Bird made his win extra-special. As expected, the Indiana native ruled the event, defeating Ellis in the final round. What made it special was that Larry didn't even bother to take his warm-up ...

McDaniel still vividly recalls Bird telling him how he was going to wrap it up on the final possession of the game. To his surprise, it happened exactly as Larry Legend called it. "It was a tied game.

Larry Bird wasn't only capable of beating his opponents but also breaking their confidence. Whether through his skills or savage trash-talking, "Larry Legend" often had his way with his rivals ...

Reggie Miller recalled a moment that perfectly encapsulated Larry Bird’s confidence and ability. In a game where Reggie thought he had the upper hand, Bird told him he was about to hit a game ...

Kemp respected Bird’s confidence and skill, saying he was one of the most mentally tough players to ever play the game. Stephen Jackson. Shawn Kemp Recalls Facing Larry Bird’s Legendary Trash ...

"I remember the time when Larry got on a roll, started shooting the ball, every shot was going in," Carr remembered via ESPN ...