Suns complete deal to send Shaq to Cavs Jun 26, 2009
Larry Bird, Bill Walton. Won '86 NBA title. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Johson and Teague draft rumblings Jun 25, 2009
Indiana Pacers General Manager Larry Bird mentioned Teague along with Alabama-Birmingham's Robert Vaden. Teague was mentioned in regard to Indiana's 13th pick, while Vaden is most likely a second rounder. (Wake Forest Sports -- Rivals.com)
Foreign talent pool for NBA draft down this year Jun 25, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - The economy wasnt the only reason Pacers president Larry Bird trimmed his international scouting trips during the past year. There just wasnt as much to see. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blockbuster Less Likely, But Bird Considering Deals Jun 25, 2009
Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird Considers Tarde Possibilities Before 2009 NBA Draft - IndySports ... In his first draft as sole proprietor of the Pacers' basketball operations, Larry Bird changed the face of the franchise, making two major trades that reshaped the roster with seven new players. (FOX59, IN)
•Bird sees draft with depth Jun 23, 2009
Larry Bird doesn't know whom the Indiana Pacers will take in the first round of Thursday's NBA Draft. But the Pacers' president of basketball operations is certain of one thing. (The Daily Journal)
Bird Ready For Draft Jun 23, 2009
Pacers President Larry Bird Prepares for the NBA Draft - IndySports ... INDIANAPOLIS, IND - Pacers President of Basketball Opertations Larry Bird met with the media Monday afternoon to discuss Thursday's NBA Draft. (FOX59, IN)
Rain doesn't cloud NBC's U.S. Open coverage Jun 22, 2009
Ricky Rubio, 18, Spain: "You can put him in the same category (as a passer) with, and this is sacrilegious, with Pistol Pete, Magic, Larry Bird and Steve Nash. But he's a kid the best case scenario is that he goes to a team that will hand him the ball and let him take his lumps.". Brandon Jennings, 19, Italy: "There is no question he has terrific physical ability but I would not give him the keys to my Maserati until he had little more driver's ed.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Leader Barnes soaking it all in at US Open Jun 21, 2009
Barnes also lists Larry Bird as his hero. He was plenty heroic himself yesterday, making five birdies and no bogeys, and through 36 holes has hit 31 greens, tops in the field. (Boston Globe)
BUSTING THROUGH Jun 21, 2009
Some even compared Morrison to Larry Bird. Morrison, however, was unable to make the transition to the pro game. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The Brandon Revolution Jun 19, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - Most likely, this will be the only time that he dons a Pacers uniform, takes a shot in the practice court of Conseco Fieldhouse, or aim to impress Larry Bird or Jim O'Brien. This guard is projected to be picked in the middle of the top ten. (FOX59, IN)
NBA might return to glory days Jun 17, 2009
Back in the day, you had Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone and Hakeem Olajuwon leading the way. The collection of talent today rivals that group. (Erie Times-News, PA)
They're the most from coast to coast Jun 16, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Reggie Miller ribs Barkley in text Jun 16, 2009
Reggie started with Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. Reggie also had interesting comments on the Cavs and Shaquille O'Neal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
These Lakers fans are living in la-la land Jun 16, 2009
Meanwhile, this is a little like when the Larry Bird Celtics beat the Houston Rockets in 1981 and 1986 respectively, to win NBA championships. Those titles were nice, but not as special as 1984 when Bird, Parish, and McHale beat Magic, Kareem, and Worthy. (Boston Globe)
Kansas City's Icons: Dawson, Brett, Watson Jun 6, 2009
"Kansas City is lucky to have three icons like that who stayed in the community and became such a big part of the community,'' Royals manager Dayton Moore said.Every sports town has its icons, athletes who became intertwined with their communities, embodiments of their teams, entire regions; think of one, you can't help but think of the other.Big cities often have several iconic sports figures. New York has Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, Derek Jeter - and that's... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jones: Top 5 NBA finals Jun 5, 2009
There was no bigger storyline than this being the first NBA finals showdown between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. The anticipation was overwhelming. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Northwestern's Nielsen tops in women's lacrosse Jun 4, 2009
"And she has that Larry Bird characteristic of making the people around her better.". She led the nation with 142 points and 83 assists, breaking her NCAA record for assists in a season (69), which she set in 2007. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Walk In Kobe's Shoes Jun 3, 2009
But he is finishing his 13th season, and by the end of this Finals he will have compiled more NBA mileage (as measured in minutes played) than Larry Bird when he retired at age 35. The point of this isn't to anticipate whether the end is near for Bryant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Haith Selected as USA Basketball Assistant Coach Jun 2, 2009
