April 26, 2025
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“I couldn’t believe anybody could do that against the Boston Celtics” – When Larry Bird threatened to retire if Michael Jordan scored 77 points.

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Larry Bird couldn’t believe a young Michael Jordan could dominate his championship-caliber Boston Celtics so vigorously. The 1985-86 Boston Celtics team, boasting four Hall of Famers in their starting lineup, were determined to reclaim championship glory. With former Finals MVP Bill Walton coming off the bench, the Celtics not only recorded the best defensive rating…

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Larry Bird knew he was ‘struggling’ after winning two MVP awards: “I don’t have the skills that a lot of other players do”

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Bird acknowledged that he was struggling while chasing his third consecutive MVP award. For many, the 1985-86 campaign was a redemption campaign for the Boston Celtics as they eventually went on to win their third NBA championship in six years after losing in the previous NBA finals against the LA Lakers. However, for Larry Bird,…

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Joel Embiid admits LeBron James concerns heading into Olympics amid fear that USA teammate is ‘not the same’ player at 39.

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The American men’s basketball team will enter the Paris Olympics as the heavy favorites to win a fifth-straight Gold medal. However, the globalization of the game has made that throne more susceptible to new kings than the previous four Summer Olympiads. Newly minted US star Joel Embiid may know that better than anyone. Embiid committed…

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LeBron James to be Team USA’s male flag bearer for Olympic Opening Ceremony.

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Team USA’s LeBron James drives against Australia during the USA Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday,LeBron James is the first male basketball player to receive this distinction.NBA legend LeBron James has been selected as Team USA’s male flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the United States Olympic…

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