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"Your shorts are coming down" - Tennis legend found out the hard way why you should never talk trash to Larry Bird

As expected, Tanner was outright intimidated by Larry Legend's size and aura. However, the competitor in him took over and ...
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"And we all bowed down" - Michael Jordan backed up his famous words he said to Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during the 1992 Dream Team practice

Team USA that went to Barcelona in 1992 is still considered by many to be the greatest basketball team ever assembled. The fact is that the squad led by the legendary Chuck Daly was filled with NBA ...
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"Well, why shoot if you're making all of them?" - Larry Bird recalls talking smack after making shot after shot at the Pacers' practice facility

Larry Bird's ability to talk trash at the height of his physical powers is as legendary as the man himself. However, as they say, old habits die hard. Bird never lost his gift of gab decades after ...
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Larry Bird Explains Why Trash-Talking Became His Identity

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird revealed why trash-talking was a key part of his game. Bird explained, “I was taught at an early age to try and get all the advantage that you can. It helps me feel ...