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It's been a journey, the NBA. It's taken me a lot farther than I ever expected.

Larry Bird

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Larry Bird
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: December 7
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I hate to lose more than I like to win.
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I always know what's happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.
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I wanted to compete at the highest level again - and that's the NBA.
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If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better go out there and do it.
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I really don't like talking about money. All I can say is that the Good Lord must have wanted me to have it.
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I knew I was as good as anybody. That's not really bragging it's just that I'd put the time in.
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