Ring in the new Oct 28, 2008
"The Celtics might be feeling their mortality, as well. Certainly, they are motivated by the "uneasy sits the crown" theory of succession. Usurpers are lurking, with the Cleveland Cavaliers the first to invade in tonight's season opener.The previous Celtics championship team, from 1986, seemed capable of contending for titles for many years. But by the next season, Robert Parish would turn 33, Dennis Johnson 32, Larry Bird 31, Kevin McHale 29, Danny Ainge 28. Draft choice Len Bias would not... (Boston Globe)
To the players, it's won and done Oct 28, 2008
So Larry Bird probably stares at his three gorgeous rings all the time, right. "They're, uh, I think they're in a barn somewhere," the Hall of Famer said. (Boston Globe)
O'Neal a rapturous Raptor Oct 27, 2008
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Horseman stabilized Celtics Oct 26, 2008
If that guy had maintained any kind of influence with the team, Red Auerbach really would have gone to New York, Larry Bird would never have signed here, and there is a very real possibility the Boston Celtics would have ceased to exist ... Accordingly, he bought out Brown when the latter decided to run for governor of Kentucky and was in firm control of the team when it came time to sign the No. 1 draft pick from 1978 before a calendar year expired, or the Celtics would lose the rights to... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Are they on pace? Oct 24, 2008
With the departure of Donnie Walsh, Larry Bird is calling the shots in Indiana alone now ... INDIANAPOLIS - Larry Bird is known as one of the NBA's all-time fiercest competitors. (Boston Globe)
POWER RANKINGS: Celts, Lakers at top heading into season Oct 24, 2008
As part of a needed housecleaning, president Larry Bird traded O'Neal for T.J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovic and rookie center Roy Hibbert. The cat-quick Ford should thrive in Jim O'Brien's up-tempo offense along with Mike Dunleavy, Danny Granger and Troy Murphy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Repeated obstacles Oct 22, 2008
Larry Bird didn't want any more champagne, wasn't worried about the pending parade in downtown Boston, and had already taken off his hat and T-shirt that proclaimed the Celtics the 1984 NBA champions. A day after winning the title, the Celtics star was actually out jogging in preparation for the next season, motivated by the fact that all of his opponents would be gearing for the champs. (Boston Globe)
Ainge: Miles remains capable Oct 22, 2008
Mangurian owned the club from 1979 to 1983, a tenure that included a championship in 1981 and the signings of future Hall of Famers Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy, and two daughters. (USA Today -- Sports)
Former Celtics owner Mangurian dead Oct 22, 2008
Mangurian owned the Celtics from 1979-83, a tenure that included a championship in 1981 and the signings of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, the original "Big Three" of team lore. Mangurian was successful at numerous business ventures, including his start as owner of a family run furniture store and as a breeder of champion horses on a 1,100 acre thoroughbred farm in Ocala, Fla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No dismissing his happiness Oct 19, 2008
Primarily because of off-court issues, Pacers president Larry Bird has committed to the major challenge of moving the veteran, who has three years and about $21 million remaining on his contract. If Tinsley is traded, he will join a list of ex-Pacers gone in large part because of off-court issues that includes Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, David Harrison, and Shawne Williams. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Marty BurnsINSIDE THE NBA Oct 18, 2008
They turned over the car and put it back on the road during the summer when Larry Bird triggered two big deals that overturned the roster by adding seven new faces and taking big strides toward a flexible salary-cap situation ... Pacers boss Larry Bird made no secret that one of his top priorities in the offseason was to clean up the image of his team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Eddie Jones thinking retirement Oct 16, 2008
"Eddie has had a terrific career and has been a great professional and we appreciate him working with us on this agreement," said Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird. "This will allow us to go out and sign another player if we want to.". (ABC 7 News, DC)
Carlisle set for Indiana return as Mavericks coach Oct 15, 2008
"We have a group that's had a couple of rough years, and I know that they're motivated and want a chance to do better than a lot of people think we're going to do,'' Carlisle said.As excited as Carlisle is about moving forward, he'll have no choice but to look back on Wednesday.It won't be the same. The stars of his Pacers era are all gone. Jermaine O'Neal is in Toronto, Stephen Jackson is playing for Golden State, Artest is with the Houston Rockets and Reggie Miller is retired.The only player... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pacers offload troubled F Williams to Mavericks Oct 11, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- Larry Bird's housecleaning project has claimed another casualty. The traded forward to the for 14-year veteran , future draft picks and cash, the Pacers said Friday. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Revolution's Warren out for season Oct 10, 2008
