NBA
Larry Bird’s Legendary Trash Talk Left an Unforgettable Mark on Gary Payton
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird held a legendary reputation for his trash talk and left an enduring mark on Hall of Famer Gary Payton.
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NBA
What Are Bird Rights and How Do NBA Teams Use Them?
The NBA has allowed the use of Bird Rights for four decades.
NBA
Larry Bird Surprisingly Revealed Julius Erving Was Exempt From His Infamous Trash-Talking: ‘Believe Me, I Never Said a Word to Dr. J’
Celtics great Larry Bird shockingly revealed that he never engaged in trash talk with Julius Erving.
NBA
Magic Johnson Admitted Larry Bird Was the Only Player He Ever Feared
Former Lakers great Magic Johnson voiced that Larry Bird was the only player he feared.
NBA
Kobe Bryant Shockingly Admitted He Felt ‘Terrible’ Before His Legendary 81-Point Game
Former Lakers star Kobe Bryant was hurting before his 81-point performance, which eventually led to the third surgery of his NBA career.
NBA
Larry Bird Once Humbled LeBron James With a Single Comment About Kobe Bryant’s Rings
Larry Bird once humbled LeBron James by making a single comment about Kobe Bryant.
NBA
Karl Malone Once Tried to Justify the Infamous Elbow That Bloodied Isiah Thomas: ‘We Can Spin It Anyway We Want to Spin It’
Former Jazz great Karl Malone explained why he elbowed Isiah Thomas, leaving him blooded and in need of 40 stitches.
NBA
Michael Jordan Admitted the Simple Reason He Never Truly Embraced Shooting 3-Pointers
Michael Jordan once revealed why he never relied upon the three-point shot.
NBA
A 43-Year-Old Wilt Chamberlain Once Destroyed Magic Johnson in a Pickup Game
Even in retirement, Wilt Chamberlain remained close to the game he loved. This gave him the chance to beat Magic Johnson.
NBA
The Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Rivalry Had Everything but Handshakes: ‘There Was a Hate Factor There’
The intense rivalry between Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Magic Johnson included everything but handshakes.
NBA
Larry Bird Stunningly Revealed He Would Have Retired in 1988 If Len Bias Lived
Two decades after his last NBA game, former Celtics star Larry Bird revealed how Len Bias' death changed his retirement plans.
NBA
Shaquille O’Neal Cherishes the Valuable Childhood Life Lesson His Stepdad Taught Him
Before Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal began his NBA journey, his stepdad taught him a valuable life lesson.
NBA
Kobe Bryant Ruthlessly Explained Why He Was an ‘Assh***’ With Teammates: ‘I Don’t Respect Their Work Ethic’
Former Lakers great Kobe Bryant once explained why he was a jerk to his teammates.
NBA
Michael Jordan Admitted He Learned How to Master Trash-Talking From Larry Bird: ‘He Taught Me Everything I Know About Getting in Folks’ Heads’
Michael Jordan's legendary trash-talking ability is a skill that he admitted he learned from former Celtics great Larry Bird.
NBA
Larry Bird Mercilessly Trash-Talked Patrick Ewing About His Defense: ‘You Better Sit Down, You Going to Pop Your Arm Out of Your Socket Before You Get This’
Former Celtics great Larry Bird once brutally trash-talked fellow Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing about his defense.
NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Broke Character After Pit-Row Dust-Up With Kyle Busch: ‘If You Ever Flip Me Off Again, I Am Going to Rip Your Head Off’
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit a breaking point with Kyle Busch that pushed him to act out of character to end the longstanding feud.
NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Wife Forced Him to Kick a Tough Addiction That ‘Could Be a Dealbreaker’
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s wife, Amy Earnhardt, helped him finally rid himself of a challenging addiction.
Boxing
Muhammad Ali Willingly Ignored His Doctor’s Stern Warning About His Declining Health
During the latter stages of Muhammad Ali's legendary boxing career, he ignored the telling signs of his declining health.
NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Disobeyed Budweiser’s Orders In His Emotional 1st Win After His Dad’s Death
During Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s first win after his dad's death, he went against his sponsor Budweiser's wishes, creating a major controversy.
NASCAR
NASCAR Driver Noah Gragson’s Father Is Paying $21 Million and Serving up to 20 Years in Prison After Devastating Accident
The father of rising star NASCAR driver Noah Gragson is serving up to two decades in prison after his involvement in a tragic accident.
