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"You talk about verbal intimidation, mental intimidation" - Charles Barkley on the iconic Larry Bird line that froze an entire locker room

Any story about the great Larry Bird involves one of two things: uber-confidence or unforgettable trash talk. Hall of Famer ...
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"It didn't take long to get him quiet" - Larry Bird recalls shutting down trash-talking Cedric Maxwell at his first Celtics practice

The morning Larry Bird walked into the Boston Celtics practice gym for the first time, the building carried sounds of skepticism rather than celebration. He came with a college pedigree, but the ...