Celtics great Larry Bird has settled a lawsuit brought in Indianapolis against a couple he claimed used his name without permission to promote a bed-and-breakfast in his hometown, French Lick, Ind. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed because both sides signed a confidentiality agreement. (Boston Globe)
Vitale: Hall's call awesome Oct 8, 2008
I will thank my mom and dad, my beautiful wife, Lorraine, a Hall of Famer in her own right for putting up with me; she is Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird all rolled into one. My daughters, Sherri and Terri, have bought us so many golden moments. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, Doug Collins develop friendship through journey to Olympic title Oct 6, 2008
It was a play on words - the first U.S. team to feature NBA players was the 1992 star-studded Dream Team featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Charles Barkley - as well as a mission statement. After the disappointing showing in Athens, the U.S. wanted to prove it was still the world's basketball power. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Angels win in 12 to keep season alive Oct 6, 2008
Larry Bird, in another part of town in a musty old garden, never was more dominant with so much on the line. "It's huge," Napoli said after his teammates, all of them except center fielder Torii Hunter, had departed Fenway Park's cramped visitors' clubhouse on Sunday night. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Livingston signs deal with Miami Oct 4, 2008
Pacers president Larry Bird downplayed the report, which appeared in Friday's New York Post, saying the team wouldn't comment on "trade rumors" involving any of its players. Hunter's agent, Mark Bartelstein, denied his client was involved in the reported deal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nuggets deny they've traded for Pacers' Tinsley Oct 4, 2008
"We're not going to comment on any trade rumors involving our players," Pacers president Larry Bird said through a team spokesperson, according to the Star. Hunter's agent, Mark Bartelstein, denied his client was involved in the reported deal. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Basketball Season Is Just Around The Corner Sep 19, 2008
A gym-rat, English is also a historian of the game and lists Larry Bird as his favorite player, a fitting standard for this 6-foot-6 shooter. "I think this incoming class is going to create competition," Anderson said. (Mutigers.com)
Donnie Baseball on hitting, Manny Sep 6, 2008
Key disclosure by Mattingly: he is not related to Larry Bird. Apparently that's just an urban legend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
HOOK 'EM: Vinny Del Negro grabs the Bulls by the horns Sep 5, 2008
Pat Riley, Billy Cunningham, Larry Bird, Doc Rivers and Avery Johnson are examples of NBA head coaches who made a successful jump with little or no experience. Bulls GM John Paxson also cites the example of Doug Collins as a reason why fans should give Del Negro a chance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Homegrown gold: The Colony’s Williams shines on Redeem Team’ Aug 27, 2008
And now he joins the likes of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson as Olympic champions. There is not much else to be checked off, said Thomas, who traveled to China with Williams immediate family for the medal rounds. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Jack McCallumInside The NBA Aug 26, 2008
Not in terms of global popularity (no matter how many times you've seen Kobe Bryant mobbed by Chinese fans, it doesn't compare to the Elvis-is-in-the-building treatment extended to Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, et al.). And not in terms of public comportment during the Games (the '08 team has earned points by showing up at some athletic events, unlike the Dreamers, who, Barkley excepted, mostly stayed in and bonded at their luxury hotel). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Notre Dame ends successful trip to Ireland Aug 26, 2008
Remember that picture of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson choking each other. It was like that, only the referee just watched and laughed. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
I Was A Teenage Tennis Champion Aug 25, 2008
Although I had accepted a number of big sponsorships, had my own signature lines with Avon, Spalding, Pony and Japanese clothing company Gunze; and was in a heavily promoted TV commercial for 7 Up with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, my eyes were more focused on the No. 1 ranking and winning more Grand Slam titles. At 16, you don't quite realize how big the world is yet, and what your role is in it. (Forbes)
Hendrickson caught up in Olympics Aug 25, 2008
