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Black players believed being white helped Larry Bird get away with a lot of things in the NBA in the 1980s

Author Keith O’Brien reveals insights into Larry Bird’s career, exploring how his race shaped media coverage and why players believed he got a "different" pass.
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Larry Bird’s dominance in the 1980s: How he tormented NBA defenses

During the 1980s, Larry Bird became the centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty, combining shooting, vision, and competitive intensity. This retrospective explores how Bird’s basketball IQ and ...