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"That type of fear makes you do something stupid defensively" - Isiah admits the 'Bad Boys' feared Bird the most
"Zeke" reveals that "Larry Legend", not Jordan or Magic, was the one player who truly intimidated the infamous Pistons "Bad ...
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Larry Bird's 'gut feeling' led to Isiah Thomas firing as Pacers head coach after candid talks
Indiana Pacers fans were excited for head coach Isiah Thomas and new president of basketball operations Larry Bird to work together - but their relationship didn't last long ...
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“Right in the Palm of Your Hands”: When Isiah Thomas Explained How Larry Bird Saved His NBA Career in 1987
Pistons legend Isiah Thomas explains how Larry Bird chose to save his career from a place of no return in 1987.
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"You can just go by winning record, right?" - Isiah Thomas reluctantly included Michael Jordan in his top-five toughest-ever opponents
"You can just go by winning record, right? Magic, Kareem, Bird, Dr.J., and then I would say Jordan," he said. As we've ...
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"I knew in Detroit, we were nowhere near that level" - Isiah Thomas on how Larry Bird and the Celtics fueled his desire to become an NBA champion
Isiah Thomas credits Larry Bird and the early ‘80s Celtics for showing him what championship basketball looked like.
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"He never beat Larry Bird, he never beat Magic and Kareem"- When Isiah Thomas reminded Stephen A. Smith he did what Michael Jordan could never do
Zeke didn't hesitate to remind Stephen A. Smith how he superseded Michael Jordan by taking down the NBA's biggest names.
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“Nowhere Near That Level”: Isiah Thomas Revealed Larry Bird Inadvertently Fueled His Deep Desire for NBA Titles
Pistons legend Isiah Thomas revealed Larry Bird served as inspiration to reach great heights in the NBA in pursuit of ...
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"Larry Bird could've been green" - Salley disagrees with Rodman saying Bird would be 'just another guy' if he were black
Larry Bird's dominance in the 1980s dumbfounded ... The loudest comments came from Dennis Rodman and Isiah Thomas, who, after getting beaten by the Celtics in the playoffs, let their frustrations ...