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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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Larry Bird trash-talking Rodney Rogers at Team USA practice is a fantastic story

There's never a bad time for a new Larry Bird trash-talk story -- especially the one Jamal Mashburn told this week. In addition to being one of the best NBA players of all time, Bird was a ruthless ...
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Former Pacers boss said Larry Bird still talked trash even in the front office: "I think a lot of people find that discomforting"

The great Larry Bird didn't become iconic in the sport just because of his legendary career. He also left his mark on most of the people he encountered because of his timeless trash-talking skills.
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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 ...
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Norm Nixon Sheds Light on Why Julius Erving Punched Larry Bird

NBA commissioner Adam Silver might not be a big fan, but trash-talking is an essential aspect of basketball. It adds entertainment value and even differentiates the good from the great players. Down ...