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I’m in the middle of reading a terrific book about the careers of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson called ‘When The Game Was Ours” that was written with Jackie Mac Mullan, the book chronicles the careers of Magic and Bird as they rejuvenated the game of... Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson and Larry Bird have a lifetime full of NBA titles but never did that. Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw and Tom Brady took home boxes of Super Bowls rings but never did that. Full Article at The Bucyrus Telegraph
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Larry Bird, president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers, watches his team during a training session in Taipei on October 7, 2009. View Photo »
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Shopping now is just a function, as opposed to an occasion for an outing ... As places cut costs, they don’t A giant elephant balloon makes its way down a New York City street at the Macy's Christmas Parade in 1927. believe in that stuff. They would just look at displays as an impediment to shopping, to...
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EAST LANSING It was a late night for Tom Izzo. The Michigan State basketball coach hopped a plane after the Spartans' 90-60 win over Valparaiso Sunday and flew to Kansas City, Mo. Full Article at Livingston Daily
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LAWRENCE — Listening to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird talk at the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Kansas City on Sunday night, Kansas coach Bill Self's thoughts naturally turned to his own team. Full Article at Kansas.com
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More than two decades ago, after Larry Bird made a shot from behind the backboard that didn't count in a preseason game, the NBA changed the rule on plays like that. Kobe Bryant was glad they did. Full Article at National Post
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President of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers Larry Bird, right, watches a practice session in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Denver Nuggets and Indiana will hold an exhibition game in Taipei, Thursday, Oct. 8. View Photo »
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If anybody ever questions what Earvin Johnson does for this university, they ought to have their head examined ... The way he spoke about Jud, and the program and about basketball ... my players will listen to the tape they had of him and Larry Bird (who was also inducted) talking about the way the game...
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EL SEGUNDO — Kobe Bryant has a competition going with Pau Gasol over who can make more left-handed shots. Full Article at The Orange County Register
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Your chance to cop an autographed copy! Some people, the past defines them. They talk about the times of yesteryear like they were civilization’s greatest moments. Some people choose to remember the past so fondly that they barely seem to be present. Full Article at SLAM Online
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Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird arrives at the Taoyuan International Airport, October 6, 2009, for their NBA pre-season basketball game against the Denver Nuggets which will be held on October 8, in Taipei.
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Former Boston Celtics player Larry Bird, center, smiles after receiving an honorary degree from Boston University during graduation proceedings, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Boston.
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Former Boston Celtics player Larry Bird, center, bends down to receive an honorary degree during Boston University's graduation ceremony, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Boston.
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Former Boston Celtics player Larry Bird, center, bends down to receive an honorary degree from Boston University Trustee Sid Feltenstein during Boston University's graduation ceremony, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Boston.
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Former NBA basketball greats Larry Bird (L) and Magic Johnson (R) touch the game ball before the opening tipoff. of the Michigan State Spartans against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Detroit, Michigan, April 6, 2009.
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DETROIT - APRIL 06: Larry Bird (R) and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson walk on the court to be honored for the 30th anniversary of their match up in 1979 NCAA Championship Game between Indiana State and Michigan State prior to the Michigan State Spartans playing against the North Carolina Tar H...
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DETROIT - APRIL 06: Larry Bird (R) and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson walk on the court to be honored for the 30th anniversary of their match up in 1979 NCAA Championship Game between Indiana State and Michigan State prior to the Michigan State Spartans playing against the North Carolina Tar H...
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DETROIT - APRIL 06: Larry Bird (R) and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson walk on the court to be honored for the 30th anniversary of their match up in 1979 NCAA Championship Game between Indiana State and Michigan State prior to the Michigan State Spartans playing against the North Carolina Tar H...
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NBA greats Larry Bird (L) and Earvin Magic Johnson laugh during a news conference before the Michigan State Spartans play the North Carolina Tar Heels in their NCAA men's Final Four championship basketball game in Detroit, Michigan, April 6, 2009.
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Former NBA players Earvin "Magic" Johnson, right, and Larry Bird present the game ball to a referee before the championship game between Michigan State and North Carolinaduring the championship game at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament Monday, April 6, 2009, in Det...
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Former NBA players Earvin "Magic" Johnson, right, and Larry Bird share a laugh at a news conference before the championship game between Michigan State and North Carolina at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament, Monday, April 6, 2009, in Detroit.
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Former NBA players Earvin "Magic" Johnson, right, and Larry Bird are seen at a news conference before the championship game between Michigan State and North Carolina at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament Monday, April 6, 2009, in Detroit.
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Former NCAA and NBA player Larry Bird, right, greets North Carolina head coach Roy Williams before the championship game between Michigan State and North Carolina at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament Monday, April 6, 2009, in Detroit.
