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Former Pacer said Larry Bird always talked trash, but he couldn't understand it: "I will say this: He barks a lot"

Former Indiana Pacers forward Glenn Robinson III was born two years after Larry Bird officially retired from the NBA. He may have heard some stories from his father about Bird, but it's understandable ...
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Larry Bird Explains Why Trash-Talking Became His Identity

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird revealed why trash-talking was a key part of his game. Bird explained, “I was taught at an early age to try and get all the advantage that you can. It helps me feel ...
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"I was taught at an early age to try and get all the advantage that you can" - Larry Bird breaks down why trash-talking became his identity

The NBA is all about creating an advantage. In a league full of the best athletes in the world, competing in a sport where legacies can be made or broken by a single possession, the smallest ...
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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 and current sportscaster Charles Barkley knows about these things all too ...