"Boy, if I had the chance to play against you, I would have busted your a—" - Tim Thomas recalls when Larry Bird trash talked him as Pacers coach

Bird brought his trademark mindset to coaching, as Tim Thomas experienced firsthand.
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Keith O'Brien talks about his latest book, 'Heartland'

SIMON: Keith O'Brien - his new book "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, And The Miracle Of Larry Bird." Thanks so much for being with us. O'BRIEN: Thanks so much for having me, Scott.

Larry Bird put on a show in Cincinnati during 1979 NCAA Tournament run

The first time Cincinnati hosted part of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, all eyes were on Larry Bird and Indiana State.

Larry Bird turned down a $10 million contract before his retirement: "I didn't earn it, and I won't take it"

Following the Olympics, Bird made the difficult decision to retire.