Every major biography of Larry Bird touches upon his difficult early life of poverty, his parent's eventual divorce and his father's alcohol issues. ...The family dynamic that has been missed is a ...

Cooper Flagg is on the verge of becoming the next big name in the NBA. Not bad for a kid from Maine who grew up ...

Bird's mother dedicated herself tirelessly to support the family, assisting his father in providing for their needs. As Larry's basketball career flourished, he was determined to give back to his ...

Walter Clayton Jr. joined Larry Bird as the first player with 30 points in the Elite Eight and Final Four. Here's what he and ...

Larry Bird’s journey from a small-town kid in French ... he worked regular jobs—like collecting garbage—to help his family. But his love for basketball, combined with an unstoppable work ...

Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French Lick," is anything but. He was one of those rare athletes who made everybody around him better. His uncanny passing, deadly shooting and ...

Magazine. The NBA recently unveiled two trophies they'll be awarding to postseason MVPs, which will be given in honor of NBA legends Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The league partnered ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...