Haith Selected as an Assistant for USA Basketball World University Games Team - MIAMI OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Haith Selected as an Assistant for USA Basketball World University Games Team Haith and Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Rob Jeter to assist Bo Ryan. (Hurricanesports.com)
Davidson bracing for life after Stephen Curry Jun 2, 2009
"Larry Bird, maybe," McKillop said. Curry's career at Davidson was so impressive, even his exit is reason for a lofty comparison. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Haith selected as asst. for USA hoops Jun 2, 2009
com - Haith selected as asst. Collegiate head coaches Frank Haith of the University of Miami and Rob Jeter of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have been selected to assist 2009 USA Basketball World University Games Team head coach Bo Ryan (Wisconsin) this summer, USA Basketball announced today. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
BTN Celebrates Michigan State Day June 1 May 30, 2009
Three episodes of Big Ten's Greatest Games, featuring the Michigan State football and men's basketball teams, also are part of the day's schedule, including the 1979 National Championship battle against Larry Bird and Indiana State, the 2000 National Championship game with , and against Florida, and the biggest comeback in Division I football history, the 2006 Michigan State-Northwestern battle in which the Spartans rallied from 38 points down ... 8 p.m. - Big Ten's Greatest Games, Men's... (Msuspartans.com)
Like the greats, LeBron delivers May 29, 2009
Would Magic Johnson or Larry Bird be the legends they are today without championship rings. Would Michael Jordan be Michael Jordan without his six. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dungy's advice for Vick's next team May 23, 2009
Dungy believes in Vick; doesn't think QB should do TV interview - Dan Patrick. COMING UP MONDAY: Best of Dan Patrick Show. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fisher to Compete for Spot on World University Games Squad May 21, 2009
Eighteen players who have represented the USA in the World University Games have gone on to compete in the Olympic Games, including Ray Allen, Stacey Augmon, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Bill Bradley, Quinn Buckner, Tom Burleson, Ken Davis, Tim Duncan, Phil Hubbard, Allen Iverson, Mitch Kupchak, Karl Malone, Michael Redd, Mitch Richmond, Michael Silliman, Steve Smith and Jo Jo White. . (Villanova.com)
'Angels' tops 'Star Trek' May 19, 2009
Former Boston Celtics basketball star Larry Bird and film director Steven Spielberg were honored Sunday at Boston University with honorary degrees. Bird, who played for the Celtics for 13 seasons and was enshrined in basketball's Hall of Fame, is now president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Filmaker Zhang Yimou honored at Boston University May 18, 2009
Boston Celitcs basketball legend Larry Bird and director Steven Spielberg were also honored with honorary degrees at the school's 136th graduation. Zhang will start shooting a new movie in late May or June, his assistant told the Associated Press last month, marking the "Raise the Red Lantern" director's first project since designing the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Names & Faces May 18, 2009
Article:Names :/c/a/2009/05/17/SPCK17LPG0. DTL Article:Names :/c/a/2009/05/17/SPCK17LPG0. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Capuano wins over crowd at BU commencement May 18, 2009
Basketball great Larry Bird knelt down so Trustee Sidney Feltenstein could reach over his head while giving him an honorary degree at Boston University ... Boston University students took to Facebook to groan about the selection of US Representative Michael Capuano as commencement speaker, in a ceremony that would also include the awarding of honorary degrees to basketball great Larry Bird and legendary film director Steven Spielberg ... Emmy Richmond, 22, a recipient of a bachelor of science in... (Boston Globe)
Bird, Spielberg honored at BU commencement May 18, 2009
Former Boston Celtics player Larry Bird, center, bends down to receive an honorary degree from Boston University Trustee Sid Feltenstein during Boston University's graduation ceremony ... BOSTON - Larry Bird and Steven Spielberg are being honored at Boston University. (MSNBC -- News)
No catching Rondo May 17, 2009
This postseason, he has racked up playoff triple-doubles on a pace equal only to Celtics legend Larry Bird. He stopped chasing the big kids long ago. (Boston Globe)
Dominique Wilkins gets the ‘ultimate’ call (32) May 17, 2009
Sign in to the E-Edition. Tuesday, August 15, 2006. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Pac-10 Q&A: Jay Goldman, Arizona Men's Tennis May 16, 2009
My favorite team to watch growing up was the Boston Celtics because Larry Bird was one of my favorite players. Besides the Celtics, I enjoyed watching the professional tennis. (Pac-10.org)
Kobe Being Kobe May 16, 2009
Larry Bird is an important object of derision in. And in , Ray Allen plays a high school phenom named Jesus, and Denzel Washington, as his father, dates a prostitute. (Slate)
Former Cavaliers center Brad Daugherty: Our team would beat current team May 14, 2009