The '92 club had Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Karl Malone and Charles Barkley. About the most glaring gap of the '92 squad, in hindsight, was taking Christian Laettner over Shaquille O'Neal. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Sizing up his chances in NHL Aug 24, 2008
"He's got Larry Bird court sense," said the BU coach. "He sees things before everyone else can see it.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Redeem Team puts dysfunction to rest Aug 23, 2008
If the so-called Redeem Team lacks a little of the glamour of the original 1992 Dream Team that featured Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, it is younger, quicker and more accustomed to each other's moves than its famous forebears. This is by design, and by diligence. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 22, 2008
What baseball should do to ensure a spot in future Olympics - Steve Aschburner - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:06AM; Updated: Wednesday August 20, 2008 11:47AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Already redeemed itself Aug 21, 2008
Back then, every athlete from every country wanted to see Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and the greatest team ever assembled just because of who they were. But over the years, as the Dream Team deteriorated in groups of self-centered individuals who felt as if they were doing the country a favor by playing and playing badly the basketball team never felt like a real part of the American delegation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
INTERNATIONAL ALLURE: Playing overseas growing in status Aug 21, 2008
"Rivalries are for real," said Larry Bird, president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers. "They've got horns, whistles and fires up in the stands. They throw coins and lighters. It's great competition. I just can't see these (superstars) doing it.". (USA Today -- Sports)
USA Men's Basketball Throttles Aussies To Reach Semifinals Aug 21, 2008
Just as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird breezed through Barcelona in 1992 to lead the Dream Team to the gold medal, this squad of superstars has crushed every opponent that has come its way. The team won all five of its preliminary games by an average of more than 32 points. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lawson learns lesson Aug 21, 2008
"Indeed, if not for his June arrest for driving after consuming alcohol underage, Lawson might have taken his speedy moves and jokester personality to the NBA.He was "testing the NBA waters" -- with the idea of going pro if he thought he'd be taken in the top 15 -- when he was pulled over at 2:33 a.m., blew a .03 on a breathalyzer test and was arrested because state law prohibits anyone under 21 from driving after drinking any amount of alcohol.The Indiana Pacers, who had the 11th draft pick,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lawson Picking Up the Pieces Aug 21, 2008
The Indiana Pacers Larry Bird made it clear just how severe the situation actually was, and helped finalize the junior guard's decision to return to school ... When asked if the arrest affected his decision to remain in the draft or return to UNC, Lawson replied with the following: Yeah, I think so, because Coach [Roy Williams] talked to Larry Bird and they were real high on me ... He said I was already punished by Larry Bird and him calling Indiana, and not being able to go to the league,... (InsideCarolina.com)
Stern: NBA wants China league, presence in India Aug 19, 2008
The 1992 team -- with icons such as , Magic Johnson and Larry Bird -- introduced NBA basketball to the world stage. Sixteen years later, , and have become China's darlings -- and the NBA is hoping capitalize on the basketball's popularity by investing millions in the sport's development in this sprawling nation. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Jordan the difference between Dream Team, Redeem Team Aug 19, 2008
And if you were choosing an all-time team, you could start with Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, the three biggest stars on the star-drenched Dream Team ... By the time Dream Team played in 1992, Larry Bird was 35 and retired from the NBA. Magic Johnson was almost 33 and had not played an NBA game for more than a year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Phelps a reminder of fair play Aug 18, 2008
I want to remember the Dream Team in 1992, with Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. I want remember the Magnificent Seven when gymnast Kerri Strug bravely vaulted on a sprained ankle to win team gold. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Spain is no match for US Aug 17, 2008
But the stellar play thus far - from the likes of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and others - is reminiscent of the dominant Dream Team that won gold 16 years ago behind Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson. The Americans have won by an average of 28 points per game, relying on smothering defense (74. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red Sox' Lester has advice for Buchholz Aug 15, 2008
