Iconic Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird was widely known as one of the most lethal opponents in the NBA of his era. And it is because of the versatile abilities he brought to the game, despite not possessing particularly exceptional athleticism.
The Hick from French Lick could kill you with his 3-point shooting, his fade-away, or his passing, break your spirit with his legendary trash talk. And he could out-hustle you on both ends of the court as just a few of the aspects of elite basketball he brought to the table that made him such a complete player.
For younger Celtics fans to get a better idea about what made Larry Legend such an amazing player, or for us older fans, to wax nostalgic, check out the video embedded below.
You’ll see a clip from the CLNS Media podcast “Basketball Time Machine” that dives into the seven ways Larry Bird could kill his opponents on the court.
If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” “Celtics Lab,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.
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