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Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players.
Larry Bird
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Larry Bird
Age: 67
Born: 1956
Born: December 7
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