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Larry Bird Learned to Trash Talk Playing Against ‘Great Guys’ Who Would ‘Smoke Their Kool Cigarettes and Drink Their Beer’ Between Games

Larry Bird had a reputation for being one of the most polite and respectful players in NBA history, but he learned how to trash talk by playing against “great guys” who would “smoke their...

Michael Jordan Never Thanked Larry Bird for the ‘Biggest Comment’ He’s Ever Received Because He Wanted to Maintain His Competitive Edge

The most iconic athlete of all time has been on the receiving end of quite a few compliments during his legendary career. But, one compliment stands out: an insult from Hall-of-Famer Larry Bird. Michael Jordan...

How Did Robert Williams Get the ‘Time Lord’ Nickname?

Robert Williams was the first black man to play Division 1 football for the University of Tennessee and he had a knack for breaking long-time records. He broke 61 school records in his career,...

Gilbert Arenas Told Team Not to Hire Doc Rivers

In 2011, Doc Rivers was fired from the Orlando Magic after he failed to lead them past the first round of playoffs. At this point in his career, he had been coaching for a...

Was Steve Kerr or Jason Kidd a Better NBA Player?

If a player is considered to be one of the best ever at his position, it’s hard to argue with their credentials. These two players are often placed on equal footing in discussions about...

LeBron James Dishes on His Dream 2-on-2 Partner, Playing With Bronny, and More in an Impromptu Twitter Q&A

LeBron James dished on his dream 2-on-2 partner, playing with Bronny, and more in an impromptu Twitter Q&A. He spoke about the game of basketball with a personal touch that captivated the NBA world...

It’s No Joe Namath Guarantee, but Jimmy Butler Comes Close When It Comes to the Boston Celtics

Jimmy Butler has been the MVP-type player for his team, but last night he was widely considered responsible for the Timberwolves’ loss. Can Jimmy bounce back this time? The “joe namath and farrah fawcett wedding...

Only 2 Players in NBA History Have Made More Money Than CP3

In 2015, LeBron James signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $154 million (which is more than any other NBA player has ever made). The contract had an opt out clause for...

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