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  1. NBA 2K12 GOTY edition available only at Best Buy March 11
    Joystiq logo Joystiq 1 hour ago

    You have plenty of options for buying NBA 2K12. You can just buy it right now, or you can buy it in a combo pack with MLB 2K12 in March. Or , you can buy the new Game of the Year Edition on March 11, which packs the Legends Showcase DLC and a poster of...

  2. The Sixth Man: Pacers fail big test
    The Sports Network logo The Sports Network 2 hours ago

    "I told these guys if you rebound, defend and have good ball movement, it's going to be hard to beat you," Indiana president of basketball operations Larry Bird said about his team before the game. "You have to keep the defense on their heels and you...

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago
    Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird, right, presents presents Roy Hibbert his All-Star jersey before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Indianapolis.

    Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird, right, presents presents Roy Hibbert his All-Star jersey before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Indianapolis. View Photo »

  4. We come off more next year. I really believe with a 66-game schedule, I want to have a strong bench, nothing has changed
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: Real GM 2 months ago
  5. Sixers: Race, not racism, plays role in Linsation
    Philadelphia Inquirer logo Philadelphia Inquirer 3 hours ago

    Asked if he thought there was any similarity between what Mayweather wrote and when Dennis Rodman in 1987 called Larry Bird overrated ‘because he’s white,’ Iguodala laughed. “Larry Bird was different. That’s not on the same planet. Larry Bird had...

  6. The Sixth Man: Pacers fail big test
    KansasCity.com logo KansasCity.com 3 hours ago

    "I told these guys if you rebound, defend and have good ball movement, it's going to be hard to beat you," Indiana president of basketball operations Larry Bird said about his team before the game. "You have to keep the defense on their heels and you...

  7. Team USA to play Spain, Argentina in warm-up
    ESPN logo ESPN 3 hours ago

    The three countries will play a round-robin style tournament at Palau Sant-Jordi, starting July 22. Spain will face the United States in a Beijing Olympic gold medal rematch on July 24. Led by NBA greats Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson,...

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago
    Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce waves to the crowd after reaching No. 2 on the all-time Celtics scoring list, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

    Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce waves to the crowd after reaching No. 2 on the all-time Celtics scoring list, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. View Photo »

  9. When guys were here last year, even though we were struggling a little bit, I could kind of see what [Pacers president Larry Bird] saw when he drafted them or why we brought them here ... I guess it's just my personality to see the good in people and to believe in them. Everybody has to be shown that th...
    SOURCE: Montreal Gazette 4 weeks ago
  10. Larry Bird - Trash Talking
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 61 months ago
  11. Notes from NBA TV’s Fan Night presented by Sprint - Tuesday, February 14, 2012
    Turner Sports 5 hours ago

    Anthony on what’s been special about the Indiana Pacers and has them where they are right now: “Balance and growth are the two things I see. When you look at their roster, this is a really young basketball team that has yet to play their best basketball...

  12. Spain, US, Argentina to play Olympic warm-up event
    MSNBC logo MSNBC 5 hours ago

    The three countries will play a round-robin style tournament at Palau Sant-Jordi, starting July 22. Spain will face the United States in a Beijing Olympic gold medal rematch on July 24. Led by NBA greats Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson,...

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About Larry Bird

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Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a retired American NBA basketball player, widely considered one of the best players of all time and one of the top clutch performers in the history of sports. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, teaming... Full Article

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce waves to the crowd after reaching No. 2 on the all-time Celtics scoring list, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
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  1. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce waves to the crowd after reaching No. 2 on the all-time Celtics scoring list, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce waves to the crowd after reaching No. 2 on the all-time Celtics scoring list, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  2. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) is hugged by Kevin Garnett (5) after becoming the No. 2 all-time Celtics scorer, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) is hugged by Kevin Garnett (5) after becoming the No. 2 all-time Celtics scorer, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  3. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce acknowledges the crowd after passing Larry Bird for the No. 2 spot on the team's career scoring list, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce acknowledges the crowd after passing Larry Bird for the No. 2 spot on the team's career scoring list, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  4. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce shoots against the Charlotte Bobcats in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012. Pierce became the No. 2 all-time Celtics scorer, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce shoots against the Charlotte Bobcats in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012. Pierce became the No. 2 all-time Celtics scorer, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half.

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  5. Indiana pacers president Larry Bird, right, poses with new Pacer George Hill after he was introduced in Indianapolis, Monday, June 27, 2011. Hill was acquired by the NBA basketball team from the San Antonio Spurs in a draft day trade. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Indiana pacers president Larry Bird, right, poses with new Pacer George Hill after he was introduced in Indianapolis, Monday, June 27, 2011. Hill was acquired by the NBA basketball team from the San Antonio Spurs in a draft day trade.

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  6. Indiana pacers president Larry Bird, right, listens as new Pacer George Hill answers questions after he was introduced in Indianapolis, Monday, June 27, 2011. Hill was acquired by the NBA basketball team from the San Antonio Spurs in a draft day trade. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Indiana pacers president Larry Bird, right, listens as new Pacer George Hill answers questions after he was introduced in Indianapolis, Monday, June 27, 2011. Hill was acquired by the NBA basketball team from the San Antonio Spurs in a draft day trade.

