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"The coaches coach, and the players play" - Larry Bird explains why he never clashed with coaches

Larry Bird explains his no-nonsense coaching philosophy.
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Bird ripped players who whine about getting tired: "With all the extra television timeouts, you should be able to play two games"

During his playing years, Larry Bird understood the importance of strength and conditioning. In fact, the Boston Celtics legend instilled it in his players during his coaching tenure with the Indiana ...

I knew they were under stress, so I broke them: Larry Bird reflects on his 1988 three-point contest in a rare throwback confession

Larry Bird's legendary confidence was on full display during the 1988 NBA Three-Point Contest when he famously asked ...