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"I ain't doing it anymore unless you raise it" - Larry Bird admitted he only returned to the 3-point contest for a bigger prize

Larry Bird was the first player in NBA history to win the 3-point contest three times. Boston Celtics icon won the first three installments of the long-distance shootout at NBA All-Star Weekend.

I knew they were under stress, so I broke them: Larry Bird reflects on his 1988 three-point contest in a rare throwback confession

Larry Bird's legendary confidence was on full display during the 1988 NBA Three-Point Contest when he famously asked ...
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Chris Mullin hints at the only player who could possibly match Larry Bird in a 3-point contest: "Klay Bird?!"

Chris Mullin has seen a wide array of 3-point marksmen grace the NBA hardwood over the years. In fact, he was also considered a lethal 3-point shooter during his playing years. However, Mullin is ...
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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 ...