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  7. Indiana Pacers president, Larry Bird responds to a question following a NBA draft prospects workout in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 16, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Indiana Pacers president, Larry Bird responds to a question following a NBA draft prospects workout in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 16, 2011.

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  8. Indiana Pacers president, Larry Bird looks on during as NBA draft prospects workout in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 16, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Indiana Pacers president, Larry Bird looks on during as NBA draft prospects workout in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 16, 2011.

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  9. Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird talks to the media before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird talks to the media before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 25, 2011.

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  10. In this undated video generated image released by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc./2K Sports, the likeness' of Earvin "Magic" Johnson (32) and Larry Bird (33) are shown in a video game "NBA 2K12." Video game makers are bracing for an extended NBA lockout by focusing on former players... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    In this undated video generated image released by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc./2K Sports, the likeness' of Earvin "Magic" Johnson (32) and Larry Bird (33) are shown in a video game "NBA 2K12." Video game makers are bracing for an extended NBA lockout by focusing on former players...

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  11. Frank Vogel, right, and Indiana Pacers NBA basketball team president Larry Bird listen to a question during a news conference in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Vogel was introduced as the teams new head coach. AP Photo/Darron Cummings). AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Frank Vogel, right, and Indiana Pacers NBA basketball team president Larry Bird listen to a question during a news conference in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Vogel was introduced as the teams new head coach. AP Photo/Darron Cummings).

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  12. Indiana Pacers NBA basketball team president Larry Bird introduces Frank Vogel, right, as the new head coach of the team during a news conference in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 6, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Indiana Pacers NBA basketball team president Larry Bird introduces Frank Vogel, right, as the new head coach of the team during a news conference in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 6, 2011.

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce waves to the crowd after reaching No. 2 on the all-time Celtics scoring list, surpassing Larry Bird, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

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  1. Magic Johnson Magic Johnson
  2. Boston Celtics Boston Celtics
  3. Michael Jordan Michael Jordan
  4. David Stern David Stern
  5. National Basketball Association National Basketball Association
  6. Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers

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  1. We come off more next year. I really believe with a 66-game schedule, I want to have a strong bench, nothing has changed
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: Real GM 2 months ago
  2. When guys were here last year, even though we were struggling a little bit, I could kind of see what [Pacers president Larry Bird] saw when he drafted them or why we brought them here ... I guess it's just my personality to see the good in people and to believe in them. Everybody has to be shown that th...
    SOURCE: Montreal Gazette 4 weeks ago
  3. We’re not going to spend all of our money right away
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: Real GM 2 months ago
  4. She's like Larry Bird ... She may not be the fastest kid, or jump the highest, but she can beat you in so many ways. She's so smart as a player.
    SOURCE: The Delaware News Journal 2 months ago
  5. Over the course of the next two or three weeks, you're going to hear a lot of rumours, and there's going to be a lot of things out there that's going to have us right in the middle of a lot of it ... I wouldn't believe any of it. We've talked to teams about players. We don't like to talk about any other...
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: Metro News Toronto 2 months ago
  6. That's a white myth, Ken. Like Larry Bird or Colorado.
    SOURCE: Mile High Report 2 months ago
  7. I think they're excellent
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: ESPN 2 months ago
  8. It's just a little change-up ... Some looked better than others, like usual. Offense decided it was time for some greys. I don't know if they were mimicking my hairdo or what, but they had a good practice. The high white socks — Brady Quinn made a catch on the service team and he looked like Larry Bird ...
    – John Fox SOURCE: Winnipeg Free Press 2 months ago
  9. There's a lot we need to do to make this team better. A lot of talented players out there. If we stay patient, we'll get a couple of players that will really help us
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: WTHR 2 months ago
  10. Look at Michael, look at any of them.... I was better than Larry Bird in college in high school, but did I reach my potential, no and that embarrassed me. Why, because I let down Memphis, I let down Mississippi, and I let down God.
    SOURCE: My Fox Memphis 2 months ago
  11. We're really excited about our young group. We expect our players have worked hard in the off-season. We've got very good players in every position. We want to keep adding to the team
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: WTHR 2 months ago
  12. Banking that one in, it's like that old Larry Bird-Michael Jordan McDonald's commercial, right? It's good to see for Stuie; he works so hard, and he does all the little things so good. He's not the guy that's usually in the spotlight, but it's good, he deserves it.
    SOURCE: Detroit Free Press 2 months ago
  13. The one that I like is painted with a little affidavit by Lewis Bradford, who is a descendent of William Bradford
    – Larry Bird SOURCE: Around The Mall Blog: Smithsonian 2 months ago
  14. Banking that one in. It's that old Larry Bird-Michael Jordan bounce, right?
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times Kings Blog 2 months ago
  15. Casting's always a challenge, no matter what you're doing, because you want to get the right team together ... But obviously when you're casting Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, it heightens the level a little more.
    SOURCE: Wall Street Journal 2 months ago
  16. The other night they had Pistons-Celtics ... Vinnie Johnson scored 22 in the fourth quarter. Then I saw Celtics-Sixers from Jeff Ruland’s rookie year. He’s throwing around Larry Bird, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale like they were dolls.
    SOURCE: FOX Sports 2 months ago
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