He becomes the eighth player since media voting for the All-NBA Teams began in 1981-82 to be a unanimous selection, joining Jordan (four times), Larry Bird (three), Karl Malone (two), Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Joining James on the first team were Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
They're not Bird-Magic quite yet May 13, 2009
Neither made the playoffs that year, so ESPN did an interview pairing James and Anthony with Hall of Fame rivals Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The piece was called "Two on Two." Jim Gray hosted it in the famed Hoosier Gym that served as Hickory High's home court in the 1986 classic sports movie "Hoosiers.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pacers' Granger named NBA's most improved May 13, 2009
"He is the face of our franchise, and he handles himself well on the court and off," team president Larry Bird said. "I think going forward, he will continue to do the things he's doing, and continue to improve. That's all you can ask for.". (ESPN -- Golf News)
Penguins, Capitals take series to the hilt May 12, 2009
The duel between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin was as anticipated as showdowns between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, which boosted the popularity of college basketball and the NBA two decades ago. But this series was more than just a two-man show. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Imposing man, even bigger shot May 11, 2009
You pretend you are Larry Bird, even if you are 6 feet 9 inches, 289 pounds and you are standing on the court with gunslingers named Pierce, Allen, and House. Glen "Big Baby" Davis's 21-foot jumper beat the Magic, 95-94, as the horn blared in Amway Arena last night. (Boston Globe)
NBA Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly Has Died May 11, 2009
Daly did famously at the Barcelona Games with NBA superstars such as Magic Johnson, Jordan, Larry Bird and Barkley, using a different lineup in every game. "I played against Chuck's teams throughout the NBA for a lot of years. He always had his team prepared, he's a fine coach," Bird said shortly after Daly's diagnosis became public. (W-USA News, DC)
Daly was one of the best May 10, 2009
Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Charles Barley headlined the greatest team of all-time and Daly used a different lineup in every contest during the games, stroking all of his superstars as the "Dream Team" steam- rolled the competition. "Chuck did a good job of keeping us together," Bird said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Chuck Daly, 78; coached BC, Pistons, Olympic Dream Team May 10, 2009
Mr. Daly had a golden touch at the Barcelona Games with the likes of Magic Johnson, Jordan, Larry Bird, and Barkley, using a different lineup every game. "I played against Chuck's teams throughout the NBA for a lot of years. He always had his team prepared, he's a fine coach," Bird said shortly after Mr. Daly's diagnosis became public. (Boston Globe)
Basketball Legend Chuck Daly (1930-2009) May 10, 2009
When you have Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on your squad, and are beating the awestruck Angolans, Brazilians and Puerto Ricans by an average of 43. 8 points, any coach worth his whistle would have just let them play. (Time.com)
CHUCK DALY 1930-2009 'Bad Boys' coach won two titles May 10, 2009
Mr. Daly was a Depression baby, who used to tell a young Doug Collins, "I don't trust happiness." Mr. Daly's rise was as improbable as that of his Pistons, a widely-hated team that reveled in its nickname, "Bad Boys," as it unseated the Larry Bird Celtics and the Magic Johnson Lakers. He began humbly at Punxsutawney High School, in a Pennsylvania town celebrated for a groundhog, where he spent eight years, teaching English and speech as well as coaching the golf team. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
ASCHBURNER: By any definition, Kobe is and has been a dirty player May 9, 2009
A number of great players have done it themselves, including Malone, Larry Bird, , and (when wasn't volunteering for the duty). At that point, the only unsavory aspect, even unmanly, is when the star knows he will be getting the benefit of most doubts from the referees and the league. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Lot less fireworks, but same result: Lakers win May 9, 2009
Odom dunked an alley-oop pass from Trevor Ariza 9 seconds into the game and Bryant hit a 3-pointer a minute later to pass Larry Bird and move into sixth place on the all-time postseason scoring list. Also on this story. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Celtics rout Magic May 7, 2009
He is the only Celtic other than Larry Bird to have three playoff triple-doubles in one season. I was sluggish to start Game 1 and didnt come out with enough passion, Rondo said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
THOMSEN:House catches fire as Celtics run away from Magic in Game 2 May 7, 2009
Celtics point guard (15 points, 18 assists, 11 rebounds) upped the pace so effectively that before the fourth quarter he had himself a triple-double -- his third of this postseason, tying the Celtics record set in 1986 by Larry Bird over 18 playoff games; Rondo has played half as many. The only victory achieved by Orlando was to limit to 16 minutes with fewer points (3) than fouls (4), which turned into a joke so cruel that Van Gundy saw its irony. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Rondo revs up early May 7, 2009