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Former NBA players Earvin "Magic" Johnson, right, and Larry Bird, left, present the game ball to a referee before the championship game between Michigan State and North Carolina at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament Monday, April 6, 2009, in Detroit.
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DETROIT - APRIL 06: (L-R) Larry Bird and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson embrace during a news conference to relive their 1979 NCAA Championship Game between Indiana State and Michigan State before the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 20...
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DETROIT - APRIL 06: (L-R) Larry Bird and Earvin 'Magic' Johnson answer questions during a news conference to relive their 1979 NCAA Championship Game between Indiana State and Michigan State before the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on Ap...
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President of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers Larry Bird, right, watches a practice session in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Denver Nuggets and Indiana will hold an exhibition game in Taipei, Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Shopping now is just a function, as opposed to an occasion for an outing ... As places cut costs, they don’t A giant elephant balloon makes its way down a New York City street at the Macy's Christmas Parade in 1927. believe in that stuff. They would just look at displays as an impediment to shopping, to...
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If anybody ever questions what Earvin Johnson does for this university, they ought to have their head examined ... The way he spoke about Jud, and the program and about basketball ... my players will listen to the tape they had of him and Larry Bird (who was also inducted) talking about the way the game...
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The thing is, (before those Celtics-Lakers games), the emotion, the tension in the air leading up to it, you could feel it ... Even if we were playing Atlanta on a Wednesday and the Lakers on a Friday, all anybody was talking about was the Lakers. You couldn't help but hear it, driving down the street, ...
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Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russell. All those guys should have their jerseys retired, too ... I understand his gesture, but I am in the same group as those guys, so I wouldn't want to see my jersey retired unless you retire those guys. It is a compliment. I totally understand that. I appreciate LeB...
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Yeah, we talked, we talked quite a bit that day ... And it wasn't about basketball. It was about, you know, how he grew up, about his family, and just wasn't about the NBA.
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Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, all those guys should have their jerseys retired, too. I understand his gesture, but I am in the same group as those guys, so I wouldn’t want to see my jersey retired unless you retire those guys. It is a compliment. I totally understand that. I appreciate LeBron...
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The most important thing is the talent level ... That goes with anything –- if it’s a good game you’re going to watch it. We want people to be excited about that next game. When Larry Bird bought those seats for us in Indiana that really sparked us. For people that haven’t come out and supported us in t...
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It's tough, there's no question about it ... Being in a situation like we were against the (NBA luxury) tax and stuff we were dealing with, I think it was a difficult time period. Now we're over that. We're looking forward to a bright future.
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You know how many points Larry Bird would average without people putting their hands on him? ... What Michael [Jordan] could do without what the Pistons used to do with Michael back then? Larry Bird, he was unstoppable with all of that. Just think of what he would be with some of the rule changes they‘v...
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My goal is to get this thing right before I get out ... This thing is going to be put together the way the fans of Indiana perceive basketball (should be played).
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You know how many points Larry Bird would average without people putting their hands on him? ... What Michael [Jordan] could do without what the Pistons used to do with Michael back then? Larry Bird, he was unstoppable with all of that. Just think of what he would be with some of the rule changes they‘v...
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With (coach) Jim O'Brien and me, you're always gonna have a team that likes to shoot 3s and run with the ball ... But for all of the good things that we were able to do last year offensively, we knew that we aren't going to move back up into being a playoff team and a contender until we get back to play...
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He looks like a guy who just got off a dump truck - I mean, hair not combed or brushed. He sloppy dresses, so everything is wrinkled. Larry Bird does not look like a basketball player
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I would rather be David Lee Roth than Larry Bird.
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Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are basketball royalty ... Their accomplishments speak for themselves at every level, but their intersecting back stories are just as rich and compelling as their championship performances.
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It's absolutely awesome ... I saw some pictures today of what the arena looked like before that game [last week], and it was awe-inspiring. Looking out at all these people who came out to support us Larry Bird bought the upper deck, but this time people are buying their own tickets to come. And I think ...
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Larry Bird purchased the upper level for the Fever’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Indiana and I want to show the same support for our amazing Mercury ... Both of us were part of championship teams and understand the importance of a packed house. For anyone who doubts the WNBA level of play...
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It was great... it was a good time, a lot of fun ... It's like the all-stars; like the globe-trotters or something. You know, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth [Paltrow], Scarlett [Johansson] and Robert Downey Jr. And Sam Jackson's there too. It does feel like you're passing the ball with Michael Jord...
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There's going to be a lot of pressure to get this team off to a decent start to show Larry Bird and the fans that this team is headed in the right direction
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Yes. When you look at it up to that point, there was so many media guys saying he’s good, but he’s not in the same class as Magic Johnson or Larry Bird. I earned Larry Bird’s respect. To me that showed me I was on the right track. ... That was the biggest compliment I had at that particular time.
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