saw the deal for Robert Parish and Kevin McHale and the drafts that brought Larry Bird and Danny Ainge to the Boston Celtics go down.

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On this day: Celtics win Banner 16 vs. Rockets; Larry Bird signs

On this day, the Celtics won Banner 16 by defeating the Rockets in Game 6 of the 1986 NBA Finals; they also signed Larry Bird in 1979.

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Kevin Durant’s Deleted Tweet About Why Nikola Jokić Doesn’t Care About Being a Star Was Too Good

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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 2 — everything we know about the basketball drama

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 2 is coming, so what can fans expect to see in the new episodes?

Daily Mirror

Shaquille O'Neal slams NBA top 10 list and unhappy with Kobe Bryant's position

The four-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP is not happy with how low he and his late Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant rank in ESPN's list of the top ten players of all-time

Chicago Sun-Times

Bill Walton doc bursts with joy and color — like the aging hippie himself

‘30 for 30’ bio traces his life as high school and UCLA phenom, activist, NBA pro and controversial commentator.

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On this day: Celtics defeat Pistons to advance to first NBA Finals since ’87

On this date in 2008, the Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons to advance to their first NBA Finals since 1987 on their way to Banner 17.

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Dream Team Member Earns $5 Million Selling Michael Jordan, Larry Bird Memorabilia

Some of the most iconic basketball memorabilia available drew in quite a haul.

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Larry Bird’s younger brother Eddie also played the sport – but never made the NBA

"After the first few games here, Coach told me I was going to have to face up to the pressure, ignore it, go out and play my game," said Eddie.

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