"I watched him yesterday sitting down. He was on one of those self-made cushions, thought he was Larry Bird. I think he's fine to play [last night]." Coco Crisp started in center field last night, though Ellsbury came into the game defensively for J.D. Drew in right field in the sixth inning and struck out in his only at-bat. Byrd's last outing was also against Toronto, last Saturday, when he allowed six hits and pitched a complete game for a Cleveland win. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jets make a big splash with Favre Aug 8, 2008
Mike Tannenbaum, a Needham guy, once noted that he admired how Auerbach always seemed to have a plan - from drafting Larry Bird as a junior eligible to crafting those offer sheets with the Knicks in response to New York going after Kevin McHale. He said it seemed Auerbach was always a half-step ahead of everyone else, and watching that play out during his youth sparked his desire to run his own team. (Boston Globe)
Someday, Chris Paul hopes to win an NBA championship. But even that wouldn't compare to how he would feel if he and Team USA wins a gold medal in Beijing wearing the red, white and blue. Aug 3, 2008
He teams with NBA superstars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony to form the finest collection of individual basketball talent since the 1992 Dream Team, led by Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. They will play for Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski, considered to be the preeminent coach in the college ranks. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Abrahamson: Meeting of minds shaped 'Redeem Team' Aug 2, 2008
"... Jerry West. Larry Bird. Danny Manning. I could go on and on.". In all, more than 30 people -- the coaches including Lenny Wilkens, John Thompson, Chuck Daly. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Expectations building for 2008 Dream Team Aug 1, 2008
" A lot has happened in 16 years. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and friends have moved on. More important, the world has caught up to the United States in the game it invented. In its last three major international competitions, the U.S. has brought home two bronze medals. To put that in perspective, consider that Lithuania won the bronze in 1992. The Americans beat the Lithuanians by 51 points in the semifinals. The 2004 U.S. Olympic team lost three times on its way to third place.... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 31, 2008
The Celtics shirt is signed by Larry Bird, Danny Ainge, Robert Parish, Dennis Johnson and a couple of others along with Clippers including Norm Nixon and Don Cheney (coach). -- Nancy Cowgill, Grand Island, Neb. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
CIRCUS? WHAT CIRCUS?: Closest NBA things to Favre saga Jul 29, 2008
What commissioner David Stern, his staff, the league's owners and their many well-heeled partners pulled off -- starting roughly with the arrival of Julius Erving in 1976, then gaining momentum from Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, right through superstars such as Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James -- really was unprecedented, transforming the NBA from third-string into the nation's "in'' sport, selling both the steak and the sizzle. But the NBA hasn't had a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA Jul 26, 2008
Team president Larry Bird has already turned O'Neal into T.J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovic and rookie Roy Hibbert, which -- along with the draft-day trade that included Jarrett Jack -- fills big needs at point guard and center. The improved Pacers will enter camp with a perimeter-based team more suited to O'Brien's unusual tastes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
THOMSEN: Why Boston Garden is my favorite venue Jul 24, 2008
A decade later I arrived in Boston to find that the Boston Garden was a "dump,'' according to the growing numbers of Bostonians who wanted to tear it down. I learned to view it as a dive bar, a place judged less by its outfittings than by its patrons. The Celtics locker room was full of personality, self-esteem and intelligence. Among all of their best players there wasn't a single dummy, and Larry Bird remains one of the smartest athletes I've ever known. They (and the Bruins, though I rarely... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Humble Americans look to charm their way to the gold medal Jul 24, 2008
Dream Team labels, first bestowed on the US team featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird which won gold at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, are not welcome. Basketball will be one of the hottest tickets at the Beijing Games, the host team having been given a huge boost by the return of towering Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming after he broke a foot in an NBA game in February. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shes got the best seat in the house Jul 23, 2008
Hillary Clinton displays the same gritty tenacity and fighting spirit of Larry Bird (although her blonde locks are a bit more coifed than his ever were). While Barack Obama, the new hotshot on the political scene, oozes charisma and flashes an effervescent smile, much like that of Magic Johnson. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Taylor brings his moves to Washington Jul 21, 2008