"Rondo didn't have much to blame himself for in Game 2, as he earned a triple-double of 15 points, 18 assists, and 11 rebounds in the Celtics' 112-94 rout of the Magic last night.Rondo is now the only Celtic other than Larry Bird (1986) to have three triple-doubles in a postseason. He also was named to the NBA's All-Defensive second team yesterday.Even with a much better performance, Rondo wasn't totally satisfied."It was probably like a B-plus," said Rondo, who made 7 of 19 shots and missed all... (Boston Globe)
NHL's spotlight is big enough for Crosby and Ovechkin May 6, 2009
The first season they were in the NHL together, 2005-06, it was suggested that they could do for the NHL what Larry Bird and Magic Johnson did for the NBA in the 1980s. Both already have won the Hart Trophy as league MVP. Crosby helped his team to the Stanley Cup Finals last year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kirk Hardcastle column: Not sure about Favre in purple May 6, 2009
Or it d be like the Celtics Larry Bird going to the Los Angeles Lakers in the twilight of his career. Something just doesn t seem right. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
King James crowned as MVP in sixth season May 5, 2009
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James crowned with first MVP in sixth season - ESPN. comtrueWelcome,Register NowmyESPNSign InLogin Temporarily Unavailablenullnullnullnullnullnullnullnullnullnull. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Can't get There From Here- Strained BANANAs May 2, 2009
After a bad loss, Pitino said, Larry Bird isn t walking through that door, fans. Robert Parish isn t walking though that door. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Check out the 206 U.S. Olympic Hall of Famers and vote for 2009 inductees! May 2, 2009
In the first Games with NBA players, the Dream Team, led by stars like Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, dominated the field en route to gold. Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rondo becomes another Celtics' go-to guy Apr 30, 2009
He's the first Celtic to post two double-doubles in a playoff series since forward Larry Bird did it in 1986. "When you see Rondo, you don't see power. But his speed becomes powerful," Boston coach Doc Rivers says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Don't worry, they're up to the minutes Apr 30, 2009
Pierce is reminding us what Larry Bird said long ago and what players have been saying since the first ball went through a peach basket. This is a game. (Boston Globe)
Larry Bird offers his advice to Bulls Apr 30, 2009
Larry Bird shares the book on Paul Pierce, recalls famous steal - Dan Patrick ... Larry Bird shares the book on Paul Pierce, recalls famous steal ... Larry BirdDick Raphael/SI. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Will Ferrell rates SNL's top athletes Apr 29, 2009
COMING UP WEDNESDAY: Larry Bird. Mitch Williams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'Dogs no longer darlings of ESPN Apr 29, 2009
Could you imagine doing that when Rick Barry or Larry Bird was shooting. The glare would've frozen coffee. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Sharp at the point Apr 28, 2009
Larry Bird had 10 playoff triple-doubles in his Celtics career while John Havlicek had five. It's unknown how many Bill Russell had, since the NBA didn't start charting blocked shots until after he retired. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rondo and Ellsbury: Double dose of talent and flair Apr 28, 2009
"Once you get by LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, Rajon Rondo has been the single biggest individual story of the NBA playoffs. People are fascinated by the 6-foot-1-inch point guard who enters tonight's Game 5 against the Bulls having averaged 23.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 10 assists a game in the series. Magic Johnson used to do stuff like this. Larry Bird used to do stuff like this. LeBron currently does stuff like this. Each is at least 7 inches taller and 30-80 pounds heavier (LeBron's got... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Blooming Bulls Apr 19, 2009
After that one, Larry Bird famously opined, "I think that's just God disguised as Michael Jordan.". It's too early to apply such celestial language to Rose, but he walked among the immortals on Saturday. (CBS News)
Greek Easter and the story of the walk-in cooler Apr 19, 2009
I swung the cooler door open, and there it was: Larry the Lamb (as a lifelong Larry Bird worshipper, I name anything I can Larry. If I had a second son, he would have been Larry Sullivan. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Suns face difficult choices ahead Apr 19, 2009
When Larry Bird decided to step down from his coaching duties, Walsh, now working on overhauling the Knicks after a five-year playoff drought, knew he had to start the painful process of rebuilding the Pacers. Center Rik Smits retired. (AZCentral -- Sports)
TV's best sports commercials Apr 18, 2009
McDonald s Michael Jordan vs. Larry Bird. Premise: In this wild game of horse, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird duel for a Big Mac. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
