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Olden Polynice on why Larry Bird was better than Magic Johnson: "They were both slow...but Bird, that outside three"
49.5 percent — and Bird having the advantage in free-throw shooting at 88.6 percent compared to Johnson's 84.8 percent. However, Larry has a significant edge in three-point shooting percentage ...
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"It doesn't matter who starts the game as much as who finishes it." - Larry Bird had no problem embracing the Sixth Man role for the Celtics
Unlike today's cornerstone players who are determined to demand the time and possession of the ball to influence outcomes, Larry Bird held ... and 85.6% from the free-throw line.
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Jayson Tatum emphatically ends Larry Bird's 1-man reign with outburst vs. Nets
During the Celtics' 118-110 win against the Nets, Jayson Tatum finished with 41 points to join Larry Bird as the only ... 82 percent shooting from the free throw line. The Celtics have vaulted ...