Larry Bird had an edge that made him unlike any other ... Every basket, every stare-down, every smirk — it was all part of the psychological battle that made him a nightmare to guard.

There are many NBA royalties, but only a few have left a mark as memorable as Larry Bird. That said, it's no surprise that ...

But Larry Legend, in his trademark trash-talking style, saw this as his chance to throw a playful jab at his old rival. "It's like always, he left me 20 seconds," Bird said with a smirk.