Portis collects nicknames like he does shot attempts. And like those attempts, some are better than others. “Crazy Eyes” speaks for itself and attests to Portis’ combative energy, but lacks any real ...

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Norm Nixon gives clarity on what exactly led to Julius Erving and Larry Bird's infamous on-court brawl.

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 ...

Larry Bird's ability to talk trash at the height of his physical powers is as legendary as the man himself. However, as they say, old habits die hard. Bird never lost his gift of gab decades after ...

Larry Bird and Kevin Durant defined the small forward position in their respective eras. From a hard-nosed all-around player who became the first prototype of an elite three-point shooter in the 1980s ...

Patrick Beverley made another headline by comparing two big names. Recently, he dropped a contrived conversation on Paul George and Klay Thompson, and this time, he chose Houston Rockets star Kevin ...

Larry Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest NBA players ever, and with good reason. The Boston Celtics legend's excellence, along with his rivalry with Magic Johnson, is what saved the NBA ...

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry is regarded as one of the best in basketball history. It all started in college when Johnson’s Michigan State team and Bird’s Indiana State team faced off in the ...

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — You may know who Larry Bird is, and how he became a Hoosier legend. What you might not know, is what his life looked like before. Local historian and author Randy Mills ...

Basketball legend Larry Bird will be the subject of a presentation Saturday at The Vigo County Public Library. Randy Mills, author of "As if by Magic: The Story of Larry Bird's Indiana High School ...

The Vigo County Public Library will host a special program this weekend celebrating the life and success of basketball legend Larry Bird. The program will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in meeting rooms ...