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HISTORICAL FACTS: 16 - The Untold Story

Tatum wants to get it right in Game 6

Jayson Tatum’s initial whiff of what’s about to commence in Game 6 Friday night is almost too intoxicating.

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On this day: Larry Bird steals the ball; Bill Russell honored; 76ers sent fishing

On this day, the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons in the '87 East finals with a last-second steal by Larry Bird.

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Darvin Ham the coach LeBron James wants?

The Lakers may be willing to take that leap of faith because Ham spent two years with the organization. His personality isn't easily forgotten. Ham brings a lot of energy to a gym. He's arguably the best fit for the locker room, with veterans like ...

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On this date: Magic Johnson wins first regular season NBA MVP

On May 19, 1987, Magic Johnson finally took home the NBA MVP award, an award some felt was overdue.

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The NBA players with the best winning percentage ever

Take a look at the NBA players with the best winning percentages in league history: Kawhi Leonard, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird...

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Celtics legend Larry Bird reacts to news of new East finals MVP trophy being named for him

The Hick From French Lick HAD to take a shot at Magic Johnson here.

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Larry Bird Reacts to ECF MVP Trophy Named In His Honor

The Basketball Hall of Famer and Celtics legend learned the news from NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark Tatum.

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NBA legends: Most losses in a season

Even the NBA's undeniable GOATs struggle with team success, though usually, that happens away from before or after their peak years. We got all legends together and filtered them picking only the top 30 players from our HoopsHype 75 GOAT list to put ...

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Magic Johnson's phone call to Larry Bird and Michael Jordan formed the 'Dream Team' after HIV diagnosis

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend, has seen his career immortalised in the Apple TV+ documentary series 'They Call Me Magic'

Daily Mirror

Sad But True: In The NBA, Playoff Rivalries May Be A Thing Of The Past

Former player on two championship teams shares his thoughts on the current NBA playoffs and what makes a real rivalry.

Zenger

Paul Sullivan: DeMar DeRozan carried the Bulls all season long. Can he do it again in the playoffs?

CHICAGO — Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points against the Celtics at Boston Garden in April 1986, a performance Larry Bird famously described as “God disguised as Michael Jordan.”

Chicago Tribune

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s historic rivalry began not in the NBA, but the NCAA tournament

The NCAA tourney has long had ties to the NBA, but none more special than this.

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How the 1992 Olympics inspired a generation of European NBA stars

Three-time champion BJ Armstrong on how European players differ from their American counterparts, the different basketball styles around the world, and his All-Time NBA European First Team - vote now for yours here

Daily Mirror

The Inevitability of Cade Cunningham

Close observers of the Pistons’ rookie phenom (and Wordle extraordinaire) are already comparing him to all-time greats.

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Loving Winning Time? You must watch Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies

This basketball documentary on the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird balances 1980s excess with complex social commentary

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Boston’s Jayson Tatum wins East Player of the Week for a 3rd time in 2021-22

Only he and Larry Bird have won that honor more than twice in a season.

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WATCH: ‘Winning Time’ star Sean Patrick Small talks playing Larry Bird in the HBO series

The HBO series highlights the 1980s battles between L.A. and Boston.

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Bird or LeBron? Recent ‘First Take’ Debate Goes Viral After Chris Russo’s Answer

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s opinion went viral after another debate with Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take.’

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On this day: Bird goes for 31 vs. Mavs, and Antoine Walker 22 vs. Raptors

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird scored 31 points vs. the Mavericks, and Antoine Walker 22 points and 11 boards vs the Raptors.

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On this day: Bird triple doubles vs. Lakers; Pierce for 35 vs. Clippers; IT ties 20-point game record

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird triple-doubled vs. the Lakers, Paul Pierce scored 35 points on the Clippers, and Isaiah Thomas tied John Havlicek for the most regular-season 20-point games.

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On this day: Larry Bird’s No. 33 retired; Greene, Loscutoff born

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird's No. 33 jersey was retired, and Orien Greene and Jim Loscutoff were born.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hall of Fame NBA coach Bill Fitch dies at age 89

Fitch — who was Larry Bird’s first pro coach — led the Celtics to a championship and was the first coach of the expansion Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Boston Celtics champion Hall of Fame head coach Bill Fitch passes away at 89

Fitch helped Boston win its first title with Larry Bird in 1981.

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