Larry Bird was one of the NBA's top stars during the 1980s, but his career was cut short by physical issues. The Boston Celtics legend opened up about the reason behind his abrupt retirement. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are often credited as the key figures who helped the NBA regain its popularity during the 1980s—a legacy further solidified by Michael Jordan in the years that followed.

LeBron James will go down as one of the very best players in NBA history — a basketball legend whose success may never be replicated. However, according to one NBA personality, he apparently did not show much respect for a pair of legends during All-Star Weekend.

"I couldn't believe the kid was even thinking about coming out. He was tall, he could run, and he could jump. But basketball (skills)? Had none," said the former 12-time All-Star, later adding, "I really felt sorry for the kid.

Jayson Tatum has every reason in the world to be off his game after the kind of year he had in 2024. The eight-year NBA veteran helped lead his Boston Celtics to a historic 18th championship this past June.

"Boston's had more than its fair share of Hall of Famers roll through the old Boston Garden, but nobody was as lethal a scorer or as clutch at the end of games like Larry Legend."

I always want to be the best. He’s, in my opinion, the best Celtic ever. He did it the right way, and he’s a great guy to chase in a sense.”

Tatum wants to be the greatest Celtic of them all, and for him, that means surpassing Larry Bird, his fellow Midwesterner.

SAN FRANCISCO — Kyrie Irving fielded questions from reporters Saturday afternoon during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day. Here’s a brief transcript of what the Dallas Mavericks star said. Irving’s answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.