Bird says, ‘He’ll have my first name.’ Magic says, ‘He’ll have my last name’” – The plotline of the ceased Converse commercial featuring Bird, Magic and Larry Johnson Converse stopped the commercial after Magic Johnson announced he was HIV-positive. In 1991, Converse signed the electrifying NBA rookie Larry Johnson and came up with a commercial for the…

They hung me out to dry” – Larry Bird felt bad for Magic Johnson when the Lakers players gave up on him Bird empathized with Magic during his crisis with the Lakers early on in his career. YAKSHPAT BHARGAVA DEC 4, 2023 1980S BOSTON CELTICS LOS ANGELES LAKERS After their unforgettable duel in the 1979…

Michael Jordan feared only one person in his entire basketball career -“He kept me humble, but he challenged me  TEAMS LATEST NEWS OLD SCHOOL OFF THE COURT COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL VIDEOS Michael Jordan feared only one person in his entire basketball career -“He kept me humble, but he challenged me” Michael Jordan describes how his…

Chris Evans and his listeners left in tears as long-time colleague quits radio show live on air Chris Evans and his listeners were left in tears when one of his co-stars signed off with an emotional message – quitting the show. Rachel Horne had worked with 58-year-old Chris on his Virgin Radio show, The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, since…

Luke Littler hits back after rival said ‘he’s a celebrity not a darts player’ Luke Littler insists he is “just a lad doing what he does best” after Nathan Aspinall labelled the 17-year-old more celebrity than darts player. The teenage prodigy has become a household name since his stunning debut at the World Championship during…

Larry Bird on the evolution of the game: “I’m glad I played in the 80s” Basketball enthusiasts, analysts, and ex-players often engage in heated debates concerning the game’s evolution through its different eras. Each individual holds a unique perspective on how the sport has transformed over time, but one thing is certain: there’s a universal…

Why Robert Parish Let Dr. J and Moses Malone ‘whup’ Bird: “Larry earned that a** whopping” During the infamous fight in 1984 where Julius Erving and Moses Malone aggressively attacked Larry Bird, many questioned why Robert Parish, a towering 7’1” presence, didn’t step in to aid his teammate. Not only did the ‘The Chief’ strongly believe that his three-time MVP…

Isiah Thomas recalls the brutal response he got from Larry Bird when he fired him as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers Isiah Thomas recently got a lot of media attention for criticizing Michael Jordan because of his portrayal in The Last Dance documentary saying their beef will go on for a long time if Jordan doesn’t…

That scarred me for life” – Larry Bird said getting married at 19 was his “biggest mistake” Larry Bird played a pivotal role in the Boston Celtics’ success during the ’80s, leading the team to three championships. The C’s relied heavily on their superstar forward, which made on-court mistakes inevitable. However, for the three-time MVP, the most…