Police arrested a passenger in a car driven by Shawne Williams of the Indiana Pacers for marijuana possession Friday, an incident that team president Larry Bird said jeopardizes the forward's future with the Pacers. In WNBA play, Asjha Jones had 23 points and 10 rebounds in helping the host Connecticut Sun snap a five-game losing streak with a 74-67 win over the Chicago Sky; Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored 22 points and Alana Beard tied a career-high with nine assists as the host Washington... (Boston Globe)
Will LeBron be a Knick, Net or remain a Cav? Jul 18, 2008
The problem is the player usually is Jordan or Magic Johnson or Larry Bird. Maybe that player isn't so far away from the Knicks, and they might even be able to put together a few three-game winning streaks before then. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Truth comes out Jul 16, 2008
Susan Ford remembered the Celtic s glory days during the 1980s when greats such as Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish dominated the court, helping the green and white charge to its 16th championship in 1986 after defeating the Houston Rockets. While some Celtics fanatics, like Kevin Cotter, 11, and Matthew Iacoviello, 11, both of Wakefield, were too young to remember the Bird days, they were ecstatic about tipping off the 2008 summer with a chance to meet the Most Valuable Player of the... (Reading Advocate, MA)
Pacers Sign Rush, Hibbert Jul 16, 2008
"We're very honored to have two individuals as talented as these young men to not only be good on the court but off the court to represent the franchise and the city well," Pacers general manager Larry Bird said. "I just feel very honored to have them here because we know they're going to add something to our team that we don't have.". (ABC 7 News, DC)
For Celtics it's title banner No. 17, DVD No. 1 Jul 15, 2008
A segment on the team's illustrious history drew cheers for late patriarch Red Auerbach and boos for former coach Rick Pitino as he ranted, "Larry Bird is not walking through that door.". Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Rafa, Roger raise their rich rivalry Jul 8, 2008
Same with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in the NBA postseason. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain had a one-sided rivalry, with Russell's Celtics prevailing seven out of eight times in the NBA playoffs. (Florida Times-Union)
John Pont, 80; coached Indiana to 1968 Rose Bowl Jul 4, 2008
Mr. Pont gained acclaim on the national football scene in Indiana, a basketball-mad state that takes pride in figures like Larry Bird and Bobby Knight. The Indiana University football team has often been tailenders, and in Mr. Pont's first two years at Bloomington, he won a total of three games. (Boston Globe)
Poe: Hinrich benefit a smashing success Jul 2, 2008
There were some impressive items up for auction, including autographed jerseys from Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Joe Namath and Paul Hornung, to name a few. A used pair of boxing shorts signed by former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes was another item that caught my eye. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
TAKE A NUMBER: Top uniform numbers in sports Jul 1, 2008
No. 33: Also a laundry list of Hall of Famers including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Tony Dorsett, Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen and Patrick Roy. No. 42: Jackie Robinson wore the number. (USA Today -- Sports)
Evaluating draft will take time, patience Jun 30, 2008
Indiana: Larry Bird may have salvaged his reputation this week. The Pacers went to bed Wednesday night with a point guard tandem of Jamaal Tinsley and Travis Diener. (NJ.com)
COMMENTARY: Larry Bird versus Paul Pierce Jun 29, 2008
You can have Larry Bird ... The pictures hanging on the kitchen walls in Boston are of Jesus Christ, John F. Kennedy and Larry Bird ... I mean, Larry Bird is the best Celtic ever, right. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Trivia Tidbits: Luck of the Irish Jun 28, 2008
Don Chaney (guard/Houston, 1968) is the only individual to be a teammate of Bill Russell (Celtics 1968-69) and Larry Bird (1979-80). The Boston Celtics logo, a leprechaun spinning a basketball, adopted by the club in the early 1950s, was designed by Zang Auerbach (Red s brother). (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
NBA Draft: Top movers and shakers Jun 28, 2008
Pacers president Larry Bird cooked up two huge deals to change the face of his franchise after years of threatening to do so. The Pacers will have at least seven new faces when training camp begins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fresh faces taken early Jun 27, 2008
Larry Bird, the Pacers' president of basketball operations, has been busy of late changing the face of his struggling franchise. The Pacers have proposed sending six-time All-Star forward-center Jermaine O'Neal and forward Maceo Baston to Toronto for guard T.J. Ford, center Rasho Nesterovic, the No. 17 pick (Georgetown center Roy Hibbert), and the No. 41 pick. (Boston Globe)
