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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 7 - The Untold Story

Larry Bird once ate ten gallons of ice cream while injured

The Boston Celtics legend recalled eating over 10 gallons of ice cream during a two week period while injured.

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From Mahorn to Jordan: a brief guide to the NBA’s finest trashtalkers

When it comes to the NBA’s best ever practitioners in the bitter science of verbal sparring, these 10 players stand above the rest

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Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins explains why he is such a big fan of Jaylen Brown

When Jaylen Brown uncorked a windmill dunk against the Hawks, he caught the attention of one Atlanta legend.

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Larry Bird turned down a $10 million payday before retiring

The Boston Celtics legend turned down an opportunity to earn $10 million over two years by delaying his retirement.

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Could Jayson Tatum pass Paul Pierce or Larry Bird as the greatest Boston Celtic?

Does the St. Louis native have the potential to surpass the Truth?

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On this day: Boston legends Reggie Lewis, Cedric Maxwell born

On this day, former Boston Celtics forwards Reggie Lewis and Cedric Maxwell were born.

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Robert Parish on why he did not intervene in famous Larry Bird – Dr. J fight

"We all know Larry is legendary at trash-talking," recounted Parish. "Oh, man, the trash-talking. Oh my goodness. I would've threw a punch if it was me."

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Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers: How to watch, broadcast, lineups

The Boston Celtics make the trek back to their home court of TD Garden to face the new-look Philadelphia 76ers for the first time since they dealt away star guard James Harden.

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Celtics’ Rick Carlisle, Larry Bird on the last tilt for the Hick From French Lick

Bird was still stepping onto the court behind closed doors as recently as the year 2000.

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On this day: Boston sees the Grateful Dead in concert; Shaw, Hunter debut

On this day, several Boston Celtics accompanied resident Deadhead and Celtics center Bill Walton to see the Grateful Dead in concert in 1985.

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With the rumor mill churning, Bulls stumble in Dallas to drop to 2-3

While Zach LaVine rumors were once again floating around, a source close to the situation said it was still safe for LaVine to buy rather than rent. That doesn’t mean this roster can get too comfortable, however.

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Jayson Tatum’s historic 60-point night vs. San Antonio Spurs, tying Larry Bird’s franchise record

Watch the historic performance for yourself.

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All of Larry Bird’s greatest stories told by friends, foes alike

Watch this supercut of stories from The Hick from French Lick's career.

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Celtics legend Larry Bird breaks down his greatest moments in new interview

NBA Top Shot had the unique opportunity to collaborate with Bird to curate the best moments from his career.

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SI’s Jack McCallum lists two Celtics legends among his 10 greatest ‘what-ifs’ of NBA history

Both were key figures to the team's legacy of historic dominance - but very plausibly might not have been.

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WATCH: Larry Bird, Dominique Wilkins duel in G7 of ’88 ECF

When the Boston Celtics' Larry Bird collided with the Atlanta Hawks' Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7, the world was gifted one of the greatest duels in NBA history.

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On this day: Celtics icon Larry Bird’s debut; first-ever NBA 3-pointer

On this day, Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird played his first game with the team in 1979, which also happened to be the debut of the first 3-pointer.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason points scored?

Can you name Boston's 10 most prolific postseason scorers? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason wins?

Can you name all the Celtics who led Boston to the most playoff wins? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Can Taylor Funk make his way from the Maine Celtics to Boston?

His smooth, comfortable playing style invokes his platonic ideal of a basketball player, Larry Bird.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason 3-pointers?

Can you name the Boston Celtics' most prolific postseason 3-point shooters? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason free throws?

Can you name which 10 Boston Celtics have sunk the most postseason free throws in the history of the franchise? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason rebounds?

Can you name all of the top ten rebounders for the Celtics in playoff history? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason assists?

Can you name the best postseason distributors in Boston Celtics history? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Complete list of Boston Celtics in the Basketball Hall of Fame

Celtics Wire celebrates the 48 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with ties to the Boston Celtics franchise.

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