When opposing coaches used white players to defend him, Larry Bird became enraged.
Orlando, Florida, USA, January 17, 1990; FILE PHOTO: Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33), during a game at the Orlando Arena versus the Orlando Magic. Required Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY Sports Larry Bird, a former player for the Boston Celtics, is regarded as one of the NBA’s best trash talkers.
His Hall of Fame career is as famous as the stories. One of the best was recently shared by former teammate Brian Shaw when he appeared on the Paul George programme.
When a white player was used as a guard by an opponent coach, it was one of Bird’s main complaints. Shaw informed George, “He definitely took it as an insult if you put a white dude on him.” The Basketball Team
