Relive Celtics legend Larry Bird’s NBA debut vs. Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Oct. 12, 1979, the Boston Celtics franchise and the NBA as a whole were changed forever. C’s legend Larry Bird made his much-anticipated debut that Friday afternoon at Boston Garden. The former Indiana State star helped his new team
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Three-time NBA Finals MVP Shaquille O’Neal is making his health a priority. O’Neal, who turned 51 this year, detailed his recent 55-pound weight loss. He now weighs 351 pounds, but he is still working to shed more weight. “I’m probably gonna get between 315 and 330,” the Los Angeles Lakers legend told “Entertainment Tonight,” adding
The Manchester Giants have confirmed the return of one of the most dominant big players in the British Basketball League as Head Coach Brian Semonian confirms the signing of 7’1” Legend Robertin for the 2023/24 season. The veteran centre will suit up for his second season in the north-west after arriving at the Belle Vue
Sue Bird peeked upcourt as she caught the outlet pass. Her Seattle Storm teammate Natasha Howard had streaked ahead of her like a wide receiver, as she usually did whenever Bird was running the offense in transition. Howard realized that she was open beneath the basket and braced herself. Bird, she knew, would find her
BOSTON CELTICS TEAM STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILL RUSSELL To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was. Bill was a champion unlike any other in the history of
Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend Magic Johnson recently endorsed LeBron James and Ja Morant for the NBA MVP award this season. Johnson believes both superstars should be in the conversation.As of late, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic are the top-three candidates in the latest NBA MVP ladder. Despite his incredible
DENVER — While fellow Murray State products Ja Morant and Cameron Payne have been making lots of noise the past few years in the NBA, another former Racer has also been making an impact. Murray State Hall of Famer Popeye Jones has been an assistant for several teams since his 10-year career in the league
STATEMENT FROM THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame celebrates the life and mourns the passing of legendary Boston Celtic Sam Jones. Enshrined as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984, Mr. Jones has passed away at the age of 88. “Sam Jones was as much of
Feb 8, 2020; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon speaks to head coach Gregg Popovich during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports With Bill Laimbeer transitioning into another role with the Las Vegas Aces, the franchise named WNBA