"I still can't believe that I did that" - Larry Bird said he was baffled that Donnie Walsh convinced him to coach the Indiana Pacers

Yet while Bird's greatness is well documented, few fans truly know the story behind his surprising leap from player to coach.
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Ralph Sampson recalls when Red Auerbach offered him a briefcase with $1 million to declare for the draft early: "I wasn't ready"

During his recent appearance on the "All the Smoke" Podcast, Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson retold the story of Boston Celtics ...

"You guys were about a dynasty. Here is where it is right here" – When Red Auerbach clapped back at Lakers fans after the 1984 Finals

Red Auerbach made sure that the Los Angeles Lakers fans didn't question who the real NBA dynasty was after the 1984 Finals.

40 years in Sacramento: Former Kings reflect on team’s history for anniversary

There are still remnants of the temporary arena at 1625 N. Market Blvd. in Sacramento, such as a plaque on the building’s exterior to commemorate its opening. And there are people like Thompson, who ...
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Dennis Rodman regretted when he racially offended Larry Bird after the 1987 ECF: "I was so young and stupid"

Adjusting to life in the NBA as a rookie is hard for every first-year player, but imagine what Dennis Rodman went through in ...